BEHIND THE CURTAIN: BROADWAY'S LIVING LEGENDS » Podcast
629 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 375 ratingsBehind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends collects the wit, wisdom, and anecdotes of musical theatre's greatest artists from the Golden Age to Now. From actors to directors, designers to playwrights, press agents to general managers, this podcast is a celebration of the giants who helped shape the American Musical Theatre. Hosts: Robert W. Schneider & Kevin David Thomas
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Our Favorite Things: If It Only Even Runs A Minute & Showtime: A History of The Broadway Musical Theater
May 28, 2020 18:27 - 23 minutesThis Week: Celebrating Jennifer Ashley Tepper's love of under-appreciated musicals and the definitive book on the American Musical. 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 o...
Our Favorite Things #217: If It Only Even Runs A Minute & Showtime: A History of The Broadway Musical Theater
May 28, 2020 18:27 - 23 minutesThis Week: Celebrating Jennifer Ashley Tepper's love of under-appreciated musicals and the definitive book on the American Musical. 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 o...
#217 THE HISTORY OF BROADWAYHD with co-founders Bonnie Comley & Stewart Lane
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourBonnie Comley and Stewart Lane, the co-founders of BroadwayHD, sit down with Rob and Kevin to look back on the platform's incredible history and how it might develop in the future. To become a member of BroadwayHD click here 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Favorite Things: The Life Of Reilly & The Apple
May 21, 2020 14:27 - 30 minutesThis Week: A fascinating one man show with Charles Nelson Reilly and the most bizarre musical ever put on celluloid! 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...
Our Favorite Things #216: The Life Of Reilly & The Apple
May 21, 2020 14:27 - 30 minutesThis Week: A fascinating one man show with Charles Nelson Reilly and the most bizarre musical ever put on celluloid! 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...
#216 JASON ALEXANDER, Actor
May 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourGood old Jason, good old, good old, good old Jason Alexander joins us from Los Angeles to look back on his incredible acting career onstage and off. From the triumphant/turbulent days of Merrily We Roll Along to rollerskating in The Rink to collaborating with Jerome Robbins to winning the Tony Award to starting a directing career, Jason covers it all. Jason pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how you turn down Jerome Robbins, what it was like roller skating with Chita Rivera, an...
Our Favorite Things: Carmelina & Peter Howard WNYC Pledge Breaks
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutesThis Week: Saying good bye to Shetler Studios, Mamma Mia OG, and Peter Howard gets his due! 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 legen...
Our Favorite Things #215: Carmelina & Peter Howard WNYC Pledge Breaks
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutesThis Week: Saying good bye to Shetler Studios, Mamma Mia OG, and Peter Howard gets his due! 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 legen...
#215 GROVER DALE, Actor
May 11, 2020 04:53 - 1 hourThe incomparable Grover Dale co-directed with Jerome Robbins, was engaged to Elaine Stritch, choreographed the I Love NY commercials, danced with Debbie Reynolds, directed The Magic Show, and so much more. Grover pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how a prank saved him from Jerome Robbins' temper, what it was like dancing with Gene Kelly, and why you should always stand in front. Also, Grover shines the spotlight on Anthony Perkins, Anita Morris, and Jackie Gleason! Become ...
Our Favorite Things: Pam Goldberg, Actress
May 07, 2020 05:10 - 35 minutesThis Week: Pam Goldberg (We Met On TipToes and PBS' Secretville) swings by to discuss her regional career. Pam Goldberg- Philip Taratula 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 ...
Our Favorite Things #214: Pam Goldberg, Actress
May 07, 2020 05:10 - 35 minutesThis Week: Pam Goldberg (We Met On TipToes and PBS' Secretville) swings by to discuss her regional career. Pam Goldberg- Philip Taratula 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 ...
