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A powerful and heartbreaking turn in a classic role.
Elizabeth Franz, Death of a Salesman
As his devoted wife, she ripped your heart out, stomped on it, and put it back in again.
Vanessa Redgrave,
She climbed the walls--literally--in a riveting portrayal of madness.
Mark Rylance, Richard III
His take was daring, funny and truly potent.
Stephen Spinella, Angels in America
An extraordinarily poetic presence in a landmark work.
Natasha Richardson,
She got straight to the messy optimism of Sally Bowles, warts and all.
Angela Lansbury,
She made Mrs. Lovett horrific yet adorable, in a brilliant performance.
and for (tie)
Two legends at the peak of their talents, serving wry cynicism with pizzazz.
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Just when you thought no one could breathe new life into Mama Rose鈥�
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Volcanic, mesmerizing, once in a lifetime.
