The musical has always been in jeopardy - until - or was in jeopardy until it was realised that it is probably the safest living theatre art form.

I always had a good time in theatre, even when shows don't turn out as well as I'd like.

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

Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not to be organized, is at heart a sign of your own insecurity and at worst the sign of an amateur.

I like to do everything you can possibly do before you go into rehearsal, because once we are in rehearsal or on the stage there will be a problem I didn’t anticipate. It’s really good to think we got it all nailed - of course you’ve never got it all nailed.

I really wish people - maybe it's naive - wish people had priorities and were willing to be artistic patrons.

I wouldn't want to be just pigeonholed as an extravagant director.