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American Masters
John Kander and Fred Ebb on “Cabaret,” creativity and collaboration
In these two interviews from March 29, 1999, composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb talk about how they have worked together to make classics like “Cabaret.” These two Broadway legends are perhaps the most well-known collaborators in theater history. Interview conducted by Michael Kantor for “Broadway: The American Musical” (2004).
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