About this episode
An interview with veteran actress Patricia Conolly discussing her extensive Broadway career and experiences with notable figures in theater.
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with veteran actress Patricia Conolly, who has appeared in over 30 Broadway shows. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including acting with Laurence Olivier in THE BROKEN HEART, a note Tom Stoppard gave her during THE COAST OF UTOPIA, playing for Lauren Bacall in WAITING IN THE WINGS, understanding her part in THE HEIRESS, a mystical experience taking over for Geraldine Page in BLITHE SPIRIT, working with the APA company on YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, a kind gesture from Aaron Sorkin during TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, what Tony Randall asked her during JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, using an accent for THE FRONT PAGE, having dinner with Tennessee Williams, and so much more. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with a true theater legend.
People in this episode
Guest: Patricia Conolly
Topics covered
- Broadway
- Theater
- Acting
- Interviews
- Career Stories
- Legendary Performers
Keywords
- Patricia Conolly
- Broadway
- Theater Legends
- Acting Stories
- Interviews
- Laurence Olivier
- Tom Stoppard
- Lauren Bacall
- Aaron Sorkin
- Tennessee Williams
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: THE BROKEN HEART, THE COAST OF UTOPIA, WAITING IN THE WINGS, THE HEIRESS, BLITHE SPIRIT, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, THE FRONT PAGE
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