http://1690wmlb.com/features/on-stage/ en-us ℐ JW Broadcasting Onstage with Larry Larson is a weekly segment that takes us backstage and up close and personal with the actors, writers and new and classic material form live theatre in Atlanta and and around the world. AM 1690 Onstage with Larry Larson is a weekly segment that takes us backstage and up close and personal with the actors, writers and new and classic material form live theatre in Atlanta and and around the world. Guests include director Kenny Leon of True Colors Theatre, Tom Key and Jessica Phelps West from Theatrical Outfit and Broadway star, Ben Vereen. Larry Larson, along with hosting the Morning Ride has acted in over 70 professional productions around the world, directed and written award winning plays and continues to be involved in the Atlanta Theatre Community. Onstage with Larry Larson is a weekly segment that takes us backstage and up close and personal with the actors, writers and new and classic material form live theatre in Atlanta and and around the world. Guests include director Kenny Leon of True Colors Theatre, Tom Key and Jessica Phelps West from Theatrical Outfit and Broadway star, Ben Vereen. Larry Larson, along with hosting the Morning Ride has acted in over 70 professional productions around the world, directed and written award winning plays and continues to be involved in the Atlanta Theatre Community. AM 1690 cmsteadman@gmail.com AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson This edition of On Stage with Larry Larson looks at the latest production from Kenny Leon’s True Color’s Theater, Jitney. Jitney is the story of the relationships and realities of a gypsy car service based out of the Hill District of Pittsburgh. In Part 1, Larry speaks with Derek Sander, the Director of Jitney for True Colors Theater This edition of On Stage with Larry Larson looks at the latest production from Kenny Leon’s True Color’s Theater, Jitney. Jitney is the story of the relationships and realities of a gypsy car service based out of the Hill District of Pittsburgh. In Part 1, Larry speaks with Derek Sander, the Director of Jitney for True Colors Theater http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Jitney-part-1-Mixdown.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT 9:39 larry larson, on stage, ben vereen, zoobilee zoo AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson In this 2-part series, Larry speaks with one of his show business heroes, Ben Vereen. An extremely talented and engaging man, Vereen is a celebrated actor, singer and dancer. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he discovered and cultivated a natural talent for song and dance. Vereen studied at the Manhattan High School of the Arts and went on to star in many on and off Broadway productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Chicago and Pippin (for which he earned a Tony award). In addition, Vereen has had a great career in TV and film including the Academy Award winning All That Jazz. In his personal life, Ben uses his talent for communication and expression to champion causes close to his heart like S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now against Diabetes). Larry speaks to Mr. Vereen about his life from his careers beginnings to his famous Godson, R and B sensation Usher. In this 2-part series, Larry speaks with one of his show business heroes, Ben Vereen. An extremely talented and engaging man, Vereen is a celebrated actor, singer and dancer. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he discovered and cultivated a natural talent for song and dance. Vereen studied at the Manhattan High School of the Arts and went on to star in many on and off Broadway productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Chicago and Pippin (for which he earned a Tony award). In addition, Vereen has had a great career in TV and film including the Academy Award winning All That Jazz. In his personal life, Ben uses his talent for communication and expression to champion causes close to his heart like S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now against Diabetes). Larry speaks to Mr. Vereen about his life from his careers beginnings to his famous Godson, R and B sensation Usher. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ben-Vereen-part-2-Mixdown.mp3 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT 11:10 larry larson, on stage, ben vereen, zoobilee zoo AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson In this 2-part series, Larry speaks with one of his show business heroes, Ben Vereen. An extremely talented and engaging man, Vereen is a celebrated actor, singer and dancer. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he discovered and cultivated a natural talent for song and dance. Vereen studied at the Manhattan High School of the Arts and went on to star in many on and off Broadway productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Chicago and Pippin (for which he earned a Tony award). In addition, Vereen has had a great career in TV and film including the Academy Award winning All That Jazz. In his personal life, Ben uses his talent for communication and expression to champion causes close to his heart like S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now against Diabetes). Larry speaks to Mr. Vereen about his life from his careers beginnings to his famous Godson, R and B sensation Usher. In this 2-part series, Larry speaks with one of his show business heroes, Ben Vereen. An extremely talented and engaging man, Vereen is a celebrated actor, singer and dancer. