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
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episode 261: PAUL GEMIGNANI, Music Director
SHOWS: Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods
One of Broadway's busiest music directors, Tony Award winner Paul Gemignani, joins Rob and Kevin to look back on his career as a music director on such projects as Pacific Overtures, On the 20th Century, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Merrily We Roll Along, The Rink, Jerome Robbins Broadway, Passion, and many more!
Paul pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he got into the good graces of legendary music director Hal Hastings, what it's like collaborating with Stephen Sondheim, and why he wants to see the role of music director be elevated within the industry.
Also, Paul shines the spotlight on John Kander, Cy Coleman, and Hal Prince
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