Episode 147 | Danny Strong: "Delivery Boy"

About this episode

Danny Strong discusses his work on the Broadway revival of Chess and his career in acting, writing, and producing.

Survival Jobs is back with Episode 147, hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, featuring two time Emmy Award winner Danny Strong in an in depth conversation centered on his latest project, the incredible Broadway revival of Chess, for which Strong serves as the writer, reimagining the book for a contemporary audience. Strong joins the podcast to discuss stepping into the legacy of Chess, the iconic musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, and the responsibility of reshaping a beloved work for a new generation. In the episode, he shares insight into his approach to the material, the themes that continue to resonate today, and how this revival reflects his evolution as a storyteller across mediums. In addition to his work on Chess, Strong reflects on a career that spans acting, writing, and producing. As an actor, he is widely recognized for memorable roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, and Mad Men. Behind the scenes, his writing credits include the Emmy Award winning HBO films Recount and Game Change, the historical drama The Butler, and the final chapters of The Hunger Games franchise with Mockingjay Part One and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason A. Coombs, Samantha Tuozzolo

Guest: Danny Strong

Topics covered

• Broadway revival
• creative reinvention
• storytelling
• musical theater
• Danny Strong's career

Keywords

• Danny Strong
• Chess
• Broadway
• musical
• storytelling
• Empire
• Hunger Games

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Chess, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, Mad Men, Recount, Game Change, The Butler, The Hunger Games, Empire

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