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he discovered and cultivated a natural talent for song and dance. Vereen studied at the Manhattan High School of the Arts and went on to star in many on and off Broadway productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Chicago and Pippin (for which he earned a Tony award). In addition, Vereen has had a great career in TV and film including the Academy Award winning All That Jazz. In his personal life, Ben uses his talent for communication and expression to champion causes close to his heart like S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now against Diabetes). Larry speaks to Mr. Vereen about his life from his careers beginnings to his famous Godson, R and B sensation Usher. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Ben-Vereen-part-1-Mixdown.mp3 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT 11:07 larry larson, on stage, ben vereen, zoobilee zoo AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson Among Cormac McCarthys many works, two of them were wrote primarily for the stage. One those, the Sunset Limited, has been produced for Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta. In this, the second part of this feature, Larry speaks with the stars of The Sunset Limited E. Roger Mitchell and Peter Thomasson. Among Cormac McCarthys many works, two of them were wrote primarily for the stage. One those, the Sunset Limited, has been produced for Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta. In this, the second part of this feature, Larry speaks with the stars of The Sunset Limited E. Roger Mitchell and Peter Thomasson. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Sunset-Limited-Part-2.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 12:49 larry larson, cormac mccarthy, sunset limited AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson Among Cormac McCarthys many works, two of them were wrote primarily for the stage. One those, the Sunset Limited, has been produced for Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta. In this, part 1 of this 2 part series, Larry speaks with Artistic Director for Theatrical Outfit Tom Key and the Director of The Sunset Limited, Jessica Phelps West. Among Cormac McCarthys many works, two of them were wrote primarily for the stage. One those, the Sunset Limited, has been produced for Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta. In this, part 1 of this 2 part series, Larry speaks with Artistic Director for Theatrical Outfit Tom Key and the Director of The Sunset Limited, Jessica Phelps West. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Sunset-Limited-Part-1.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 12:53 larry larson, cormac mccarthy, sunset limited AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson Victor Hugos novel Les Miserables was first published in 1862, and follows the lives of several characters over 20 years in 19th Century France. Over 100 years later, a stage version was produced and presented in Paris. After its huge success, a version was created for English speaking audiences. In 1985, a translated adaptation opened at the Barbizon Arts Center in London and later found its home at the Queens Theater in London. Since then, it has been translated into 21 different languages and produced in more than 40 countries to the delight of over 55 million people. In this episode, Larry Larson celebrates Les Miserables reaching the mark of 10,000 performances, which it accomplished in early 2010. Victor Hugos novel Les Miserables was first published in 1862, and follows the lives of several characters over 20 years in 19th Century France. Over 100 years later, a stage version was produced and presented in Paris. After its huge success, a version was created for English speaking audiences. In 1985, a translated adaptation opened at the Barbizon Arts Center in London and later found its home at the Queens Theater in London. Since then, it has been translated into 21 different languages and produced in more than 40 countries to the delight of over 55 million people. In this episode, Larry Larson celebrates Les Miserables reaching the mark of 10,000 performances, which it accomplished in early 2010. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/On-Stage-Les-Miserables.