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Episode 42 - The Drowsy Chaperone, Part 2

The story of how The Drowsy Chaperone became a Broadway hit is quite  remarkable considering that it began as entertainment for a bachelor party for Second City actors Bob Martin and Janet Van De Graaf. You'll meet Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum who reveals how over the course of 8 years, the show went from party pastice to Tony Award-winning musical.

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Current Episodes

Episode 41 - A Bronx Tale Intro

You'll meet Chazz Palminteri, the Academy Award-nominated actor who wrote and performs in A Bronx Tale, at The Golden Gate Theatre for a limited run beginning September 23. The acclaimed one-man show was a hit on Broadway this season and is based on real incidents in Chazz's life growing up in the Bronx during the 60s.

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Episode 40 - Spring Awakening Intro

An introduction to the acclaimed new rock musical, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Spring Awakening is a coming of age story that, although set pre 20th Century, features inventive contemporary staging of teenage angst by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer. The show's inspired original alt-rock score is by Tony Award-winners Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. You'll meet Mayer, Sater and Sheik.

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Episode 39 - 2008-2009 New Season Intro

The line up for the 2008-2009 Best of Broadway new season is revealed with a backstage look at each upcoming show.

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Episode 38 - The Drowsy Chaperone Intro

Meet the quintessential musical theater fan, "Man in Chair," and watch his favorite effervescent musical from the 1920s, The Drowsy Chaperone, burst to life in his tiny apartment. This original musical within a comedy won numerous 2006 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

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Episode 26 - Tribute to Carole Shorenstein Hays

In this special episode, we'll celebrate SHN Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays who has been honored by the SF Convention and Visitors Bureau for her commitment to promoting the Arts. You'll hear from the creative team for Spring Awakening, winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards, playwright Tony Kushner, acclaimed director Doug Hughes, and other celebrated theater colleagues.

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