Another great interview. You are introducing so many hardworking and creative people for others to meet and support. Just want to say, regarding FG and Lea and your role as Nicky Arnstein. When Streisand did the show, Nicky was almost an afterthought (the real Nicky was actually concerned about how he was going to be portrayed). Sydney Chaplin was a modest singer (Tony winner for Bells Are Ringing), but couldn't dance and had a falling out with Barbra, so he actually left the show because he became virtually invisible in the show. In the film, pretty much the same thing - however handsome Omar Sharif was - Streisand was the star and she let you know it. With you, and the incredible relationship/chemistry you have with Lea - and Harvey's adjustments to the book - the audience is being treated to a real relationship between Fanny and Nicky. While the story is fictionalized, they were very bound to one another (it wasn't until just before Fanny died, that she finally got over him and cried every night for years). You took on a thankless role and made it real and special. Lea would be terrific on her own (as was Barbra), but to have an amazing Nicky on stage with her is what makes FG what it is and the challenging Act II work. Sorry about your elbow - but that couch scene is amazing. So happy this turned out to be a success for you.
So pleased you are both emphasising health and function over appearance! One can be healthy and very functional without a 6 or 8 pack. My 78yo mother loves doing TGUs, yet looks like a traditional granny. In Lycra.
Thanks again Ramin 🙏. My only exercise is Japanese Radio Taiso 😂. And of course gardening!! Tap dancing was one of my exercises before. By the way, I would love to see Broadway Barbara as a guest!!!!!!
Another great interview. You are introducing so many hardworking and creative people for others to meet and support. Just want to say, regarding FG and Lea and your role as Nicky Arnstein. When Streisand did the show, Nicky was almost an afterthought (the real Nicky was actually concerned about how he was going to be portrayed). Sydney Chaplin was a modest singer (Tony winner for Bells Are Ringing), but couldn't dance and had a falling out with Barbra, so he actually left the show because he became virtually invisible in the show. In the film, pretty much the same thing - however handsome Omar Sharif was - Streisand was the star and she let you know it. With you, and the incredible relationship/chemistry you have with Lea - and Harvey's adjustments to the book - the audience is being treated to a real relationship between Fanny and Nicky. While the story is fictionalized, they were very bound to one another (it wasn't until just before Fanny died, that she finally got over him and cried every night for years). You took on a thankless role and made it real and special. Lea would be terrific on her own (as was Barbra), but to have an amazing Nicky on stage with her is what makes FG what it is and the challenging Act II work. Sorry about your elbow - but that couch scene is amazing. So happy this turned out to be a success for you.
So pleased you are both emphasising health and function over appearance! One can be healthy and very functional without a 6 or 8 pack. My 78yo mother loves doing TGUs, yet looks like a traditional granny. In Lycra.
Thanks again Ramin 🙏.
My only exercise is Japanese Radio Taiso 😂. And of course gardening!! Tap dancing was one of my exercises before.
By the way, I would love to see Broadway Barbara as a guest!!!!!!
Love their friendship. ❤
Great episode! Alec is just the best! ❤
😶👍🖤 a really nice podcast w/ Alec - seems really nice