Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/6/2020): ED RUBIN

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Dave Lefkowitz chats with TotalTheater theater critic Ed Rubin

Topics include: Tony Awards, COVID-19. 

Segment aired June 6, 2020 as part of the annual Broadway theater special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio show/podcast program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #749 (6/6/2020): THE 16th ANNUAL TOTALTHEATER BROADWAY SPECIAL

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Here is the 749th episode–our annual celebration of Broadway–of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired Saturday, June 6, 2020. More info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Guests: actor Lewis J. Stadlen, theater critics Leslie (Hoban) Blake, Joe Dziemianowicz, Charles Gross, Eva Heinemann, Brian Scott Lipton, Ed Rubin, Simon Saltzman, David Sheward, Zachary Stewart. Dave’s wife Joyce.

Featuring: Dave chats with two-time Tony-nominated actor Lewis J. Stadlen (The Producers, Minnie’s Boys, The Nance); theater critics weigh in on the Broadway season and their favorite all-time shows; Rabbi Sol Solomon offers his Rabbinical Reflection on post-pandemic Broadway; a 2019-20 Broadway Timeline; Trivia Quiz.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:04:00 GUEST: Zachary Stewart
00:13:30 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 1
00:28:00 TRIVIA QUIZ, pt. 1
00:35:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 2
00:45:00 GUEST: Eva Heinemann
00:56:30 GUEST: Joe Dziemianowicz
01:09:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 3
01:15:00 GUEST: David Sheward
01:29:00 GUEST: Lewis J. Stadlen
02:10:30 GUEST: Brian Scott Lipton
02:20:00 GUEST: Ed Rubin
02:35:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 4
02:48:30 GUEST: Leslie (Hoban) Blake
03:02:00 GUEST: Simon Saltzman
03:18:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 5
03:29:30 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #163 (Broadway 2020)
03:38:30 BROADWAY PASSINGS
03:42:30 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 6
03:46:30 GUEST: Charles Gross
03:56:30 BROADWAY TIMELINE, pt. 7
04:05:30 TRIVIA QUIZ, pt. 2
04:14:30 DAVE GOES OUT

June 6, 2020 Playlist: “Road to Nowhere” (04:19:00; David Byrne’s American Utopia).

Leslie (Hoban) Blake
Joe Dziemianowicz
Charles Gross
Eva Heinemann
Brian Scott Lipton
Ed Rubin
David Sheward
Lewis J. Stadlen
Zachary Stewart
Rabbi Sol Solomon
Dave doing last year’s Tony show

Dave’s Gone By Interview (8/5/2017): WILLARD MANUS & Rabbi Sol Solomon

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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with playwright & novelist Willard Manus

Topics include: Mott the Hoople, The Pigskin Rabbi, The Penis Monologues, Greece, Los Angeles, theater.
Segment aired Aug. 5, 2017 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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More information about Rabbi Sol Solomon: http://www.shalomdammit.com

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Dave’s Gone By #561 (6/11/2016): THE 12TH ANNUAL TOTALTHEATER TONY SHOW

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Here is the 561st episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, June 11, 2016. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Guests: lyricist Glenn Slater (School of Rock), Dave’s wife Joyce, critics Joe Dziemianowicz (NY Daily News), Elisabeth Vincentelli (NY Post), Jeff Myhre (NY Theater Guide), Ed Rubin (Artes), Charles Gross (Two on the Aisle), Leslie (Hoban) Blake (Two on the Aisle), Eva Heinemann (Hi! Drama), Jeff Myhre (NY Theater Guide), Simon Saltzman (Outer Critics Circle), Ellis Nassour (TotalTheater).

Featuring: A look at the 2015-2016 Broadway season and Tony Award nominees with interviews (including Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater), trivia, showtunes, Broadway Timeline, a giveaway, and Rabbi Sol Solomon’s Rabbinical Reflection on the Tonys.

