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.

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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