ATW - Downstage Center
The American Theatre Wing presents Downstage Center a weekly theatrical interview show, featuring the top artists working in theatre, both on and Off-Broadway and around the country.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 357
- Years Active
- 2005 - 2013
Daphne Rubin-Vega (#130) December, 2006
"Rent" veteran Daphne Rubin Vega talks about the challenge of tackling the "classic" music of "Les Miserables" after being known for rock-oriented show music, and why she feels a bit lonely as Fantin…
00:39:41 |
Tue 19 Dec 2006
Ayesha Dharker and Manu Narayan (#8) June, 2004
"Bombay Dreams" stars Manu Narayan and Ayesha Dharker discuss bringing Bollywood to Broadway in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of "Bombay Dreams" during the show's original New York run. Original a…
00:45:39 |
Fri 15 Dec 2006
Stephen Spinella (#129) December, 2006
Two-time Tony winner Stephen Spinella talks about joining the youthful cast of "Spring Awakening" as the only male adult in the show, and why he's spent so much time reading the original Wedekind pla…
00:39:41 |
Mon 11 Dec 2006
Neil Patrick Harris and Marc Kudisch (#5) May, 2004
Co-conspirators Neil Patrick Harris and Marc Kudisch consider their roles in the oft-delayed Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" and the expectations and challenges of bringing that p…
00:48:39 |
Fri 08 Dec 2006
William Finn (#128) December, 2006
Composer William Finn explains how he became involved in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and what drew him to the show's quirky characters; charts the development of the "Marvin" trilogy…
00:41:04 |
Mon 04 Dec 2006
Roger Bart and Brad Oscar (#3) May, 2004
Brad Oscar and Roger Bart, stalwarts from the original cast of "The Producers", talk about their parts in the creation of the hit musical and the experience of then shifting to new roles, with Oscar …
00:36:01 |
Fri 01 Dec 2006
John Doyle (#127) November, 2006
Director John Doyle talks about the development of his unique actor-musician approach to classic musicals, including the current production of "Company" and the recent "Sweeney Todd"; why he's not wo…
00:43:23 |
Wed 29 Nov 2006
Martha Banta and Carolee Carmello (#38) January, 2005
"Mamma Mia!" star Carolee Carmello talks about her performances in "Parade", "Falsettos" and "Kiss Me Kate", among others, and along with "Mamma Mia!"'s resident director Martha Banta, talks about th…
00:41:54 |
Fri 24 Nov 2006
Sheldon Harnick (#126) November, 2006
Lyricist Sheldon Harnick explains the genesis of "The Apple Tree" as he prepares for its first Broadway revival, recalls his days as a writer of revue songs and his early encouragement from famed bro…
00:52:55 |
Mon 20 Nov 2006
Barry and Fran Weissler (#125) November, 2006
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their Broadway production of "Chicago", producers Fran and Barry Weissler reflect on 10 years with "Chicago" not just in the U.S., but internationally; reca…
00:51:18 |
Mon 13 Nov 2006
Joe DiPietro (#22) September, 2004
In advance of his "new Elvis" musical "All Shook Up", author Joe DiPietro talks about the process of incorporating pop songs into musical theatre, and reflects on the never-ending success of his show…
00:42:42 |
Thu 09 Nov 2006
Michael McKean (#19) August, 2004
Film comedy veteran Michael McKean talks about his return to his stage roots, and the challenge of filling Harvey Fierstein's shoes (and girdle), in "Hairspray", in an interview which preceded McKean…
00:36:45 |
Mon 06 Nov 2006
Dana Ivey (#37) January, 2005
During limited engagement at Lincoln Center Theater as Mrs. Malaprop in the classic comedy "The Rivals", stage veteran and multiple Tony Award nominee Dana Ivey recalls creating the title role in "Dr…
00:30:47 |
Thu 02 Nov 2006
Swoosie Kurtz (#124) October, 2006
Swoosie Kurtz talks about tackling her first role in a play by George Bernard Shaw in "Heartbreak House"; how she went from Air Force brat to the only American student at the London Academy of Music …
00:48:21 |
Tue 31 Oct 2006
Jefferson Mays (#10) June, 2004
Although Jefferson Mays continues his international appearances in his Tony-winning role in Doug Wright's "I Am My Own Wife", this edition of "Downstage Center" finds him reflecting on his one-man tr…
00:32:15 |
Fri 27 Oct 2006
Marsha Norman (#123) October, 2006
Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman compares the gathering and rituals shared by theatre and houses of worship; explains why she could never have written "'night Mother" now that she's had children; …
00:48:09 |
Mon 23 Oct 2006
Donna McKechnie (#122) October, 2006
With her autobiography "Time Step" now in bookstores, Donna McKechnie reminisces about coming to New York in the late 50s with dreams of being a ballet star; her first Broadway show, "How To Succeed …
00:48:33 |
Tue 17 Oct 2006
Eve Ensler (#121) October, 2006
Activist-author-actress Eve Ensler discusses her newest work, "The Treatment", part of the Impact Festival at The Culture Project in New York, and the place of political theatre in today's America; r…
00:41:51 |
Tue 10 Oct 2006
Simon Callow (#120) September, 2006
Renaissance man Simon Callow talks about "Hello Americans", the second book in his multi-volume biography of Orson Welles and his ongoing inquiry into Welles' life; explains how writing was his first…
00:47:06 |
Tue 03 Oct 2006
Philip Bosco and Boyd Gaines (#40) January, 2005
With a national tour of the classic jury room drama "12 Angry Men" about to embark on a national tour, stars from the original company -- Boyd Gaines and Philip Bosco -- talk about recreating the ove…
00:42:20 |
Fri 29 Sep 2006
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