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce
00:18:30 LAST YEAR’S WINNERS
00:25:30 SEASON STATS
00:28:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 1
00:37:00 GUEST: Eva Heinemann
00:49:30 GUEST: Jeff Myhre
00:58:30 Sponsors
01:00:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 2
01:10:00 TRIVIA, Part 1
01:18:30 GUEST: Simon Saltzman
01:30:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 3
01:43:30 GUEST: Elisabeth Vincentelli
02:01:00 Sponsors
02:08:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 4
02:26:00 GUEST: Joe Dziemianowicz
02:40:00 GIVEAWAY
02:46:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 5
03:01:30 TRIVIA, Part 2
03:10:30 GUEST: Glenn Slater
03:51:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 6
04:12:00 GUEST: Leslie (Hoban) Blake
04:28:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 7
04:37:00 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #140 – The 2016 Tony Awards
04:44:00 Sponsors
04:47:30 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 8
05:01:30 GUEST: Ellis Nassour
05:13:30 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 9
05:30:30 GUEST: Charles Gross
05:53:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 10
06:12:00 TRIVIA, Part 3
06:17:00 BROADWAY TIMELINE, Part 11
06:35:00 Thank Yous
06:40:30 GUEST: Ed Rubin
07:01:00 DAVE GOES OUT

June 11, 2016 Playlist: “Ring of Keys” (00:21:30; Fun Home 2015 Broadway cast). “I Still Believe” (00:35:00; Amazing Grace 2015 Broadway cast w/ Erin Mackey). “Alexander Hamilton” (01:01:30; Hamilton 2016 Broadway cast). “The Mirror-Blue Night” (01:41:30; Spring Awakening 2006 Broadway cast). “Star Tar” (02:23:30; Dames at Sea 1969 London cast). “Mega-Mix” (02:55:30; On Your Feet 2016 Broadway cast). “Here at Horace Green” (03:11:00), “Where Did the Rock Go” (03:27:00) & “Stick it to the Man” (03:44:30; School of Rock 2016 Broadway cast). “Ishi Kara Ishi” (03:54:00; Allegiance 2015 Broadway cast w/ George Takei & Lea Salonga). “Miss Celie’s Pants” (04:10:00; The Color Purple 2016 Broadway cast w/ Cynthia Erivo). “Do You Love Me” (04:31:30; Fiddler on the Roof 2016 Broadway cast w/ Danny Burstein & Jessica Hecht). “Promotional Reel” (04:58:00; Disaster 2016 Broadway cast). “Ice Cream” (05:19:00; She Loves Me 1963 Broadway cast w/ Barbara Cook). “Sun is Gonna Shine Again ” (05:27:30; Steve Martin & Edie Brickell). “Everything Changes” (06:08:30; Waitress 2016 Broadway cast w/ Jessie Mueller). “Everlasting” (06:22:00; Tuck Everlasting 2016 Broadway cast w/ Sarah Charles Lewis). “I’m Cravin’ for That Kind of Love” (06:31:00; Shuffle Along w/ Eubie Blake & Noble Sissle). “Sun is Gonna Shine Again” (07:09:30; Bright Star 2016 Broadway cast w/ Carmen Cusack).

Glenn Slater
Leslie (Hoban) Blake
Joe Dziemanowicz
Charles Gross
Eva Heinemann
Jeff Myhre
Ellis Nassour
Simon Saltzman
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Ed Rubin

Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/8/2013): ISA GOLDBERG

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews theater critic and Drama Desk president Isa Goldberg

Topics include: Tony Awards, Revival of a Play, Featured Actor in a Play.

Segment originally aired June 8, 2013, as part of the Tony Awards special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/8/2013): BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews Theatermania critic Brian Scott Lipton

Topics include: Tony Awards, Actress in a Play, Featured Actress in a Play.

