Interview

VIDEO: Rob Ashford and 'Parade'

Director and choreographer Rob Ashford talks to Backstage.com about the musical "Parade," currently running at the Mark Taper Forum.

The Long Haul

Michelle Monaghan has kicked ass in action flicks like "Mission: Impossible III" and "Eagle Eye" and scored laughs in rom-coms like "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Made of Honor."

Revival of the Fittest

The major challenge in taking on an iconic work like “Bye Bye Birdie” is how profoundly it is identified with other stars, say Bill Irwin and Jayne Houdyshell.

In the Right Direction

As the ambiguous saying goes, "It takes all kinds." When it comes to directors, it seems Olivia Williams has worked with all kinds.

The Solidarity of Sorrow

Nicole Kidman reveals how her performance in "Rabbit Hole" affected her mind, body, and dreams.

Drunk and Disorderly

Nothing seems to please British actor Lesley Manville more than being told she bears no resemblance whatsoever to her characters.

'Network' Head

With 'True Grit' and 'The Social Network' still racking up accolades, producer Scott Rudin took the time to speak with Back Stage about some of his more memorable casting coups.

The Romeo of 'Juliet'

Christopher Egan began acting at a young age in his native Australia; he and his three brothers appeared in several commercials. "I was the only one who was really passionate about it," he notes.

Taking Charge

For five years, Kyra Sedgwick has thrilled viewers with the glee of swiftly served justice as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, head of the LAPD's Major Crimes Division, on TNT's hit procedural "The Closer."

A 'Way' About Him

Peter Weir is known for drawing terrific performances from actors, be it Mel Gibson verging on stardom in "Gallipoli," the cast of young unknowns for "Dead Poets Society," or Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show."