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He played the Artful Dodger when he was 15, and now actor Hugh Panaro is in his backstage dressing room, transforming himself into Fagin in the Walnut Street Theatre's production of Oliver as he schmoozes with Joel Markowitz. Listen as he applies his prosthetic nose, makeup, beard, warts and wig to create the face of the older, crochety mentor of Dickens' den of thieves. Listen to Hugh sing from the show. Enjoy! Joel

You need to look at the questions. He asked her if she based her performance on any relative or friend, which is a great question. Lots of actresses have told me that they based their performances on a good friend or their mother or an aunt or grandmother. Because people will always associate Anita with Chita and Rita, it gave Karen a chance to talk about either how sick she is of hearing people try to compare her performance to Chita and Rita's performances, and/or gave her the opportunity t...

I interviewed Karen before, and Joel got better answers out of her than I did. It's a very good interview. You have to look at the answers as well as looking at the questions. I can't tell you how many times I have sent in questions to actors and directors, or sat down and interviewed them, and received lousy or short or disappointing answers. I have read many of Joel's interviews and listened to his podcasts and they are really top notch. I wish Karen and the entire cast and crew of West Sid...