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On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to Tony-nominated actor Robert Fairchild before the West End production of the stage adaptation of “An American in Paris”comes to movie theatres around the country this week.

Before Fairchild made his Broadway debut in the role, he was a longtime principal dancer with the New York City ballet, and in this episode, he talks about the process of creating this adaptation, his emotions following in the foot steps of Gene Kelly, working with his costar Leanne Cope, how “An American in Paris” has changed his life, his unforgettable “A Chorus Line” performance at this past March’s MCC Miscast, and much, much more.

“An American in Paris” in Cinemas:

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 23

Website: AnAmericanInParisCinema.com

Robert Fairchild:

Twitter: @robbiefairchild

Instagram: @robbiefairchild

“The Music and the Mirror” at MCC’s Miscast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp3_QP0NjWw

Contact Matt:

Twitter: @BWWMatt

Instagram: @BWWMatt

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The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway.

Guest: Simon Reade

Private Peaceful @ TBG Mainstage, 312 West 36th Street, through October 7, 2018

— Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, who wrote the novel “War Horse” which was adapted into the play and movie. Directed & Adapted by Simon Reade

— Peter Filichia reviewed Private Peaceful at 27:17 into This Week on Broadway for September 2, 2018: Labor Day, The Village Voice, Neil Simon

 

Host: Jan Simpson | [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter

Broadway & Me

JAN SIMPSON is the Director of the Arts and Culture Journalism Program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, and also writes for TDF Stages, American Theater and has her own blog at Broadway & Me.

Listen: Broadway Mourns the Loss of Marin Mazzie, Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces New Cinderella Musical, West End “Funny Girl” Coming to US Cinemas

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Beloved Broadway Star Marin Mazzie Passed Away

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Marin-Mazzie-Has-Passed-Away-at-Age-57-20180913

2) Andrew Lloyd Webber at Work on a New Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-is-Working-on-a-Contemporary-CINDERELLA-Musical-20180913

3) Ok, Matt, what other news do we have?

“Beetlejuice” Announces Opening Night

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BEETLEJUICE-to-Begin-Broadway-Haunt-This-April-Official-Opening-Night-Set-20180913

More Stars Join Tectonic’s “Laramie: A Legacy”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Emerson-Danny-Burstein-and-More-Join-LARAMIE-A-LEGACY-20180913

Jenna Coleman and Colin Morgan Join “All My Sons” at the Old Vic

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Jenna-Coleman-and-Colin-Morgan-Join-Arthur-Millers-ALL-MY-SONS-at-The-Old-Vic-20180913

Jessie Shelton and Matt DeAngelis to Join the “Waitress” Tour

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jessie-Shelton-and-Matt-DeAngelis-Join-National-Tour-of-WAITRESS-20180913

Trafalgar Releasing to Bring “Funny Girl” to Cinemas Nationwide

Listen: Broadway Mourns the Loss of Marin Mazzie, Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces New Cinderella Musical, Jenna Coleman Joins the Old Vic’s “All My Sons”

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Beloved Broadway Star Marin Mazzie Passed Away

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Marin-Mazzie-Has-Passed-Away-at-Age-57-20180913

2) Andrew Lloyd Webber at Work on a New Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-is-Working-on-a-Contemporary-CINDERELLA-Musical-20180913

3) Ok, Matt, what other news do we have?

“Beetlejuice” Announces Opening Night

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BEETLEJUICE-to-Begin-Broadway-Haunt-This-April-Official-Opening-Night-Set-20180913

More Stars Join Tectonic’s “Laramie: A Legacy”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Emerson-Danny-Burstein-and-More-Join-LARAMIE-A-LEGACY-20180913

Jenna Coleman and Colin Morgan Join “All My Sons” at the Old Vic

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Jenna-Coleman-and-Colin-Morgan-Join-Arthur-Millers-ALL-MY-SONS-at-The-Old-Vic-20180913

Jessie Shelton and Matt DeAngelis to Join the “Waitress” Tour

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jessie-Shelton-and-Matt-DeAngelis-Join-National-Tour-of-WAITRESS-20180913

Listen: Incredible Cast Joins Glenda Jackson in “King Lear,” “The Lehman Trilogy” Comes to New York, and Matt Chats MCU with the Broadwaysted Boys!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Official Plans Announced for Glenda Jackson’s “King Lear” on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jayne-Houdyshell-Ruth-Wilson-and-More-Join-Glenda-Jackson-in-KING-LEAR-20180912

