Remembering Mike Nichols
The master director taught me to find the event in every scene—an easy lesson to remember, since each session with him was an event in itself.
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The Empress in Purple: A Tribute to Marian Seldes
As a gatekeeper to life in the theatre, Marian Seldes was as generous as she was exacting, as embracing as she was regal.
Giants in the Earth: a Tribute to Geoffrey Holder
The original ‘Wiz’ recalls its director as half-man, half-god—and as the ‘gigantic mythic crow’ who cawed a trouble show back to life.
Yury Lyubimov, 1917-2014
Born before the Revolution of 1917, Yury Lyubimov witnessed—and helped to create—Russian theatre history for nearly a century.
In Memoriam: Sheldon Patinkin (1935-2014)
A Chicago improv and theatre pioneer with so much to give, and who gave it freely.
In Memoriam: Robin Williams (1951-2014)
Playwright Rajiv Joseph remembers Robin Williams, who starred in his play ‘Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo’ on Broadway.
In Memoriam: Lauren Bacall (1924-2014)
Amanda Green remembers her friend and longtime supporter Lauren Bacall.
In Memoriam: Ruby Dee (1922–2014)
A touching obituary for Ruby Dee by playwright Carl Hancock Rux.
In Memoriam: Eli Wallach (1915–2014)
A tribute to Eli Wallach by multi-hyphenate Lonny Price.
In Memoriam: Elaine Stritch (1925–2014)
A touching memorial for Elaine Stritch by director Harold Prince.