#214 ILENE GRAFF, Actress
May 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourIlene Graff is one of television's most recognizable faces having appeared on ABC's hit comedy, Mr. Belevedere, for six seasons. But, before she staked a claim in television immortality, she was one of New York's most popular actresses having spent most of the 1970s on a stage in some of the most iconic musicals of the era. Ilene pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how doing the Hand Jive with John Travola, what it was like working with Gene Saks, and why her family are consider...
Our Favorite Things: French and Saunders & Milton Schafer
April 30, 2020 03:54 - 33 minutesThis Week: French & Saunders take on opera and A Chorus Line, while we celebrate the man who gave us Drat! The Cat! 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 ...
Our Favorite Things #213: French and Saunders & Milton Schafer
April 30, 2020 03:54 - 32 minutesThis Week: French & Saunders take on opera and A Chorus Line, while we celebrate the man who gave us Drat! The Cat! 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 ...
#213 DOUGLAS SILLS, Actor
April 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourHe's one of the most stunning leading men on Broadway and for a few hours we've got him! He is the one and only Douglas Sills who has appeared in Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, Chess, Living on Love, Little Shop of Horrors, The Addams Family and, of course, The Scarlet Pimpernel! Douglas pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how Jack Gilford popped his balloon, what it was like playing Mack Sennett, and why the Radio City Music Hall got his greatest diva moment! Also, Doug s...
Our Favorite Things: Mame (1974) & Bloomer Girl
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutesThis Week: Lucy gets vindicated & Harold Arlen gets praised! 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: h...
Our Favorite Things #212: Mame (1974) & Bloomer Girl
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutesThis Week: Lucy gets vindicated & Harold Arlen gets praised! 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: h...
#212 ALISON FRASER, Actress
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourThe one and only two time Tony Award nominee, Alison Fraser, joins us to look back on her career which includes the original productions of In Trousers, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Romance/Romance, The Secret Garden, First Daughter Suite, and so many more. Alison pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how to disarm Arthur Laurents, what it was like meeting Bill Finn, and why you should always fight to protect your character. Also, Alison shines the spotlight on Scott Bakula, Mary...
Our Favorite Things: Richard Simmons' Broadway Sweat & The Love Boat: The Musical
April 16, 2020 04:37 - 49 minutesThis Week: Richard Simmons creates a Broadway Body & Captain Stubbing loves The Merm. 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 you...
Our Favorite Things #211: Richard Simmons' Broadway Sweat & The Love Boat: The Musical
April 16, 2020 04:37 - 48 minutesThis Week: Richard Simmons creates a Broadway Body & Captain Stubbing loves The Merm. 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 you...
#211 JEFF BLUMENKRANTZ, Actor/Composer
April 13, 2020 04:29 - 1 hourWebsite: https://jeffblumenkrantz.com/ Jeff Blumenkrantz is a man who wears many hats. As an actor, he was in the original companies of Into the Woods, A Class, Act, Murder for Two, and the revivals of Damn Yankees and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Behind the scenes he was one of the most celebrated songwriters of the early 2000s, having written songs for the musical Urban Cowboy (Tony nom), as well as for Audra McDonald, Victoria Clark, and Megan Mullally. And, in the k...
Our Favorite Things: IfItHadHappened, Caleb Albert, & Rema, Patron of the Arts
April 09, 2020 20:54 - 29 minutesThis Week: Celebrating arts patrons, giving Broadway a new beat, and everything old is new again.....at least on Instagram! Caleb Albert: https://bit.ly/2yJto8F If It Had Happened: https://bit.ly/2JPnGEK 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 g...
Our Favorite Things #210: IfItHadHappened, Caleb Albert, & Rema, Patron of the Arts
April 09, 2020 20:54 - 28 minutesThis Week: Celebrating arts patrons, giving Broadway a new beat, and everything old is new again.....at least on Instagram! Caleb Albert: https://bit.ly/2yJto8F If It Had Happened: https://bit.ly/2JPnGEK 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 g...
