What’s on Jessica Chastain’s mind as she spins onstage? Plus: Ben Platt’s silence, the “Fat Ham” ghost, the “Shucked” corn dance and all that “Sweeney” blood.
Tag: Theater
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Robert Patrick, Early and Prolific Playwright of Gay Life, Dies at 85
He got his start at Caffe Cino, the birthplace of Off Off Broadway. His first of hundreds of plays, performed there in 1964, is a milestone of gay theater.
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Tony Nomination Snubs and Surprises: Rachel Brosnahan, ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ and ‘& Juliet’
Tony nominators singled out new faces and set up fascinating face-offs, but missed the chance to recognize a Native American breakthrough.
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J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell, Gender Nonconforming Performers, Earn Tony Nominations
J. Harrison Ghee of “Some Like It Hot” was nominated in the best leading actor in a musical category, and Alex Newell of “Shucked” was nominated in the best featured actor in a musical category.