Denzel Washington, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal participate in the curtain call for the Broadway opening night of William Shakespeare's "Othello" at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in New York. (Photo by CJ Rivera/Invision/AP)
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When it comes to theater, New York is the place to be for the biggest shows and stars.
While many actors spend careers working in theater, dramas and musicals also offer Hollywood's biggest stars an opportunity to mix things up.
Take the current run of "Othello," starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Oscar-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
George Clooney is performing in "Good Night, and Good Luck," an adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film he co-wrote and directed.
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There's also "Smash," which is a musical adaptation of the TV series.
In this week's episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks about his love for the theater and what he plans to see during a week-long trip to New York.
 is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by , a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the  in Iowa and , a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named .
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Denzel Washington, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal participate in the curtain call for the Broadway opening night of William Shakespeare's "Othello" at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in New York. (Photo by CJ Rivera/Invision/AP)
