60 Jane Waldman takes you behind the scenes every week with A-list stars from Broadway and crossovers from Hollywood. Clips from musicals and in-depth questions make this the most compelling Broadway podcast around. Updated every Wednesday. en-us Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The Broadway spoof of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" is winning rave reviews on Broadway. Jane Waldman went backstage recently and spoke with the four member cast as well as the play's director. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:43:42 -0400 "The Phantom of the Opera" continues as the longest running musical in Broadway history. Jane Waldman caught up with the show's Christine, actress Jennifer Hope Wills. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:44:55 -0400 "The Lion King" recently marked ten years on Broadway. Jane Waldman went backstage at the Disney musical to catch up with actor Jeff Binder who plays Zazu. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:36:34 -0400 Harvey Fierstein's new Broadway musical "A Catered Affair" opens this week. Jane Waldman caught up with him at a busy launch party for the show's website. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:49:43 -0400 The Drama League recently honored Broadway producer Roger Berlind at its 24th Annual Spring Gala. Jane Waldman attended the star-studded event and filed this report. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:54:06 -0400 Sierra Boggess, who stars in "The Little Mermaid", will sing songs from 1954 Broadway musicals along with an all-star cast at Town Hall. Jane Waldman speaks with the actress about her part in the "Broadway by the Year" concert series. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:30:17 -0400 Jane Waldman speaks with Broadway star turned pop recording artist Sarah Gettelfinger, while Warren Levinson catches up with director Sam Buntrock of "Sunday in the Park With George." Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:49:33 -0400 Eve Best is now starring on Broadway in "The Homecoming." Jane Waldman speaks with the British actress about her role as a seductress in this Harold Winter play. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:51:12 -0400 Jane Waldman talks with comedienne Rachel Dratch, best known for her work on NBC's "Saturday Night Live", about her performances in "Celebrity Autobiography" now playing at New York's Triad Theater. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:05:33 -0400 Patricia Elliott, best known for her work on TV's "One Live to Live" is now co-starring on the New York stage in "Vita and Virginia." Jane Waldman spoke with the Tony Award-winning actress about her career on television and on stage. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:53:51 -0500 Laurie Metcalf is now starring on Broadway in "November." Jane Waldman talks with the three-time Emmy Award-winning actress, best known for her role on TV's "Roseanne," about her latest stage role opposite Nathan Lane. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:13:49 -0500 Singer and actress Maureen McGovern is now performing her cabaret act in NYC as well as working on her upcoming CD "A Long & Winding Road." Jane Waldman catches up with this talented performer. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:09:31 -0500 Best known for his roles in the movies "The Green Mile" and "The Indian Runner," David Morse is now starring on Broadway in the "The Seafarer." Jane Waldman spoke with Morse about his film career as well as his latest stage role. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:45:06 -0500 Bobbie Eakes is one of many daytime stars taking part in "ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS." Jane Waldman spoke with the actress about her career and the upcoming stage benefit. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:50:20 -0500 David Yazbek of 'Full Monty' fame performs at Lincoln Center on February 9th. Jane Waldman spoke with the composer and lyricist about his upcoming concert, his new CD and his latest stage musical. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:03:20 -0500 Kate Burton has joined the cast of 'Spring Awakening.' Jane Waldman spoke with the actress about her roles in this musical, her fondest memories of her dad Richard Burton and her work on ABC's hit medical-drama 'Grey's Anatomy.' Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:37:32 -0500 Hank Azaria returns to Broadway as RCA president David Sarnoff in Aaron Sorkin's new play, 'The Farnsworth Invention.' Jane Waldman spoke with the actor about his latest stage role, as well as the characters he voices on 'The Simpsons.' Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:33:06 -0500 The stage version of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' is expected to make a splash on Broadway when it opens this week. Jane Waldman spoke with the show's composer Alan Menken, who wrote 10 new songs for the stage musical. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:55:49 -0500 New York City's famous Symphony Space marks 30 years with a star-studded birthday bash on January 10th. Jane Waldman spoke with Artistic Director Isaiah Sheffer and actor Tony Roberts about the upcoming celebration. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:53:47 -0500 Jane Waldman speaks with Martha Plimpton and Michael Cerveris, two of the stars in Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline', now playing at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:42:35 -0500 Performer and playwright Charles Busch is now earning rave reviews for his performance as Angela Arden in his play 'Die Mommy Die.' Jane Waldman spoke with Busch about his latest female character. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:56:33 -0500 Cabaret and Broadway star Karen Mason rings in the holiday season on December 22nd with 'Karen Mason and Friends: Christmas in the City,' at New York's Symphony Space. Jane Waldman shares the details. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:20:17 -0500 Shuler Hensley brings Frankenstein's monster to life on Broadway in Mel Brooks' hit musical 'Young Frankenstein.' Jane Waldman talks with the Tony Award-winner about the confusion his playing a monster causes for his children. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:50:26 -0500 Despite the stagehands strike, 'Mary Poppins' continues to soar on Broadway. Jane Waldman caught up with one of that show's stars, Rebecca Luker, who plays Mrs. Banks. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:29:58 -0500 Michael Feinstein's 'Making Magic' is the opening song of this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jane Waldman speaks with the singer and composer about his new song, an upcoming Broadway musical and his holiday show at his New York nightclub. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:50:25 -0500 Victoria Clark has a debut solo CD out called "Fifteen Seconds of Grace," and she'll appear in the 2008 movie "The Happening." Jane Waldman spoke with the Tony Award winner about her new CD, her love of cooking and her upcoming movie role. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:13 -0500 Jane Waldman speaks with Rosie Perez, who's earning rave reviews for her hilarious performance as Googie Gomez in "The Ritz" on Broadway. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:31:20 -0500 The Off-Broadway musical 'Frankenstein' opens this Halloween week. Jane Waldman caught a recent rehearsal and spoke with cast members Hunter Foster, Mandy Bruno and Christiane Noll. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:33:59 -0400 Betty Buckley is out with a new album of recordings from 1967. Jane Waldman spoke with the Tony Award winner about her new CD, her Broadway successes and her role in the upcoming horror movie "The Happening." Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:27:32 -0400 'Let's Put On a Show!' is Broadway producer Stewart Lane's new guide for anyone interested in producing a play or musical. Jane Waldman spoke with the four-time Tony Award winner about his new book as well as his past and present Broadway successes. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:27:50 -0400 Brian McKnight makes his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the hit musical "Chicago." Jane Waldman spoke with the Grammy nominated recording artist about his latest stage role, his music career and his desire to do more acting. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:20:17 -0400 Oscar winner Estelle Parsons is busy Off-Broadway, directing actor Shawn Elliot in the INTAR Theatre production of 'Night Over Toas.' Jane Waldman catches up with both of them. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:18:25 -0400 The Geroge Bernard Shaw play "Pygmalion" is now in previews on Broadway. Jane Waldman spoke with actress Claire Danes, who plays Eliza Doolittle in this Roundabout Theater Company production. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:27:29 -0400 "Xanadu" is drawing large audiences on Broadway, thanks in part to the performance of its co-star, Cheyenne Jackson. Jane Waldman spoke with him about his latest stage role, his successful film "United 93" and his upcoming movie "Hysteria". Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:42:22 -0400 You can catch the award-winning Marian Seldes at Stella Adler Studio's 2007 Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts, September 14th through September 17th. Jane Waldman recently caught up with the Broadway legend in her New York apartment. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:05:24 -0400 Political humorist Will Durst is now starring Off-Broadway in his one man show "The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing." Jane Waldman spoke with this satirist about why he decided to bring his act to the New York stage. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:31:59 -0400 Broadway actresses Laura Linney, Julie White and Donna Murphy all appear in the new movie, 'The Nanny Diaries'. Jane Waldman talks with two time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy who plays Scarlett Johansson's mom. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:19:42 -0400 Jo Anne Worley talks with Jane Waldman about her Broadway stage work in 'The Drowsy Chaperone' and 'Follies'. She also reflects on her experience working on TV's 'Laugh-In' and her memories of the late Merv Griffin who helped discover her. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:26:51 -0400 A group of talented kids from across the U.S. give it their all for a shot at performing the opening number of the 81st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. Jane Waldman attended the Camp Broadway auditions and filed this report. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:25:54 -0400 Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, best known for their roles on TV's 'L.A. Law', talk with Jane Waldman about their Broadway roots, the key to their long and successful marriage as well as Tucker's new book 'Living in a Foreign Language.' Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:56:56 -0400 'Seussical', staring Shory Walker as The Cat in the Hat, enjoys another life Off-Broadway. Jane Waldman speaks with her and director/choreographer Marica Milgrom Dodge in the house of the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:42:56 -0400 Tony Award winning actress Harriet Harris talks to Jane Waldman about her recent TV stints and her latest comic stage role in 'Old Acquaintance.' Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:36:25 -0400 Actress Julie White won a Tony Award this year for her performance as a ruthless agent in the play "The Little Dog Laughed." Jane Waldman reports on White's surprise over her Tony win and her new TV series based on the popular caveman commercials. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:03:53 -0400 Tony Award winning actress Bernadette Peters talks with Jane Waldman about her event, Broadway Barks 9, her latest Sondheim CD, and her future career plans. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:17:17 -0400 Jane Waldman talks with Joan Didion about her play, 'The Year of Magical Thinking', and its star Vanessa Redgrave. Then, Warren Levinson chats with Stephen Kunken, now on stage in 'Frost/Nixon'. Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:19:01 -0400 Before Taye Diggs stars in this fall's 'Grey's Anatomy' spin-off 'Private Practice', he and his childhood friend Andrew Palermo, co-founders of the contemporary dance company Dre.dance, talk with Jane Waldman about their latest production. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:08:09 -0400 Tonya Pinkins can now be seen in the documentary 'Show Business' and on Broadway in August Wilson's 'Radio Golf.' Jane Waldman spoke backstage with the Tony Award winner. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:44:43 -0400 Tony Award winning Actress Joanna Gleason sits down with Jane Waldman to discuss her latest turn as a writer and director, her latest role on a new ABC-TV series as well as the key to her long and successful marriage. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:11:13 -0400 Jane Waldman sits down with Orfeh, the Broadway star with one name, to talk about her Tony nomination for her role in 'Legally Blonde,' what it's like working with her husband and how she has tried to make her character her own. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:42:44 -0400 "Mary Poppins" has been nominated for a Tony Award for best musical. Jane Waldman sat down with two of those responsible for the show's upbeat score, George Stiles and Richard Sherman. Wed, 30 May 2007 12:10:29 -0400 Jane Waldman catches up with "The Pirate Queen," Stephanie J. Block, while the A-P's Warren Levinson reports on the late Spalding Gray's "Stories Left to Tell." Wed, 23 May 2007 09:33:05 -0400 David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk are now starring on Broadway in the new musical "Curtains." Jane Waldman spoke with them about their comic turns in this upbeat comedy who-done-it. Wed, 16 May 2007 06:03:13 -0400 Jane Waldman talks with actor Michael Cerveris about his role as German composer Kurt Weill in 'LoveMusik.' He discusses his character's volatile and open marriage with Lotte Lenya and how he mastered his character's German accent. Wed, 09 May 2007 10:12:46 -0400 "LoveMusik", the story of Lotte Lenya and Kurt Weill, opens this week on Broadway. Donna Murphy brings Lenya to life on the New York stage. Jane Waldman caught up with two time Tony Award winner. Wed, 02 May 2007 11:17:14 -0400 The Kander & Ebb musical ""All About Us"" opened recently at the Westport Country Playhouse. Jane Waldman catches up with the show's composer John Kander as well as its stars; Eartha Kitt, Cady Huffman and Shuler Hensley. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:10:18 -0400 Jason Danieley is winning critical acclaim for his performance in the musical "Curtains." Jane Waldman spoke with him about his latest stage role as well as what it's like working with his wife, actress Marin Mazzie. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:36:35 -0400 Tony Award winning actress Lea Salonga is back on the boards in "Les Miserable." Jane Waldman caught up with Salonga in the house of Broadway's Broadhurst Theater. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:04:47 -0400 Jane Waldman talks with the winners of the NBC-TV reality show "Grease: You're The One That I Want," Max Crumm and Laura Osnes. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:32:46 -0400 Jane Waldman looks at the life of Vincent Sardi Jr. Then, Warren Levinson catches up with Anthony King and Scott Brown, authors of the Off-Broadway satire "Gutenberg! The Musical!" Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:12:09 -0400 Jane Waldman speaks with up and coming playwright Adam Rapp, then Warren Levinson sits down with pop/rock composer Duncan Sheik. