ATW - This Is Broadway

American Theatre Wing and Broadway League
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"This is Broadway" is a series of more than 70 short radio interviews created by The Broadway League, as an effort to promote Broadway theatre, some 32 years ago. The program consisted of weekly three-and-a-half minute interviews with Broadway luminaries, hosted by Isobel Robins and Richard Seff, and syndicated to radio stations around the country.

  1. 10/04/2010

    Liv Ullmann

    Actress Liv Ullmann who starred in Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" talks about the different techniques required for stage acting versus film acting, particularly with respect to the eyes and body movement.

    4 min

  2. 09/28/2010

    Stephen Schwartz

    Composer Stephen Schwartz talks about bringing "Pippin" to New York after a school production at Carnegie Tech, writing songs for "Godspell" off-Broadway after runs at Carnegie Tech and Cafe La Mama, and working with the same producers on "The Magic Show".

    4 min

  3. 09/21/2010

    Jack Gilford

    Veteran Broadway actor Jack Gilford, while appearing in "Sly Fox", talks about how important Broadway is to the city of New York and how the 1961 Actors Equity strike impacted the city.

    4 min

  4. 09/14/2010

    Lenny Baker

    "I Love My Wife" star Lenny Baker talks about the difference between playing large and intimate theatres, and the reactions of matinee audiences.

    4 min

  5. 09/07/2010

    Harvey Sabinson

    Top New York press agent Harvey Sabinson talks about his memoir "Darling, You Were Wonderful", the origin of the book title, and the behind-the-scenes content including notable flops.

    4 min

  6. 08/31/2010

    Cy Coleman

    "Sweet Charity" composer Cy Coleman discusses his 1977 musical "I Love My Wife" comprised of 4 characters and 4 musicians performing a "contemporary, eclectic score."

    4 min

  7. 08/24/2010

    Robert LuPone

    Tony nominated actor Robert LuPone talks about the Backstage On Broadway educational program, and the time when former first lady Betty Ford attended "A Chorus Line" and the Secret Service's wireless communication system interfered with the show's computerized lighting.

    4 min

  8. 08/17/2010

    Yul Brynner

    Actor Yul Brynner talks about returning to his Academy and Tony Award winning role in the Broadway revival of "The King and I" 25 years later, how his life experience has changed his performance, and what it was like playing to 13,000 people at a time on tour.

    4 min
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"This is Broadway" is a series of more than 70 short radio interviews created by The Broadway League, as an effort to promote Broadway theatre, some 32 years ago. The program consisted of weekly three-and-a-half minute interviews with Broadway luminaries, hosted by Isobel Robins and Richard Seff, and syndicated to radio stations around the country.

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  • Creator
    American Theatre Wing and Broadway League
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2005-2010 American Theatre Wing and Broadway League
  • Show Website
    ATW - This Is Broadway

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