Episode

Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk

Podcast

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Published

Mar 23, 2026

Duration seconds

3645

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Summary

(Recorded February 2025) Nathan Lane sits down with Mike and recounts moments from his legendary career — discussing what it was like to work with Mike Nichols, Elaine May, and Robin Williams. He shares what he likes most in a director, who he’s jealous of, and what he remembers of twenty-something year old Mike. Plus, an incredible story about working with Joaquin Phoenix on the film Beau is Afraid. Please consider donating to Broadway Cares