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This edition: Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, David Strathairn in "Dance of Death"; plus Jerry Mitchell





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Episode Details

Original tape date: October 21, 2001.

Actors Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren and David Strathairn discuss August Strindberg's disturbing 1900 classic, "Dance of Death," in which they are all appearing on Broadway under the direction of Sean Mathias.

Also on the program director/choreographjer Jerry Mitchell. Mitchell who recently staged the new "I Love New York" commercial, featuring an estimated 500 Broadway performers, gathered on Duffy Square in the Broadway theater district, Jerry Mitchell which it is hoped, will inspire people to support the city and its theaters.

Guest List

Sir Ian McKellen Actor

Helen Mirren Actress

Jerry Mitchell Director/Choreographer

David Strathairn Actor

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