“The place where Elphaba and I meet is empathy and advocacy for justice,” said Lencia Kebede, who is the first Black actress to play the role full time on Broadway.
Category: Actors and Actresses
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Cora Sue Collins, a Busy Child Actress in the 1930s, Dies at 98
She was in films with Greta Garbo, who became a friend, and Myrna Loy, Bette Davis and others. She ended her career after being sexually harassed.
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David Harbour Is Conflicted About Becoming a Morning Person
Working on the new movie “Thunderbolts*” and the TV series “Stranger Things,” he said, “You’re up early at 6 in the morning. But I still have that beast inside me that wants to sleep till 1 p.m.”
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Nicolas Cage’s Best Performances Onscreen
Don’t reduce his career to his unhinged characters. The actor’s work is often more textured and soulful than he’s given credit for.
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At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Dave Chappelle Rallies to Keep ‘Tradition Alive’
Attendees at the organization’s gala, which celebrated Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, shared what they listen to.
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Director Pedro Almodóvar Through the Eyes of His Stars
In advance of a gala celebration of the director’s career, we asked nine actresses about working with the auteur. They painted a picture of a precise artist.
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Jack Sivan’s Suits Come Alive From the Waist Down
Jack Sivan started his namesake tailoring and men’s wear business after freelancing for luxury labels like the Row.
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John Cena Confronts His Final WrestleMania
As his in-ring career draws to a close, the most popular star in W.W.E. is trying out a new role: the bad guy.
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The Treats That Bernadette Peters, Delia Ephron and Marcus Samuelsson Swear By
Bernadette Peters, Dichen Lachman, Delia Ephron and more share their tiny joys for tough days.
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Olivia Munn’s 5 Favorite Places in Tokyo
The actress, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series “Your Friends & Neighbors,” guides a treasure hunt though the city where she spent much of her childhood.
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Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and a Dozen Years of Collaborations
The star and the director of “Sinners” have risen in parallel since first working together over a decade ago. In a joint interview, they explain their connection.