Post Theater Critic Recalls His Friendship With David Brown
It started with an angry letter.
Michael Riedel is currently promoting his critically acclaimed new book Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway. Kevin Spacey calls the Oct. 6 release a ‘must-read,’ while Hugh Jackman deems the 464 pages of New York history a ‘wonderful account of how art gets made.’
Back in the spring of 2002, Riedel was among the critics trashing The Sweet Smell of Success, a musical version of the 1957 movie, featuring John Lithgow in the lead role. After the critic received a scathing letter from one of the show’s producers, the legendary film and theater vet David Brown, he picked up the phone and to the surprise of the answering assistant, asked to speak with Brown.
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