Cast Offs with Ben and Daniel

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Episode 39: Andréa Burns (In the Heights) Jun 29, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway star Andréa Burns about the Tony-winning musical In the Heights, in which she originated the iconic role of Daniela. They also discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, Disney+, Kate McKinnon, Patti LuPone, Jason Robert Brown, John Cameron Mitchell, Evita, and Seth Rudetsky. Andréa has appeared in beloved shows such as Songs for a New World, The Nance, The Ritz, and On Your Feet. She is also currently the Monday guest host on Seth Rudetsky's acclaimed YouTube series Stars in the House.

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Episode 38: QuaranStreams (An Evening with Diana Ross) Jun 22, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Diana Ross's 1976 one-woman show, An Evening with Diana Ross, for which Diana won a special Tony Award after the show's run at the Palace Theater on Broadway. The show includes classic Diana hits as well as a surprising number of songs from A Chorus Line. Ben and Daniel also discuss Bette Midler, Johnny Bristol, Grace Jones, Mame, Mahogany, Bruce Vilanch, Judy Gold, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Stephanie Mills, The Wiz, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and The Supremes.

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Episode 37: Billy Stritch (Liza at Radio City) Jun 01, 2020

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In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Grammy-winning composer, musical director, and performer Billy Stritch about Liza Minnelli's 1992 concert at Radio City Music Hall, for which he arranged the music. Billy tells stories from his years of working with Liza, from their first meeting in 1991 to their decades of collaboration on projects such as Minnelli on Minnelli: Live at the Palace, and Liza's at the Palace. Billy has worked with many other showbiz legends such as Christine Ebersole, Marilyn Maye, and Linda Lavin. Tune in to Billy's Place every Thursday at 8 PM on Facebook Live to hear Billy sing songs and tell stories from his apartment in New York City.

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Episode 36: QuaranStreams (Liza in New Orleans) May 25, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Liza Minnelli's 1980 concert in New Orleans. They also talk about Halston, Judy Garland, Lorna Luft, Kander and Ebb, Harry Nilsson, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, Bill LaVorgna, and Leslie Kritzer. Tune in to Ben and Daniel's weekly live show on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am EST on the BroadwayWorld Facebook page and Broadway Podcast Network YouTube channel to vote on upcoming QuaranStreams.

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Episode 35: QuaranStreams (Ain't Misbehavin') May 18, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 broadcast of the Tony-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin', starring Nell Carter, André DeShields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, and Charlayne Woodard. Ain't Misbehavin' is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 30s, and uses the music of Fats Waller to celebrate the creativity of the Harlem Renaissance and the Golden Age of hotspots like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom. The musical was directed by Richard Maltby Jr., with choreography and musical staging by Arthur Faria.

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Episode 34: Richard Jay-Alexander (Hey, Mr Producer!) May 11, 2020

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In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander about "Hey, Mr. Producer!" the 1998 concert honoring Cameron Mackintosh. The concert featured performances by Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Elaine Paige, Colm Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Jonathan Pryce, Ruthie Henshall, Ellen Greene, Michael Ball, Tom Lehrer and many more, including Julie Andrews as host.

Richard Jay-Alexander served as Executive Director for the NYC office of producer Cameron Mackintosh and ran the North American operation for over a decade. Richard's recent directorial credits include Les Misérables and Guys and Dolls, both at the Hollywood Bowl. He has also staged concerts for superstars such as Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kristin Chenoweth.

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Episode 33: QuaranStreams (Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall) May 04, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1992 concert, Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall. This legendary night featured performances by Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Glenn Close, Madeline Kahn, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, Dorothy Loudon, Billy Stritch, Jerry Hadley, Eugene Perry, Herbert Perry, Harolyn Blackwell, Daisy Eagan, Patrick Cassidy, Victor Garber, Bill Irwin, and Karen Ziemba. It was directed by Scott Ellis, with music direction by Paul Gemigniani.

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Episode 32: QuaranStreams (Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration) Apr 27, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration. The online broadcast featured Meryl Streep, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Christine Baranski, Donna Murphy, Sutton Foster, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Aaron Tveit, Maria Friedman, Iain Armitage, Katrina Lenk, Michael Cerveris, Brandon Uranowitz, Stephen Schwartz, Elizabeth Stanley, Chip Zien, Alexander Gemignani, Ann Harada, Austin Ku, Kelvin Moon Loh, Thom Sesma, and Raul Esparza. Drama Desk Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell was the evening’s music director, with Paul Wontorek serving as director.

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Episode 31: Betty Buckley (Bravo Profiles: Betty Buckley) Apr 20, 2020

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In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning star Betty Buckley about the 1999 episode of Bravo Profiles, Betty Buckley: In Performance and in Person. Betty also tells stories from her career and talks about her time spent with fellow theater legends. Betty is known for her work on Broadway in shows such as 1776, Sunset Boulevard, Triumph of Love, Carrie, Song and Dance, Pippin, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Cats, for which she won a Tony award for her portrayal of Grizabella. Betty is also a television and movie star, and has appeared in films such as Brian dePalma's Carrie and M. Night Shyamalan's recent thriller, Split. She's also appeared on TV in Supergirl, Oz, Preacher, and as Abby Bradford in four seasons of Eight is Enough.

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Episode 30: QuaranStreams (Jerry Herman's Broadway) Apr 13, 2020

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In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1993 concert Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl. The tribute to Herman included performances by Broadway greats such as Carol Channing, Leslie Uggams, George Hearn, Bea Arthur, Lee Roy Reams, Karen Morrow, Florence Lacey, Lorna Luft, Davis Gaines, Michael Feinstein, and Rita Moreno, all backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Don Pippin. Liza Minnelli, Paul and Linda McCartney, and Angela Lansbury also make appearances via video. Check out this video along with other QuaranStream content on YouTube.

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