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The debut episode of the Broadway installment of Variety’s Actors on Actors series featured an engaging dialogue between renowned actress Patti LuPone and acclaimed filmmaker George Clooney. The conversation provided insights into their current Broadway endeavors, with Clooney discussing his undertaking in bringing Good Night, and Good Luck to the theatrical stage. LuPone also reflected on her experience working alongside Mia Farrow in The Roommate, among other topics.
The pair highlighted the significance of projection in theater, emphasizing how silence can be a powerful storytelling tool. “Projection is all about reaching the back wall,” commented LuPone, before elaborating on the profound impact that moments of silence can create in a live performance.
LuPone expressed her appreciation for the recently revamped production of Sunset Boulevard, commending Jamie Lloyd’s fresh interpretation and the strong performances delivered by Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis. “I found it much more compelling than the original version. It’s a production I wish I could have been part of,” she remarked.
Having previously starred in the 2005 revival of Sweeney Todd, LuPone shared her critiques of the 2023 revival, expressing her disappointment with its comedic approach to a narrative she feels embodies a Greek tragedy. “The humor didn’t resonate for me. I couldn’t grasp that interpretation,” she explained. Full details of their conversation can be viewed online.
This annual video series, which coincides with awards season, features in-depth interactions between leading figures from significant film and theater productions. Expect to see discussions with performers such as Audra McDonald (Gypsy), Jonathan Groff (Just in Time), Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard), Cole Escola (Oh, Mary), Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray), Kieran Culkin (Glengarry Glen Ross), and Jake Gyllenhaal (Othello) in the upcoming episodes. A complete schedule and lineup can be accessed for further details.
Clooney is currently appearing in Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre, a production that has recently achieved record-breaking success as the highest-grossing play in Broadway history. LuPone’s latest performance was in The Roommate, where she shared the stage with Mia Farrow at the Booth Theatre, with shows running through December 15, 2024.
Chicago
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
In an exciting twist, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham is making her Broadway debut as “Roxie Hart” in the iconic musical Chicago. This landmark show, featuring a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, along with music by John Kander, is recognized as the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Set in the vibrant backdrop of the 1920s, Chicago tells the gripping story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub performer who resorts to murder when her lover threatens to leave her. In a bid to escape prison, she cleverly manipulates the media and the public, enlisting Chicago’s shrewdest lawyer to turn her heinous act into a sensational tale that echoes today’s tabloid headlines.
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