Mike Nichols on Directing, "Spamalot" and Being Funny (April 26, 2005) | Charlie Rose
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In a contrasting segment, acclaimed director Mike Nichols discusses his latest Broadway project, "Spamalot," a musical adaptation of Monty Python's "Holy Grail." Nichols shares insights into the creative process, emphasizing the challenges of directing a musical compared to a play. He highlights the collaborative nature of theater, noting the importance of casting and the dynamic between actors, which he believes contributes significantly to the success of a production. Nichols expresses excitement about the humor and brilliance of the material, suggesting that the project has rekindled his passion for theater.
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Mike Nichols, one of the few people to win a Tony, a Grammy, an Oscar and an Emmy, was the director behind such famous movies as "The Graduate" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and the Neil Simon stage comedies "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the Park." In this 2005 interview, he talks to Charlie Rose about directing for the theater, how to write comedy and his play, "Spamalot". Nichols died Nov. 19, 2014 at age 83.Uploaded 20-11-14Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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