Podcasts about Martin Charnin

Julie Tucker is a highly acclaimed casting director with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, she boasts an impressive tally of nine Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards. Additionally, Julie has been honored with five Artois awards from her peers for her excellence in casting. Her journey began in the theater at The Public, and her introduction to Television started with the casting of the first three seasons of Law and Order: SVU, after which she founded her own casting company. Julie's current projects include Queen Latifah's The Equalizer, the upcoming Limited Series for Netflix “The Beast in Me,” starring Claire Danes, Mathew Rhys and Brittany Snow and the hits series "Doc," for Fox. Her extensive portfolio includes a diverse range of projects with her former partner Ross Meyerson, such as The Oscar nominated short “Red White & Blue, "The Expanse," "The Americans." “The Affair,” "Nurse Jackie," “Fallout,” the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Notable past projects include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (Artios Award), and “Homeland” (Artios Award). She has cast 100's of hours of television, several dozen pilots and a few movies. In addition to her work in television and film, she had been on staff and cast for The Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theater Club, and The Williamstown Theater Festival. Her involvement in the 1997 Broadway production of A View From the Bridge, where she had the privilege of being in the room with Arthur Miller, remains a highlight of her career. Before transitioning to casting, Julie directed Off-Broadway and assisted directors Terrence Malick and Martin Charnin. She currently is serving on the Board of Directors for The Casting Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diane and Sean discuss the panned John Huston musical about orphans...and con artists...and Carol Burnett...Annie, from 1982. Episode music is, "It's The Hard-Knock Life", music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, performed by Aileen Quinn, Toni Ann Gisondi, Rosanne Sorrentino, Lara Berk, April Lerman, Robin Ignico, Lucie Stewart, and the Orphans from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the Show.

Charles Strouse, es un compositor estadounidense con más de seis décadas de carrera, que demostró un notable interés y talento por la música desde muy joven. Tras graduarse en la Eastman School of Music con maestros como Aaron Copland, no conoció el éxito hasta coincidir con el letrista Lee Adams en 1960 y componer el musical "Un beso para Birdie", que ganaría el Tony al mejor musical original. Luego vendrían otros musicales como “All american” (1962), con libreto de Mel Brooks, “Golden boy” (1964), “Irt’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman” (1966) o “Applause” (1970) basado en la película “Eva al desnudo” con el que volvería a ganar el Tony al mejor musical, si bien su gran éxito por el que siempre será recordado es “Annie”, el musical que estrenó en 1977 con letras de Martin Charnin, con el que volvió a ganar el Tony al mejor musical, libreto y partitura, que se mantuvo en cartel durante 6 años en Broadway y que ha conocido múltiples revisiones y reposiciones por todo el mundo. Otros musicales suyos son “Flowers for Algernon” (1979), basado en la película “Charly” que estrenó en Londres Michael Crawford, “Nightingale” (1982), basada en el cuento de Andersen, “Dance a Little closer” (1983), con letras de Alan Jay Lerner, basado en la película “La delicia de los idiotas”, “Rags” (1986), con letras de Stephen Schwartz, “Nick & Nora” (1991), con letras de Richard Maltby basado en los personajes de “La cena de los acusados” de Dashiell Hammett y “An American tragedy” (1995), basada en la película “Un lugar en el sol”. El talento de Strouse no se limitó a Broadway, ya que también compuso música para películas como "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), "La noche del escándalo Minsky’s" (1968), “El día de los tramposos” (1970), “Ishtar” (1987) o "Todos los perros van al cielo" (1989), además de trabajar para televisión en películas como “Escuela de brujas” con Tim Curry y Diana Rigg o en "Barrio Sesamo", con el que ganó varios premios Emmy. Os dejamos con una muestra de temas de Charles Strouse, que cumplió 95 años el pasado Junio de 2023 y es testigo de que su música sigue viva y emocionando a los públicos de todas las edades. 00h 00’00” Presentación 00h 03’15” Cabecera 00h 03’50” 1960 BYE BYE BIRDIE 00h 03’50” Bye bye Birdie 00h 06’11” How lovely to be a woman 00h 08’46” Honestly sincere 00h 12’03” Put on a happy face 00h 15’40” 1962 ALL AMERICAN 00h 15’40” If I were you 00h 20’48” Once upon a time 00h 24’58” Physical fitness – The fight song 00h 28’57” Which way 00h 31’48” 1964 GOLDEN BOY 00h 31’48” Night song 00h 35’04” Winners 00h 37’28” 1966 IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S SUPERMAN 00h 37’28” The strongest man in the world 00h 39’36” You’ve got what I need 00h 42’10” 1967 BONNIE AND CLYDE 00h 42’10” Main theme 00h 44’44” 1968 THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY’S 00h 44’44” Home 00h 48’33” 1970 APPLAUSE 00h 48’33” Applause 00h 52’39” But alive 00h 56’32” One of a kind 00h 59’11” 1970 THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN 00h 59’11” Main theme 01h 02’33” 1972 I AND ALBERT 01h 02’33” This gentle land, this noble land 01h 06’05” 1977 ANNIE 01h 06’05” Let’s go to the movies 01h 11’27” Tomorrow 01h 14’20” You’ll never fully dressed without a smile 01h 16’30” CHARLIE & ALGERNON / FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON 01h 16’30” Charlie 01h 18’32” I really loved you 01h 22’53” Whatever time there is 01h 25’45” 1982 NIGHTINGALE 01h 25’45” A singer must be free 01h 28’22” 1983 DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER 01h 28’22” Dance a little closer 01h 31’24” There always one you can’t forget 01h 33’39” 1986 RAGS 01h 33’39” Blame it on the summer night 01h 37’23” Bread and freedom – Dancing with the fools 01h 41’51” Children of the wind 01h 45’11” If ever we meet again 01h 48’14” 1986 THE WORST WITCH 01h 48’14” Anything can happen on Halloween 01h 51’06” Growing up isn’t easy 01h 53’17” 1988 LYLE THE CROCODILE 01h 53’17” Movin’ into a new house 01h 54’51” Don’t leave me now 01h 57’25” 1991 NICK & NORA 01h 57’25” Is there anything better than dancing? 01h 59’54” 1993 ANNIE WARBUCKS 01h 59’54” But you go on 02h 03’44” It would have been wonderful 02h 06’28” 1993 BOJANGLES 02h 06’28” Da-da, da-da, da-da 02h 09’13” 1993 BRING BACK BIRDIE 02h 09’13” I like what I do 02h 11’57” Movin’ out 02h 13’58” Rosie 02h 16’26” 1999 STAR WARS 02h 16’26” Han’s your man 02h 19’03” Two droids bitching 02h 23’43” 2002 MARTY 02h 23’43” It could happen 02h 26’43” My star

Welcome to a heartwarming episode of "Moving Panels." In this special episode, our host isn't Laramy Wells, but the equally charming Bethany Wells, accompanied by her delightful co-host, Ruby! Join this dynamic mother-daughter duo as they embark on a spirited discussion about the 2014 film "Annie," inspired by the original "Little Orphan Annie" comic created by Harold Gray and the musical by Charles Strouse (music), Martin Charnin (lyrics), and Thomas Meehan (book). From the infectious songs to the enchanting journey of a young girl's dreams, Bethany and Ruby share their insights, critiques, and most importantly, the moments that tugged at their heartstrings. Tune in for a delightful exploration of "Annie," where family, film, and fond memories intersect on this endearing episode of "Moving Panels." Follow us on social media... Facebook: facebook.com/movingpanels Twitter: twitter.com/movingpanels Instagram: instagram.com/movingpanels TikTok: tiktok.com/@movingpanels Email the show to discuss suggestions or let us know how we're doing at movingpanels@gmail.com Soundtrack: "Reload" by Alchemorph --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/movingpanels/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/movingpanels/support

