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THINGS WE WANT
The New Group, previews start October 7.
42%
Because Ethan Hawke’s adding “director” to his CV...
36%
...with an indie-cred dream cast: Peter Dinklage, Paul Dano...
22%
...and the New Group’s Hurlyburly rocked.
Best case: The Hawke who did Hurlyburly.
Worst case: The Hawke who did The Hottest State.
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KING LEAR
BAM; opens September 6.
63%
Because it’s Sir Ian Freakin’ McKellen!...
21%
...teamed with another knight: director Sir Trevor Nunn...
16%
...who’ll show Kevin Kline (last year’s Lear) how it’s done.
Best case: The best Lear in memory.
Worst case: The best Lear until next year.




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