Our Favorite Things #209: Broadway Melody & Oklahoma
March 26, 2020 07:14 - 37 minutesThis Week: The bawdiness of Pre-Code Hollywood and the brilliance of Agnes DeMille 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 o...
Our Favorite Things #209: Broadway Melody & Oklahoma!
March 26, 2020 07:14 - 39 minutesThis Week: The bawdiness of Pre-Code Hollywood and the brilliance of Agnes DeMille. 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 ...
Our Favorite Things: Broadway Melody & Oklahoma!
March 26, 2020 07:14 - 39 minutesThis Week: The bawdiness of Pre-Code Hollywood and the brilliance of Agnes DeMille. 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 ...
Our Favorite Things: Early Havoc & James Lipton
March 06, 2020 01:26 - 1 hourThis Week: We're baaaaaaaack! 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 Learn more...
Our Favorite Things #208: Early Havoc & James Lipton
March 06, 2020 01:26 - 1 hourThis Week: We're baaaaaaaack! 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 Learn more...
Our Favorite Things #207: The Complete Book of.... & You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
January 17, 2020 23:08 - 30 minutesThis Week: Dan Dietz's incredible book series and remembering an old chestnut. 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 q...
Our Favorite Things: The Complete Book of.... & You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
January 17, 2020 23:08 - 31 minutesThis Week: Dan Dietz's incredible book series and remembering an old chestnut. 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 q...
Our Favorite Things: Jule Styne Salute & Giant
January 11, 2020 04:48 - 26 minutesThis Week: Jule Styne gets a tribute from Merv and Edna Ferber gets to sing....again! 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 you...
Our Favorite Things #206: Jule Styne Salute & Giant
January 11, 2020 04:48 - 26 minutesThis Week: Jule Styne gets a tribute from Merv and Edna Ferber gets to sing....again! 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 you...
#206 THE 2019 IN MEMORIAM with Lee Roy Reams
January 07, 2020 01:58 - 1 hourFrom 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 g...
#206 The 2019 In Memoriam with Lee Roy Reams
January 07, 2020 01:58 - 1 hourFrom 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 gue...
Our Favorite Things #205: Mother Goose Rock N' Rhyme & Beyond Vaudeville
January 02, 2020 06:22 - 30 minutesThis Week: Shelly Duvall sings and Robert Goulet croons! 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:...
#205 The Plays Of The 2010s: Adam Feldman
December 30, 2019 19:49 - 55 minutesAs the decade comes to a close, Time Out critic Adam Feldman joins Rob and Kevin for a stimulating look back at the trends, highlights, milestones, and gossip of the past decade in the world of plays. From War Horse to A Doll's House, Slave Play to The Flick, this decade took audiences on a wild ride that asked them to embrace British playwrights, complete re-examinations of American classics, and the welcoming of new stars to the Rialto. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early...
#205 The Plays Of The 2010s w/ Adam Feldman
December 30, 2019 19:49 - 58 minutesAs the decade comes to a close, Time Out critic Adam Feldman joins Rob and Kevin for a stimulating look back at the trends, highlights, milestones, and gossip of the past decade in the world of plays. From War Horse to A Doll's House, Slave Play to The Flick, this decade took audiences on a wild ride that asked them to embrace British playwrights, complete re-examinations of American classics, and the welcoming of new stars to the Rialto. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early...
Our Favorite Things #204: Jerry Herman (1931-2019)
December 27, 2019 17:55 - 22 minutesThis Week: Celebrating the life and music of Jerry Herman. 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: htt...
#204: 2010s- THE MUSICALS with Daniel Dunlow
December 23, 2019 18:29 - 1 hourIt was the era of Social Media, contentious elections, and a renaissance in the American Musical Theatre. On this week's episode, Rob and Kevin sit down with Daniel Dunlow, the Original Programming Producer of The Green Room 42, one of New York's most celebrated hot spots, to look back on the musicals of the 2010s. The best, the worst, the bizarre, and the glorious songs, all will be celebrated, trisected, and relived in all one fabulous podcast reviewing "The @# Decade" Become a sponsor...
Our Favorite Things #203: George Hearn & Flahooley!
December 20, 2019 06:01 - 20 minutesThis Week: Celebrating the brilliance of George Hearn and Barbara Cook! 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 question...
#203 WALTER MARKS, Composer
December 16, 2019 15:11 - 1 hourWalter Marks, one of the most popular songwriters of the 1960s, swings by Shetler Studios to discuss his incredible career which includes Bajour, Golden Rainbow, The Butler Did It, Langston in Harlem, and the songs he wrote for such folks as The Temptations, Steve & Eydie, Barbra Streisand, and so many more. Walter pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how Johnny Mercer became his mentor, what it was like to work with "Ochy" Hammerstein, and why "I've Gotta Be Me" should always go...
Our Favorite Things #202: Vivian Blaine & Pam Goldberg
December 12, 2019 16:10 - 16 minutesThis Week: Celebrating two grand dames of the theater. 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://...
#202 GEORGE DANSKER, Historian
December 09, 2019 16:17 - 1 hourOne of the industry's most respected lecturers and historians, George Dansker, swings by Shetler Studios to look back on the Golden Age of Broadway and two of its most important stars: Mary Martin and Alfred Drake. Harold pulls back the curtain on their careers to discuss how Mary Martin became the toast of Broadway, what really happened backstage during some of Broadway's greatest flops, and why some musicals deserve a re-examination. Also, George shines the spotlight on Larry Hagman, Et...
Our Favorite Things #201: Jackie Mason's Music Video & The Apollo
December 05, 2019 04:34 - 28 minutesThis Week: Jackie Mason becomes a Professor of Love and celebrating an NY institution. 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 yo...
#201 ANDREW LIPPA, Composer/Lyricist
December 02, 2019 16:59 - 1 hourGet ready to be pulled in a new direction as composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa teaches us all to live out loud and how to be the life of the party. That's right, we went there. Andrew pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he fell in love with musical theatre, what he learned from Nathan Lane, and why Kristen Chenoweth has become his muse. Also, Andrew shines the spotlight on Michael Mayer, Stephen Sondheim, and Bebe Neuwirth. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get ear...
Our Favorite Things #200: Maggie Flynn & Annie: A Theatre Memoir
November 28, 2019 06:55 - 37 minutesThis 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 legend...
#200 THE 200th Week Celebration w/Robbie Rozelle
November 25, 2019 06:02 - 1 hourThis week marks the 400th episode of Behind The Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends. 200 weeks on the air, 2 episodes a week, 50 Robert Goulet impressions, 25 shout outs to Trude Rittman, and countless memories, anecdotes, and jokes! Rob and Kevin discuss their favorite guests, their worst interviews, their love of theater, and what is in store for the future of Behind The Curtain. Today's episode is moderated by the one and only Robbie Rozelle. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get e...
Our Favorite Things #199: Lauren Bacall High Point Coffee & 3hree
November 21, 2019 22:40 - 23 minutesThis Week: Lauren Bacall makes some coffee and Hal Prince makes some music. 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 ques...
#199 LEONARD SOLOWAY, Producer
November 18, 2019 04:55 - 1 hourOne of Broadway's most beloved general managers and producers, Tony Award winner Leonard Soloway, is not only swinging by Shetler Studios to discuss his incredible career in the theater, but to also discuss the new documentary LEONARD SOLOWAY'S BROADWAY, of which he is the subject. Leonard pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he tamed Lauren Bacall, what it was like bringing The Shadow Box to Broadway, and why the Secret Service ain't so secret! Also, Leonard shines the spo...
Our Favorite Things #198: Liza with a Z & Celeste Holm Sings I Cain't Say No
November 14, 2019 16:16 - 36 minutesThis Week: Liza finds a cannister and Celeste finds a choice. 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: ...