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This is an unparalleled look behind the scenes and between the lines of the landmark musical Into the Woods. Ben Rimalower produces and hosts candid conversations with the original stars and creatives of Into the Woods offering their unique perspectives on the development process of its iconic original production. Guests include writer-director director James Lapine, dramaturg Ira Weitzman, and original stars Bernadette Peters, Phylicia Rashad, Chip Zien and Joanna Gleason.
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- #66 - Michael R. Jackson, The Legacy of Into the Woods · 1 h 3 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 66Michael R. Jackson shares how he relates to the mixed reception received by Into the Woods, muses about he might respond to the show's criticism, and reflects upon the legacy of…
- #65 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Legacy of Into the Woods · 1 h 1 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 65Lin-Manuel Miranda shares Sondheim's hilarious request for Spanish translation of "I Feel Pretty" and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this…
- #64 - Donna Murphy, the Witch at the Delacorte and Original Auditionee · 1 h 56 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 64Donna Murphy charts her decades long journey with the seminal show and finally sets the record straight on the rumor she recored Meryl Streep's vocals for the film. Join host Ben…
- #63 - Dana Ivey, the Witch in the Playwrights Horizons Reading · 24 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 63Dana Ivey shares her experience working in musical theater for a change--and explains why it was so enjoyable for her. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation…
- #62 - Heidi Ettinger, the Original Producer and Graphic Designer · 31 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 62Heidi Ettinger explains how a she came to design the logo art for Into the Woods while producing the show. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how…
- #61 - Mary D'Arcy, Cinderella in the Playwrights Horizons Workshop · 34 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 61Mary D'Arcy recalls Paul Gemignani teaching her the score to Act One of Into the Woods and speculates on why she wasn't cast when the production moved forward. Join host Ben…
- #60 - Michael Chybowski, First Assistant to the Lighting Designer · 35 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 60Michael Chybowski shares what it was like to work under Richard Nelson in designing the lighting for the original Broadway production of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower…
- #59 - Patti LuPone, Broadway Legend/Rejected Cinderella · 27 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 59Patti LuPone spills all the tea about her audition to play Cinderella in Into the Woods, why she passed on playing the Witch twice, and whether she might be up for taking a crack…
- #58 - Tom Galantich, Replacement Prince on Broadway · 31 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 58Tom Galantich talks about his time on Broadway as an understudy and replacement in the original Broadway production. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation…
- #57 - Stuart Zagnit, Replacement Steward on Tour · 44 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 57Stuart Zagnit gives the ins and outs of acting on a national tour, and drops some delicious show biz tidbits along the way, including a hilarious experience with Carol Channing…
- #56 - Judy McLane, Replacement Baker’s Wife on Tour · 30 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 56Judy McLane checks in from the current national tour of Company to talk about this full circle Sondheim moment in her long and varied career. Join host Ben Rimalower for this…
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- #55 - Robert Duncan McNeill, Jack on the National Tour · 1 h 25 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 55Robert Duncan McNeill remembers the good times on tour with Into the Woods and reveals his participation in the Public Theater workshop of Sondheim and Lapine’s Muscle, including…
- #54 - Eric Stern, Co-Musical Director at The Old Globe · 43 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 54Eric Stern recalls how Paul Gemignani mapped out their sharing of musical director duties as well as his own contributions to the underscoring. Join host Ben Rimalower for this…
- #53 - Marianne Cane, Stage Manager on Broadway · 1 h 1 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 53Marianne Cane offers a detailed depiction of the rehearsal process for Into the Woods on Broadway and in the final workshop, including vivid descriptions of Betty Buckley's vocal…
- #52 - Robert Sean Leonard, Jack in the Playwrights Horizons Workshop · 41 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 52Robert Sean Leonard remembers working on the early incarnation of Into the Woods and how James Lapine told him he wouldn't be going forward with the show. Join host Ben Rimalower…
- #51 - Maureen Davis, the Original Sleeping Beauty and Stunt Witch · 50 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 51Maureen Davis explains how all the magic worked transforming Bernadette Peters from the old crone to the beautiful enchantress. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid…
- #50 - Bernadette Peters, the Original Witch · 43 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 50Bernadette Peters opens up about when she first fell in love with Stephen Sondheim's songs and how James Lapine pulled her back from the broad comedy she initially brought to the…
- #49 - RJ Cutler, Assistant to the Director (Broadway and Final Workshop) · 55 minRJ Cutler remembers walking Betty Buckley's dog and and waiting with bated breath for the big songs that would complete Act Two of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for…
- #48 - Jean Louisa Kelly, the original Snow White · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 48Jean Louisa Kelly was excited and scared to join Broadway star Bernadette Peters in Into the Woods as Snow White and understudy to Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. She left…
