Manny Azenberg

Manny Azenberg

Fishko Files | Jun 7, 2012

Producer Manny Azenberg has spent a lifetime in the theater business. Hence his prize on Tony Awards night, this Sunday. WNYC’s Sara Fishko sat down with the prolific producer to talk about hits, flops, Neil Simon and movie stars, for this edition of Fishko Files…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to an extended clip from Sara Fishko's interview with Manny Azenberg. Here Azenberg speaks about his first exposure to theater; the role of  accident and good fortune in success; and the price of some people’s “demented” ambitions.

 

Sara Fishko and Manny Azenberg

 

 

 

For a look at Azenberg’s extensive Broadway credits (and to see images of the original Playbills) click here.

 

WNYC Production Credits...

Executive Producer: Sara Fishko
Assistant Producer: Laura Mayer
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