Singular Sensation: The Podcast
1) Chicago #3: “Nowadays” 28 Years Later
When a scaled down, revival production of Chicago launched a 4-day run at City Center Encores before transferring to Broadway in 1996, no one anticipated that the show would still be running on Broadw...Show More
2) Chicago #2: Ann Reinking
Iconic triple-threat, choreographer, and film star, Ann Reinking, speaks with Michael Riedel about choreographing and starring in the 1996 smash hit Chicago revival. That year, Ann Reinking won the To...Show More
3) Chicago #1: John Kander
Legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Pier, Zorba) shares rarified insider stories with Michael Riedel about the making of Chicago. Kander reminisces about creating epic musical hits...Show More
4) Guys & Dolls #3: Nathan Lane
They were warned “don’t work on the show behind Director Jerry Zak's back!" But Guys & Dolls stars Nathan Lane and Faith Prince DID just that and the risk paid off! The two actors secretly worked on "...Show More
5) Guys & Dolls #2: Jerry Zaks
Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks gives us a rarified peek behind the curtain revealing how Guys & Dolls went from a struggling show in previews to a triumphant success by opening night. Zaks sha...Show More
6) Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown
Guys & Dolls, a classic 1950’s musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just when Times Square was in decline. This beloved musical fable, written by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burro...Show More
7) Rent Bonus: Adam Pascal
Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this special bonus episode. Adam reflects on how he went from playing guitar in his basement to being on the cover of ...Show More
8) Rent #8: Legacy & Impact
Rent is one of those super rare musicals that permeated pop culture all over the world. The show was on Broadway from 1996 to 2008 and is still produced throughout the world today. In this episode, me...Show More
9) Rent #7: Broadway Bound
Many warned that the musical Rent did not belong on Broadway! Nonetheless, the show blasted past those naysayers to become one of the biggest hits of all time. Join Rent star Daphne Rubin-Vega, Tony A...Show More
10) Rent #6: Creator Jonathan Larson, Final Days
In 1996, Rent creator Jonathan Larson tragically passed away just hours before the show’s very first preview at New York Theatre Workshop. Rent star Daphne Rubin-Vega, along with Tony Award-winning Di...Show More