Segment originally aired June 8, 2013, as part of the Tony Awards special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/8/2013): LESLIE (HOBAN) BLAKE

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews “Two on the Aisle” theater critic Leslie (Hoban) Blake

Topics include: Tony Awards, Direction of a Play, Direction of a Musical

Segment originally aired June 8, 2013, as part of the Tony Awards special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Leslie (Hoban) Blake

Dave’s Gone By #426 (6/8/2013): THE 9th ANNUAL TOTALTHEATER TONY SHOW

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Here is the 426th episode–our annual Broadway theater-related special–of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, June 8, 2013. Info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz

Dave celebrates Broadway and the Tony Awards with theater experts and lots of showtunes. Featuring actor/director and UNC Professor Ken Womble. plus theater critics Leslie (Hoban) Blake (“Two on the Aisle”), Donald Collester (Journal America and WDVR-FM), Joe Dziemianowicz (NY Daily News), Isa Goldberg (Drama Desk president), Eva Heinemann (“Hi! Drama”), Brian Scott Lipton (TheaterMania.com), Michael Portantiere (Broadwaystars.com), Ed Rubin (TotalTheater.com), Simon Saltzman (Outer Critics Circle President), Elisabeth Vincentelli (NY Post), Matt Windman (AM-NY), playwright Jeffrey Sweet, former theater owner Richmond Shepard and writer-performer Rabbi Sol Solomon.

00:00:01 Pre-show
00:03:00 DAVE GOES IN
00:05:30 GUEST: Joe Dziemianowicz
00:18:30 GUEST: Ken Womble
00:48:30 GUEST: Richmond Shepard
01:04:30 GUEST: Leslie (Hoban) Blake
01:19:30 Sponsors
01:22:00 GUEST: Brian Scott Lipton
01:34:00 GUEST: Simon Saltzman
01:51:30 GUEST: Isa Goldberg
02:08:00 GUEST: Donald Collester
02:25:30 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #69: Tonys 2013
02:32:00 GUEST: Eva Heinemann
02:40:30 GUEST: Jeffrey Sweet
02:57:00 Pop Segue
03:10:30 GUEST: Elisabeth Vincentelli
03:25:00 Trivia
03:28:30 GUEST: Matt Windman
03:43:30 GUEST: Michael Portantiere
03:57:00 Sponsors
04:00:00 Trivia
04:03:30 GUEST: Ed Rubin
04:17:30 Friends & Thanks
04:29:30 DAVE GOES OUT

June 8, 2013 Playlist: “Enjoy the Trip” (00:15:30; Bring it On, 2012 Broadway cast). “In My Own Little Corner” (00:45:30) & “Exit Music – Cinderella March” (04:30:00; Cinderella, 2013 Broadway cast w/ Laura Osnes). “No Time at All” (00:57:00) & “Corner of the Sky” (02:19:30; Pippin, 2013 Broadway cast w/ Andrea Martin & Matthew James Thomas). “Entr’acte” (00:03:00), “Naughty” (01:15:00) & “Loud” (03:21:30; Matilda, 2011 London cast). Gold” (01:32:00; Once, 2011 Broadway cast w/ Steve Kazee). “Price & Son Theme / The Most Beautiful Thing in the World” (01:45:30; Kinky Boots 2013 Broadway cast w/ Stark Sands). “Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead” (02:05:00; The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 2012 Broadway cast). (02:19:30). “Sabbath Prayer” (02:31:00, Fiddler on the Roof, 1964 Broadway cast). “A Beautiful Morning” (02:58:00; The Rascals). “I Wish it Would Rain” (03:00:00; The Temptations). “This One’s for You” (03:03:00; Barry Manilow). “When You’re a Wimp” (03:40:30; A Christmas Story, 2012 Broadway cast). “Life Can be Like the Movies” (03:54:30; Chaplin, 2012 Broadway cast w/ Rob McClure). “Once Upon a Dream” (04:14:30; Jekyll & Hyde, Broadway cast w/ Teal Wicks).

Leslie (Hoban) Blake
Don Collester
Joe Dziemianowicz
Isa Goldberg
Eva Heinemann
Brian Scott Lipton
Michael Portantiere
Ed Rubin
Simon Saltzman
Richmond Shepard
Rabbi Sol Solomon
Jeffrey Sweet
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Matt Windman
Ken Womble
host Dave Lefkowitz

Dave’s Gone By Interview (6/8/2013): DONALD COLLESTER

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Dave Lefkowitz interviews New Jersey-based theater critic Donald Collester

Topics include: Tony Awards, Musical Revival, New Jersey theater.

