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Backstage Babble

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A new podcast interviewing professionals in the theater industry about themselves, their careers, and the people they’ve worked with along the way.

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01:15:05

Lee Roy Reams Part 1

Backstage Babble ·

2020/11/02

Today I am joined by one of the first guests I knew I could not do this podcast without, Lee Roy Reams. He regales us with many funny and scandalous stories of the Golden Age of Broadway, from Bob Fosse to Mel Brooks! On Broadway, Lee Roy Reams has appeared in Sweet Charity, Oklahoma, Applause, 42nd Street, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Lorelei, and more. He has also directed Carol Channing in Hello Dolly, and played Dolly himself only a few years ago. He has also appeared in La Cage Aux

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01:26:24

Anita Gillette

Backstage Babble ·

2020/10/28

Today I am joined by Broadway legend Anita Gillette. Anita Gillette is a Tony-nominated Broadway veteran who has appeared in All American, Jimmy, Cabaret, Kelly, Chapter Two, Don’t Drink the Water, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Carnival, and more. She made a big splash with the song “The Secret Service” in Mr. President, and was awarded a Theater World for Russell Patterson’s Sketchbook. Her equally long and lauded movie career has spanned such illustrious projects as 30 Rock, Moonstruck, and Quincy, M.E

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01:21:26

Chuck Cooper

Backstage Babble ·

2020/10/19

Today I am honored to be sitting down with Broadway veteran Chuck Cooper! He talks about how "The Life" changed his, why six people had to be strangled on the stage of the Broadhurst Theater, the genius of Tony Kushner, as well as stories about Yoko Ono, James Lapine, and more. I hope you enjoy this interview!

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01:03:25

Penny Fuller Part 2

Backstage Babble ·

2020/10/13

Part 2 of my interview with the wonderful Penny Fuller!

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01:01:38

Penny Fuller Part 1

Backstage Babble ·

2020/10/05

Today is PART 1 of my interview with theater legend Penny Fuller. Penny Fuller has starred in Applause, Rex, Barefoot in the Park, Cabaret, Dividing the Estate, A New Brain, and most recently Anastasia. She did her acclaimed solo turn in 13 Things About Ed Carpolotti. She is also an Emmy Winer for her performance in The Elephant Man, and recently has been performing in Sunday in the Park With George and in cabarets across the country alongside Anita Gillette in the show Sin Twisters. I hope you

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01:07:22

Sondra Lee

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/30

Today I could not be more honored to say "Ugg-A-Wugg" to the original Tiger Lily, Sondra Lee. This episode was a pure joy from start to finish. Ms. Lee is so warm and gracious that I hope you will all join me in wishing her a Happy Birthday today, September 30th! And as a birthday present her and yourself, listen to this episode.

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01:09:22

Charles Busch Part 2

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/26

It's the second half of my interview with Charles Busch! Listen to hear about his career from Flipping My Wig all the way up to his amazing virtual readings.

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01:13:24

Charles Busch Part 1

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/21

This is Part 1 of my exhaustive interview with drag legend, actor, performer, and playwright Charles Busch. He is the author of Tale of the Allergists’ Wife, Times Square Angel. Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, Red Scare on Sunset, and most recently, The Confession of Lily Dare. He is also the author of the book to Boy George’s Taboo, as well as the writer of the novel Whores of Lost Atlantis. He is a Tony Award Nominee and 2 time Mac Award Winner for his cabarets that he performs around the country with

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01:12:14

Gerard Alessandrini

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/18

One of my theatrical idols, Gerard Alessandrini, is here with us today to discuss his long career in the theater. Gerard is the mastermind behind all of the editions of Forbidden Broadway. He has also contributed to the musical Diamonds, the TV special Men, Movies, and Carol, and revised the book for a revival of Irving Berlin’s Mr. President. The interview is almost as fun as Forbidden Broadway itself, so I hope you enjoy!

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46:27

Rita Gardner

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/14

Today I am joined by a true veteran of the stage, Rita Gardner. Rita Gardner was in the original cast of The Fantasticks, and has appeared on Broadway numerous other times in Ben Franklin in Paris, The Wedding Singer, 1776, Pal Joey opposite Bob Fosse, and more. She also starred in the all-female I Remember Mama and has been seen on screen many times, including in Marci X and Tracy Morgan’s the Last OG. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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01:04:52

Josh Bergasse

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/07

Today I am joined by Emmy-Winning choreographer Josh Bergasse. He worked on NBC's Smash, and his work has also been seen on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, On The Town, Gigi, and more. He has also worked numerous times at City Center, Barrington Stage, and more.

