James Sims

David Mamet

  • Sutton Foster Gets Dirty in ‘Trust,’ Proving Only Reason to See Production

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    James Sims

    Hollywood stars coming to Broadway continues to be a talking point in many theatrical circles, but what about the A-list theatrical talent making the rounds in and around Times Square?  Sutton Foster is one of those Broadway stars that haven’t had success up on the silver screen, but when it comes to the live stage,…

  • Mamet Tells Colbert Broadway is Dead, Misses Point

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    James Sims

    David Mamet, the often cantankerous playwright and director, has been playing the book circuit while promoting his new page turner, Theatre. He made an appearance on Stephen Colbert’s Comedy Central show last night, telling the comedian that theatre is dead. Dead because Broadway is basically producing nothing but revivals of plays that weren’t funny 40…