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: Cullum & Carroll

Broadway: The Golden Age (2004) is the greatest documentary ever made about the pleasures and pitfalls of working in the arts. Directed by Rick McKay, Broadway: The Golden Age received countless awards from over 17 different film festivals. In this in depth interview, Rick tells Rob & Kevin the inspiration behind the documentary, how Bea Arthur's mail triggered an incredible roster of subjects to interview, and reveals what incredible goodies are in store for the next two movies in the series!

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: An underappreciated star & an underappreciated musical

One of Broadway's greatest clowns, two time Tony nominee Brad Oscar, swings by Shetler to kibbitz with Rob & Kevin about his amazing career on Broadway. From his beginnings at the JCC to being Tony nominated for The Producers and Something Rotten, Brad covers it all! Plus: Brad talks about what its like to work with Mel Brooks, Casey Nicholaw, and Susan Stroman. Plus, Brad's love of forgotten musical theatre is explored as he offers his insights into such obscure musicals as Into the Light, Platinum, and Grind!

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: Two internet goodies!

With forty six years worth of Broadway credits to his name Ed Dixon is one of New York's most beloved actors. From his first Broadway appearance, tapping alongside Ruby Keeler in No, No Nanette, to his newest play Georgie, a one man show about the legendary character actor George Rose, Ed is truly a renaissance man of the theatre. In this tell all interview, Ed opens up to Rob & Kevin about what it was like to work with legends Busby Berkley, Charles Durning, Christine Ebersole, and Kevin Spacey. Plus, how he overcame a substance abuse addiction to give himself a second act on life.

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: Stephen & Seth!

Get out your calendars as Rob, Kevin and special guest Todd Buonopane, host of the amazing podcast Broadway Stories, sit down and discuss all the shows slated to open in the 2016-2017 Season. From plays to musicals, revivals to special events, these three folks cover it all! Plus: Donny & Marie's summer stock appearances, the brilliance of The Great Muppet Caper, and Alton Brown's dinner theatre experience! Listen to Broadway Stories here: http://apple.co/2d6wjcJ

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: Two great comic actresses get their due!

Fosse.Bennett.Robbins. Scott Wise got to know and work with them all. His incredible dancing skills were featured in 13 Broadway musicals including A Chorus Line, Cats, Carrie, and Jerome Robbins' Broadway, for which he won the Tony Award. Scott sits down and talks to Rob and Kevin about what it was like to be embraced by Jerome Robbins, learn from Michael Bennett, and how consistently never stop learning. Plus: Memories of Carrie, meeting an unknown Jerry Seinfeld, and how a photo booth in Times Square launched his career! For more info on Scott's dance program, visit here: https://www.finelinetheatrearts.com/welcome.html

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 power of illumination!

For over fifty years, the big, belt voice of Karen Morrow has been filling theatres and TV screens. While audiences across America will fondly remember her numerous appearances on The Merv Griffin Show, it is her live appearances on Broadway, blasting the roof of numerous theatres, that epitomize Karen Morrow. Joining Rob & Kevin via phone, Karen reminisces on how she became known as "the flop queen", what it was like to share the spotlight with Buddy Hackett, and how she counted Ethel Merman among her biggest fans.

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: New voices get celebrated & older voices get altered.

You would be hard pressed to find someone who loves the theatre more than Peter Filichia. For years, Peter's observations on musical theatre have inspired countless actors, directors, and writers to start a career in show business. Now, Peter talks to Rob and Kevin, his two biggest fans, about the importance of arts education, for whom a critic should be crafting their reviews, and why he still loves the theatre. Plus, memories of Senator Joe, The Wiz, and My Fair Lady!

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: Great writers. Great director. Great actors. Where did they go wrong?