"Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway" Broadcast on NY's FOX 5 June 29
By Adam Hetrick
25 Jun 2008
New York City FOX television station WNYW will re-air the hour-long special "Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway" on June 29.
Hosted by Emmy-winning reporter Pat Collins, the presentation will include new interviews with the cast of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, including reactions from Andrea Martin and Christopher Fitzgerald about their recent Tony nominations.
"Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway" features interviews with the musical's creator Mel Brooks, as well as Gene Wilder, co-creator and star of the original film. Collins also goes behind the scenes to reveal how Shuler Hensley is transformed into the musical's tap-dancing monster prior to each performance.
In addition to interviews with Young Frankenstein director and choreographer Susan Stroman, Collins speaks to Roger Bart and Megan Mullally, who portray Dr. Frankenstein and his fiancé Elizabeth, respectively.
The 60-minute program also features interviews from the opening night of Young Frankenstein, including Billy Crystal, Goldie Hawn, Martin Short, Walter Cronkite, Joan Rivers and Rosie O'Donnell.
"Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway" will air at 5 PM on FOX 5 WNYW for New York metropolitan viewers.
Young Frankenstein is playing at The Hilton Theatre on Broadway. For tickets and information visit youngfrankensteinthemusical.com.
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