Episode 2: Ben Rimalower

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Episode 2: Ben Rimalower

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34 minutes

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Jan 19, 2014

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The playbill.com columnist discusses his hit play "Patti Issues" about his obsession - turned - (tumultuous) friendship with Broadway legend Patti LuPone.

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Jan 19, 2014

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Episode 2: Ben Rimalower

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