My guest today is Jesse Green who, in addition to being the Chief Theatre Critic for the New York Times, is the author of the most acclaimed and talked about theater book in recent memory – SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers. This is the first of two episodes in which Jesse Green shares with us the story of how Mary Rodgers selected him to tell her remarkable, sometime harrowing, and ultimately inspiring story, and how he was able to perfectly capture her unique voice so perfectly, aas well as her bold and unwaveringly candid view of herself. Mary Rodgers grew up in the icy shadow of her father, the legendary Broadway composer, Richard Rodgers, and her disapproving mother, Dorothy. As she reached adulthood her closest friends, colleagues, and romantic partners were Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Robbins, Martin Charnin, and Arthur Laurents. Somehow, she became not just a highly successful Broadway composer in her own right­ — most notably with her score for the Broadway and television hit Once Upon a Mattress — but also a renowned author of books for young people including the classic Freaky Friday. There is a reason that this book has become a bestseller, and received so much attention, and it's not just because it's filed with sometimes juicy gossip about many of the leading lights and minor players of the Golden Age Broadway.  No, at its heart, this is the story of a woman who struggles, and I think ultimately succeeds, in liberating herself from disapproving parents, rampant sexism, and her own fears and insecurities as she journeys to discover art, romance and family on her own terms. Broadway Nation Backstage Pass Club If you love this podcast, I invite you to become a Patron of the show by joining the "Broadway Nation Backstage Pass Club".  For a just $7.00 a month you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussion that I have with my guests — in fact I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional patron levels that come with even more benefits. To become one the very first members of the Broadway Nation Backstage Pass Club and receive all of these exclusive member benefits – just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/  Thank you so much for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzie Miller was a lawyer before she became a playwright. Now, Prima Facie, a play that takes her back to the courtroom, has launched her career on the West End and Broadway.Also, we visit a regional theatre to meet the young locals preparing for a production of Annie Jr.

Suzie Miller was a lawyer before she became a playwright. Now, Prima Facie, a play that takes her back to the courtroom, has launched her career on the West End and Broadway. Also, we visit a regional theatre to meet the young locals preparing for a production of Annie Jr.

ANNIE COMPOSER: Charles Strouse LYRICIST: Martin Charnin BOOK: Thomas Meehan SOURCE: Harold Gray's comic strip Little Orphan Annie (1920s) DIRECTOR: Martin Charnin CHOREOGRAPHER: Peter Gennaro PRINCIPLE CAST: Andrea McArdle (Annie), Dorothy Loudon (Miss Hannigan), Reid Shelton (Warbucks) OPENING DATE: April 21, 1977 CLOSING DATE: Jan 02, 1983 PERFORMANCES: 2,377 SYNOPSIS: Annie is a young orphan who is under the dominating thumb of the orphanage's owner, the evil Miss Hannigan. When the richest man in the world, Oliver Warbucks, looks to adopt a child, Annie's life begins to turn around.  Amidst an increasingly concept-oriented Broadway lineup, the traditional book musical with a message about optimism from an orphan girl living through the Great Depression took cynical New York by storm, surprising critics and reminding producers of the possibilities of traditional material. According to historian Charles Kirsch the upbeat score and multiple movie adaptations have kept Annie firmly cemented in American pop culture. More importantly, it welcomed the “children's show” to Broadway, a musical in which the audience's aim is for children, with enough adult humor integrated to keep all parties engaged. Kirsch examines how subsequent children's musicals have not fared as well when they deviate from the formula created by Martin Charnin, Charles Strouse, and Thomas Meehan. Charles Kirsch is a 13-year old theater podcaster in New York City. He is the host of Backstage Babble on Apple Podcasts, in which he talks to actors, choreographers, designers, and other theater professionals. He is also one of BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics, and the author of a theater blog entitled Broadway Baby. His performing credits include acting in a reading of Doug Plaut's sitcom pilot The Mame and I, and several musicals at the 92nd Street Y. His greatest loves are performing, studying everything there is to know about theater, and reading.  SOURCES Annie, Original Broadway Cast Recording. Columbia Master Works (1977) Annie starring Carol Burnett and Aileen Quinn, directed by John Huston. Columbia Pictures (1982) Annie: A Theatre Memoir by Martin Charnin, published by Dutton (1977) Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir by Charles Strouse. Union Square Press (2008) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a two-part program featuring Broadway composer, Charles Strouse, known for BYE BYE BIRDIE, GOLDEN BOY, ANNIE, and APPLAUSE. Strouse discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with lyricist Lee Adams, writer Michael Stewart, and director Gower Champion, as well as stars like Dick Van Dyke and Paul Lynde. Together with Adams and Martin Charnin, Strouse performs some of his own songs live at the piano, recorded at the 92nd Street Y.   Featured songs: “Ditto,” “Take Ten Terrific Girls,” “The Arts,” “I Lost The Rhythm,” “Overture to BYE BYE BIRDIE,” “The Telephone Hour, “Rosie,” “Put On A Happy Face,” and “Hymn For A Sunday Evening.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway's Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/3ttGDGmv_RY James P. Jimirro is the creator and founding President of The Disney Channel and Walt Disney Home Video. During his tenure at the helm of The Disney Channel, Mr. Jimirro was responsible for the conception, development and launching of the fastest-growing pay service in history.  Robert W. Schneider (Artistic Director & Co-Founder) Schneider-Robert-W.jpg Robert is one of New York City's most acclaimed concert producers and director. As an original programming producer at Feinstein's/54 Below, Robert has produced and directed over thirty five concerts at the venue including Feinstein's/54 Below 5th Anniversary Concert (w/Michael Feinstein & Marilyn Maye), 54 Celebrates The Colonial Theater, which helped to save Boston's famed Colonial Theater from destruction, tribute shows to Broadway's Neil Simon, Broadhurst, and Music Box Theaters, and the celebrated Broadway Bound series, which introduced audiences to musicals that closed on the road. Shows in concert include: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (w/Robert Morse), Sugar (w/Tony Roberts), Woman of the Year (w/Joyce DeWitt), Curtains (w/Karen Ziemba and Richard Kind), Memphis (Original Cast Reunion), Lennon (Original Cast Reunion), and We Will Rock You (w/Alice Ripley). Robert is also the co-host of Behind The Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends, which launched on iTunes in 2016. The podcast is dedicated to collecting the anecdotes of Broadway's greatest legends from yesteryear. Guest have included Carol Lawrence, Peter Marshall, Charlotte Rae, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, Mimi Hines, Kaye Ballard, William Ivey Long, George S. Irving, Len Carious, Anita Gillette, and many others. His award-winning work as a director has been seen in the United States and Europe.

Julie Tucker is a two time Emmy winning Casting Director (7 times nominated). Tucker/Meyerson Casting recently worked on projects including Queen Latifah's "The Equalizer," the final "Dexter," Chapter, "The Expanse," "The Hot Zone, Anthrax," and the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Past television credits include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and CSA Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (CSA Artios Award), "Hunters," "The Affair," "Nurse Jackie," "Sneaky Pete," "White Collar," "The Following," Fringe," "The Big C," "The Americans," "In Treatment," "Lincoln Rhyme," "The Baker and the Beauty," "Tell Me A Story," "Sleepy Hollow," "Limitless," "Black Box," "Those Who Kill," "The Michael J. Fox Show," "Sirens," "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll," "Allegiance," "Canterbury's Law," "Love Monkey," "The Book of Daniel" and the first three seasons of "Law and Order: SVU." In addition to television and film, she has been on staff and cast for The Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theater Club, and The Williamstown Theater Festival. Before casting, Julie directed Off-Broadway and assisted directors Terrence Malick and Martin Charnin. In this episode, we talk about: • What actors should be doing right now to best prepare them for going back to in person auditions • First roles in Entertainment including actor, assistant stage manager at La Mama, internship at The Public, casting assistant, and agent assistant. • What she would give up her Emmy for • Forming Tucker/Meyerson with Ross Meyerson and why they compliment together • What self tape tips she recommends to actors that would help for future in-person auditions • How self tapes help her see 65% more actors and if she watches the whole self tape • Lightening round on shows she's worked on including Six Feet Under, The Following, Nurse Jackie, etc. • Incredible tips for what to do when you're nervous (and more about her upcoming book) • How you can still book work with nervous energy and a red face Resources: Audrey Helps Actors Sponsors: Lights Camera Rolling Mom podcast We Audition - Promo Code MICHELLE25 for 25% off monthly or annual plans Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle

