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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Ron Fassler about his new book, The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings and Replacements. Ron joins us with his review of Gypsy. Other reviews include Eureka Day, Cult of Love, Red Bull Theater Benefit Concert of Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Elf.
GYPSY – Danny Burstein, Joy Woods & Audra McDonald – Photo by Julieta Cervantes
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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day wall calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – will be released soon, but is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL 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.
James Marino | [email protected] | Facebook
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Patreon Exclusive: December 2024 Q&A
Grace and Matt answer listener-submitted questions about the current Broadway season, the best places to eat in the Theatre District, what Grace does for a living, and much more.
Guest: Ron Fassler
The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings and Replacements
Ron Fassler Theater Yesterday and Today
Reviews:
Audra McDonald in GYPSY – Photo by Julieta Cervantes
PF + RF: Gypsy @ Majestic Theatre
Everything’s Coming Up Audra: “Gypsy” is Back on Broadway
Theatre Review by Ron Fassler
Thomas Middleditch, Amber Gray, Bill Irwin, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, and Jessica Hecht in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. ©Jeremy Daniel
MP: Eureka Day @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, through February 2, 2025
Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
MP + PF + JM: Cult of Love @ Hayes Theater, through February 2, 2025
PF + MP: Red Bull Theater Benefit Concert of Two Gentlemen of Verona @ Symphony Space, December 16, 2024
MP: Elf @ Marquis Theatre, through January 4, 2025
Discussion:
Next Week:
45th and 8th Ave Construction?
JAT?
Peter’s Brainteaser:
This performer replaced in a long-running Disney musical.
But if he were to appear in a revival of a Mel Brooks’ musical, he’d hear his name mentioned in a lyric at every performance.
Who is he? What’s the Mel Brooks musical? What song would include his name?
Michael’s Musical Moments
MUSIC: JULIE ANDREWS CHRISTMAS
YouTube Link to 1987 TV special, “The Sound of Christmas,” with guests Placido Domingo, John Denver, and The King’s Singers
Music Opener:
OPENER: “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” (from 1970s; Ian Fraser, arranger/conductor)
Music Closer:
CLOSER: “The Christmas Song” (Mel Torme) (Firestone Christmas album from 1960s)
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