Contributed by Aronoff usher Jack Williams I recently got the opportunity to sit down with Chuck Beatty, the House Manager at the Aronoff Center, to speak with him about the job he took over last spring, the Aronoff, and the art of theater. Chuck attended a broadcasting school right out of high school where he... Continue Reading →
A Look Inside the Scenic Design for ‘Wicked’
Eugene Lee won a Tony Award for Best Set Design for Wicked. Below, he and Edward Piece, his associate set designer, share their thoughts on designing the unique set that makes Wicked so special. What were some of your difficulties at the beginning in designing the set? Eugene Lee: The script for Wicked is like a... Continue Reading →
Book Writer Winnie Holzman on Making a ‘Wicked’ Heroine and Shunting Dorothy Aside
Winnie Holzman received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for writing the book for Wicked. She's also known for having created the memorable television drama "My So-Called Life" and she got her start writing for the acclaimed drama "thirtysomething." Here she shares some of the background to writing Wicked. What attracted you to Wicked?... Continue Reading →
‘Wicked’ Composer/Lyricist Stephen Schwartz on Putting a Spin on a Familiar Villain
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife, and Children of Eden among many more, and has collaborated on scores for the films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted and The Prince of Egypt and more. Here he shares how he brought his vision for a Wicked musical to life. How long... Continue Reading →
