Today David talks to author Nicholas van Hoogstraten about his brand-new book Broadway Poster Art: 1945-1969 which chronicles the evolution of Broadway posters including many by Al Hirschfeld.
David and Nicholas discuss the making of the book, how certain posters got selected, and the stories of some of the many Al Hirschfeld posters featured in the book.
David and Katherine celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, formerly the Martin Beck Theatre. Plus, David interviews artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson about his special project celebrating the theatre’s centennial.
Rededicated to Al Hirschfeld on what would have been his 100th birthday in 2003, this is the only Broadway Theatre to ever be named after an artist.
In this episode, learn about the many exciting productions played at the theatre, hear about the star-studded rededication, and join us in celebrating the many performers and creatives whose work appeared on the theatre’s stage.
Thank you Squigs for joining us in this special celebration. Learn more about his work at www.squigsonline.com
David sits down with Emily McGill, the author of the new Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot deck, to discuss their collaboration on this one-of-a-kind Hirschfeld experience.
The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot Deck is available now online and where most books are sold. Order here!
Follow along with the show notes to view the works and cards mentioned in this episode.
We’re celebrating the 50th episode of the Hirschfeld Century Podcast in style with a look back at your favorite episodes. Plus, David and Katherine answer your burning Hirschfeld questions and a few surprises are revealed!
Thank you to everyone for listening for the last 50 episodes. We couldn’t do it without your support and we look forward to telling more stories from the world of Hirschfeld!
Follow along with the show notes to view the works and previous episodes mentioned in this episode. Links for episodes go to alhirschfeldfoundation.org/podcasts. Check your service’s listings for past episodes.
David and Katherine take a look at the friendship between Al Hirschfeld and satirist S.J. Perelman including their Broadway-bound flop Sweet Bye and Bye, and their subsequent adventures chronicled in the book Westward Ha! or Around the World in 80 Clichés.
Thank you Frank Ferrante for recording Groucho Marx’ farewell speech to Hirschfeld and Perelman. More on Frank Ferrante here: EveningWithGroucho.com
Thank you Robert Bader for the transcript of Groucho Marx’ farewell speech as featured in his book “Grouch Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: Selected Writings of Groucho Marx”: Order Here
Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in this episode:
Please write in your questions to us at info@alhirschfeldfoundation.org for our 50th episode special coming in August! Write to us by August 9th with any question you have about the world of Hirschfeld!
David Leopold interviews actor, writer, cabaret performer, and drag legend Charles Busch on his vivid career and his work on the online exhibition Hirschfeld’s Drag Show, celebrating 74 years of performers in drag across 15 drawings by Al Hirschfeld.
David and Katherine celebrate MGM’s centennial with a look back at Hirschfeld’s 40+ years working for the studio on many of their iconic films including the Marx Brothers films, Royal Wedding, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz, and many more!
Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in this episode:
David sits down with guest curator Alan Pally, a trustee of the Noël Coward Foundation, to discuss our new online exhibition Men About Town: Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward, now available to view at alhirschfeldfoundation.org/exhibitions
Recorded at The Algonquin Hotel in New York, David and Alan look back at Coward’s extraordinary career and the many figures he worked with through Hirschfeld’s drawings.
David and Katherine look back 60 years ago to a year that was full of exciting works from Al Hirschfeld: 1964!
Fiddler on the Roof, Hello Dolly!, Funny Girl and more premiered on Broadway; My Fair Lady and The Best Man hit the big screen; and Hirschfeld introduces two new series of drawings: “Famous Feuds” and “Unlikely Casting”.
Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in this episode:
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation team celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary through Al Hirschfeld’s unique relationship with the company including Hirschfeld’s critical reviews of early Disney films, his depictions of their characters, and Disney Animation’s tributes to Hirschfeld in the films Aladdin and Fantasia 2000!
Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in this episode:
