Behind 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
https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/behind-the-curtain-broadway-s-living-legends-podcast
episode 8: JACK VIERTEL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
City Center Encores! Artistic Director, and Jujamcyn Senior Vice-President, Jack Viertel welcomes Rob and Kevin into his office to discuss the many hats he wears. Also, Jack's lunches with August Wilson, bringing Leiber & Stoller to Broadway, and Jack reveals the "deep, dark secrets" of conceiving the perfect revue. Plus: Dramaturgy in musicals, how an Encores! season is planned, and where to get the best BBQ in NYC! Jack's new book, The Secret Life Of The American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built, is available for purchase here: http://amzn.to/1QuMg78
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