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Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere, and Matt Tamanini talk to Forrest Mallard about his documentary “Disney Theatrical Productions – An Origin Story” and Michael discusses ‘Nine’ at the Kennedy Center with Steven Pasquale. They also talk about ‘Jeff Harnar: Sings Sammy Cahn The Second Time Around,’ ‘Inspired by True Events’ from Out of the Box Theatrics, the new GoFundMe to save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre, and more.
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Panel:
Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. His new book, Brain Teasers for Broadway Geniuses, is now available wherever finer books are sold. Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | FacebookMICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.
Matt Tamanini | [email protected] | InstagramMATT TAMANINI is a theatre, entertainment, and sports journalist who has been covering theatre for more than a decade. He is the news editor for TheStreamable, the co-managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, and is a host and producer for multiple shows on BroadwayRadio.
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Interviews:
Forrest Mallard on his documentary ‘Disney Theatrical Productions – An Origin Story’
Watch the Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOwdrxgyEQc
Steven Pasquale on ‘Nine’ for Broadway Center Stage at the Kennedy Center | Aug. 2-11
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2023-2024/bcs-nine
Reviews:
‘Inspired by True Events’ from Out of the Box Theatrics | Extended through Aug. 4
https://www.ootbtheatrics.com/inspired-by-true-events
‘Jeff Harnar: Sings Sammy Cahn The Second Time Around’
Telly Leung: Back to Birdland
News:
GoFundMe: West Bank Forever! Help the West Bank Cafe survive & thrive
https://www.gofundme.com/f/west-bank-forever-help-the-west-bank-cafe-survive-thrive
Peter’s Brainteaser:
They had a major hit Broadway musical and a major Hollywood musical that bombed.
From the latter, they wrote a song whose title could actually be the title of a TV quiz show.
What are the musicals?
What’s the song in the movie musical?
What quiz show could actually have that title?
Michael’s Musical Moments:
Opener: “Be Our Guest” sung by Jerry Orbach and company from the original animated Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.”
Steven Pasquale Intro: ‘A Man Like You/Unusual Way’ sung by Steven Pasquale and Shereen Ahmed from the press preview of ‘Nine’ for Broadway Center Stage at the Kennedy Center
Steven Pasquale Outro: ‘My Husband Makes Movies’ sung by Elizabeth Stanley from the press preview of ‘Nine’ for Broadway Center Stage at the Kennedy Center
Closer: “Beauty and the Beast” sung by Beth Fowler in the Original Broadway Cast recording.
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