))
Charles Busch, author and star of the play, 'Cleopatra' : The Joe D Show Episode 42
Manage episode 309767841 series 3025498
Content provided by New York Daily News and Joe Dziemianowicz. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by New York Daily News and Joe Dziemianowicz or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
The Queen of the Nile is having a major moment.
Ask Charles Busch, author and star of the play, "Cleopatra," now in a sold-out run at Theater for the New City though April 17.
"Cleopatra seems to be reinvented every decade or so" in pop culture, says Busch, who's famous for his stylish and hilarious takes on Hollywood icons and heroines.
Cleopatra is celebrated in a lavish number in Cirque du Soleil's Broadway production, "Paramour," launching April 16 at the Lyric.
The Egyptian empress was name-checked on "Empire" in a story thread involving a new Antony and Cleopatra clothing line.
Need more? Just asp!
A new screenwriter has reportedly been hired for the Angelina Jolie film based on Stacy Schiff's vivid bio "Cleopatra: A Life."
And, finally, the Lumineers' new album is called, what else, "Cleopatra." Following the interview with Busch, listen in to hear the title song.
Follow Joe here: @TheJoeDShow
Produced by: Joe Dziemianowicz
Edited by: Frank Posillico
Get more from the Daily News on Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr
45 episodes
Share