Annie: St. Ursula Academy Director, Kirsten Hinshaw and actors, Anni and Nina, sit down with Stage Door to tell us how much fun this show has been to produce and perform. January 27-30 on the Valentine Stage. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie KIDS features everyone's favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

From 1937 to 1954, renowned Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini led weekly radio performances of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, broadcasting the music of legendary composers across the airwaves. Violinist Samuel Antek played in the orchestra during its 17-year lifespan, experiencing Toscanini's relentless dedication to music firsthand. In This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me, Samuel's daughter Lucy Antek Johnson shares personal stories of Toscanini's impact on her father and her family. Town Hall's Artist-in-Residence, cellist Gretchen Yanover, talks about the book with Johnson in the 119th episode of the In the Moment podcast.  About the book A Musician's Insight, a Daughter's Reflections, and a New Perspective on the Legendary Conductor.  Arturo Toscanini, widely considered the great est conductor of the modern age, remains a towering figure in the world of classical music. His explosive passions, dynamic music making, and legendary leadership continue to inspire and influence today's musicians while still captivating new generations of enthusiastic fans as well.  This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me is an intimate, firsthand, behind-the-scenes portrait of the Maestro, told from the unique perspective of conductor and first violinist Samuel Antek, who was fortunate to play under Toscanini's baton for seventeen years in the famed NBC Symphony Orchestra.  In this expanded second edition, Samuel Antek's reflections on playing with the Maestro gain sparkling new facets of insight from his daughter, Lucy Antek Johnson, as she enlightens readers with vivid recollections about her father and his most memorable musical partnership.  With a foreword from acclaimed author and music historian Harvey Sachs and featuring Robert Hupka's iconic photographs throughout, this shining new edition will bring back the wonder of Toscanini's powerful style and his singular pursuit to make beautiful music.  Lucy Antek Johnson, Samuel Antek's daughter, was born and raised in New York City. After studying music, fine art, and ballet, she was drawn to the world of television production and spent her entire career in the entertainment industry, working with such producers as Martin Charnin, Harry Belafonte, David Susskind, and Roone Arledge. When she moved to Los Angeles in 1978, she produced movies for television, then joined the ranks of NBC as a network executive. She soon worked her way up to senior vice president of daytime and children's programs for CBS, a position she held for fourteen years. Lucy and her husband, Bill Klein, live in Connecticut, where she has served on the Westport Library's board of trustees and continues to work with the library on special programming projects. She paints, writes, and-every so often-gets up the nerve to sit at the piano and play a favorite Bach or Chopin prelude. Gretchen Yanover is a Seattle cellist who performs as a soloist on electric cello and looping pedal — a tool that changed her musical life and inspired her to improvise and compose — in addition to her acoustic cello performance and recording work. Yanover has performed for Earshot Jazz Festival and TEDx Seattle, has had compositions commissioned by Seattle Pacific University and University of Oregon, and has created music for and performed with LeVar Burton for LeVar Burton Reads live. She is a member of Northwest Sinfonietta orchestra and serves on their DEI task force. In addition to being the Town Hall Seattle 2021 Fall Artist-in-Residence, Yanover was the recipient of a Shunpike Artist residency. She has four solo albums to date. Buy the Book: https://www.lucyantekjohnson.com/    Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

From 1937 to 1954, renowned Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini led weekly radio performances of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, broadcasting the music of legendary composers across the airwaves. Violinist Samuel Antek played in the orchestra during its 17-year lifespan, experiencing Toscanini's relentless dedication to music firsthand. In This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me, Samuel's daughter Lucy Antek Johnson shares personal stories of Toscanini's impact on her father and her family. Town Hall's Artist-in-Residence, cellist Gretchen Yanover, talks about the book with Johnson in the 119th episode of the In the Moment podcast.  About the book A Musician's Insight, a Daughter's Reflections, and a New Perspective on the Legendary Conductor.  Arturo Toscanini, widely considered the great est conductor of the modern age, remains a towering figure in the world of classical music. His explosive passions, dynamic music making, and legendary leadership continue to inspire and influence today's musicians while still captivating new generations of enthusiastic fans as well.  This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me is an intimate, firsthand, behind-the-scenes portrait of the Maestro, told from the unique perspective of conductor and first violinist Samuel Antek, who was fortunate to play under Toscanini's baton for seventeen years in the famed NBC Symphony Orchestra.  In this expanded second edition, Samuel Antek's reflections on playing with the Maestro gain sparkling new facets of insight from his daughter, Lucy Antek Johnson, as she enlightens readers with vivid recollections about her father and his most memorable musical partnership.  With a foreword from acclaimed author and music historian Harvey Sachs and featuring Robert Hupka's iconic photographs throughout, this shining new edition will bring back the wonder of Toscanini's powerful style and his singular pursuit to make beautiful music.  Lucy Antek Johnson, Samuel Antek's daughter, was born and raised in New York City. After studying music, fine art, and ballet, she was drawn to the world of television production and spent her entire career in the entertainment industry, working with such producers as Martin Charnin, Harry Belafonte, David Susskind, and Roone Arledge. When she moved to Los Angeles in 1978, she produced movies for television, then joined the ranks of NBC as a network executive. She soon worked her way up to senior vice president of daytime and children's programs for CBS, a position she held for fourteen years. Lucy and her husband, Bill Klein, live in Connecticut, where she has served on the Westport Library's board of trustees and continues to work with the library on special programming projects. She paints, writes, and-every so often-gets up the nerve to sit at the piano and play a favorite Bach or Chopin prelude. Gretchen Yanover is a Seattle cellist who performs as a soloist on electric cello and looping pedal — a tool that changed her musical life and inspired her to improvise and compose — in addition to her acoustic cello performance and recording work. Yanover has performed for Earshot Jazz Festival and TEDx Seattle, has had compositions commissioned by Seattle Pacific University and University of Oregon, and has created music for and performed with LeVar Burton for LeVar Burton Reads live. She is a member of Northwest Sinfonietta orchestra and serves on their DEI task force. In addition to being the Town Hall Seattle 2021 Fall Artist-in-Residence, Yanover was the recipient of a Shunpike Artist residency. She has four solo albums to date. Buy the Book: https://www.lucyantekjohnson.com/    Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

Jen remembers her former mentor, Martin Charnin, and tells Pete about what she learned from Martin about the art of paying attention.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are strategies one can use to pay attention in a more full way?What is the difference between soft focus and sharp focus?How might a person leave room for serendipity?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

