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Mar 27, 2026
Tovah Feldshuh, veteran stage, film, and TV actress and memoirist known for Lilyville, shares stories from a new documentary and her surprise early-career revelations. She recounts Carnegie Hall performances, turning her memoir into theater, memorable mother impressions, thoughts on typecasting and aging in performance, and upcoming projects including a spy role. The conversation is warm, theatrical, and full of sparkle.
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Unexpected Documentary Offer Turned Out Well
- Tovah Feldshuh recounts how a French filmmaker unexpectedly proposed making her documentary and delivered a product she liked.
- She was surprised it wasn’t a vanity piece and praised David Serrero’s thoughtful filmmaking approach.
Kindness Equals Talent For Career Survival
- Tovah emphasizes that kindness is as important as talent for career longevity and patronage.
- She argues people need to feel seen and heard, which cultivates lasting professional relationships.
Lilyville Framed As A Theatrical Memoir
- Tovah reads an excerpt about her mother Lily, describing Lilyville where her mother reigned and shaped Tovah's life and career.
- She frames the memoir as a three-act theatrical piece reflecting mother-daughter generational clashes.
