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In the virtual streaming series, Idol Chat, Producing Artistic Director Jim Morgan interviews notable figures from the world of musical theater—many of them part of York's history.

Tom Jones

June 28, 2022

Jim Morgan interviews lyricist/librettist (and member of York's honorary board) Tom Jones, known for his work on The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, Celebration, Harold and Maude, and I Do! I Do! The wide-ranging conversation between these 41-year friends covers the numerous shows they have worked on together at The York, family, and the future, including the LGBTQ+ production of The Fantasticks, which was recently produced in Michigan.

Austin Pendleton

September 23, 2021

An exclusive interview with the multi-talented Austin Pendleton (Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, York's Booth and Blue Roses).

Gretchen Cryer & Nancy ford

June 24, 2021

Join Jim Morgan as he moderates an exclusive interview with Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford (Getting My Act Together..., Last Sweet Days of Isaac, Shelter, Eleanor and more!) and special guest Austin Pendleton journeying through a decades-long legacy of composing for the musical theater stage.

Lee Roy Reams

January 25, 2021

A little gossip. A little chat. A little idol talk on this and that... Join Jim Morgan as he schmoozes with Broadway's very own Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street, The Producers, La Cage Aux Folles and York's Fall 2021 special event, Remembering Jerry Herman ).