Riedel podcast covering SUNSET BOULEVARD with interviews including AWL, Close, LuPone, Sondheim

I’ve listened to all episodes thus far, and honestly, The Sunset Project is a more interesting and entertaining podcast on the subject.

Riedel disgusts me. He's a living, breathing National Inquirer who revels in others' misfortune.

This was perfectly enjoyable to listen to, but I learnt nothing new and his trailing “You won’t believe what Patti says next” made no sense when she says nothing that biting at all.


it also repeats the same facts over and over again. Could have done with more Glenn. Though the fact she didn’t reach out to Patti after was disappointing.


It still beggars belief how badly this was handled by ALW and management.

Patti Lupone is absolutely delusional and thinks the world owes her a favor. If any of you reading this would get a million dollars to leave a job, you'd be thrilled, but she is always out of touch and lives her privileged life and feels entitled. Glenn is just trying to be polite and sensitive to everyone. ALW made the right decision as Riedel says.

muscle23ftl said: "Patti Lupone is absolutely delusional and thinks the world owes her a favor. If any of you reading this would get a million dollars to leave a job, you'd be thrilled, but she is always out of touch and lives her privileged life and feels entitled. Glenn is just trying to be polite and sensitive to everyone. ALW made the right decision as Riedel says."

Whether ALW made the right choice is irrelevant. He broke a contract and completely pulled the rug out from under Patti. He could have negotiated or bought her out of her contract like a professional. And being privileged does not magically stop you from being upset when someone blatantly breaks an agreement with you.

muscle23ftl said: "If any of you reading this would get a million dollars to leave a job, you'd be thrilled, but she is always out of touch and lives her privileged life and feels entitled."

I don't think many actors would be thrilled at getting cash instead of the opportunity to originate a once-in-a-lifetime role on Broadway that could massively boost their career. Especially not if you have to go through the ordeal of suing someone to get that money. Also, calling Patti privileged when the other person in this story is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber? Hahaha...