Segment originally aired June 8, 2013, as part of the Tony Awards special edition of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Dave’s Gone By #355 (6/11/2011): THE 7th ANNUAL TOTALTHEATER TONY SHOW

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Here is the 355th episode–our annual Broadway Tony Awards special–of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on UNC Radio, June 11, 2011. info: davesgoneby.com.

Host: Dave Lefkowitz
Guests: Jonathan Abarbanel (theater critic, WBEZ Radio), John Ekeberg (programming & operations director, Denver Center Attractions), Leslie (Hoban) Blake (vice president, Drama Desk), Rosalind Friedman (theater critic, WMNR adio), Eric Grode (critic, New York Times), Brian Scott Lipton (editor, TheaterMania.com), Michael Portantiere (columnist, BroadwayStars.com), Michael Riedel (columnist, New York Post), Simon Saltzman (president, Outer Critics Circle), Richmond Shepard (producer), David Sheward (editor, BackStage). Bonus Guest: Paul Williams (composer, recorded June 2010).

Featuring: Dave celebrates the Tony Awards with NYC theater critics making picks and predictions on the 7th Annual TotalTheater Tony show. Plus: Chicago critic Jonathan Abarbanel, The Denver Center’s John Ekeberg, Rabbi Sol Solomon’s Rabbinical Reflection on the Tonys, and a chat with composer Paul Williams.

Note: Technical difficulties added slight audio hiccups and truncated the recorded versions of interviews with Leslie (Hoban) Blake and Jeff Goodman. Apologies!

00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN
00:03:00 GUEST: Michael Riedel
00:34:00 GUEST: Eric Grode
00:52:30 DAVE: Sponsors & Quiz, part one
00:57:30 GUEST: Brian Scott Lipton
01:18:00 GUEST: John Ekeberg
01:39:00 GUEST: Simon Saltzman
01:52:30 GUEST: Rosalind Friedman
02:05:00 GUEST: Jonathan Abarbanel
02:21:30 GUEST: Michael Portantiere
02:36:30 GUEST: Richmond Shepard
02:51:30 Rabbi Sol Solomon’s Rabbinical Reflection #17: the 2011 Tony Awards
02:59:00 GUEST: David Sheward
03:20:00 Quiz, part two
03:26:30 Dave – post-show message
03:30:30 GUEST: Leslie (Hoban) Blake
03:42:30 GUEST: Jeff Goodman
03:49:00 Quiz, part three
00:25:30 DAVE GOES OUT
03:56:30 BONUS GUEST: Paul Williams (2010)

June 11, 2011 Playlist: (part one) “Overture” (00:00:02) & “The Company Way” (02:03:00) & “Exit Music” (03:54:30; How to Succeed in Business…, 2010 Bway cast), “Southern Days” (00:30:00) & “It’s Gonna Take Time” (02:08:30; The Scottsboro Boys, 2010 off-Bway cast); “Hello” (00:46:30) & “Turn it Off” (03:23:30; The Book of Mormon, 2011 Bway cast), “Finishing the Hat” (00:50:00; Sunday in the Park with George, 1984 Bway cast), “Thoroughly Modern Millie” (01:14:30; Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2002 Bway cast). “Mad Tea Party” (01:32:00) & “Home” (02:47:30; Wonderland, 2011 Bway cast); “Tonight’s the Night” (01:33:00; Crazy for You, 1992 Bway cast); “Now I Have Everything” (01:34:30; Fiddler on the Roof, 1964 Bway cast); “Someday” (01:36:30; Memphis, 2010 Bway cast); “By the Sea” (01:48:30; Sweeney Todd, 1979 Bway cast); “If This isn’t Love” (02:19:00; Finian’s Rainbow, 1947 Bway cast); “It’s De-lovely” (02:33:00; Anything Goes, 1962 off-Bway cast); “The Song that Goes Like This” (03:16:00; Spamalot, 2005 Bway cast).

Jonathan Abarbanel
Leslie (Hoban) Blake
John Ekeberg
Rosalind Friedman
Eric Grode
Brian Scott Lipton
Michael Portantiere
Jeff Goodman
Michael Riedel
Simon Saltzman
Richmond Shepard
David Sheward
Paul Williams
Rabbi Sol Solomon