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WABC-7 TV Presents BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: FALL PREVIEW 10/24
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Saturday, October 24, 2009; Posted: 02:10 AM - by BWW News Desk
WABC-7 TV PRESENTS "BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: FALL PREVIEW" SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 24 AT 7:30PM-8:00 PM. Hosted by BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos
and WABC-TV's Lori Stokes
Tune in to WABC on Channel 7 for a sneak peek at Broadway's hottest
shows including:
AFTER MISS JULIE, BURN THE FLOOR, BYE BYE BIRDIE, HAMLET, THE Neil
Simon PLAYS, RAGTIME, THE ROYAL FAMILY, SHREK THE MUSICAL,
SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK, Wishful Drinking
From highly anticipated musical revivals, compelling dramas to light
hearted comedies, there's something for everyone on Broadway this
fall. WABC-7 will feature cast interviews and a special behind-the-
scenes look at the following new Broadway shows and events:
AFTER MISS JULIE
WABC sits down with Sienna Miller, Jonny Lee Miller & Marin Ireland to
discuss Patrick Marber's sexy drama, which opens TONIGHT on Broadway.
BURN THE FLOOR
Learn how the hottest dancers on Broadway keep moving when three BURN
THE FLOOR cast members and the fastest wardrobe department on the
street discuss the tricks of the trade.
BYE BYE BIRDIE
The stars of this beloved musical talk to WABC during a break from
rehearsals. John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin, Nolan Gerard Funk
(and more!) discuss bringing the music of BYE BYE BIRDIE back to
Broadway after almost 50 years!
HAMLET
HAMLET star Jude Law discusses bringing HAMLET, directed by Michael
Grandage to Broadway this fall. WABC cameras also caught the starry
opening night red carpet.
THE Neil Simon PLAYS
WABC talks to the casts of the first Broadway revivals of Brighton
Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, including star Laurie Metcalf.
RAGTIME
Director-Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge talks to WABC about making
her Broadway debut with the anticipated return of the epic American
musical RAGTIME. Cast members Stephanie Umoh (Sarah) and Robert
Petkoff (Tateh) also share their excitement over bringing this
glorious musical back to Broadway.
THE ROYAL FAMILY
Ana Gasteyer and John Glover discuss bringing Manhattan Theatre Club's
production of the classic comedy THE ROYAL FAMILY by George S. Kaufman
and Edna Ferber and directed by Doug Hughes back to Broadway.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Tony-nominated actor Christopher Sieber who plays Lord Farquaad in
SHREK THE MUSICAL takes WABC cameras behind-the-scenes to show how he
drops drastically in height for each performance.
SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK
WABC takes a behind the scenes look at a recent open casting call held
at The Knitting Factory in New York City for the upcoming show with
music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, direction by Julie Taymor, and
book by Taymor and Glen Berger. SPIDER-MAN producers and casting
agency Telsey + Co held a casting tour that spanned six cities and
thousands of candidates.
Wishful Drinking
Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher talks to WABC about bringing her
hilarious one-woman show to Broadway.