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This edition: A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the USA's longest-running show, The Fantasticks, with lyricist/librettist Tom Jones, the show's original co-star Rita Gardner and performers from the current production Erik Altemus, Edward Watts and Kimberly Whalen, accompanied by pianist Robert Felstein.



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Original tape date: May 21, 2010. First aired: July 31, 2010.

A celebration of the 50th anniversary of “The Fantasticks,” with lyricist/librettist Tom Jones, the show’s original co-star Rita Gardner and members of the current company: Erik Altemus, Edward Watts and Robert Felstein.

Guest List

Erik Altemus Actor

Robert Feistein Pianist

Rita Gardner Actress

Tom Jones Playwright

Edward Watts Actor

Kimberly Whalen Actress

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