The idea that I have to be on the same side of the fence as Dan Quayle is cruelly depressing to me, but the truth is, I believe in family values.

I've seen a lot of 'Show Boats,' but I've never seen the one that thoroughly satisfies me.

I remember when people actually wore coats and ties to theatre every night. They don't anymore. It's very different.

I love big, bold, truthful theater - the tradition of Victorian theater.

Nothing is staged exactly as it was, because I can't remember - and I consider that an advantage.

The idea that I have to be on the same side of the fence as Dan Quayle is cruelly depressing to me, but the truth is, I believe in family values.

I got successful awfully quick, and I wanted it... But I do think there is responsibility to move the musical theater form forward. I think you always have to be aware of the work that came before and build on that.