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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 1H 12M

Michael Vita

from Backstage Babble · host cbroadwaypodcast

Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Broadway veteran Michael Vita. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including how PROMISES, PROMISES changed Broadway, how summer camp led to BYE BYE BIRDIE, moving to England in 1961, a long preview process for GOLDEN RAINBOW, his memorable audition for BALLROOM, touring America with 42ND STREET, having fun backstage with Gwen Verdon and Jerry Orbach, how A DOLL’S LIFE led to ON YOUR TOES, performing with Natalia Makarova, the genius of Hal Prince, going on at the last minute in JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, working on CYRANO with Christopher Plummer out of town, a mishap during SKYSCRAPER, his opening night gift during CHICAGO, talking about Bob Fosse with Michael Bennett, how he helped found BC/EFA, his second career as an AIDS activist, and so much more. Don’t miss this in-depth interview with a true Broadway veteran.

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