"Tomorrow is now" as hosts Bobby and Kristina discuss 1989's Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge and 1993's Annie Warbucks on episode twenty of My Favorite Flop.   ABOUT ANNIE 2: MISS HANNIGAN'S REVENGE The first official attempt at a sequel to the hit Broadway musical Annie, Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge follows the continued story of villainous Miss Hannigan as she escapes from prison to marry Daddy Warbucks, steal his fortune, and rid the world of of Little Orphan Annie once and for all. The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charin, and music by Charles Strouse. At the closing performance of Annie 1, lyricist Martin Charnin stood onstage and told the audience that the story of Annie was not over and that a sequel to the musical was already in the works. Six years later, hundreds of little girls in their red velvet dresses pilgrimaged to Washington D.C. with their parents to get a first look at what was excepted to be one of the biggest hits on Broadway the following season. Little did they know that Annie 2 would feature very little Annie at all and, instead, would tell the misguided redemption story of the first musical's villain. The entire project was a manifestation of the creative team's own insecurities of now being best-known for writing a fluffy kids musical and not their more-serious previous works... so, they set out to prove to the industry that they could follow it up with something more complex and grown up. The happy endings we see at the end of Annie 1 we find out were short lived. Daddy Warbucks discovers that he can't legally adopt Annie as a single father, so he must find a wife and because of that, Annie's future is uncertain. Grace, who has genuine feelings for the billionaire, must balance her career and personal life as she is passed over for other candidates. And Hannigan must come to terms with her quest for revenge and money as she confronts her own past and humanity. The creative team had hoped that fans of the original musical had grown up with them and would appreciate their cynical take on what happens after "tomorrow". Sadly, "something was missing", and what that was what attracted so many fans to the original piece - the absolute charm of Annie and her orphan friends. Throughout the run in D.C., desperate changes were made to the show to fix that tonal issues, including adding more Annie and additional orphan characters from the original, but a major financial backer decided to leave the show and it's scheduled Broadway run (the marquee was already up!) was cancelled. Annie 2 would then go through a process of rewrites and restructuring at the Goodspeed Opera House that would not only remove Miss Hannigan from the show's title, but from the show completely... eventually evolving into a different sequel titled Annie Warbucks!   Original Washington Cast Dorothy Loudon as Miss Hannigan Fiely Matias as The Asp Gerry McIntyre as Punjab Lauren Mitchell as Grace Farrell Harve Presnell as Oliver Warbucks Danielle Findley as Annie Warbucks Beau as Sandy Marian Seldes as Mrs. Christmas Ronny Graham as Lionel McCoy Terrence P. Currier as Drake Raymond Thorne as FDR Ellyn Arons as Eleanor Roosevelt   ABOUT ANNIE WARBUCKS Another attempt at as a sequel to the hit Broadway musical Annie, Annie Warbucks begins immediately after Annie ends as  Daddy Warbucks learns that he must marry within sixty days or else Annie will be returned to the orphanage. The musical features a book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charin, and music by Charles Strouse. Annie Warbucks was developed in a workshop at the Goodspeed Opera House, directed by Charnin and choreographed by Peter Gennaro and under the direction of Michael P. Price, Executive Director. The musical played several out-of-town tryouts, starting at the Marriott Lincolnshire, Chicago in February through April 1992 and then the Drury Lane in Oak Brook, Illinois, followed by a five city United States tour, including San Diego in October 1992. It was originally planned that Annie Warbucks would open on Broadway, but a "major investor pulled out". Some characters were cut and the budget reduced, leading to delays. The Off-Broadway production opened on August 9, 1993, at the Variety Arts Theatre. The cast included Harve Presnell as Warbucks, Donna McKechnie as Sheila Kelly, and Kathryn Zaremba in the title role. The show broke all off-Broadway box office records for the time, running for 200 performances. The producers considered moving the show from the Variety Arts Theater to Broadway, and they secured $2.5 million from an investor for a move to Broadway, but discovered they couldn't make the move in time to be eligible for Tony Award consideration, which was a big part of the reason for moving in the first place. A provision in the Tony rules required that a show had to transfer to a Tony-eligible theatre within 30 weeks of its original opening in order to qualify for any nominations. The investor pulled out, ending the plans.   Original Off-Broadway Cast Kathryn Zaremba as Annie Warbucks Harve Presnell as Daddy Warbucks Donna McKechnie as Mrs. Sheila Kelly Alene Robertson as Commissioner Harriet Doyle Marguerite MacIntyre as Grace Farrell Kip Niven as Drake Raymond Thorne as FDR Cindy Lou as Sandy

Whether you're a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are you've had a horrifying audition experience.  Ever had the accompanist stop playing in the middle of your audition?  Or did you show up late and nearly miss your audition appointment?  In this special episode, my fellow music director Kathryn Lounsbery and I share our own horror stories from behind the piano as well as submissions from listeners, including Broadway's Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America).   You'll hear us talk about Sondheim mishaps, terrible dance calls, callback partners that botched the scene, and directors cutting you off multiple times on a song.   The stories are truly terrifyingly brutal and yet somehow also make us feel like we're not alone in this crazy theatre experience. If you're looking for a good laugh or you just want to know you're not the only one with a horrific audition experience, then take a listen to this episode! Listen to the whole episode now or use the time stamps below to navigate to specific stories.   1:00 Welcome/Kathryn's Russian Grad Schoo Horror Story 6:54 Korrie's Page-Turning Nightmare 9:29 Jessica's Mortifying New York Audition 15:44 Tyler's Improv Fail 19:05 Bryan's Frightening Callback Email 22:35 Mitzi's Sondheim Fiasco 24:25 Robert's Brutal Sondheim Audition 29:04 Melissa's “In the Heights” Disaster 35:04 Korrie's Dreadful Hemiola from “The Great Comet” 36:37 Tim's Ghastly “Annie” Audition with Martin Charnin! 44:44 Lauren's Grad School Professor from Hell 49:44 Kathryn's Kia Commercial Audition Humiliation 56:00 Beth Malone's Hellacious Lincoln Center Callback for South Pacifi   Xo, Korrie Visit www.korrieyamaoka.com for FREE RESOURCES and sign up for the Studying the Song Email List for weekly resources about auditioning, information on new offerings, and the latest news form Studying the Song. Did you enjoy today's episode?  Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe today!

From the Legend of Zelda to the musical Annie, Marty is finding the joy of life. What tunes do you recognize? Playlist: "Princess Zelda" performed by Slovak National Symphony Orchestra; Eric Bucholz, conductor, composed by Koji Kondo "Tomorrow" performed by Quvenzhané Wallis, composed by Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin  "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" performed by Regina Spektor, composed and written by George Harrison

Joanna Pacitti breaks down her story of winning the nationwide search for the first Broadway revival of Annie in this week’s episode of LITTLE ME: Growing Up Broadway! Joanna sits down with Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli and talks about growing up dancing and singing, performing in local theater, auditioning for the 1997 Broadway revival of Annie and competing with girls all across the United States for the title role, finding out from original Annie, Andrea McArdle that she booked the role, her love for Sandy, the joy of working and connecting with Martin Charnin, being filmed by Turning Point, and the excitement of performing in the pre-Broadway tour. Joanna tells LITTLE ME listeners about the tragedy she experienced when she was let go from the show, the sadness of walking away from her cast who had become family, receiving support from past Annies, Andrea McArdle and Sarah Jessica Parker, and how this experience changed her as a person. Joanna talks about moving to Los Angeles at 16 years old and her transition into the music industry, writing and recording her songs, her experience on American Idol, and her dream of coming to Broadway. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent in Kardashian & Lagerfeld, fashion industry veteran Sasha Charnin Morrison has made her mark in the field as a stylist, style director, and pop culture connoisseur for the last 30 years. She has styled everyone from Jennifer Lopez to the Real Housewives of New Jersey and has been a fashion director everywhere from Harper's Bazaar to Allure to Us Weekly. Currently, she is the style director at CBS WATCH! Magazine. Her book, Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide to Styling the Stars is the little black book of styling where she shares top styling secrets on creating unforgettable looks and advice on landing a choice job. In this episode, Sasha recounts her rise in fashion, incredible stories from the heyday of fashion, and why she got fired from Vanity Fair. Hint: it has something to do with Carolina Herrera's puppies. She shares the lessons she gratefully learned early and why she ultimately walked away from her dream career to prioritize a life well lived with her family. *** This episode of Leave Your Mark is brought to you by WW, Weight Watchers reimagined. I've been a die-hard WW follower for over 20 years. I love food, and for me, happiness is having the flexibility to eat my favorite foods without restriction. WW is a scientifically proven program for personalized weight loss and wellness, and now with the new myWW+, it's the most holistic program ever. For me, total wellness is not just about what you eat, but how you feel. Everyday myWW+ gives me the tools to keep track of my food, water intake, sleep, activity, and mindset. I'm excited to share a special WW offer with you. To get started on your own wellness journey today, go to ww.com/leaveyourmark.

