About this episode
The episode features an interview with Broadway director and choreographer Danny Mefford discussing his career and various productions.
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Broadway director and choreographer Danny Mefford, whose productions of SPELLING BEE and BIGFOOT are currently playing off-Broadway. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including identifying the central arc in SPELLING BEE, his journey with staging THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the secret to the success of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, being confused for Ben Platt, staging “Ring of Keys” in FUN HOME, making his Broadway debut with BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, working with child actors, the problem with the story of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, staging rollerskating in KIMBERLY AKIMBO, making his directorial debut with SHREK, developing MISS YOU LIKE HELL out of town, collaborating with Michael Friedman on LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST, acting at Williamstown Theater Festival, and so much more. Don’t miss this candid conversation with one of Broadway’s best.
People in this episode
Guest: Danny Mefford
Topics covered
- Broadway
- theater
- choreography
- interview
- performing arts
Keywords
- Danny Mefford
- Broadway
- choreography
- theater
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michael Friedman, Williamstown Theater Festival
Books & works: SPELLING BEE, BIGFOOT, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FUN HOME, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHREK, MISS YOU LIKE HELL
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