Act One: Live from Lincoln Center
Synopsis
James Lapine's tribute to a life in the theater based on Moss Hart's autobiography of the same name, starring Tony Shalhoub and Andrea Martin. The play, narrated by an older Moss Hart, traces his life from being poor in The Bronx to becoming famous and successful as a Broadway writer and director.
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LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER "Act One" | Preview | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-07
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Tony Shalhoub
Moss Hart / Barnett Hart / George S. Kaufman
Andrea Martin
Aunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman
Santino Fontana
Moss Hart
Mimi Lieber
Lillie Hart / Helen
Matthew Schechter
Moss Hart / Bernie Hart
Will Brill
David Allen / Dore Schary / George
Laurel Casillo
Miss Hester Worsley / Ingenue / Roz / Mary
Chuck Cooper
Wally / Charles Gilpin / Max Siegel / Langston Hughes
Steven Kaplan
Irving Gordon / Pianist
Will LeBow
Augustus Pitou / Jed Harris / Silmowitz / Alexander Woolcott
Charlotte Maier
Mrs. Borofsky / Phyllis / Aline McMahon / May
Deborah Offner
Lady Caroline / Belle / Mrs. Rosenbloom / Ida / Edna Ferber
Matthew Saldivar
Sir John / Joseph Regan / Jerry / Harpo Marx
Bob Stillman
Mr. Borofsky / Priestly Morrison / Gilpin's Manager / Sam Harris / Pianist
Amy Warren
Mrs. Henry B. Harris / Muriel Liston / Dorothy Parker / Jean Dixon / May
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lapine
- Original Title
- Act One: Live from Lincoln Center
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond
James Lapine
Andrew Carl Wilk
Department Leadership Roster
James Lapine
Writer
Matthew Diamond
Director
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What is Act One: Live from Lincoln Center about?
James Lapine's tribute to a life in the theater based on Moss Hart's autobiography of the same name, starring Tony Shalhoub and Andrea Martin. The play, narrated by an older Moss Hart, traces his life from being poor in The Bronx to becoming famous and successful as a Broadway writer and director.
Who directed Act One: Live from Lincoln Center?
Act One: Live from Lincoln Center was directed by Matthew Diamond.
Who stars in Act One: Live from Lincoln Center?
The principal cast of Act One: Live from Lincoln Center includes Tony Shalhoub, Andrea Martin, Santino Fontana, Mimi Lieber, Matthew Schechter.
When was Act One: Live from Lincoln Center released and how long is it?
Act One: Live from Lincoln Center was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.