Stagecraft with Gordon Cox

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Dominique Morisseau Always Has Nine Irons in the Fire Jan 25, 2022

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The “Skeleton Crew” writer on lifting up Detroit, the influence of August Wilson, the closing of “Ain’t Too Proud” and the advice she got from Chadwick Boseman.

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Robin de Jesús Was Always Playing The Long Game Jan 11, 2022

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The Tony-nominated actor, now in “Tick, Tick… Boom!,” talks honoring his ancestors and shares the setbacks that kept him humble.

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Why Peter Dinklage Didn’t Want a Fake Nose for ‘Cyrano’ Dec 21, 2021

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The “Game of Thrones” actor talks singing, Cyrano, great theater roles and filming on the side of an active volcano.

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How The Cast of 'Company' Learned of Stephen Sondheim's Death Dec 07, 2021

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Director Marianne Elliott and actor Matt Doyle on hearing the news backstage, paying tribute to the composer's talent, and singing "Getting Married Today."

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Uzo Aduba's New Broadway Role Reminds Her of Jaws Nov 23, 2021

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The star of Lynn Nottage's 'Clyde's' talks second chances, sandwich nirvana, and why Clyde is like Jaws.

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How Edie Falco's Handprint Inspired Her New Play Nov 09, 2021

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Falco, Blair Brown and Marin Ireland reveal the Easter eggs and secrets behind the new play "Morning Sun."

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'Caroline, or Change,' Then and Now, with Anika Noni Rose and Samantha Williams Oct 26, 2021

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Two actors with a shared connection to the Broadway musical discuss the timely return of the show.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Industry Advocacy, Taylor Swift and Trans Performers Oct 19, 2021

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A keynote conversation with Webber and a panel featuring on-the-rise producers, both recorded live at Variety's Legit! The Return to Broadway.

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Norm Lewis' New Rhythms Oct 12, 2021

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The Broadway fan favorite on "Phantom of the Opera," the freedom of starring in a play, and... mushroom coffee?

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The 'Playwriting Sisters' Bringing Shows Back After the Shutdown Sep 28, 2021

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Playwrights Jocelyn Bioh ("Nollywood Dreams") and Martyna Majok ("Sanctuary City") discuss returning, 18 months later, to plays the pandemic had paused.

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