Jon Seda Interview: ‘Chicago P.D.’ and Trying Not to Be Stereotyped
John Seda talks about his role, playing police officers, choosing his parts and the struggles of acting.
Q & A: David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel Talk ‘Bones’, the Future and Working with an Acting Coach
Last night gave us the season 9 finale of the hit FOX show, Bones, and as usual, it left the audience craving for more. In a recent conference call, stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel talked about the season, David’s directing, their chemistry and what they’d like to see for
‘The Realistic Jonses’ Has Announced a Closing Date
The producers of Will Eno’s new play The Realistic Joneses have announced that the production will play its final performance on Sunday, July 6th. The show will have played 27 previews and 105 performances for a total of 132 paid performances. It began previews Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an
Review: Philip Seymour Hoffman in John Slattery’s ‘God’s Pocket’
If there is some kind of magic pill I could take that would make me enjoy a mediocre movie, then I would have gladly taken it for God’s Pocket. I went into the film really hoping to like John Slattery’s writing and directing debut. Slattery is a wonderful actor and
Tom Hardy and Director Steven Knight Talk ‘Locke’
Watching Tom Hardy in Steven Knight‘s Locke, you realize just how wonderful of an actor he is. The film is about a guy named Ivan Locke (Hardy) who’s dedicated himself to his job and family. But, on the night of a huge business deal, he gets a phone call that
Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher to Star in Roundabout’s ‘On Twentieth Century’
Kristin Chenoweth, I mean Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, will star in Roundabout Theatre Company’s On The Twentieth Century. The musical, directed by Scott Ellis, will also star Peter Gallagher. Here’s the story: It’s nonstop laughs aboard the Twentieth Century, a luxury coach travelling from Chicago to New York
Review: ‘Godzilla’
Dear Godzilla, I went to see your movie the other night. I’ve loved you since I was a kid and I was super excited to see you on the big screen again but I have to ask… where were you? The movie is called Godzilla… but you were barely in
Theatre Review: ‘Mud Blue Sky’ at San Diego’s Moxie Theatre
Ninety percent of Mud Blue Sky, which opened last week at San Diego’s MOXIE Theatre, is set in a small, almost cramped hotel room near Chicago’s O’Hare airport. But out of that tiny space comes some really terrific performances. The play, which is having its West Coast premiere, was written
Interview: Jenn Lyon Talks ‘Saint George’, Theatre and Survival Jobs
If you ever get a chance to talk to Jenn Lyon, you should waste no time is saying ‘Yes’ because she’s awesome. You’ve probably seen her as ‘Lindsey’ on Justified, or as Cheryl Hines’ sister in Suburgatory or in one of my favorite shows, Louie. Jenn’s currently starring in the
Watch: Seth Rogen’s ‘Freaks And Geeks’ Audition
Check out Seth Rogen auditioning for the role Judd Apatow‘s Freaks and Geeks. Even back then he was way comfortable in front of a camera.
Watch: SAG LifeRafts Conversation with Acting Coach Larry Moss
Larry Moss‘ book, Intent to Live, is one of the books that is permanently on my nightstand. It’s full of terrific information on the craft of acting. If you haven’t read it yet… uh, why not? SAG LifeRaft had a nice long conversation with the a while back that you
Director Richard Ayoade Narrates a Scene from ‘The Double’ Starring Jesse Eisenberg
Director Richard Ayoade narrates a scene from his film, The Double, in this new video from the New York Times. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska and Chris O’Dowd, the film is about a man named Simon (Eisenberg), a clerk in a government agency who finds his life taking a turn
Hugh Jackman Comes Back to Broadway in Jez Butterworth’s ‘The River’
Hugh Jackman is coming back to Broadway in a new play by Jez Butterworth. The River will star Jackman, Laura Donnelly and Cush Jumbo and will be directed by Ian Rickson. The show will open on Sunday, November 16th on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre (West 50th Street between Broadway and
Q & A: Jason Isaacs Talks ‘Rosemary’s Baby’, Summer Camp in New Jersey and ‘Angels in America’
Jason Isaacs stars in the new NBC mini-series, Rosemary’s Baby. The show premiered last night and I thought it was fun. Creepy, yes. But definitely fun. Rosemary’s Baby stars Zoe Saldana, Patrick J. Adams and Isaacs, who plays Roman Castevet, in the update to the 1968 film. Isaacs talked to
Interview: Actress Sarah Smick on Her Directorial Debut, ‘Friended to Death’
For Sarah Smick‘s directorial debut, Friended to Death, she went the easy route: she co-wrote the film, directed it and starred in it. And by easy, I mean, not easy at all. Friended to Death is a dark comedy about a social media junkie who fakes his own death via
Interview: Jill Alexander on Auditioning, Paying Attention to Her Career and Why She Calls Herself a “Working Class” Actor
If you’re an eagle-eyed viewer of Mad Men, you may have spotted Jill Alexander in the final minutes of last Sunday’s episode. If not, don’t worry because I’m guessing she’ll be back for more fun times at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Not that she could tell me anything about her
What Would Tony Nominees Be Doing if They Weren’t Making Their Living in Theatre? (video)
The New York Times talked with recent Tony nominees and asked them one question: What they would be doing for a living if they didn’t work in the theater? Nominees Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway), Jefferson Mays (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Jessie Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King
Q & A: Colin Hanks on ‘Fargo’, Preparing for His Role and the Rewards of Being an Actor
Colin Hanks plays the fantastically named “Gus Grimly” on FX’s terrific new show, Fargo. The show is an original adaptation of the Coen Brothers Academy Award®-winning film, Fargo. Written by Noah Hawley, the 10-episode limited series features an all-new story and follows a new case and new characters. The show
Watch: Denzel Washington on ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ and His Early Days in New York Theatre
Theater Talk, the show hosted by the New York Posts Broadway columnist Michael Riedel and series producer Susan Haskins, welcomed Denzel Washington to talk about his return to Broadway in A Raisin in the Sun. He’s joined by his old friend Woodie King Jr., founder and Artistic Director of the
Q & A: Kiefer Sutherland Talks Bringing Jack Back and ’24: Live Another Day’
Jack’s back! And so is Kiefer Sutherland in the limited series, 24: Live Another Day. When we last saw Jack Bauer, he was a fugitive from justice. Now living in exile in the UK, he finds himself once again having to risk his life to stop another disaster in the