Sir Derek Jacobi explains why he majored in history at Cambridge and how he tackles making audiobooks. Richard Clifford joins in as I ask both men to rank each other's Top Three works.
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Opera/Theater Review (NYC): ‘4.48 Psychosis’ by Philip Venables, Based on the Play by Sarah Kane
Philip Venables' opera based on Sarah Kane's last play, '4.48 Psychosis,' is a raw, energizing dive into the maelstrom of mental illness.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘A Christmas Carol’ Starring Simon Callow
In this one-man performance, Simon Callow expertly weaves in the humor, drama, and holiday season magic encompassed in Scrooge's path from a "Bah, humbug" miser to generous benefactor.
Read More »Interview with U.K. Actor Johnny Neal
Johnny Neal explains his path to an acting career, working with Sir Ian McKellen, and challenges young U.K. actors face today.
Read More »Operetta Review: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ from the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
With standout voices and vivid numbers, perfectly comedic costumes and musical hijinks, Albert Bergeret's glorious staging made this 'Pirates' a joy from start to finish.
Read More »Theater Review (Washington, DC): ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Kennedy Center
'The Play That Goes Wrong' demonstrates wonderfully the myriad of problems that can arise in putting on a play. Don't miss this comedy at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Theatre Review (Washington, DC): ‘An Inspector Calls’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
In 'An Inspector Calls,' nothing is all that it seems with the Birling family. Superb staging and a solid cast make this a play not to be missed.
Read More »Theater Review (Broadway): ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, Bobby Cannavale
The "tru-ish" story of what happened when a meticulous fact-checker challenged a poignant essay about a teen's suicide at a Las Vegas resort.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Strange Window: The Turn of the Screw’ at BAM
The classic Henry James ghost story meets high technology.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): Richard Masur in ‘The Net Will Appear’ by Erin Mallon
Richard Masur stars as an old man bowed with tragedy who strikes up a friendship with the troubled little girl next door. In the process both reveal the raw tenderness of their respective lives.
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