Episode 34: Richard Jay-Alexander (Hey, Mr Producer!)
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Cast Offs with Ben and Daniel
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In this very special QuaranStreams, Ben and Daniel talk to Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander about "Hey, Mr. Producer!" the 1998 concert honoring Cameron Mackintosh. The concert featured performances by Bernadette Peters,Lea Salonga,Elaine Paige,Colm Wilkinson,Judi Dench, Jonathan Pryce,Ruthie Henshall,Ellen Greene,Michael Ball, Tom Lehrer and many more, includingJulie Andrewsas host. Richard Jay-Alexander served as Executive Director for the NYC office of producer Cameron Mackintosh and ran the North American operation for over a decade. Richard's recent directorial credits include Les Misérables and Guys and Dolls, both at the Hollywood Bowl. He has also staged concerts for superstars such as Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kristin Chenoweth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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