Eric Bentley on Bertolt Brecht; Fringe Festival Highlights

#211 Eric Bentley BRECHT 5-7-97 A conversation with the eminent critic, playwright and translator ERIC BENTLEY from 1997 on the life of – and his work with – the legendary Bertolt Brecht and...

John Simon, Linda Winer Remembering Harold Pinter

Veteran drama critics John Simon and Linda Winer discuss the impact of playwright Harold Pinter (1930-2008) whose plays Betrayal and No Man’s Land are being revived this season on Broadway. #223 Season 96-97...

Betty Comden & Adolph Green

Betty Comden and Adolph Green, songwriting/playwright team (“On the Town,” “Wonderful Town,” etc.) Tape Dates: #112 January 29, 1997 Copied: November 25, 2006

Kander & Ebb on “Chicago,” ENCORE, plus Mike Kuchwara & Jon Foreman

Tony Awards wrap up with critics Howard Kissel, Donald Lyons

Original tape date: June 3, 1996. Co-hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel (The New York Daily News), and drama critics Howard Kissel (The New York Daily News) and Donald Lyons (The Wall Street...

The Great BARBARA COOK, PLUS Behind the Scenes at the 1997 Tony Awards

An interview with legendary Broadway leading lady and singer Barbara Cook. Then “Behind The Scenes at The 1997 Tonys,” our coverage from the awards ceremony in one of its most festive years.

Remembering Gerald Schoenfeld, also Peter Bartlett and David Pittu on “What’s That Smell?”

(From 2008) A discussion of “What’s That Smell? The Music of Jacob Sterling” with the inimitable Peter Bartlett and the mockumentary show’s creator, actor David Pittu. Also, a look back at highlights of...

De Shields, Mamet, Nathan Lane, Musto, Shangilia Choir & more

(From 2008) Actor ANDRE De SHIELDS of The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Black Nativity is joined by his co-stars The Shangilia Youth Choir of Nairobi Kenya. Shanilia sings “Welcom to Kenya” and “Silent...

Remembering Betty Comden

A tribute to the Broadway legend with Tony-nominated lyricist and friend of Betty Comden, SUSAN BIRKENHEAD. The show features highlights from Comden’s interviews on THEATER TALK in 1993, 1994 and 1997 (with Adolph...