2) Show and Casting News

“The Lehman Trilogy” to Transfer to Park Avenue in the Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-LEHMAN-TRILOGY-Will-Make-its-New-York-Premiere-Next-Year-20180912

Kate Weatherhead, Hannah Elless Join Cast of “The Other Josh Cohen”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kate-Wetherhead-Hannah-Elless-More-Complete-Cast-of-THE-OTHER-JOSH-COHEN-20180912

Susan Stroman to Direct “Marie” in Seattle this Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Susan-Stroman-Will-Direct-Ahrens-Flahertys-MARIE-A-NEW-MUSICAL-at-5th-Avenue-Theatre-20180912

“Tootsie” Tickets Go on Sale October 1

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-On-Sale-October-1-for-TOOTSIE-on-Broadway-20180912

3) Recommendation

Matt Joins the Broadwaysted Boys on “The Popcorn Project Podcast”

http://popcornproject.libsyn.com/the-avengers-2012-with-matt-tamanini?tdest_id=746337

4) In Other News

De’Adre Aziza Joins The Public’s “Eve’s Song”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/DeAdre-Aziza-Karl-Green-and-More-to-Lead-The-Publics-EVES-SONG-20180912

The New Group Extends Edie Falco and Michael McKean’s “The True”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/The-New-Groups-THE-TRUE-Extends-Through-October-28-20180912

Margo Seibert Boards Playwrights Horizons’ “The Thanksgiving Play”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Playwrights-Horizons-Presents-THE-THANKSGIVING-PLAY-Starring-Jennifer-Bareilles-Margo-Seibert-and-More-20180912

Listen: Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin are Coming Back to Broadway in WHAT? And, “King Kong” is Going to Be Amazing!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

1) Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin to Lead “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus” on Broadway this Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nathan-Lane-and-Andrea-Martin-Return-to-Broadway-in-GARY-A-SEQUEL-TO-TITUS-ANDRONICUS-20180911

2) New York Times: “Broadway’s Biggest Debut”

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/11/theater/king-kong-broadway-musical.html

3) In Other News

Rosemary Harris Joined “My Fair Lady” on Tuesday

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rosemary-Harris-Will-Take-Over-as-Mrs-Higgins-in-MY-FAIR-LADY-20180910

Jennifer Simard Joined “Mean Girls” on Tuesday

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Shes-a-Cool-Mom-Jennifer-Simard-Joins-Cast-of-MEAN-GIRLS-Kerry-Butler-Exits-September-9-20180910

Mara Davi and Toccarra Cash Joined “The Play that Goes Wrong” on Tuesday

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mara-Davi-and-Toccarra-Cash-Join-Cast-of-THE-PLAY-THAT-GOES-WRONG-Tonight-20180911

“Bob’s Burgers” to Premiere Ninth Season with Star-Studded Musical Episode

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BOBS-BURGERS-to-Premiere-with-Musical-Episode-Feautring-Daveed-Diggs-Andrew-Rannells-and-Josh-Gad-20180911

Listen: “Network” Finds a New Broadway Home and Co-Star, “Pal Joey” and “Titanic” Revivals Holding Auditions, Matt’s Selling a Ticket to “Oklahoma!”

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

Matt’s Selling a Ticket to “Oklahoma!” at St. Ann’s on October 10th

https://stannswarehouse.org/show/oklahoma/

1) “Network” Changes Venue, Announces New Co-Star

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tatiana-Maslany-Will-Join-Bryan-Cranston-in-NETWORK-Now-to-Reside-in-the-Belasco-20180910

2) Two Musical Revivals are Working Their Ways to Broadway

Tony Goldwyn “Pal Joey” Gets November Lab

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Goldwyn-Helmed-PAL-JOEY-to-Hold-Lab-in-November-20180910

“Titanic” Looking to 2019-2020 Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TITANIC-May-Be-Sailing-to-Broadway-with-Eric-Schaeffer-at-the-Helm-20180910

3) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

“The Band’s Visit” Recoups on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/No-More-Waiting-THE-BANDS-VISIT-Recoups-on-Broadway-20180910

4) In Other News

Mamie Parris to Return to “School of Rock”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mamie-Parris-Will-Return-to-SCHOOL-OF-ROCK-as-Rosalie-20180910

Eva Noblezada and Lea Salonga to Star in Musical Film “Yellow Rose”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Award-Nominee-Eva-Noblezada-to-Star-in-Musical-Film-YELLOW-ROSE-with-Lea-Salonga-20180910

