Performers' Interviews
Thirteen/WNET New York had the rare opportunity to interview several of the stars from the program: Michael Crawford, Linda Eder, Peter Gallagher, Nathan Lane, Rebecca Luker, Barry Manilow, Adam Pascal, Chita Rivera, and Brent Spiner. Hear what they had to say on a variety of topics, including participating in "The Love Songs" show, the songs they sing, working on Broadway, and more.
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| Michael
Crawford describes how it feels to hear a show's
score performed by a full orchestra for the first
time. (1:25) |
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| Linda
Eder reflects on what makes a theater audience
great, and the joys of working on Broadway. (1:08) |
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| Peter
Gallagher gives us a sense of the grueling work
schedule of theater performers. (00:52)
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| Nathan Lane reveals why working on Broadway is so special to him. (1:19) |
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| Rebecca Luker explains why she chose to sing "Too Late Now." (00:59) |
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| Barry Manilow responds to the question: What makes a love song great? (00:57) |
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| Adam Pascal talks about broadening the appeal of musical theater. (1:04) |
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| Chita Rivera reminisces about the original production of "Bye Bye Birdie" and performing songs from the musical in this show. (00:50) |
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| Brent Spiner tells what prompted him to begin his acting career in the theater. (00:55) |
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