In this episode, writer Jessica Plummer discusses adaptations of comics in musical theater, from Li'l Abner to It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman to Annie to Fun Home. We also talk about the song "Tomorrow" from Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan's 1977 musical Annie. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you’d like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Put 'Em Back" from Li'l Abner "You've Got Possibilities" from It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman "Maps" from Fun Home "Tomorrow" from Annie

Tune in today for Part 2 of Barry Kleinbort. Today, we focus on his career as a cabaret writer and director, in addition to his many upcoming projects. Hear him talk about why a tape was called a “Hamlisch,” how he avoided a potential trap when working with Len Cariou, what he discovered about Irving Berlin, why he ended up writing a song about Martin Charnin, why the Barry Sisters should be more remembered today, and other stories about Kaye Ballard, Tony Roberts, Jo Sullivan Loesser, Karen Mason, and everyone in between!   TRIVIA LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCxkBNFDslg

This off-key ditty is 'Maybe' by Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin. This was a favorite of young me curled up on the half-bath sink in the night, on the far end of the house trying not to be heard, after everything that happened to li'l me at night.

In episode 27, Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli sits down with Broadway child star, Shelley Bruce! At the age of 7, Shelley Bruce made her film debut in "The Godfather," she went on to appear in dozens of TV commercials, before becoming the understudy to a then unknown Sarah Jessica Parker in the Broadway revival of "The Innocents”. in 1977 she originated the role of the orphan 'Kate' in the Broadway smash hit musical Annie. The following year she replaced Andrea McArdle and become Broadway’s 2nd Annie. In 1983 her book TOMORROW IS TODAY was released chronicling her rise to stardom and her battle with Leukemia. Shelley shares her incredible story of going from New Jersey kid to a Broadway star and her unbelievable memories of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristen Vigard, Harold Pinter, Sammy Davis Jr, Muhammad Ali, Alice Ghostley, Martin Charnin, Peter Gennaro, Dorothy Loudon, Reid Shelton, Ruby Keeler, Henry Winkler and her bestie Andrea McArdle. Shelley opens up about her time at Sloan Kettering, getting her leukemia diagnosis, the fan reaction, the doctors who saved her life, losing her voice and getting back on stage at the Kennedy Center. Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network More info on Sloan Kettering More info on Shelley's Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Me host and Broadway Workshop director, Marc Tumminelli sits down with child star, Kathryn Zaremba in episode 20 of LITTLE ME: Growing up Broadway. Kathryn shares her incredible story of going from a local production of ANNIE in Broken Arrow, OK to starring as "Annie" in the 1993 Off-Broadway hit production of ANNIE WARBUCKS and everything that came after. Kathryn talks about "Sandy" dog trainer, Bill Berloni kicking off her career, playing "Duffy" in national tour of Annie Warbucks before taking over the title role for the NYC production, working with the original creative team; Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse, performing with her sister, doing press with Joan Rivers and Joan London, performing in the Macy's Parade on one of the coldest Thanksgivings in history, performing at the White House for the Clintons, being a "Broadway Kid", making the Annie Warbucks cast recording, moving to LA, starring in Ruthless, being part of the casts of Full House and the Jeff Foxworthy show, rehearsing in Bernadette Peters apartment and what she is doing now to bring beauty to your home! Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network For More information on Kathryn Zaremba visit: katezarembacompany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Madeline Kahn signed on for a limited tour of Hello, Dolly! In 1992, she had never seen the show, and the closest she’d gotten to performing in it was a Forbidden Broadway-style spoof called “The ‘Dolly’ Sisters” in a nightclub revue at the start of her career. Alongside Betty Aberlin (later of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) and Fannie Flagg (author of Fried Green Tomatoes), Madeline mocked the original Broadway production, which was still running at the time. Margery Lowe has performed in New York and across the country in various national tours, as well as at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, The Muny, the Fox Atlanta, Theatre Off Park, Sanford Meisner Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre of Maine, Kansas City Starlight, Stages St. Louis, Maine State Theatre, Stage West, and many others. Additional Florida credits include GableStage, Zoetic Stage at the Arsht Center, Caldwell Theatre Company, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Actors’ Playhouse, and Stage Door Theatre.  Sherie L. Seff has been a casting director for over 30 years. New York credits include the Broadway and National Companies of ANNIE, CAMELOT starring Robert Goulet, ANNIE WARBUCKS, TAPESTRY, and most recently, Martin Charnin's SOMETHING FUNNY'S GOING ON AT 54 BELOW. Tony Nominated Lee Roy Reams (director) made his Broadway debut in Sweet Charity in 1966. Reams was nominated for both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards as Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the original production of 42nd Street in 1980. He played the role of Frank Schultz in the 1989 Paper Mill Playhouse production of Show Boat, which was televised on Great Performances by PBS . http://www.callondolly.com/madeline-kahn

William “Bill” Berloni is an American Animal Behaviorist, Humanitarian and Author, known for his training of rescue animals for stage, film and television. Bill Berloni was a 20-year-old apprentice at the Goodspeed Opera House when Martin Charnin offered him his big break: a chance to act professionally and gain his Equity Card. In return, all Bill had to do was find and train a dog to play Sandy in the original production of Annie. What Bill didn’t know was that this was a bigger challenge than it seemed. Animal performances in movies or television can be stitched together using different takes, different camera angles, even different animals. To perform in a featured role, an animal actor would have to be trained to ignore the distraction of the audience and respond to the same cues the same way night-after-night, just like his human counterparts. It had never been done before. From Broadway to Hollywood and beyond, William Berloni's Theatrical Animals are stars of many mediums. They are beloved by many, all over the world, but most importantly...by Dorothy and Bill Berloni. The animals, most of whom are rescued and adopted, are cared for with the highest standards of medical and emotional welfare. From dogs to donkeys, pigs to parrots, llamas to lizards, scores of Theatrical Animals have comfortably lived and been trained by Bill Berloni over the past 40 years at their farm in Connecticut. There are currently 25 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses, 2 pigs, 2 geese, 1 donkey, 1 Macaw and 1 Dwarf bunny at the farm! https://www.gofundme.com/f/animal-actors-fund

