In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford explore the captivating elements of storytelling in cinema, particularly focusing on the transformative power of films like 'The Wizard of Oz'. They discuss how characters and narratives engage audiences, turning them into passionate fans and 'nerds' of the story.

Chapters

Introduction and Working Titles - 00:00:00

The Unique Nature of Live Theater - 00:03:00

The Role of Regional Theaters - 00:09:00

Audience Engagement and Financial Dynamics - 00:15:00

Imagination and Cultural Expression in Theater - 00:21:00

Commitment to New Play Development - 00:27:00

The Evolution of Theater with Society - 00:33:00

LINKS:

WHAT DO THE CRITICS THINK OF WICKED FOR GOOD

https://playbill.com/article/what-do-the-critics-think-of-wicked-for-good 

Tom Felton Sends Harry Potter Stage Box Office Flying, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses

https://playbill.com/article/tom-felton-sends-harry-potter-stage-box-office-flying-and-more-from-last-weeks-broadway-grosses 

C-R-I-T-I-C-S! Reviews Are Out for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Revival

https://playbill.com/article/c-r-i-t-i-c-s-reviews-are-out-for-the-off-broadway-spelling-bee-revival 

Here Are the Lyrics to the New Songs in Wicked: For Good

https://playbill.com/article/here-are-the-lyrics-to-the-new-songs-in-wicked-for-good 

All the Changes Wicked: For Good Made to Act 2 of Wicked

https://playbill.com/article/all-the-changes-wicked-for-good-made-to-act-2-of-wicked 

ONE SINGULAR SENSATION:

Darnelle Radford - New Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia

https://theatrephiladelphia.org/theatre-news/theatre-philadelphia-names-darnelle-radford-as-new-executive-director 

Mitch Weiss - 10 years of The Business of Broadway

https://www.amazon.com/Business-Broadway-Insider%C2%92s-Producing-Investing/dp/1621535568 

CHESS - THE MUSICAL

https://chessbroadway.com/ 

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