To The Mother of Pearl. Happy (UK) Mother’s Day my love, you’re an extraordinary mum. I know it everyday but i also know because my own mother, one of the Great Mums, admired you so. Hope you can rest today. I wish i was with you. @juliannenicholsonofficial
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with star of stage and screen Jonathan Cake, who is currently starring in DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including his collaboration with Fiona Shaw on MEDEA, touring as a young actor with the National Youth Theater, how he first encountered DEATH OF A SALESMAN, bringing Tennessee Williams’ BABY DOLL to the stage, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company, how AND JUST LIKE THAT changed the way he dresses, working with an American company on CYMBELINE, why he turned down RICHARD III, a memorable incident while performing DOUBT, what he thinks about onstage intimacy, changing his look for THE PHILANTHROPIST, what he’s learned from his podcast STAGE DOOR JONNY, working with Ethan Coen on ALMOST AN EVENING, performing in the Globe Theatre, starring in FUENTE OVEJUNA after the pandemic, balancing being a father with being an actor, the challenges of starring in CORIOLANUS in the Park, and so much more. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation with a master craftsman.
“When i was 17 i walked into the jungle. When i was 21 i walked out. And by god i was rich.” Ben Loman, Death of a Salesman.
“When i was fifty (makes coughing noise) i walked into a hair salon. When i was ten pounds lighter off my head i walked out. And by god i invoiced the production.” Jonathan Cake, playing Ben Loman.
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Need some Tolstoy? Some snow? Course you do. Note the subtle irony of people out there actually shovelling while i am in my cosy room, reading an extract from a story called, ahem, “Master and Man”. Yes literature never buttered any parsnips, or cleared any paths. But hey, both things can be important right? Now, inspired by the story, i’m gonna go see if the doorman needs a hand…
Latest ep of #stagedoorjonny got pod-bombed by some illustrious and unannounced guests. Here’s @rachael.stirling.77 walking unwittingly into a record with cast mate on @gianttheplay , @elliotlevey , remembering when i worked with her late and dearly missed mother, the legend that was Dame Diana Rigg and handed over that evening’s bottle of rosé. This little corner of theatrical magic is coming to rock Broadway, but in this weather i’m going to suggest they get in a bottle of brandy…
The wonderful, two time Olivier-ed @elliotlevey is about to take Broadway by storm in @gianttheplay . And me for a drink after. But not all plays are quite such joyful experiences. Hear Elliot dishing on his Dan Day-Lewis/Stephen Fry moment during a much less fun experience on #stagedoorjonny podcast. He’s a hoot. Oh, plus drop in appearances from @rachael.stirling.77 and Roald Dahl himself @jalithgow . #theatre #andlife #andlifeinthetheatre
The great @mrmarkstrong and #lesleymanville are winding up their run in @oedipusbway . If you’re in NYC, get your woolies on and go and see some Greek tragedy directed the right way by @roberticke , its a stunner. But if you want to stay warm, what better way than the liquid cocoa of Mark’s bass baritone talking me through his remarkable life and times on the #stagedoorjonny podcast. He’s GREAT value. #theatre #life #lifeinthetheatre
Tony winners Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf will star in Broadway’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN this spring. See who will be joining them at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.
The play’s revival will feature an original score by the youngest Pulitzer Prize recipient for Music and five-time Grammy Award Winner Caroline Shaw.
Tickets are available now on Broadway.com 🎟️
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