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ATW - Downstage Center

The American Theatre Wing presents Downstage Center a weekly theatrical interview show, featuring the top artists working in theatre, both on and Off-Broadway and around the country.

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Allison Janney (#230) - August, 2009

Allison Janney (#230) - August, 2009

"9 to 5" star Allison Janney talks about her transformation into a musical comedy performer, and why the dancing didn't ... Read more

17 Aug 2009

51mins

Ranked #2

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Christian Borle and Will Chase (#339) - May, 2012

Christian Borle and Will Chase (#339) - May, 2012

The "Smash" season may be over but in the latest Downstage Center two of its stars talk about its cast, plots, and every... Read more

23 May 2012

29mins

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Angela Lansbury (#326) - June, 2011

Angela Lansbury (#326) - June, 2011

Returning to Downstage Center five years after a 2006 conversation, the legendary Angela Lansbury talks about her most r... Read more

29 Jun 2011

58mins

Ranked #4

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Rob McClure and Christiane Noll (#349) - October, 2012

Rob McClure and Christiane Noll (#349) - October, 2012

In the latest Downstage Center, actors Rob McClure and Christiane Noll discuss "Chaplin", from the research they put int... Read more

17 Oct 2012

30mins

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Nathan Lane (#190) - February, 2008

Nathan Lane (#190) - February, 2008

Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane charts the course of his career, from touring New Jersey schools in the historical ... Read more

25 Feb 2008

1hr 2mins

Ranked #6

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Sir Ian McKellen (#290) - October, 2010

Sir Ian McKellen (#290) - October, 2010

One of the greatest classical actors of his generation, Sir Ian McKellen reflects on his more than 50 years on stage, ex... Read more

20 Oct 2010

1hr 2mins

Ranked #7

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Andrew Rannells (#331) - February, 2012

Andrew Rannells (#331) - February, 2012

Go backstage with one of Broadway's hottest actors from Broadway's biggest show. NY1's Frank DiLella interviews "The Boo... Read more

1 Feb 2012

30mins

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Bernard Telsey (#220) - September, 2008

Bernard Telsey (#220) - September, 2008

Prolific Broadway casting director (and recent reality TV judge) Bernard Telsey discusses his parallel careers as the he... Read more

22 Sep 2008

57mins

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Joe Mantello (#320) - May, 2011

Joe Mantello (#320) - May, 2011

Joe Mantello talks about returning to the Broadway stage as an actor after a 17-year hiatus to play the role of Ned Week... Read more

18 May 2011

1hr

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Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia (#4) May, 2004

Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia (#4) May, 2004

Before "Avenue Q"'s Tony Awards triumph, original cast members Stephanie D'Abruzzo and John Tartaglia chronicle the show... Read more

11 Aug 2006

51mins

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Sarah Ruhl (#273) - June, 2010

Sarah Ruhl (#273) - June, 2010

Playwright Sarah Ruhl, whose "Passion Play" made its New York City debut with the Epic Theater Center, talks about the r... Read more

16 Jun 2010

1hr 2mins

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Judith Light (#295) - November, 2010

Judith Light (#295) - November, 2010

"Lombardi"'s leading lady Judith Light talks about her research into both the role and the real-life Marie Lombardi, and... Read more

24 Nov 2010

59mins

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Betty Buckley (#267) - May, 2010

Betty Buckley (#267) - May, 2010

While appearing the new comedy "White's Lies", Betty Buckley talks about the career that has taken her from Texas to New... Read more

5 May 2010

1hr 5mins

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John Selya and Ashley Tuttle (#14) July, 2004

John Selya and Ashley Tuttle (#14) July, 2004

John Selya and Ashley Tuttle, original cast members of the dance musical "Movin' Out", discuss the development of Twyla ... Read more

16 Aug 2006

32mins

Ranked #15

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Daniel Sullivan (#287) - September, 2010

Daniel Sullivan (#287) - September, 2010

Veteran director Daniel Sullivan talks about his suddenly busy 2010-11 Broadway season, which will see transfers of his ... Read more

29 Sep 2010

59mins

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James Earl Jones (#197) - April, 2008

James Earl Jones (#197) - April, 2008

In a startlingly candid interview, actor James Earl Jones talks about what drew him to playing the role of Big Daddy in ... Read more

15 Apr 2008

1hr

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Lucie Arnaz (#280) - August, 2010

Lucie Arnaz (#280) - August, 2010

Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of television legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, talks about how Angela Lansbury and Vivian ... Read more

11 Aug 2010

1hr 1min

Ranked #18

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Stephen Schwartz (#308) - February, 2011

Stephen Schwartz (#308) - February, 2011

Interviewed at the keyboard, composer Stephen Schwartz chronicles his career from college to "Wicked" and beyond. He exp... Read more

23 Feb 2011

1hr 3mins

Ranked #19

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Alice Ripley (#191) - February, 2008

Alice Ripley (#191) - February, 2008

Alice Ripley, star of the new musical "Next To Normal" at New York's Second Stage Theatre, talks about the challenge of ... Read more

3 Mar 2008

54mins

Ranked #20

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Diane Paulus (#218) - September, 2008

Diane Paulus (#218) - September, 2008

Diane Paulus, director of the acclaimed 40th anniversary revival of the musical "Hair" in Central Park, talks about her ... Read more

8 Sep 2008

58mins

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