30 To Curtain
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Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Director Michael Ritchie hosts “30 to Curtain,” a podcast featuring interviews with some of the theatre artists creating work across the stages of the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles. Perfect for the drive to the show—or really any time—”30 to Curtain” allows audiences to hear from some of the leading theatre artists of our time and discover how their work made it to Center Theatre Group’s stages.
Center Theatre Group, a nonprofit organization, is one of the largest and most active theatre companies in the nation, programming at the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Episodes
Dael Orlandersmith on “Until the Flood”
For this episode of the podcast, playwright and performer Dael Orlandersmith joins Neel in conversation about her latest play, “Until the Flood,” which is onstage at the Kirk Douglas Theatre January 24 – February 23, 2020. Dael is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated artist who is no ...
Ruben Santiago-Hudson on “Jitney”
For this episode of the podcast, director Ruben Santiago-Hudson joins Michael in conversation about the Tony Award-winning production of August Wilson's "Jitney," which is onstage at the Mark Taper Forum November 22 – December 29, 2019. For nearly 30 years, Center Theatre Group has celebrated Wilson’s work, whether ...
David Henry Hwang on “Soft Power” (Live)
For this episode of the podcast, we’re looking back at a conversation Michael had with playwright David Henry Hwang shortly before “Soft Power” made its World premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2018. “Soft Power,” which began as a project we commissioned as part of our 50th Anniversary ...
Bill Irwin on “On Beckett”
Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Director Michael Ritchie hosts “30 to Curtain,” a podcast featuring 30-minute interviews with some of the theatre artists creating work across the stages of the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles ...
Neil Pepe on “A Play Is a Poem”
Joining this episode of “30 to Curtain” is Neil Pepe, Artistic Director of the Atlantic Theatre Company and also the director of "A Play Is a Poem," a new play by Ethan Coen currently making its World premiere at the Taper. He’s led the Atlantic Theatre since 1992 ...
Kevin McCollum & The Play That Goes Wrong
Joining us for this episode of “30 to Curtain” is theatre producer Kevin McCollum. Kevin has produced some legendary Broadway shows throughout his career, including "Rent," "In the Heights," and "The Play That Goes Wrong," which joins us at the Ahmanson Theatre July 9 through August 11, 2019 ...
