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The Manchurian Candidate (Dramatized)
- Narrated by: Rich Baker, Mara Casey, Mark Clover, Joe Forbrich, Julie Ganey, Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Jordan, Doug McDade, Brian Pudil, Linda Reiter, Jim Salturos
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Drama & Plays
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Renowned theater critic John Lahr created a bold reworking of Richard Condon’s political thriller, updating the action to the 1990s while retaining the core premise of a brainwashed war hero who’s programmed to become an assassin. Kelsey Grammer stars as Raymond Shaw in this co-production with Chicago’s Shattered Globe Theatre, starring the original cast.
Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Chicago in March 1996.
Director: Louis Contey
Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
Rich Baker as Gaines, Jordan and others
Mara Casey as Doctor, Nurse and others
Mark Alexander Clover as Melvin and others
Joe Forbrich as Ben Marco
Julie Gainey as Jocelyn Jordan
Kelsey Grammer as Raymond Shaw
Rebecca Jordan as Eugenie
Doug McDade as Senator John Iselin
Brian Pudil as Jorgenson and others
Linda Reiter as Eleanor Iselin
Jim Saltorous as O’Neill
Radio Producer: Robert Neuhaus
Recording Engineer: Larry Rock
Assistant Engineer: Mike Konopka
Foley Artist: Judy Anderson
Production Stage Manager: Patrick Brannick
Original Music by JJ Porterfield