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Monday, July 1, 2013

Mark Rylance: 'You have to move into the chaos' by Rachel Cooke

His role as Rooster Byron in Jerusalem won him unprecedented acclaim, but there is so much more to Mark Rylance. Artistic director, writer, performer – he is a phenomenon. He talks about a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:30AM

Mark Rylance: 'You have to move into the chaos' by Rachel Cooke

His role as Rooster Byron in Jerusalem won him unprecedented acclaim, but there is so much more to Mark Rylance. Artistic director, writer, performer he is a phenomenon. He talks about all …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:30AM
Saturday, April 27, 2013

Maria Friedman: 'We made Stephen Sondheim cry' by Rachel Cooke

The actor-turned-director on her career after cancer, coming from a broken home, and rolling into the West EndMaria Friedman is a three-time Olivier award-winning actor and singer, best know…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05PM
Saturday, April 20, 2013

Josie Rourke: 'We make theatre like the Brazilians play football' by Rachel Cooke

The artistic director of the Donmar talks about funding cuts, how to manage actors, and her grand plan for the theatre's lavatoriesWhen Josie Rourke, the artistic director of the Donmar Ware…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04PM

Josie Rourke: 'We make theatre like the Brazilians play football' by Rachel Cooke

The artistic director of the Donmar talks about funding cuts, how to manage actors, and her grand plan for the theatre’s lavatoriesWhen Josie Rourke, the artistic director of the Donmar Wa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04PM
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Claire Tomalin: 'Writing induces melancholy. You're alone, a hermit' | Interview by Rachel Cooke

On the eve of her eagerly awaited life of Dickens, the grande dame of literary biography talks about seeing the world through the eyes of her subjects – and why the one remarkable life she…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05PM
Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Faith Machine; The God of Soho – review by Rachel Cooke

Royal Court; Globe, LondonIt's hard to explain how confounded I was by Alexi Kaye Campbell's new play. The Faith Machine, staged with all of the Royal Court's usual panache and commitment, c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM
Saturday, May 21, 2011

Arnold Wesker: 'I've never understood my reputation for grumpiness' | interview by Rachel Cooke

After decades on the sidelines, this great British playwright is back on the national stageUntil quite recently, an appointment with Sir Arnold Wesker required a trek to Wales, where he live…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05PM
Saturday, November 27, 2010

End of the Rainbow; The Invisible Man – reviews by Rachel Cooke

Trafalgar Studios; Menier Chocolate Factory, both LondonPeter Quilter's musical play about Judy Garland is wafer-thin and depressingly predictable, and relies for its effect far too heavily …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:08PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime