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Dave Itzkoff
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Wrestling With His Past. And an Animatronic Shark.
Ian Shaw plays his father, Robert Shaw, in “The Shark Is Broken,” a comedy based on the troubled production of the 1975 film “Jaws.”
‘Back to the Future’ on Broadway: Buckle Your (DeLorean) Seatbelt
In adapting a beloved franchise for the stage, the creative team sought to develop the story for new audiences while remaining true to the spirit…
‘Saturday Night Live’: Ana de Armas and the First Warm Day of the Year
The “Blonde” star was the host and Karol G was the musical guest on an episode that was light on topical moments.
To Become Oscar Levant, Sean Hayes Revisited His First Role
Years before “Will & Grace,” Hayes was a classical pianist. In the new Broadway play “Good Night, Oscar,” he returns to the piano to portray…
How Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim Came to Appear in ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
A fan of musical theater, Rian Johnson had long hoped to land the two stars. But he was already the editing phase when they agreed…
‘The Fabelmans’ Is Judd Hirsch’s Latest Great Story
The veteran actor has been singled out for his rousing performance in Steven Spielberg’s drama. It’s the latest chapter in a long career full of…
Angela Bassett on ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
The veteran star of “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “Waiting to Exhale” tried to talk the director, Ryan Coogler, out of a…
John David Washington Gets an Education in ‘The Piano Lesson’
The actor adds to his body of knowledge with a starry production of the August Wilson play and a once-in-a-lifetime moment with Robert De Niro…
With ‘The Good Nurse,’ a Director Takes on a Serial Killer and a System
Tobias Lindholm emphasizes his characters’ humanity, an approach that won over Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, stars of the Netflix true-crime thriller.
James Corden Would Rather Not Talk About That Balthazar Omelet
In an interview to promote his coming series, “Mammals,” the actor and late-night host dismissed a flap stemming from an Instagram post accusing him of…