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 5: SPENCE FORD, BROADWAY GYPSY
Legendary Broadway gypsy, Spence Ford, invites us into her home to regale us with tales from such cult classics as Merlin, Carmelina, King of Hearts, and many, many others. Also, Bob Fosse's seal of approval, Jose Ferrer's casting choices, and how exactly Alan Jay Lerner conducts the first read-thru. Plus: Polkaing with Sweeney Todd, going on for the legendary Chita Rivera, and watching Doug Henning make an entire audience disappear.
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