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Hey hobo man, Hey Dapper Dan. As we live through tumultuous times, we all need reminders of joy in the world. One of the all-great joy enhancers in the theatre world is Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse's 1977 blockbuster sensation, "Annie." Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Lauren LaMagna, and I dive into nostalgia with recollections of our own relationships with the material and what the plucky curly-haired orphan means to us and our love of theatre. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Dan DeLuca is a Disney Musical Star, theater and television actor, best known for originating the role of Jack Kelly on the First National Tour of Disney's Newsies. He has starred in dozens of shows across North America, and has helped develop new musicals alongside the greatest theater composers of our time including Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken and Martin Charnin. Dan is currently enrolled at Quantum University specializing in emotional intelligence/mindfulness and is writing, directing and starring in his own web series based on the science of self-development entitled “The Invisible Things”. The show is an introduction to the basics of the mind/body connection, the science of rewiring your brain, and regulating your stress levels through comedy, animation, puppets, and musical numbers.The show is meant to inspire and uplift the audience while focusing on positive psychology and the science of self-empowerment.    Dan was living his dream, literally his dream of being a star on broadway for Disney as the lead role of Jack Kelly in Newsies, when he started to lose his voice. Feelings of fear and lack of worthiness started to creep in and he entered into what he calls a dark year of the soul and full self-sabotage. He was landing more dream roles but turned them down due to the issues with his voice, which he later realized were all due to his over-achieving people pleaser way of being. It wasn't until he saw a therapist who recommended becoming present, that things started to change.    He  began to read as many books on personal development and neuropsychology as possible. Dan found Wayne Dyer, Don Miguel Ruiz and Dr. Joe Dispenza, who taught him the science behind changing behaviors and learning to go within.    Dan's entire career pivoted and today he spends time teaching both children and adults how to incorporate mindfulness in their lives, especially as it pertains to their theatrical and film work. The dark year of his soul, leads Dan back to his 'You-est You' and he is now able to sing better than ever (spoiler alert: you'll get to hear Dan belt out a few notes at the end of the interview).   Some of the key take-aways from this empowering and inspiring conversation: Find time for stillness every day. If you don't have 5 minutes, you probably need 20. Getting still and going within allows your thinking mind to rest and your higher self to connect. Learning to get still has helped Dan turn around his entire life.  We're all inherently deserving and worthy of goodness and of our dreams coming true. The more you come home to yourself and find ways to be kind and loving to yourself, the more you will know this for yourself and everyone. A great way to pause the overactive thinking mind is to ask the question, "Who is thinking this thought?" or "Who is observing the thought right now?" Tune into that answer; what's left is who you really are.    To learn more about Dan's Mindfulness In The Arts program, go to mindfulnessinthearts.com. You can find Dan's show, ‘The Invisible Things' on YouTube.    Connect with Dan DeLuca WEBSITE: https://www.mindfulnessinthearts.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanDeLuca15/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/ddeluca15   Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here!   *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at podcast@juliereisler.com. Julie would love to start covering topics of highest interest to YOU. Please also let us know if you are interested to be a guest on her show to discuss where you are stuck, and do live coaching with Julie on her podcast.   Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career, and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU Here's to your being your you-est you!    You-est You Links: Subscribe to the Podcast  Learn more at JulieReisler.com Become a Sacred Member at The School of Sacredology Join The You-est You® Community for Soul Seekers on Facebook Book Julie as a speaker at your upcoming event Amazon #1 Best selling book Get a PhD in YOU Download free guided-meditations from Insight Timer Julie's Hungry For More Online Program (10 Module Interactive Course)

Wendi and Dfernando's eighteenth episode and their guest interview is 3-time Emmy Award winning choreographer of television, film and stage Marguerite Derricks.  Marguerite Derricks is one of the dance world’s most highly recognized and respected working choreographers. She is the first and only choreographer to have received three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, and is also the recipient of five MTV Movie Awards for Best Dance Sequence.Marguerite’s television credits include Amazon's multi-award winning THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, HBO’s WESTWORLD, Netflix’s GLOW, Netflix’s revival of GILMORE GIRLS: A Year in the Life, Starz’s BLUNT TALK, HBO’s multi-award winning BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, FX’s AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and HBO’s hit series TRUE BLOOD. Her television episodic credits also include popular shows such as SUPERSTORE, CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, CROWDED, MASTERS OF SEX, BUNHEADS, SCORPION, CSI: MIAMI, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, WILL AND GRACE, and DANCING WITH THE STARS.In the world of film Marguerite has choreographed some of the most popular movies of the last 20 years.  Her work has spanned from cult hits like SHOWGIRLS, STRIPTEASE and DONNIE DARKO to top blockbuster films such as the AUSTIN POWERS franchise, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, TROPIC THUNDER, MR. & MRS. SMITH, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, 13 GOING ON 30, and A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS.Her presence in Las Vegas includes Cirque du Soleil's long running production of ZUMANITY and LE REVE which was voted “Best Production Show” for six consecutive years, as well as CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOW at the Wynn Las Vegas.Her theatre work includes HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, which won rave reviews for its Los Angeles world premiere and had its Off-Broadway premiere in March 2014. She also choreographed the 2011 Broadway musical WONDERLAND.Marguerite has choreographed for numerous awards shows including the Critics’ Choice Awards, The Oscars (with Hugh Jackman), The Emmy Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, TV Land Awards and the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.In addition to her television and film work, Marguerite has worked with Grammy Award winning music icon Adele on CHASING PAVEMENTS which was nominated by MTV for Best Choreography in a music video.  Other music videos include working with Lenny Kravitz and Katy Perry. She also has had the pleasure of working with innovative commercial directors on popular spots for Clinique, Target, American Express, Pepsi, HP, Guitar Hero, United Healthcare as well as the iconic favorites for GAP - BOYFRIEND TROUSERS featuring Claire Danes and Patrick Wilson and the iconic KHAKI A-GO-GO commercial featuring Kevin Stea.In between projects she continues to teach dance at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City as well as online at TMILLYTV and CLI Studios.  Also on Episode 18 there's an update on Wendi's cryotherapy sessions and hot flashes as well as Dfernando's NYC rooftop tanning.  And on the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT, there's Mother Nature's gifts (including baby skunks) and the original 1977 Broadway production of the legendary musical ANNIE.  Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Marguerite DerricksRemember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com 

The FIRST episode of the alter ego in English!!!! with my very special guests and "padrinos" of the podcast, artists, Broadway performers, and now Mindfulness in the arts coaches: Ben Cook and Dan DeLuca. Ben Cook: Most recently played Riff in the Broadway revival of West Side Story. He has been a part of 5 Broadway shows, 2 Broadway national tours and has made many appearances in the film/television world. Still a working actor, he is now studying at the School of Positive Transformation to become a certified Positive Psychologist Practitioner and also devotes a large portion of his time to teaching the important work of mindfulness and its specific connection to the performing arts alongside his incredible team. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bentylercook/ Dan DeLuca: Is a theater and television actor, best known for originating the role of Jack Kelly on the First National Tour of Disney’s Newsies. He has starred in dozens of shows across North America, and has helped develop new musicals alongside the greatest theater composers of our time including Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken and Martin Charnin. Dan is currently enrolled at Quantum University specializing in emotional intelligence/mindfulness and is writing, directing and starring in his own web series based on the science of self-development entitled “The Invisible Things”. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DDeLuca15/ Links related to what we talked about: Their course Mindfulness in the Arts. Find out more here: https://www.mindfulnessinthearts.com/ The upcoming dance masterclass with Ahmad Simmons on July 10! https://www.mindfulnessinthearts.com/upcoming Dan's YouTube Series The Invisible Things: https://www.mindfulnessinthearts.com/theinvisiblethings Local Mop and Pop shop to support in NYC: Cafe Amrita: https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Amrita-129177810480487/ Charities and Causes to learn about: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective: https://www.beam.community/ The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ Broadway for Racial Justice: https://www.instagram.com/broadwayforracialjustice/?hl=en #WeAreNotaTrend: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wearenotatrend/?hl=en Thank you for listening! Please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/fromanother0/ and follow our blog: http://www.fromanother0.com/ With love, Alejandra ------------------------ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/from-another-zero/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/from-another-zero/support

Broadway Workshop's Marc Tumminelli catches up with Broadway's Marissa O'Donnell in the latest episode of the Little Me Podcast. Marissa shares her story of being the star of the 30th Anniversary Tour and MSG production of ANNIE and originating the role of Teen Fiona in Shrek: The Musical on Broadway. Marissa talks about getting cast in these musicals, out of town try out's, working with Sutton Foster, Kathy Lee Gifford, Bob Klein, Martin Charnin, Mackenzie Phillips and many other stars. Marissa tells her auditions stories, getting her start the Random Farms Kids Theater, working on TV, and doing press at 11, Marc and Marissa chat about the shows they have worked on together and share their some of their favorite things and do the Broadway Workshop quick fire questions! Produced by The Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An amazing writing trifecta (Richard Rogers, Peter Stone, Martin Charnin), a perfect star vehicle (Danny Kaye), and with a story as old as, well, the Old Testament. Why don't more people know of this show?! Let's find out!Featured Recording: Original Broadway Cast Album - Two by Two - 1970 - Columbia Records For the rights to produce the full show visit: Concordtheatricals.com Show Notes - to see the resources we used to research this episode!

