The “electric” 1993 role that changed everything for Cate Blanchett: “Seminal for me”
A striking bit of luck.
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The 2015 role that changed Sadie Sink’s life: “Taught me about what acting really is”
Learning from the best.
John Wayne’s sole, calamitous attempt at being a stage actor: “Duke, you are a disgrace!”
An early curtain call.
The 1959 performance that made Matthew Rhys want to be an actor: “In command of his talent”
A genre-defining movie.
The panned 2009 role that turned Judi Dench incandescent with rage: “You’re an absolute shit”
Surprisingly thin skin.
How Ben Affleck became the greatest role of Mindy Kaling’s career: “Just a dream as a writer and actor”
In a play that launched her TV career.
The one actor Anthony Mackie refused to work with: “I’m not understudying a rapper”
Pride more important than money.
The New York theatre that finally brought Logan Lerman and Dylan O’Brien together
A coincidence to end coincidences.
‘Sisters of Mercy’: The forgotten Leonard Cohen jukebox musical that premiered in Ontario
Arguably the first of its kind, way back in 1973.
‘The Freedom Theatre’: How Palestinian culture is staying alive
A resistance this stubborn is needed to keep a culture alive.