The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport

EGOT winner Robert Lopez discusses his advice for young writers, working with his wife Lyricist Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and more.

Tony Award-winning Producer Robyn Goodman discusses what she does when a show doesnt work, what its like being a female Producer in the old boys club of Broadway, and more.

Tony-winning Choreographer Christopher Gattelli discusses how the modern musical is changing, his personal choreography style, and more.

Tony and Emmy-nominated composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul discuss using YouTube to promote their music, what went wrong with their first New York musical, and more.

Kate Shindle, President of Actors Equity Association, discusses being a working actor in New York City, how technology can help actors audition, and more.

Tino Gagliari, President of Local 802, discusses how the musicians union is embracing technology, the Broadway musicians strike of 2003, and more.

Tony-winning Orchestrator Michael Starobin discusses the difference between orchestrating and arranging, how to avoid a flop, and more.

Tony Award-winning Composer Jeanine Tesori talks story versus plot, her favorite song shes written, and more.

Broadway Presenter Jeff Chelesvig discusses what makes a show a success on the road, the difference between marketing to a New York audience and marketing to a tour audience, and more.

Tony Award-winning Lighting Designer Ken Billington talks about his process for lighting a show, changes in the technology of the lighting business, and more.

Pulitzer-winning Writer and Director James Lapine discusses where he gets his inspiration for shows, tips for successful collaborations and more.

Tony Award-winning Director Diane Paulus discusses her no rules attitude, the most challenging part of being an Artistic Director, and more!

Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff discusses starting a theater company, creating a musical with pre-existing music, and more.

Tony Award-winning Lyricist Lynn Ahrens encouraging women writers, collaborating with Stephen Flaherty, and more!

Academy Award-winning Composer Stephen Schwartz discusses Wicked, the surprise he got when starting his second show, and more!

Broadway Actor/Director Joe Mantello discusses Wicked, returning to his roots, and more!

MTI President Drew Cohen discusses when to release the rights to a show, how technology has changed licensing, and more.

Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Daryl Roth shares her secret to choosing projects, picking producing partners, and more!

Broadway Costume Designer Gregg Barnes discusses his favorite social media design tool, his first step when designing a new show, and more.

Broadway Choreographer/Director Susan Stroman talks about why Choreographers make great Directors, which of her shows shed put in the Smithsonian, and more.