This edition: Playscript (Winter 1982)
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Original tape date: February 1, 1982.Panelists: Librettist James Kirkwood ("A Chorus Line"), lyricist Howard Ashman ("Little Shop of Horrors"), librettist Arthur Kopit ("Nine"), librettist Peter Stone ("Woman of the Year", "1776"), composer-lyricist Maury Yeston ("Nine"), and literary agent Mitch Douglas- discuss the process of writing a musical play, the detail that goes into developing these characters, the importance of directing and producing a musical play, as well as the process of condensing a play and script to the final product seen.
Guest List
Howard Ashman Lyricist, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Jean Dalrymple Moderator, American Theatre Wing
Mitch Douglas Literary Agent
Henry Hewes Board Member, American Theatre Wing
James Kirkwood Actor, Director, Writer, “A Chorus Line”
Arthur Kopit Playwright/Librettist, “Nine”
Isabelle Stevenson Host, American Theater Wing
Peter Stone Librettist, “Woman of the Year”, “1776”
Maury Yeston Composer/Lyricist, “Nine”
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