Michael Paulson Has Update on CBS and Tony Awards

https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/1039215012416565254

 

Music: Tuesday Morning by Melissa Etheridge (from the album “Lucky”)

Listen: THE Robbie Rozelle to Release an Album, and he Needs your Help! How Does Moonves’ Resignation Impact Tonys, “Jesus Christ Star Live!” Earns Five Emmys!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

This Week on Broadway

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/09/09/this-week-on-broadway-for-september-9-2018-heartbreak-house/

1) Robbie Rozelle is Making an Album

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/423088081/robbie-rozelles-debut-solo-live-album

2) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

“Straight White Men” Closes on Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STRAIGHT-WHITE-MEN-Takes-Final-Broadway-Bow-Today-20180909

Tuesday, September 11

Previews: “Girl from the North Country” at The Public

https://www.publictheater.org/Public-Theater-Season/Girl-from-the-North-Country/

Previews: “Tootsie” in Chicago

https://tootsiemusical.com/

Wednesday, September 12

Opening: Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties at MCC

https://www.mcctheater.org/shows/18-19_season/collective-rage/index.html

Friday, September 14

Opening: “The Heart of Rock & Roll” at San Diego’s Old Globe

https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/18-19-season/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll/

Opening: “Pamela’s First Musical” at Two River Theater

https://www.tworivertheater.org/plays_events/current_season.php?categoryID=288

Sunday, September 16

Closing: “Carousel” on Broadway

Closing: “SpongeBob SquarePants” on Broadway

Closing: “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” on Broadway

3) In Other News

Les Moonves Resigns at CBS

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/leslie-moonves-resign-cbs-ceo-sexual-misconduct-721694/

Letitia Wright to Lead Danai Gurira’s “The Convert” in London

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/193218/letitia-wright-to-star-in-londons-the-convert-written-by-black-panther-co-star-danai-gurira/

“Jesus Christ Superstar” Wins Creative Arts Emmys

https://www.broadwayworld.com/topic/JESUS-CHRIST-SUPERSTAR-LIVE

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss Gingold Theatrical Group’s production of Heartbreak House, The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) production of Henry VI, Anastasia (Broadway), and Carole Shelly.

 

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Panel:

Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

 

Notes and links for the podcast.

Pre: 

Coming, Tuesday, September 18, 2018: The Best Songs Cut From the Best Musicals Sung By The Best Singers Who Never Sang Them @ 54 Below

Renowned critic, journalist and theatre historian Peter Filichia hosts an evening of some of the best songs that were cut from some of the best musicals either in or out of town on their way to Broadway. Come enjoy songs that still stand alone and the stories behind why they were let go. This evening will be a delight for theatre aficionado who will recognize many of the songs and be introduced to some wonderful new/old ones!

 

Reviews: 

PF: Gingold Theatrical Group’s production of Heartbreak House @ Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, through September 29, 2018

— Bernard Shaw vs George Bernard Shaw

PF: The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) production of Henry VI, Shakespeare’s Trilogy in Two Parts – Part 1: Foreign Wars, Part 2: Civil Strife. Adapted & Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried. At Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 West 53rd Street through September 8, 2018.

JM: Anastasia @ Broadhurst Theatre

 

News: 

MP: Carole Shelly: Wikipedia | IBDB | IMDB | Cast Albums

The New York Times: Carole Shelley, a Tony Winner and a Pigeon Sister, Dies at 79 by Daniel E. Slotnik

 

New York, NY — September 4, 2018 — The Broadway community mourns the loss Tony Award® winner Carole Shelley, who passed away on Friday, August 31 at age 79. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of The Gershwin Theatre, The Walter Kerr Theatre, The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, and The Imperial Theatre in her memory on Wednesday, September 5 at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.

Each of the theatres dimming lights in her memory was significant to Ms. Shelley’s career. She made her Broadway debut in 1965 at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly The Plymouth Theatre) in The Odd Couple. At The Gershwin Theatre, she originated the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked (2003) and appeared in Show Boat (1994). She received a Tony Award Nomination in 2009 for her performance at the Imperial Theatre in Billy Elliot: The Musical. She was last seen on Broadway in 2015 at The Walter Kerr in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.

“Carole Shelley was as skilled at the repartee of The Odd Couple as the heartbreak of The Elephant Man and the outsized joy of Show Boat; as indelible in plays as in musicals. During an extraordinary 50 year Broadway career, she originated characters that stood the test of time and earne[...]

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