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Podcast: The Original Cast
Episode: Gabriel Barre / Rags - A New American Musical (1991)
Description: Tony-nominated actor (Starmites) and director (Amazing Grace, Lippa's The Wild Party) Gabriel Barre is our first guest to be in the original Broadway cast of the show we're discussing, and you will soon see why. Rags famously ran for 4 performances on Broadway but nevertheless was nominated for 5 Tony awards and has survived through the years due to staunch advocation by its devoted fans and creators. Topics include: opening in Boston without a director, learning on the job, John & Jen, and (to the delight of at least one of you) Starmites. Featured recordings: Rags - A...