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:30:18 -0400 "Spring Awakening's" male lead, Jonathan Groff, talks with Jane Waldman about what it's like doing a love scene on Broadway in which he and his female co-star are partially naked as well as what it's like acting on TV in a daytime drama. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:43:24 -0400 Jane Waldman catches up with actor Boyd Gaines who is now part of the all-star cast of the war drama "Journey's End." Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:11:39 -0500 Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole has received rave reviews for her performance in the Broadway musical "Grey Gardens." Jane Waldman spoke with Ebersole about her passion for the two colorful characters she portrays in the show. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:51:15 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with three time Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie about her latest comic turn as The Lady of the Lake in "Monty Python's Spamalot." Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:09:49 -0500 The musical "Company" returns to Broadway and AP's Jane Waldman catches up with the show's Bobby, played by Raul Esparza, while AP's Warren Levinson chats with the show's Joanne, played by Barbara Walsh. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:25:14 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with Tony Award winners Victoria Clark and Donna Murphy about their roles in the Stephen Sondheim musical, "Follies." Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:02:21 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with Ashely Brown, Broadway's new Mary Poppins, about what it's like to create the role that Julie Andrews made famous. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:06:17 -0500 Jane Waldman talks Oscar-nominated actress Jill Clayburgh, now starring in the Off-Broadway play, "The Clean House." Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:50:20 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with Daphne Rubin-Vega, the former 'Rent' star about her latest CD, 'Redemption Songs.' Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:42:51 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with male lead of "Les Miserable," Alexander Geminani. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:07:20 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with comedienne Judy Gold about her Off-Broadway show, "25 Questions for a Jewish Mother." Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:52:22 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with Brendan Milburn, busy rocking Broadway with "Striking 12." Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:11:02 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with The Drowsy Chaperone's Beth Leavel about her plans to celebrate Christmas on stage. Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:10:02 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with The Drowsey Chaperone's Beth Leavel about her plans to celebrate Christmas on stage. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:01:16 -0500 Jane Waldman talks with "A Chorus Line's" Cassie, Charlotte d'Amboise. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:09:22 -0500 Veteran stage actor Patrick Page brings the Grinch to life on Broadway this holiday season. Jane Waldman spoke with the star of " Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:48:38 -0500 Mary Birdsong of Comedy Central's hit series "Reno 911!", is making a name for herself on Broadway. Jane Waldman caught up with Birdsong backstage at Martin Short's new show "Fame Becomes Me." Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:44:34 -0500 The legendary Mel Brooks takes his hit Broadway show "The Producers" to Las Vegas. Jane Waldman reports that former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff will appear in that production. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:27:15 -0500 Acclaimed actress Kathleen Chalfant talks with Jane Waldman about her latest stage project, "Great Expectations." Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:44:25 -0500 Former "American Idol" contestant, turned Broadway star, Josh Strickland talks with Jane Waldman about his leading role in "Tarzan." Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:23:32 -0500 Broadway performer Capathia Jenkins and composer Louis Rosen talk with Jane Waldman about their latest CD "Southside Stories." Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:36:37 -0500 Jane Waldman catches up with two time Tony winner Donna Murphy, who has has a new movie coming out next month and hopes to be back on the boards this Spring. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:17:03 -0400 The Broadway musical "Mamma Mia!" celebrates its fifth anniversary this week. Jane Waldman spoke with the show's current star, actress Carolee Carmello. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:22:38 -0400 Broadway legend Chita Rivera is still going strong. Jane Waldman tells us that Rivera will soon be taking her Tony nominated Broadway show on the road. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:37:51 -0400