John Kander on Cabaret, The Scottsboro Boys and Chicago
Kirsty Lang talks to John Kander, composer of Cabaret, New York New York and Chicago and one half of the hugely successful Broadway partnership Kander and Ebb.
Kirsty Lang talks to John Kander, composer of Cabaret, New York New York and Chicago and one half of Broadway partnership Kander and Ebb.
87 year old John Kander discusses The Scottsboro Boys, his final work with lyricist Fred Ebb, which is currently a hit in London's West End.
How he and Ebb discovered Liza Minnelli, and why Judi Dench remains his favourite Sally Bowles (Cabaret) on stage.
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John Kander
John Kander, composer of Cabaret, Chicago and The Scottsboro Boys, in the Front Row studio.
The Scottsboro Boys
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Lang |
| Interviewed Guest | John Kander |
Broadcast
- Christmas Eve 201419:15BBC Radio 4
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