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Theater

In Oedipus, Lesley Manville & Mark Strong Draw On Decades Of Stage Work

The stars of the hit Broadway show reflect on their long careers, the joys and challenges of live theater, and what’s next for them.

By Michael Riedel
Curtain Call

Sam Tutty Doesn’t Buy Into Pre-Theater Superstitions

The Olivier Award-winning actor, making his Broadway debut in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), believes trusting yourself matters more than any ritual.

By Christina Amoroso
Bustle Exclusive

Nichelle Lewis Is Still Floating After Opening Night Of 'Ragtime'

The Broadway star shares how she tempered her pre-show jitters and reveals her sweet encounter with Audra McDonald.

By Jessica Derschowitz
Stepping Out

Gracie Lawrence Is Back Where It All Began

The actor and singer, returning to Broadway in All Out, believes the secret to success is less complicated than we all think.

By Christina Amoroso
28

At 28, June Squibb Landed Her (First) Big Break

Nearly seven decades after her theatrical debut, the actor is wrapping up a star turn in Broadway’s critically acclaimed Marjorie Prime — and reflecting fondly on her early days in New York.

By Christina Amoroso
Curtain Call

L.J. Benet Is As Obsessed With 'Twilight' As You Are

The Disney Channel alum makes his Broadway debut in The Lost Boys — but he nearly didn’t go for the part.

By Alyssa Lapid
Curtain Call

Alden Ehrenreich Is Playing A Character People (Sometimes) Love To Hate

With Becky Shaw, his Broadway debut, the actor is stepping into the kind of role he’s been waiting for.

By Christina Amoroso
Curtain Call

How Carey Renee Sharpe Went From Nurse To Off-Broadway Star

The Blood/Love co-writer didn’t always feel comfortable performing as herself — until she created Valerie, her vampire alter ego.

By Jessica Derschowitz
Curtain Call

Aya Cash’s Broadway Routine Is Part Cardio, Part Bravo Binges

The actor discusses Giant’s timely themes and the rituals that keep her grounded on and offstage.

By Christina Amoroso
Gimme Gimme Gimme

The World Yearns For Amanda Seyfried In More Musicals

The Oscar nominee was just cast in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next movie musical, but there’s so many more she could pull off.

By Jake Viswanath

Daniel Radcliffe, Man Of The People

The former wizard now finds power in range — from an aching stage drama to a silly sitcom to Winnie the Pooh.

By Jessica Derschowitz
Curtain Call

Laurie Hernandez Is Finally Free To Smile

The two-time Olympian makes her Broadway debut in & Juliet.

By Hannah Orenstein
Books

'One Nightstand' With Daniel Radcliffe

The actor, back on Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing, reveals his four favorite books and how Harry Potter shaped his love for reading.

By Charlotte Owen
Curtain Call

Sam Tutty Doesn’t Buy Into Pre-Theater Superstitions

The Olivier Award-winning actor, making his Broadway debut in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), believes trusting yourself matters more than any ritual.

By Christina Amoroso
Curtain Call

Ben Levi Ross Is Living Out His Parents’ Acting Dreams

The Ragtime actor reflects on the musical’s political parallels and reveals his theater rituals.

By Jake Viswanath