This Week: We're baaaaaaaack!   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

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Our Favorite Things #208: Early Havoc & James Lipton

This Week: Dan Dietz's incredible book series and remembering an old chestnut.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #207: The Complete Book of.... & You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

This Week: Jule Styne gets a tribute from Merv and Edna Ferber gets to sing....again!   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #206: Jule Styne Salute & Giant

From Carol Channing to Jerry Herman, Martin Charnin to Hal Prince, Kaye Ballard to John Simon, 2019 saw the passing of some of the greatest legends working in the entertainment industry.   To look back on their lives, legacies, and laughter, Broadway star, and friend to many of these legends, Lee Roy Reams, joins us for a heart warming and hysterical celebration.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#206 THE 2019 IN MEMORIAM with Lee Roy Reams

This Week: Shelly Duvall sings and Robert Goulet croons!   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #205: Mother Goose Rock N' Rhyme & Beyond Vaudeville

As the decade comes to a close, Time Out critic Adam Feldman joins Rob and Kevin for a stimulating look back at the trends, highlights, milestones, and gossip of the past decade in the world of plays. From War Horse to A Doll's House, Slave Play to The Flick, this decade took audiences on a wild ride that asked them to embrace British playwrights, complete re-examinations of American classics, and the welcoming of new stars to the Rialto. Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#205 The Plays Of The 2010s: Adam Feldman

This Week: Celebrating the life and music of Jerry Herman.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #204: Jerry Herman (1931-2019)

It was the era of Social Media, contentious elections, and a renassiance in the American Musical Theatre.   On this week's episode, Rob and Kevin sit down with Daniel Dunlow, the Original Programming Producer of The Green Room 42, one of New York's most celebrated hot spots, to look back on the musicals of the 2010s. The best, the worst, the bizarre, and the glorious songs, all will be celebrated, trisected, and relived in all one fabulous podcast reviewing "The @# Decade"   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#204: 2010s- THE MUSICALS with Daniel Dunlow

This Week: Celebrating the brilliance of George Hearn and Barbara Cook!   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #203: George Hearn & Flahooley!

SHOWS: Bajour, Golden Rainbow, Langston in Harlem   Walter Marks, one of the most popular songwriters of the 1960s, swings by Shetler Studios to discuss his incredible career which includes Bajour, Golden Rainbow, The Butler Did It, Langston in Harlem, and the songs he wrote for such folks as The Temptations, Steve & Eydie, Barbra Streisand, and so many more.   Walter pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how Johnny Mercer became his mentor, what it was like to work with "Ochy" Hammerstein, and why "I've Gotta Be Me" should always go up!   Also, Walter shines the spotlight on Gene Kelly, Larry Gelbart, and Carol Haney.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#203 WALTER MARKS, Composer

This Week: Celebrating two grand dames of the theater.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #202: Vivian Blaine & Pam Goldberg

SUBJECTS: Mary Martin, Alfred Drake, Harold Rome   One of the industry's most respected lecturers and historians, George Dansker, swings by Shetler Studios to look back on the Golden Age of Broadway and two of its most important stars: Mary Martin and Alfred Drake.   Harold pulls back the curtain on their careers to discuss how Mary Martin became the toast of Broadway, what really happened backstage during some of Broadway's greatest flops, and why some musicals deserve a re-examination.   Also, George shines the spotlight on Larry Hagman, Ethel Merman, and Richard Rodgers!   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#202 GEORGE DANSKER, Historian

This Week: Jackie Mason becomes a Professor of Love and celebrating an NY institution.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #201: Jackie Mason's Music Video & The Apollo

SHOWS: The Addams Family, The Wild Party, I Am Harvey Milk   Get ready to be pulled in a new direction as composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa teaches us all to live out loud and how to be the life of the party. That's right, we went there.   Andrew pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he fell in love with musical theatre, what he learned from Nathan Lane, and why Kristen Chenoweth has become his muse.   Also, Andrew shines the spotlight on Michael Mayer, Stephen Sondheim, and Bebe Neuwirth.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

#201 ANDREW LIPPA, Composer/Lyricist

This Week: The joys of Jack Cassidy, Martin Charnin looks back, and discussing John Simon.   Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing television appearances, and all things show business.   Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4   To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

Our Favorite Things #200: Maggie Flynn & Annie: A Theatre Memoir

Behind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends is hosted by director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas. The podcast collects the wit, wisdom, memories, and anecdotes of musical theatre's greatest artists. From actors to directors, designers to playwrights, press agents to general managers, this podcast is a celebration of the giants who helped shape the American Musical Theatre.

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