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 14:59 larry larson, les miserables, les miz AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson Larry Larson speaks with Kenny Leon, Artistic Director of True Colors Theater, a national theater company based out of Atlanta. Leon is a sought after director of both stage and film. His Broadway work includes a Tony-winning revival of A Raisin in the Sun. As a staple of the theater scene since the 1980s, Leon strives to be an important voice in the discussion of diversity including plays and playwrights from various times, cultures and perspectives. Leon has also been awarded the 2010 Julie Hanson Award for Excellence in Directing. In this 2-part series, Larry talks to Leon about his career from the beginning to his 2010 production of Our Town. Larry Larson speaks with Kenny Leon, Artistic Director of True Colors Theater, a national theater company based out of Atlanta. Leon is a sought after director of both stage and film. His Broadway work includes a Tony-winning revival of A Raisin in the Sun. As a staple of the theater scene since the 1980s, Leon strives to be an important voice in the discussion of diversity including plays and playwrights from various times, cultures and perspectives. Leon has also been awarded the 2010 Julie Hanson Award for Excellence in Directing. In this 2-part series, Larry talks to Leon about his career from the beginning to his 2010 production of Our Town. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/On-Stage-Kenny-Leon-Part-2.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 10:46 larry larson, true colors, kenny leon, our town, raisin in the sun AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson Larry Larson speaks with Kenny Leon, Artistic Director of True Colors Theater, a national theater company based out of Atlanta. Leon is a sought after director of both stage and film. His Broadway work includes a Tony-winning revival of A Raisin in the Sun. As a staple of the theater scene since the 1980s, Leon strives to be an important voice in the discussion of diversity including plays and playwrights from various times, cultures and perspectives. Leon has also been awarded the 2010 Julie Hanson Award for Excellence in Directing. In this 2-part series, Larry talks to Leon about his career from the beginning to his 2010 production of Our Town. Larry Larson speaks with Kenny Leon, Artistic Director of True Colors Theater, a national theater company based out of Atlanta. Leon is a sought after director of both stage and film. His Broadway work includes a Tony-winning revival of A Raisin in the Sun. As a staple of the theater scene since the 1980s, Leon strives to be an important voice in the discussion of diversity including plays and playwrights from various times, cultures and perspectives. Leon has also been awarded the 2010 Julie Hanson Award for Excellence in Directing. In this 2-part series, Larry talks to Leon about his career from the beginning to his 2010 production of Our Town. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/On-Stage-Kenny-Leon-Part-1.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 10:52 larry larson, true colors, kenny leon, our town, raisin in the sun AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson For this episode of On Stage, Larry Larson moves into the theatrical world of Oscar Wildes An Ideal Husband. Wilde wrote An Ideal Husband at the age of 41. An Ideal Husband is a story of blackmale, ex-lovers, lobbyists, social status and the Suez Canal. The play opened at the Haymarket Theater in January 1895, the play ran for 124 performances. Like similar large productions of the 20th Century, An Ideal Husband featured a cast of 15. This large cast showed the booming economy of the theater, unlike todays theater environment where casts must be scaled down out of necessity. For this episode of On Stage, Larry Larson moves into the theatrical world of Oscar Wildes An Ideal Husband. Wilde wrote An Ideal Husband at the age of 41. An Ideal Husband is a story of blackmale, ex-lovers, lobbyists, social status and the Suez Canal. The play opened at the Haymarket Theater in January 1895, the play ran for 124 performances. Like similar large productions of the 20th Century, An Ideal Husband featured a cast of 15. This large cast showed the booming economy of the theater, unlike todays theater environment where casts must be scaled down out of necessity. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/On-Stage-An-Ideal-Husband-Part-2.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 12:07 larry larson, on stage, orcar wilde, ideal husband AM 1690 On Stage with Larry Larson For this episode of On Stage, Larry Larson moves into the theatrical world of Oscar Wildes An Ideal Husband. Wilde wrote An Ideal Husband at the age of 41. An Ideal Husband is a story of blackmale, ex-lovers, lobbyists, social status and the Suez Canal. The play opened at the Haymarket Theater in January 1895, the play ran for 124 performances. Like similar large productions of the 20th Century, An Ideal Husband featured a cast of 15. This large cast showed the booming economy of the theater, unlike todays theater environment where casts must be scaled down out of necessity. For this episode of On Stage, Larry Larson moves into the theatrical world of Oscar Wildes An Ideal Husband. Wilde wrote An Ideal Husband at the age of 41. An Ideal Husband is a story of blackmale, ex-lovers, lobbyists, social status and the Suez Canal. The play opened at the Haymarket Theater in January 1895, the play ran for 124 performances. Like similar large productions of the 20th Century, An Ideal Husband featured a cast of 15. This large cast showed the booming economy of the theater, unlike todays theater environment where casts must be scaled down out of necessity. http://1690wmlb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/On-Stage-An-Ideal-Husband-Part-1.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 13:28 larry larson, on stage, orcar wilde, ideal husband