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37:39

Joel Grey

Backstage Babble ·

2020/09/04

I could not be more delighted today to talk with Broadway legend Joel Grey. The star of Cabaret, The Grand Tour, Goodtime Charley, Wicked, and so many more shares all his great stories on this episode. He also sings a little! (A song from the Broadway revue Borscht Capades). Mr. Grey is a very busy man, so our interview was shorter than usual, but you’ll find that everything he says is a pearl of wisdom. I felt honored to talk to him, and I hope you all enjoy the end result! *PLEASE NOTE: This

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01:37:44

Stephen Mo Hanan

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/31

Today I am honored to be joined by Tony-award nominated actor Stephen Mo Hanan. He has appeared in Cats, Oliver, and Peter Pan on Broadway, and many times at the Delacorte Theater and Musicals in Mufti. He is also the co-author and star of Jolson & Co. This interview is a bit long, but it's worth it to hear the expertise of this legendary theater veteran.

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01:14:20

Beowulf Boritt

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/28

Today I am joined by Tony-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt. We have an enlightening discussion about getting ahead in the theater world, research, and mishaps during tech rehearsal. Beowulf has worked on such legendary shows as Act One, Prince of Broadway, and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, and you'll hear stories about all of them.

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01:15:28

Rob W. Schneider

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/24

What better way to ring in your week than by my interview with podcaster extraordinaire Rob W. Schneider? Rob is the co-host of Behind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends with Kevin David Thomas and Gay Card Revoked with Robbie Rozelle. He is also the artistic director of J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company and Original Programming Producer at 54 Below. He has also directed at theaters around the country. Plus, stay tuned at the end for my interview with Freddie Martinez, 7-time Irene Ryan

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01:14:28

Ken Bloom and Richard Carlin

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/22

Today is a new kind of episode on Backstage Babble-a book launch! I sit down with respected scholars Ken Bloom and Richard Carlin to talk about their brilliant new biography, Eubie Blake: Rags, Rhythm and Race. They talk about Sissle's many affairs, what made him the "living, breathing symbol of ragtime's vitality," the recent revival of Shuffle Along, and more. To buy the book, click here.

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01:10:32

Evan Pappas

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/21

On the 6th episode of Backstage Babble, I am joined by one of my theatrical idols, Evan Pappas. Evan starred on Broadway in My Favorite Year, Parade, Putting it Together, and A Chorus Line. His national tour credits have included Dreamgirls, Durante, and On Golden Pond with Tom Bosley and Michael Learned. Off-Broadway he starred in I Can Get it For You Wholesale and the world premiere of the new Strouse and Adams musical Marty. Now he is a noted director whose credits include LIberty, a letter to

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01:23:40

Joshua Ellis

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/17

This is the 5th episode of the theater podcast Backstage Babble. Today I sit down with Joshua Ellis, renowned Broadway press agent of 42nd Street, Into the Woods, Nicholas Nickleby, and more. He is also an Interspiritual Minister and creator of his solo show, Call My Publicist. Tune back in on Friday for an episode with Evan Pappas!

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01:21:23

Ken Kantor

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/14

In one of the most fun interviews yet, I interview Ken Kantor of Dear World, The Grand Tour, Phantom, and more. Be prepared for stories of duetting on "Twin Soliloquies" with no less than Mary Martin and receiving a singing telegram from a man who he would go on to support in two of their star vehicles. Remember to come back on Monday when we have Josh Ellis!

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01:02:46

Peter Filichia

Backstage Babble ·

2020/08/10

This is the 3rd episode of Backstage Babble with guest Peter Filichia. Peter has been the emcee of the Theater World Awards since 1996. Filichia currently writes weekly columns for Masterworks Broadway and Broadway Select. You can also find his musings on Kritzerland and Theatermania. FIlichia is the author of several plays, including Adam’s Gifts, Games, and God Shows Up, which had a recent off-broadway run. He is critic emeritus of the Star Ledger, and has written a number of theater history books

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