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Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more.
Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on.
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- Chicago #3: “Nowadays” 28 Years Later · 25 min · Temporada 4 Episodio 3When a scaled down, revival production of Chicago launched a 4-day run at City Center Encores before transferring to Broadway in 1996, no one anticipated that the show would…
- Chicago #2: Ann Reinking in a Never-Before-Heard Interview · 35 min · Temporada 4 Episodio 2Iconic triple-threat, choreographer, and film star, Ann Reinking, speaks with Michael Riedel about choreographing and starring in the 1996 smash hit Chicago revival. That year…
- Chicago #1: John Kander & the Making of Chicago · 26 min · Temporada 4 Episodio 1Legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Pier, Zorba) shares rarified insider stories with Michael Riedel about the making of Chicago. Kander reminisces about…
- Guys and Dolls #3: Nathan Lane · 22 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 3They were warned “don’t work on the show behind Director Jerry Zak's back!" But Guys and Dolls stars Nathan Lane and Faith Prince DID just that and the risk paid off! The two…
- Guys and Dolls #2: Director Jerry Zaks · 33 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 2Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks gives us a rarified peek behind the curtain revealing how Guys and Dolls went from a struggling show in previews to a triumphant success by…
- Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown · 23 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 1Guys and Dolls, a classic 1950’s musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just when Times Square was in decline. This beloved musical fable, written by Frank Loesser, Jo…
- Rent Bonus: Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal · 17 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 9Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this special bonus episode. Adam reflects on how he went from playing guitar in his basement to…
- Rent #8: Legacy & Impact · 26 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 8Rent is one of those super rare musicals that permeated pop culture all over the world. The show was on Broadway from 1996 to 2008 and is still produced throughout the world…
- Rent #7: Broadway Bound · 25 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 7Many warned that the musical Rent did not belong on Broadway! Nonetheless, the show blasted past those naysayers to become one of the biggest hits of all time. Join Rent star…
- Rent #6: Creator Jonathan Larson, Final Days · 31 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 6In 1996, Rent creator Jonathan Larson tragically passed away just hours before the show’s very first preview at New York Theatre Workshop. Rent star Daphne Rubin-Vega, along with…
- Rent #5: Daphne Rubin-Vega's Closet · 26 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 5Daphne Rubin-Vega, the original Mimi in Rent, and her personal wardrobe were invaluable resources for Rent costume designer Angela Wendt. With only $500 to create the original…
- Rent #4: Light My Candle, with Daphne Rubin-Vega · 27 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 4Daphne Rubin-Vega brought such undeniable grit, free spirit, and Lower East Side authenticity to her Mimi audition that the Rent team knew they found their Cat Scratch Club…
- Rent #3: New York Theatre Workshop · 30 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 3How did the groundbreaking rock opera Rent get its start? New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director Jim Nicola, Director Michael Greif, and Producer Jeffrey Seller dive back in…
- Rent #2: Creator Jonathan Larson, Boho Days to Rent · 33 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 2How did Rent get to Broadway? The trajectory is unexpected and spectacular. Producer Robyn Goodman, Artistic Director Jim Nicola, and Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father and…
- Rent #1: Creator Jonathan Larson, Early Days · 41 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 1Listen in on this never before heard, very candid interview with Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father, Allan Larson, and Jonathan’s sister, Julie Larson, as they share stories…
- Get Ready for Rent (Trailer) · 2 min · Temporada 2Based on Michael Riedel’s spectacular book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, the Rent miniseries explores the creation of the landmark musical with those who were…
- Sunset Boulevard #6: Patti LuPone - Part 2 · 20 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 6Patti LuPone got her pool, but Glenn Close got the Tony. In this never-before-heard dressing room interview about Sunset Boulevard, Patti LuPone dives deep on the competition…
- Sunset Boulevard #5: Patti LuPone - Part 1 · 23 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 5Listen in on this never-before-heard dressing room interview with Sunset Boulevard’s original Norma Desmond, Patti LuPone, to hear her take on the challenges of creating the role…
- Sunset Boulevard #4: Glenn Close - Part 2 · 18 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 4Glenn Close discusses returning to Sunset Boulevard for the 2017 Broadway revival. She shares how the production evolved since Broadway in 1994 and how she was able to dive even…
- Sunset Boulevard #3: Glenn Close - Part 1 · 32 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 3Tony-winning star Glenn Close shares her Norma Desmond memories - from her first Sunset Boulevard audition for Andrew Lloyd Webber, to her experience launching a show about a…
