BEHIND THE CURTAIN: BROADWAY'S LIVING LEGENDS » Podcast

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. This Week: In honor of the upcoming BroadwayCon, Rob & Kevin share stories of meeting their biggest idols. 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 patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

Rob and Kevin will bring some sunshine into your wintry days with one of Broadway's most well respected actors, Jim Walton (Merrily We Roll Along, Crazy for You, The Music Man) Jim pulls back the curtain on his life and career, including how a lie to Hal Prince led to him being cast in Merrily We Roll Along, what impression can he do that makes even Rob admit defeat, and why leaving the stage door can be a humbling experience. Also, Jim shines the spotlight on Hal Prince, Lonny Price, and Stephen Sondheim! 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 legends the your own questions. Go to patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

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. This week: Alan Menken goes to the farm & Yul Brenner goes to your heart 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 patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

The story might go on and on and on but our three part interview with Tony Award winner Richard Malby, Jr. must come to an end. In our last discussion, Richard discusses how an observant stage manager got him working on Miss Saigon, why Arthur Laurents isn't the next Agatha Christie, when he knew Big: The Musical wasn't going to work, and what the secret is behind his collaboration with composer David Shire. Note: Unfortunately, this interview had some audio issues. We tried to fix it to the best of our ability. Thank you so much for your patience. 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 legends the your own questions. Go to patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

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. This week: Iago's love of nostalgia & Cher's love of split-screens. 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 patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

Rob and Kevin celebrate their 50th interview by sitting down with the brilliant, fascinating, and hysterical Tony nominee Barbara Walsh (Falsettos, Big, Company) Barbara pulls back the curtain on her life and career, including how a Streisand impression landed her Forbidden Broadway, what note Stephen Sondheim gave her at the intermission of Company, and why she and Faith Prince bonded cleaning a bathroom. Also, Barbara shines the spotlight on Elaine Stritch, Liza Minnelli, and Agnes DeMille! 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 patreon.com and search Behind The Curtain: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4

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. This week: The literary depths of Jennifer Ashley Tepper & the not so literary depths of Mel Brooks!

We are starting 2017 off with a bang: A 2 hour interview with the Tony Award winning Michael Rupert, who has been in the business for over fifty years! Michael pulls back the curtain on his amazing career which includes working as a child actor in TV shows like My Three Sons, getting a Tony nomination as a teenager for The Happy Time, the existential crisis of taking over for Pippin in the 70s, winning a Tony Award in the 80s for Sweet Charity, bringing comfort to many as Falsettos' Marvin in 90s, and being introduced to a whole new generation through Legally Blonde in the 2000s. Also, Michael discusses how his kindness won over Gower Champion, the art of Bob Fosse's manipulation, and the difference between West Coast and East Coast audiences. Plus: Jerry Mitchell's rehearsals, William Finn's genius, and in depth discussions on two of our favorite musicals 3 Guys Naked From The Waist Down & Mail.

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. This week: Rob and Kevin look back to look forward!

On this very special episode of Behind The Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends, Rob and Kevin take a look back at some of the great artists who made their final exit in 2016. From Follies' John McMartin to Fanny's Florence Henderson to The Sound of Music's Charmian Carr, Behind the Curtain celebrates their lives and legacies. Joining Rob and Kevin is Theatre Aficionado's Kevin Daly, who adds his own insights into the passings of 2016.

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. This week: Pee Wee gives us the gift of The Del Rubio Triplets & Stephen Sondheim gives us the gift of wisdom.

Richard Maltby Jr, acclaimed lyricist and director, sits down again with Rob and Kevin to pull back the curtain on his illustrious career. In this episode, Richard discusses how he met David Shire, looks back on Love Match & How Do You Do I Love You, two musicals that never came to Broadway, and the process of working with choreographers. Plus, Richard pulls back the curtain on such legends as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ronny Graham, and Cameron Mackintosh. Note: Due to a technical error, there are some sound issues with this interview. We tried to fix them to the best of our ability.

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. This week: Broadway gets down & Bette clams up.

"I Hear Bells", "Miss Byrd", "The Movie In My Mind", and the list goes on...and on...and on...and on....Richard Malby Jr., Tony Award winning director of Ain't Misbehavin and lyricist of such musicals as Baby and Miss Saigon, drops by Shetler Studios to speak with Rob and Kevin about his remarkable career, a career that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In part one of Richard's interview, Richard discusses the art of lyric writing, what inspired him to transition from lyric writing to directing, and walks listeners through the process of structuring and directing the Tony Award winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin!

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. This week: Updating Hans Christian Anderson & inventing the nostalgia musical