The performer enjoys rituals that are both old-school (park bench workouts) and New Age (cryotherapy treatments). Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Actors and Actresses”
Best Theater of 2022
By Gotham Rex on December 5, 2022
In a time of renewed awakening, a surprising number of shows smartly reflected those changes in song. Source: New York Times
Discussing the ‘Fat Suit’ at ‘The Whale’ Premiere
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2022
More than 100 actors, singers and creative professionals attended the New York premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s new film at Alice Tully Hall this week. Some of them shared their thoughts. Source: New York Times
Dumping of ‘Green Book’ Actor’s Body Leads to Corpse-Hiding Charge
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2022
Frank Vallelonga Jr., whose father’s story was the basis for the Oscar-winning film, was found dead in the Bronx this week. Source: New York Times
Liza Colón-Zayas Swears by Brené Brown, ‘Hacks’ and Hugs
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2022
The actress, who won fans for her turn as a wary prep cook on “The Bear,” makes her Broadway debut in “Between Riverside and Crazy.” Source: New York Times
Douglas McGrath, Playwright, Filmmaker and Actor, Dies at 64
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2022
His one-man Off Broadway show, “Everything’s Fine,” directed by John Lithgow, had opened just weeks ago. Source: New York Times
Ben Platt on the Unfortunate Timeliness of His ‘Parade’ Revival
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2022
The 29-year-old actor, best known for his Tony-winning turn in “Dear Evan Hansen,” this week returns to the stage at New York City Center. Source: New York Times
Jeff Weiss, an Unconventional Theatrical Force, Dies at 82
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
Downtown, he was known for sprawling works and vivid performances, but later in his career he drew praise as an actor in mainstream productions, too. Source: New York Times
Patti LuPone Says She Resigned From Stage Actors’ Union
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
The actress left months ago, and revealed her exit on Monday after her name arose during discussion of the errant reprimanding of a “Hadestown” patron who was using a captioning device. Source: New York Times
How Maulik Pancholy Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2022
Maulik Pancholy sets the table but lets his husband do the cooking. Source: New York Times
As ‘Come From Away’ Closes, a Newfoundlander Heads Back Home
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2022
The Canadian actress Petrina Bromley has been in the cast during the show’s surprise hit run on Broadway. It resonated because “it’s about kindness,” she says. Source: New York Times
Scooter Rider Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Death of Lisa Banes
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Brian Boyd, 27, who struck the actress with his electric scooter on a Manhattan street and then sped away, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Source: New York Times
New Yorker Festival, which runs Will Host Bono and Rep Jamie Raskin
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
The three day-festival beginning on Oct. 7 will also include conversations with stars like Ben Stiller, Chloe Bailey and Sandra Oh. Source: New York Times
Josh Groban to Star in ‘Sweeney Todd’ Revival on Broadway
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Groban, playing the title character, will be joined by Annaleigh Ashford in a production scheduled to open in March at the Lunt-Fontanne. Source: New York Times
Robert LuPone, Actor Who Became a Behind-the-Scenes Force, Dies at 76
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2022
After playing a critical Broadway role in “A Chorus Line,” he helped start the vibrant Off Broadway MCC Theater. TV watchers knew him from “The Sopranos” and “Law and Order.” Source: New York Times