John Cullum (#182) - December, 2007

Actor John Cullum, Tony winner as Best Actor for his roles in Shenandoah and On the Twentieth Century and currently appearing in the title role of Shakespeare's Cymbeline at Lincoln Center Theater, but better known for his musical performances, talks about his experiences in classical theatre -- from his current work with director Mark Lamos to his earliest New York auditions to being directed by John Gielgud in the Richard Burton Hamlet; recalls how he landed roles in such classic Broadway musicals as Camelot, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Shenandoah; reflects on the much discussed quick departure of actress Madeline Kahn from the original production of On The Twentieth Century; and tells how he didn't understand Urinetown when it first came his way.