Casting is one of director Kenny Leon's special powers, so when he calls Ephraim Sykes "a superstar in the American theater," it's worth paying attention. Leon first took note of Sykes' talent when he directed the young actor's performance as Seaweed Stubbs in the 2016 telecast of Hairspray Live! "Ephraim cannot tell a lie on stage," Leon tells Broadway.com. "He always knows and plays the truth." Those qualities mad…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM on October 8, 2024