Show Notes
Step behind the curtain with Broadway theatre manager Dan Landon in this episode, talkback, as he discusses his memoir From the Back of the House. Spanning four decades and more than 50 shows, Landon shares backstage stories and encounters with Broadway legends, Hollywood icons, and even U.S. Presidents, offering a vivid portrait of an unforgettable era in theatre history.
Joining him is Tony Award-winning actress Priscilla Lopez, who brings her own Broadway insights and moderates a lively discussion about the magic, challenges, and personalities that define life behind the scenes on Broadway.
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