From Carol Channing to Jerry Herman, Martin Charnin to Hal Prince, Kaye Ballard to John Simon, 2019 saw the passing of some of the greatest legends working in the entertainment industry.   To look back on their lives, legacies, and laughter, Broadway star, and friend to many of these legends, Lee Roy Reams, joins us for a heart warming and hysterical celebration.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

"The Sun'll come out tomorrow!" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Annie" by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. Andrew talks about how much he hates orphans and Jess tries to defend a few of the songs. Get ready folks.   This is also our longest episode.   Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Use our Affiliate Link

As 2019 is about to come to a close, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the very first year of the Kare Reviews Podcast. Previously, we highlighted some of the most notable interviews I’ve conducted this past year. On this episode, we’ll be remembering some of the greats in the theatre world we’ve lost in 2019. Which includes Hal Prince, Jerry Herman, Carol Channing, Martin Charnin, and Mark Medoff. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-reviews-podcast-6rMdXk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support

This Week: The joys of Jack Cassidy, Martin Charnin looks back, and discussing John Simon.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

In this episode, we read the poem LITTLE ORPHANT ANNIE, by James Whitcomb Riley. This is the poem that inspired the comic strip, the Broadway musical, and more. Voices: All: Jennifer Montague Music: "Peppermint Dreams" from the album PEAS AND HONEY. By Jennifer Montague and Randy Cohen. ©2004 Sweet Street Productions "Tomorrow" from the musical ANNIE. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin. "Thinking Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peppermint-dreams/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peppermint-dreams/support

Will and Caitlin give you the t on Little Orphant Annie: how she was eaten by goblins, how she got no eyes, and how can she tap dance if she’s been locked in an orphanage her whole life? - Learn all about Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan’s great depression musical Annie.

Remembering the Volkswagen Beetle, Ross Perot, Martin Charnin The Volkswagen Beetle was first built in 1938 in Nazi Germany as a cheap, reliable car for the common man. It became extremely popular in the United States in the 1950’s and especially in the 1960’s among the counterculture crowd. Ross Perot was the brash Texas billionaire who founded Electronic Data Systems and ran for president in 1992 and 1996. His 1992 campaign was extremely successful as he garnered more than 19 million votes. Martin Charnin was the Broadway writer and lyricist best known for his work on the 1977 musical Annie.

275 - Martin Charnin Martin Charnin has passed away, he was an absolute giant in the world of American theatre. In this interview conducted a few years back, he talked about his life as a lyricist in the American theatre as well as the songs he has written for notable people such as Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and Rod McKuen. Charnin was the original lyricist-director of “Annie,” which played 2,377 performances in it's original Broadway run. He went on to write lyrics and direct many musicals.  As an actor, he appeared in over 1,000 appearances of “West Side Story” on Broadway and on the road. He wrote, directed and produced nightclub acts for such personalities as Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Mary Travers and Leslie Uggams. Martin Charnin was also the Artistic Director of the SHOWTUNES! Theatre Company in Seattle, Washington. Martin Charnin remained vital and active, working until the very end.   It was great to delve into the mind of one of theatre's true icons. I ask that you join me in remembering him. I hope you enjoy listening to our interview. Support The Paul Leslie Hour by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-paul-leslie-hour

Hear what Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (CONTACT) has to say about music, dance, her first Broadway show, A CHORUS LINE, and of course, the North Carolina Theatre production of ANNIE.  About the Guest Karen Ziemba received the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in CONTACT at Lincoln Center Theatre. For some of her other NYC and regional appearances, she’s garnered three Tony Award nominations, the Drama Desk, the Outer Critics Circle, the Bay Area Theatre Critics, and Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards. Select theatre credits: PRINCE OF BROADWAY, STEEL PIER, CURTAINS, CRAZY FOR YOU, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, NEVER GONNA DANCE, AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND, KID VICTORY, 110 IN THE SHADE, DO I HEAR A WALTZ, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, GYPSY, SWEENEY TODD, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, OTHER PEOPLES MONEY, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. TV: MADAM SECRETARY, ELEMENTARY, THE GOOD WIFE, LAW AND ORDER, THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, and PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES. Resources https://nctheatre.com/ (NC Theatre) https://www.karenziemba.com/ (Karen Ziemba Webpage) Credits Musical excerpts used in this episode are from the 2010 North Carolina Theatre production of ANNIE, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin. Connect with RDU on Stage Facebook – @rduonstage Twitter – @rduonstage Instagram – @rduonstage Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Support this podcast

To honor the passing of Martin Charnin, this week we are posting his interview with us. Martin was a fantastic individuals whose passion for the theater, and supporting young talent, was infectious. The sun will come out tomorrow, but without Martin, it won't shine as bright. RIP dear friend.

Today's Reel Change concludes our delightful dive into the history of the Movie Musical. We continue our travel backwards in time, as we step song by song down memory lane. We hope today's selections (by no means intended as an exhaustive 'greatest of' list) spark joy in the way only great movie musicals can.Join us and be prepared - you may find yourself suddenly and uncontrollably bursting into song.[Note: This 2-part podcast focuses on songs from live-action Movie Musicals. A future Reel Change will cover the wonderful tradition of music from Animated Musicals].Listen to Reel Change: The Movie Musical (Part II)  Today's Selections:Little Shop of Horrors “Little Shop of Horrors” (music: Alan Menken, lyrics: Howard Ashman)Annie“Maybe” (music: Charles Strouse, lyrics: Martin Charnin)Grease“You’re the One that I Want” (John Farrar)Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory“Pure Imagination” (Leslie Bricusse / Anthony Newley)Hello Dolly“It Only Takes a Moment” (Jerry Herman)The Sound of Music“The Sound of Music” (music: Richard Rodgers, lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein)Mary Poppins“A Spoonful of Sugar” (Richard Sherman / Robert Sherman)The Music Man“Marian the Librarian” (Meredith Wilson)West Side Story“Something’s Coming” (music: Leonard Bernstein, lyrics: Stephen Sondheim)Carousel“If I Loved You” (music: Richard Rodgers, lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein)Calamity Jane“The Deadwood Stage” (music: Sammy Fain, lyrics: Paul Francis Webster)Singin' in the Rain“Singin' in the Rain” (music: Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics: Arthur Freed)Annie Get Your Gun“They Say It's Wonderful” (Irving Berlin)Meet Me in St. Louis“The Boy Next Door” (Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane)■ ■ ■For score reductions, additional links and more,the discussion continues at: www.underscorepodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------to support the show, please visit www.patreon.com/underscorepodcast

Part two of our two parter with Two by Two star, Tony nominee Walter Willison. In Part 2 of our interview with Walter, we look back on Walter's life in the throes of Two by Two, Pippin, Grand Hotel, and so much more. Walter pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how Danny Kaye pushed back, what it was like being directed by Bob Fosse, and why Grand Hotel went from mess to brilliance in a short span in Boston. Also, Walter shines the spotlight on Martin Charnin, Tommy Tune, and Wright and Forrest. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Patrick is joined by Michael J. Bobbitt, James Finley, Kari Ginsburg, and Emily Zickler for a discussion, debate, trivia, and singing. Our topic: “I Want” Songs. Recorded live at Flying V Theatre’s 2nd annual 24-hour fundraiser: Awesome-a-Thon Vol. 2! on April 8, 2018. 0:01:42 “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin ·· performed by Patrick Flynn ·· music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz 0:20:16 “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story ·· performed by Michael J. Bobbitt ·· music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 0:35:00 “The Wizard and I” from Wicked ·· performed by Emily Zickler ·· music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz 0:50:34 “Somewhere That’s Green” from Little Shop of Horrors ·· performed by James Finley ·· music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman 1:02:00 “Some People” from Gypsy ·· performed by Kari Ginsburg ·· music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 1:15:10  “Maybe” from Annie ·· performed by Emily Zickler & Company ·· music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin 1:23:14 “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from the film The Wizard of Oz ·· music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E Y Harburg with Heather Hurley on piano

Playing Daddy Warbucks in the National Tour of Annie, Gilgamesh Taggett joins us to chat about playing this fairly iconic role and what it's like being directed by the original director Martin Charnin.

