Throwback Backstories with Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane takes us back in time and behind the scenes of some of his best career moments in this edition of #ThrowbackBackstories. Listen to stories like the sweet tale of how his friendship with Matthew Broderick blossomed as they starred together in the massive Broadway hit, “The Producers.” Catch Nathan now at Studio 54 in his latest Broadway show, "Pictures From Home."
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[barbaraarnstein]

Nathan was too modest to mention that "The Producers" won EVERY Tony it was nominated for, ALL TWELVE!

[mullen]

i could listen to his stories for hours.

[BrandonCroker]

Treasure this man is. Absolute treasure.

[batgurrl]

Love these ‘extra’ segments - Throw Back stories was awesome. Nathan Lane is such a humble man. I love his shout out to the living Legend Mel Brooks.

[rhettmartinez]

Yes! Please do more of these with all the Broadway stars who come on the show. Thank you!

[taylordiamond]

The Producers is one of my favorite films of all time. I adore Nathan Lane!

[steparv]

Talks about everyone else's accomplishments rather than his own. Smart, kind and humble soul!

[cathygould]

I LOVE backstories👏🏾👍🏽😃🎭❣️😘 Nathan Lane is one of the dearest, sweetest, most generous with praise humans ever☺️🤗

[dr.braxygilkeycruises]

I dearly love Nathan Lane. Always have and always will. He is simply brilliant and a Broadway and Film 🤗🤗🥰🤗

[eclectickimmer]

I care, NATHAN! Love you to bits. Love you in bits. Stephen Colbert should do a special with you singing, dancing and telling stories. It would be fabulous!

[MVbailegardens]

Nathan Lane could read my grocery list and be funny. Love this guy.

[NeroStreetArt]

I've been asked "if you could have a lunch with any celebrity, living or dead, who would it be?" And people are surprised when I say Nathan Lane. Although he's not my favorite actor (I don't really have one), whenever I see him in interviews, I'm always hooked on every word. The way this man tells stories is so charming and heartfelt. I always get the sense that he's lived such an interesting and full life and knows how to spin the stories in such a way that makes people laugh.

I would legitimately love to spend a lunch with him and hear him talk about The Producers the whole time. I wouldn't even need to say anything, I just want to hear him tell his story.

[emilgilels]

That was great. Eagerly awaiting the sequel!

[shortsatire]

Angels in America—what an incredible play!

[dee_dee_place]

I had the honor to see Mr. Lane in "It's Only A Play". There was a scene where he & Matthew Broderick were fighting not to 'break character' & were stifling laughter. In the end, they couldn't keep it together & started laughing. The audience was so tickled by their failed efforts that we started laughing hysterically. It took a few minutes for them to even continue with the dialogue; it was a terrific moment. The cast in that play was phenomenal & I absolutely enjoyed that performance. Thank You, All.

[brainmachine]

What a joy!
Is Nathan Lane a national treasure, or what?

[wolfmare]

This was just the best. Like, the BEST. 🎉

[jwelch]

Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scott and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy from 6B for playing Teddy Dimas. Roy Cohn used to be Donald Trump's attorney and mentor from 1973–1985.

[alankanen]

I would love to have seen a picture from Nathan's Broadway debut as Roland Maule opposite Frank Langella in the revival of Noël Coward's "Present Laughter."

[gafls]

I love this! I could listen to him go through his entire career 😉