Playwright John Cariani (who’s also an actor from the original Broadway casts of the musicals The Band’s Visit and Something Rotten!) talks about writing his play Almost, Maine, one of the most popular and widely produced scripts in the U.S. Among many surprises, John reveals love stories for character actors, F. Read more…
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Our conversation continues this week with Brad Oscar (pictured), Heidi Blickenstaff, and John Cariani — three of the stars and original cast members of the Shakespearean Broadway musical Something Rotten! — who share their insights into the show’s creation. Featuring the nuances of reactions, audience apologies, the importance of not lingering, the dangers Read more…
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Three of the stars and original cast members of the hit Broadway Shakespeare musical Something Rotten! — Heidi Blickenstaff, John Cariani, and Brad Oscar (pictured) — talk about the process of creating an original musical, from casting through rehearsals to last-minute changes right up to opening night. Featuring excerpts from the score, the joys Read more…
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