I was never much of a musical theater guy, but I have so much more respect for the art form, the physical exertion of doing eight shows on Broadway a week, I cannot even fathom it.

Broadway has changed tremendously from the early days when the shows were referred to as musical comedies. Musical Theater is now a more expanded art form. Back then, singer/actors were not the norm. From the 60's to now, it is necessary to do it all to be a consummate Broadway performer.

I don't think theater is dying, and musicals are a great American art form. We've got apple pie, jazz and musical theater.

Musical theater is great; you get painted up, you get to play princesses and witches, and you sing. The joy alone of that can really carry a lot.

If there is a Busta Rhymes of musical theater, it probably is Mandy Patinkin.

I'm a musical theater aficionado, a.k.a. loser.