A Theater Kid's Path To Broadway Producer

In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller about his new memoir, "Theater Kid," and his career producing hit musicals like RENT, In the Heights, and Hamilton. Seller discusses his childhood growing up in a low-income neighborhood outside Detroit, his early experiences in theater, and his role in bringing Jonathan Larson's RENT and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton to Broadway. He shares insights into the creative process, including his contributions to shaping the musicals and the challenges faced, such as Jonathan Larson's sudden death before RENT's premiere. Seller also reflects on the state of Broadway and the importance of telling contemporary stories that reflect diverse experiences.