Interview

Saycon Sengbloh Takes the Stairs

Sengbloh co-stars in "Fela!" the concert-style musical that opens on Broadway Nov. 23 and tells the story of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti.

Right Out of the Gate

Recently graduated from the University of Southern California's theater program, Troian Bellisario is debuting this week at one of Los Angeles' preeminent midsize theaters, the Geffen Playhouse.

Hitting His Stride Before '2012'

Most actors consider themselves lucky to be in one blockbuster. Chin Han will soon have two under his belt.

Going Rogue With Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog is the kind of daring director who shoots his documentaries like narrative films and his narrative films like documentaries.

The Discerning Doctor

"To stand naked on the stage is an outward manifestation of what we do in the best performances," asserts Michael Cerveris.

Prime Time

Back Stage recently sat down with four actors who have carved indelible characters on television: some over the course of several seasons, some in just a handful of episodes.

Christine Woods: A Back Stage Exclusive

After growing up in the O.C., Christine Woods pounded the pavement for five years before landing her big break as FBI Agent Janis Hawk in ABC's hit show "Flashforward."

Taking 'Flight'

As self-important sci-fi author Ronald Chevalier in "Gentlemen Broncos," the Clement sports lacquered-to-perfection hair and an impressive array of leather vests and high-waisted pants.

Never 'The Understudy'

Justin Kirk is far more successful than Harry, the underemployed actor he plays in "The Understudy."

Making Tracks

Even Katey Sagal's biggest admirers were likely unprepared for her Machiavellian turn in the FX hit "Sons of Anarchy" as Gemma, a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang in Northern California.