Jay Binder… A Life in Casting
by Broadway Podcast Network
July 14, 2020 2:00 pm
Casting directors are the unsung architects of the entertainment industry. And Jay Binder tops that list when it comes to curating memorable casts. From his early days in regional theatres around the country to working alongside Neil Simon on classics such as Lost In Yonkers to The Dinner Party, Binder has been at the forefront of crafting the image of a Broadway cast—while making some careers along the way.Now, Binder relives the story of his career in this new podcast. Go behind-the-scenes as he he impresses Edward Albee and lands the job, helps create the beloved City Centers Encores! series, and helped put everyone from Kristin Chenoweth to Laura Benanti on the map. Jay Binder… A Life in Casting, a five-episode podcast from RWS Entertainment Group on the Broadway Podcast Network. Hosted by Mark Peikert, with guest stars including Laura Benanti, Kate Burton, Jack Viertel and more…no Broadway fan should miss this!Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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