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 don't think there's a defined contemporary American musical, do you?

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

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.

I saw 'On The Town' about nine times. I discovered it. I loved it. I was in college.

I have a terrible memory because I'm not interested in the past. It's done, it's done.

Criticism is valuable... and self-congratulatory experiences are not.