LEMON DROP | Brian Anthony Moreland on Othello, Denzel Washington, & Representation in Theater

The Don Lemon Show

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Society & Culture, News

3.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Don Lemon sits down with acclaimed Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland for a powerful conversation about representation, storytelling, and the transformative power of theatre. As the only Black lead producer on Broadway this season, Moreland is making waves with the bold new revival of Othello. Whether you’re a theatre lover or just someone who believes in the power of art to shape culture, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Let's talk with someone who's not only making waves on Broadway.
0:16.0	He is redefining what stories get told and who gets to tell them, which I think is very important.
0:22.4	Brian Anthony Morland is a visionary creative producer for theater, film, and television,
0:26.4	whose work has captivated audiences and broken boundaries.
0:29.4	He has been named by Ebony Magazine in its Power 100 list and Varieties Top 10 on Broadway
0:36.6	to Watch. And with two Tony nominations under his
0:39.8	belt, it is clear why he is one of the most important producers around. This season, he's
0:46.8	behind one of the most anticipated revivals of Broadway's Othello, where he stands as the only
0:52.0	black lead producer on Broadway right now.
0:55.4	From The Wiz to the piano lesson to thoughts of a colored man,
1:00.1	his projects speak to the power of storytelling, empathy, and artistic excellence.
1:05.6	Brian Anthony Moreland is here.
1:07.5	Brian, thank you for joining us.
1:08.6	How are you doing?
1:09.8	I'm doing great.
1:10.7	Thank you for having me.
1:11.9	I got to tell you. I saw Othello and it was good. How do you feel? It's good. I feel great. I feel
1:20.1	great. I'm so happy you came. I feel great. This show has been a wonderful experience, top to bottom.
1:26.2	Backstage, on stage, in the office, great.
1:30.2	Yeah.
1:31.0	Look, it's interesting because we were sitting there and I was, Tim, Tim is my husband
1:35.7	movie together.
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