New York (State)--New York--Broadway
Finishing 'Sunday In The Park': Behind-The-Scenes Stories Of Working With Sondheim
James Lapine worked with Stephen Sondheim on Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods and Passion. In Putting it Together, he draws on interviews with Sondheim and members of the cast and crew.
Remembering Broadway Star Rebecca Luker
Luker, who died of ALS Dec. 23, received Tony nominations for her performances in Showboat, The Music Man and Mary Poppins. She spoke to Fresh Air in 1999, 2000, 2013 and 2020.
'Fresh Air' Celebrates Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 2)
Sondheim, who turned 90 on March 22, composed the music and lyrics for Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company and other shows. He spoke about his career in musical theater in this 2010 interview.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally
McNally, who died March 24 due to complications related to COVID-19, won Tony awards for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime and Master Class. Originally broadcast June 1993.
'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles
Groff told Fresh Air in 2017 that his work on HBO's Looking changed his life: "It's ... the most personal thing I've worked on." He stars in the Netflix series Mindhunter, now in its second season.
Remembering Jo Sullivan Loesser, Wife Of 'Guys And Dolls' Creator Frank Loesser
Jo Sullivan Loesser, who died April 28, starred in Frank Loesser's Broadway show The Most Happy Fella and then married him. After he died she helped preserve his legacy.
How Rodgers And Hammerstein Revolutionized Broadway
Todd Purdum's book, Something Wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind hit shows like Carousel and The Sound of Music. Originally broadcast April 9, 2018.
'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles
The Mindhunter star says his work on HBO's Looking changed his life: "It's one of my favorite things I've worked on, the most personal thing I've worked on."
'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles
Growing up in Pennsylvania, actor Jonathan Groff was a Disney-obsessed kid who dressed up as Mary Poppins and Cinderella and dreamed of one day performing on Broadway.
Snark Aside, Julie Klausner Says 'Difficult People' Is Inspired By Love
Klausner plays an unsuccessful comic who quips about celebrities in her Hulu series, which recently launched its third season. Originally broadcast Aug. 16, 2016.