Martin Charnin is back with Rob and Kevin to discuss the second part of his career which includes collaborations with Richard Rodgers, Charles Strouse, Dorothy Loudon, and Danny Kaye. In part two of his interview, Martin discusses Streisand's audition for Hot Spot, the "joys" of working with Danny Kaye, and the advice he would like to share with all people performing Annie. Plus, Martin discusses the most bizarre production of Annie he has ever seen. 

He created the role of Big Deal in the original West Side Story. He changed the face of musical theatre, and pop culture, when he wrote Annie. And, now, Martin Charnin is sitting down for a two part interview with Rob and Kevin to talk about how he went from being an actor, to a lyricist, to a director. In this interview, Martin talks about why his kept his career in musical theatre a secret from his father, what the West Side Story audition process was like, and Martin reveals the greatest musical theatre idea that never was. Hint: It starred Norman Bates and Princess Winnifred! 

Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) CLYBOURNE PARK, by Bruce Norris, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Studio Theatre, (2) A RAISIN IN THE SUN, by Lorraine Hansberry, at Unity Theatre Ensemble, (3) MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, by Ron Hutchinson, at Dramatic License Productions, (4) ANNE AND EMMETT, by Janet Langhart Cohen, at the Black Rep, (5) A CELTIC NIGHT CIRCUS: Tir na nOg, at Circus Flora, (6) ANNIE, by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, & Thomas Meehan, at Variety Children's Theatre, (7) IN THE BLOOD, by Suzan-Lori Parks, at at Univ. of Missouri-St. Louis, and (8) CABARET, by John Kander & Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff, at Washington Univ.

Bob Wlicox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) THE SECRET GARDEN, by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon, at Stages St. Louis, (2) BYE BYE BIRDIE, by Michael Stewart, Lee Adams, & Charles Strouse, at The Muny, (3) RESTORATION, by Edward Bond, at St. Louis Shakespeare, (4) SHE LOVES ME, by Joe Masteroff, Sheldon Harnick, & Jerry Bock, at Insight Theatre Co., (5) LA CENERENTOLA, by Gioachino Rossini & Jacopo Ferretti, at Union Avenue Opera, (6) THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY, by Stephen Dolginoff, at Max & Louie Productions, (7) SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, by Lawrence Kasha et al., at The Muny, (8) DEBBIE DOES DALLAS -- THE MUSICAL, by Erica Schmidt, et al., The NonProphet Theater Co., and (9) ANNIE, by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, & Thomas Meehan, at Hawthorne Players.

Bob Wlicox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) THE SECRET GARDEN, by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon, at Stages St. Louis, (2) BYE BYE BIRDIE, by Michael Stewart, Lee Adams, & Charles Strouse, at The Muny, (3) RESTORATION, by Edward Bond, at St. Louis Shakespeare, (4) SHE LOVES ME, by Joe Masteroff, Sheldon Harnick, & Jerry Bock, at Insight Theatre Co., (5) LA CENERENTOLA, by Gioachino Rossini & Jacopo Ferretti, at Union Avenue Opera, (6) THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY, by Stephen Dolginoff, at Max & Louie Productions, (7) SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, by Lawrence Kasha et al., at The Muny, (8) DEBBIE DOES DALLAS -- THE MUSICAL, by Erica Schmidt, et al., The NonProphet Theater Co., and (9) ANNIE, by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, & Thomas Meehan, at Hawthorne Players.

Television, film, and stage actor Reid Shelton talks about playing Daddy Oliver Warbucks in the hit Broadway musical "Annie", how director Martin Charnin shaped the production from a 1976 pre-Broadway tryout at Goodspeed Opera House to Broadway, and how director Moss Hart similarly took charge in developing "My Fair Lady" for Broadway.

Television, film, and stage actor Reid Shelton talks about playing Daddy Oliver Warbucks in the hit Broadway musical "Annie", how director Martin Charnin shaped the production from a 1976 pre-Broadway tryout at Goodspeed Opera House to Broadway, and how director Moss Hart similarly took charge in developing "My Fair Lady" for Broadway.

Martin Charnin, director/lyricist of "Annie", discusses the challenges of child labor laws and age/height restrictions for the orphans in the cast.

Martin Charnin, director/lyricist of "Annie", discusses the challenges of child labor laws and age/height restrictions for the orphans in the cast.

The panel -- Tony Award-winning director and lyricist Martin Charnin (for Annie), Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public playwright Larry L. King and director/co-writer Peter Masterson, choreographer Rob Marshall (Kiss of the Spiderwoman), director/writer Lonny Price (Sally Marr and Her Escorts), Second Stage Theatre dramaturg/literary manager Erin Sanders, director Robert Jess Roth (Beauty and the Beast), Ernest Schier director of the National Critics' Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, and Tazewell Thompson Artistic Director of the Syracuse Stage -- talk about the different ways that writers collaborate, the role of a dramaturg, how choreography and directing can be intertwined, developing a production in workshops, and reimagining an animated film as a stage musical.

The panel - director Martin Charnin ("The Flowering Peach"), "Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" playwright Larry L. King and director/co-writer Peter Masterson, choreographer Rob Marshall ("Kiss of the Spiderwoman"), director/writer Lonny Price ("Sally Marr and Her Escorts"), Second Stage Theatre dramaturg/literary manager Erin Sanders, director Robert Jess Roth ("Beauty and the Beast"), Ernest Schier director of the National Critics' Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, and Tazewell Thompson Artistic Director of the Syracuse Stage - talk about the different ways that writers collaborate, the role of a dramaturg, how choreography and directing can be intertwined, developing a production in workshops, and reimagining an animated film as a stage musical.

Goodspeed Opera House's team -- Tony Award-winning director and lyricist Martin Charnin (for Annie), press representative Max Eisen, associate producer Sue Frost, musical supervisor Michael O'Flaherty, director Charles Repole (Gentleman Prefer Blondes), and general manager Howard Sherman -- discuss Goodspeed's history and focus on the American musical, the business aspects of a regional theatre, being a part of the community, and the advantages of developing production at a distance from New York.

Goodspeed Opera House's team - director/lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"), press representative Max Eisen, associate producer Sue Frost, musical supervisor Michael O'Flaherty, director Charles Repole ("Gentleman Prefer Blondes"), and general manager Howard Sherman - discuss Goodspeed's history and focus on the American musical, the business aspects of a regional theatre, being a part of the community, and the advantages of developing production at a distance from New York.

Tony Award-winning director and lyricist Martin Charnin (for Annie); director and choreographer Graciela Daniele (Annie Get Your Gun); lyricist and book writers Rupert Holmes (Tony Award for The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and Michael Kunze (Dance of the Vampires); and directors Marion McClinton (King Hedley II) and Lawrence Sacharow (Director of Fordham University Theatre Program) talk about the evolution of both play and musical writing in the United States today and the changes in directorial style and direction over the years.

Director and lyricist Martin Charnin ("Annie"); director and choreographer Graciela Daniele ("Annie Get Your Gun"); lyricist and book writers Rupert Holmes ("Say Goodnight, Gracie") and Michael Kunze ("Dance of the Vampires"); and directors Marion McClinton ("King Hedley II") and Lawrence Sacharow (Director of Fordham University Theatre Program) talk about the evolution of both play and musical writing in the United States today and the changes in directorial style and direction over the years.