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Episode 76 - Young Frankenstein, Part 2

Meet the show's Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Susan Stroman.

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Episode 74 - In the Heights, Part 3

You'll meet Scenic Designer Anna Louizos who replicated Washington Heights, the vibrant New York neighborhood that is the setting for the acclaimed new musical, In the Heights. The 2008 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical plays the Curran Theatre from May 12-June 13.

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Episode 73 - In the Heights, Part 2

You'll meet Lin-Manuel Miranda the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of the acclaimed new musical, In the Heights, the winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical that begins performances at the Curran Theatre on May 12.

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Episode 71 - Young Frankenstein, Intro

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Episode 69 - In the Heights, Intro

We'll introduce the dynamic, critically acclaimed new musical In the Heights, conceived by gifted composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the winner of the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Original Cast album and four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Episode 68 - Fiddler on the Roof, Part 2

We conclude our look at the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof with a conversation with the show's star, Harvey Fierstein. This production runs through February 21 at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco.

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Episode 67 - Upcoming Shows in the 2009-2010 Season

In this special episode of Backstage, we'll review the upcoming shows in the 2009-2010 Citibank Best of Broadway season, including the final show just announced.

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Episode 66 - The 39 Steps, Part 3

We conclude our behind-the-scenes look at the Tony Award-winning whodunit, Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.

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Episode 65 - The 39 Steps, Part 2

We continue our behind-the-scenes view of the Tony Award-winning comedy whodunit, Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.

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Episode 64 - Fiddler on the Roof Intro

Tune in for a sound view of the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof starring Harvey Fierstein coming to the Golden Gate Theatre January 27 through February 21.

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Episode 63 - The 39 Steps Intro

We'll introduce you to the Tony Award-winning whodunit comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.

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Episode 62 - South Pacific, Part 3

You'll meet San Francisco native Bartlett Sher, the Tony Award-winning director of  South Pacific.


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Episode 61 - RENT Intro

We'll highlight the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning rock musical RENT.



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Episode 60 - South Pacific, Part 2

You'll meet Bruce Pomahac, Director of Music for the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, who talks about South Pacific.


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Episode 59 - August: Osage County, Part 2

We chat with Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons who stars in  August: Osage County.


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Episode 58 - New Season 2009-2010

In this special episode of Backstage, we’ll reveal the line-up for the 2009-2010 Best of Broadway season.

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Episode 57 - Spamalot, Part 4

A behind-the-scenes look at Spamalot with co-creator Eric Idle.


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Episode 56 - South Pacific Intro

We’ll sample the Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.




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Episode 55 - August: Osage County Intro

Introducton to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, August:Osage County.



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Episode 54 - Spamalot, Part 3

Interview with Monty Python's Spamalot star John O'Hurley reveals why the role of King Arthur is a perfect fit.


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Episode 53 - Grease, Part 2

You'll meet Grease director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall.


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Episode 52 - Spamalot, Part 2

A closer look at the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Spamalot.


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Episode 51 - Grease Introduction

Introductin to the new production of Grease, one of the most popular American musicals.

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Episode 48 - The Phantom of the Opera, Part 2

Wardrobe Supervisor Frankie Fehr and Wig Supervisor Karen Dickenson for the  the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Episode 47 - Monty Python's Spamalot, Introduction

An introduction to Monty Python's Spamalot, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy spoofing King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. 

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Episode 45 - A Bronx Tale, Part 2

Academy Award-nominee Chazz Palminteri tells how he revived A Bronx Tale.

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Episode 44 - The Phantom of the Opera Intro

Andrew Lloyd Webber's international sensation, The Phantom of the Opera.

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Episode 43 - Spring Awakening, Part 2

Tony Award-winning Director Michael Mayer talks about the evolution of Spring Awakening.

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Episode 42 - The Drowsy Chaperone, Part 2

The story of how The Drowsy Chaperone became a Broadway hit.

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Episode 41 - A Bronx Tale Intro

You'll meet Chazz Palminteri, the Academy Award-nominated actor who wrote and performs in A Bronx Tale.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 37 - A Chorus Line Intro-2008

A Chorus Line 2008 tour Intro  

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Episode 36 -

Tuna Does Vegas Intro

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Episode 35 -

Hairspray Intro

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Episode 34 - A Midsummer Night's Dream — Intro

A Midsummer Night's Dream 

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Episode 33 - High School Musical - Intro

High School Musical

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Episode 32 - The Color Purple, Part 3

The Color Purple, Part 3

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Episode 31 - The Color Purple, Part 2

The Color Purple, Part 2

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Episode 30 - Jersey Boys, Part 4

Jersey Boys, Part 4

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Episode 29 - The Color Purple Intro

The Color Purple Intro

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Episode 28 - Avenue Q, Part 3

Avenue Q Part 3

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Episode 27 - Avenue Q, Part 2

Avenue Q, Part 2

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Episode 25 - Avenue Q Introduction

Avenue Q Introduction

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Episode 24 - Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

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Episode 23 - 2007-2008 Best of Broadway Season

This introduction to the 2007-2008 Best of Broadway season features musical highlights from each show and comments from Artistic Director Carole Shorenstein Hays.

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Episode 22 - Altar Boyz (Part 2)

Altar Boyz (Part 2)

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Episode 21 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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Episode 20 - Legally Blonde (Part 3)

Legally Blonde (Part 3)

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Episode 19 - Altar Boyz (Part 1)

Altar Boyz (Part 1)

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Episode 18 - Legally Blonde (Part 2)

Legally Blonde (Part 2)

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Episode 17 - Jersey Boys (Part 3)

Jersey Boys Part 3

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Episode 16 - Jersey Boys (Part 2)

Jersey Boys Part 2

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Episode 15 - Legally Blonde (Part 1)

Legally Blonde (Part 1)

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Episode 14 - Episode 14

Edward Scissorhands (Part 3)

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Episode 13 - Episode 13

Doubt (Part 3)

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Episode 12 - Episode 12

Edward Scissorhands (Part 2)

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Episode 11 - Episode 11

Doubt (Part 2)

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Episode 10 - Episode 10

Edward Scissorhands (Part 1)

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Episode 9 - Episode 9

Doubt (Part 1)

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Episode 8 - Jersey Boys (Part 1)

Jersey Boys (Part 1) Introduction with Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio

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Episode 7 - Episode 7

A Chorus Line (Part 4)

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Episode 6 - Episode 6

A Chorus Line (Part 3)

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Episode 5 - Episode 5

The Light in the Piazza (Part 3)

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Episode 4 - Episode 4

The Light in the Piazza (Part 2)

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Episode 3 - Episode 3

A Chorus Line (Part 2)

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Episode 2 - Episode 2

The Light in the Piazza (Part 1)

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Episode 1 - A Chorus Line - pre-Broadway- Part 1

A Chorus Line pre-Broadway, Part 1

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