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Summary: Broadway's current Macheath, Alan Cumming, talks about the political relevance of "The Threepenny Opera" in America today, chronicles his experiences after drama school as part of a comedy duo in Scotland, recalls the development of his Tony-winning role as the Master of Ceremonies in "Cabaret", first in London and later in the U.S., and considers what may be next in his creative career. Original air date - May 5, 2006.