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#47 - David Warren, Assistant to the Director (Playwrights Horizons, Old Globe, and National Tour) Feb 14, 2024

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David Warren was in the room where it happened and remembers everything from the moment he first heard No One Is Alone to leaving Sondheim lost in the middle of San Diego. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#46 - Kay McClelland, the original Florinda and Replacement Baker's Wife Feb 07, 2024

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Kay McClelland comes clean on how she never felt her job was safe in her three years with Into the Woods and how the only job security she got was, as the Baker's Wife at the end of the run, being told the show would close soon so it was too late to replace her. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#45 - Tony Straiges, the original Set Designer Jan 31, 2024

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Tony Straiges tells all the secrets of his magical scenic design. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#44 - Phylicia Rashad, Replacement Witch Jan 24, 2024

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Phylicia Rashad recalls her happiness at being asked to audition for Into the Woods and recounts her embrace of the challenges of performing Stephen Sondheim's songs. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#43 - Daniel Henning, the Witch in James Lapine's Blocking Exercises Jan 17, 2024

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Daniel Henning was a Senior at NYU when he got the opportunity of a lifetime, to play the Witch in James Lapine's blocking exercises. His vivid memories set the tone for a far-ranging and colorful conversation about the show and the actors who came before and after him in it. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#42 - Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Auditioned Choreographer Jan 10, 2024

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Marcia Milgrom Dodge dishes on her audition to choreograph Into the Woods and how--at the eleventh hour--James Lapine invited her back to the final workshop for one more look, just in case. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#41 - Jacqui Dankworth, Cinderella in London & Cleo Laine's Daughter Jan 03, 2024

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Jacqui Dankworth fell in in love with Into the Woods watching her legendary mother Cleo Laine play the Witch in the National Tour. Little did she know, she'd be originating the role Cinderella on the West End just under two years later. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#40 - Jonathan Hadley, Rapunzel's Prince on the National Tour Dec 27, 2023

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Jonathan Hadley has vivid memories of his time on tour with Into the Woods, recalling everything from his abbreviated rehearsal process as standby to Charlotte Rae's plastic covered furniture and star Cleo Laine's salty sense of humor backstage. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#39 - Tracy Katz Paladini, Little Red Riding Hood on the National Tour Dec 20, 2023

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Tracy Katz Paladini got the plum role of Little Red Riding Hood on the National Tour of Into the Woods fresh out of school, but her talent and training could hardly have prepared her for the strain of life on the road. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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#38 - Douglas Sills, Rapunzel's Prince on the National Tour Dec 13, 2023

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Douglas Sills opens up about everything from the challenges of being an out actor in the 80s and 90s to his almost #MeToo moment with Sondheim and message from the master beyond the grave. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

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