There's no lack of talent out there. I suspect there is a lack of creative guidance, and that would not be solely the responsibility of a director but also a producer. Harold Prince creativedirectorguidance Change image and share on social
Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not to be organized, is at heart a sign of your own insecurity and at worst the sign of an amateur. Harold Prince amateurartisticbad share on social
I feel so much more comfortable when I'm working on material which makes other people scratch their heads and ask, 'You're going to make a musical out of that?' Harold Prince comfortablefeelhead Change image and share on social
When I started producing, it was George Abbott directing and he would let me do the scenery. He just wanted to know where the doors were - the entrances, the exits; the tables, the props - and then I would hire the designer. I took charge of the visuals - scenery and costumes and so on. And, the shows looked wonderful. Harold Prince abbottchargecostume share on social
I don't like abrasion while I'm working. I don't thrive on chaos. I enjoy what I'm doing, and it seems to work better when I am enjoying it. Harold Prince abrasionchaosenjoy Change image and share on social
Producers want to put their music behind revivals but I don't think that's a good trend for the theater at all. Harold Prince goodmusicproducer Change image and share on social
All these actors who died before I was born, all the theaters and the artistic movements - all that stuff fills you up and makes you feel like you're the inheritor of all this information and of all its passion. Harold Prince actorartisticbear share on social
I've seen a lot of 'Show Boats,' but I've never seen the one that thoroughly satisfies me. Harold Prince boathavelot Change image and share on social
Lyrics can't do what they do - or should do - when you're creating a musical with rock lyrics. There's plenty of room for rock musicals, just not all rock musicals. Harold Prince createlyricmusical Change image and share on social
The idea that I have to be on the same side of the fence as Dan Quayle is cruelly depressing to me, but the truth is, I believe in family values. Harold Prince cruellydandepress Change image and share on social