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In these two interviews from March 29, 1999, composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb talk about how they have worked together to make classics like "Cabaret." These two Broadway legends a…
In this interview from 2003, actor, comedian and producer Mel Brooks talks about the first Broadway show he ever saw"Cole Porter's "Anything Goes." He also talks about what makes the Broadwa…
Writer Clover Hope reflects on how artists featured in In The Making Season 3 are using design, photography, mixed media and fashion to reclaim overlooked histories and reimagine the future …
For fifty years, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a stage for some of the most unforgettable musical performances in television history. From groundbreaking debuts to defining moments, the…
Lilli realizes she is still in love with her ex-husband Fred in Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate."
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Go behind the curtain with the creative team of the Tony-winning "Girl from the North Country."
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Premieres Wednesday, May 21 at 12 p.m. What does it take to bring a dead man to life on stage? Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand, a Broadway veteran stepping into the spot…
Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of Girl From The North Country performs Bob Dylan's "Hurricane."
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Go behind the curtain of the Tony nominated play "Yellow Face" with the cast and David Henry Hwang.
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Premieres Wednesday, May 14 at 12 p.m. Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime: Starring as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." Fro…
Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of Girl From The North Country perform Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone."
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The cast of "Kiss Me, Kate" performs the show-stopping "Too Darn Hot."
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DHH (Daniel Dae Kim) brings Marcus G. (Ryan Eggold) to a talkback with Asian American students, where the question of his ethnicity and his portrayal of an Asian character comes up in this s…
A son (Jack Wolfe) tries to get the attention of his mother (Caissie Levy) during her meeting with her psychiatrist.
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Go behind the curtain of Donmar Warehouse's "Next to Normal" with stage director Michael Longhurst, cast members Caissie Levy, Jack Wolfe, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Trevor Dion …
"The Taming of the Shrew" cast prepare for opening night in Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate."
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Lise Davidsen performs the title character's Act II aria "Vissi d'arte" from "Tosca."
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Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps is part of In The Making, a documentary shorts series from American Masters and Firelight Media follows emerging cultural icons on their journeys to becoming ma…
David Henry Hwang (Daniel Dae Kim) shares a phone call with his father in the wake of the Miss Saigon casting controversy.
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Christina Smith's work as a makeup artist has spanned decades in the film industry, earning her widespread recognition for her skill and creativity. With a career beginning in the 1970s, she…
The Goodman family (Caisssie Levy, Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, Eleanor Worthington-Cox) prepare for another normal day.
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Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña analyzes Liza Minelli's signature style and legacy of red-sequined glitz"drawn from her film costumes, concert looks, and personal wardrobe of the 1970s.Å
As a powerhouse performer skilled in acting, singing and dancing, Liza Minnelli embodies versatility at its finest. Throughout her legendary career, she has captivated audiences and influenc…
Premieres Friday, May 9 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), on pbs.org/gperf and the PBS App This three-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Caissie Levy…
Premieres Friday, May 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), on pbs.org/gperf and the PBS App Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang's comedy from Roundabout Theatre C…