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See Exclusive Clip of Of Mice and Men
Entertainment Weekly
Audiences who missed James Franco and Chris O’Dowd in Steinbeck’s classic during its New York run can catch it on Nov. 6 in movie theaters across the United States and Canada. Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive clip! Read more >
Of Mice and Men to be Filmed by National Theatre Live
Playbill
Of Mice and Men, starring James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Norton, has been selected as the first Broadway production to be filmed by National Theatre Live. Screening dates will be announced soon. Read more >
Leighton Meester Shines a Feminist Light on Curley's Wife
Huffington Post
“If this woman is purely a victim, why is she so hated? And if she is truly harmless, why is she so threatening? Without question, it was a commentary on the social climate at the time, which still surprisingly applies today.” Leighton Meester for Huffington Post
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Violet "Woofs" about her Favorite Things Backstage
Broadway.com
Violet, the pup who portrays Candy's dog in Of Mice and Men, “shares” her favorite parts of the job, along with her biggest onstage mishaps. Read more >
Jim Norton Talks with Cliche Magazine
Cliche Magazine
Jim Norton, who plays Candy in Of Mice and Men, shares his thoughts on the themes of this Steinbeck classic. Read more >
Joel Marsh Garland Goes Behind the Scenes
Playbill
Garland shares what it's like playing performing in Of Mice and Men while filming a hit TV show in a series of behind the scenes photos. Check out more pictures here!
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Of Mice and Men Electrifies Young Audiences
Broadway Direct
"I'm really enjoying having a connection with a live audience," said James Franco during a talk-back session after a recent matinee performance of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Read more >
Chris O'Dowd Talks with NPR
NPR
Chris O'Dowd shares what it is like to go from comedy on the screen to drama on the stage, playing a character with a disability and the physical demands of Of Mice and Men. Read more >
Chris O'Dowd Shares the Demands of Broadway
Associated Press
Chris O'Dowd talks with the Associated Press about the heavy Broadway schedule and the toll that the role of Lennie has taken on his body and voice. Read more >
Ron Cephas Jones Shares His Journey from Shakespeare to Steinbeck
NY Press
Ron Cephas Jones, who plays Crooks in Of Mice and Men, talks about his character's human connection and how it plays out on stage every night. Read more >
Jim Parrack Answers Playbill's Questionnaire on His Broadway Debut
Playbill
Jim Parrack, who plays Slim in Of Mice and Men, gives his answers on backstage trivia, pop culture, and shares his best, worst, and favorites of musicals, TV, books and more. Read more >
Chris O’Dowd on CBS This Morning
CBS This Morning
Tony nominee Chris O’Dowd talked to CBS This Morning about his stage experience, why theater matters and the American dream. Read more >
Of Mice and Men Stars Receive Sardi’s Caricatures
TheaterMania
James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Norton were immortalized in caricature form at Sardi’s. Read more >
Jim Parrack interviewed on Fox NY
Fox NY
Jim Parrack stops by Fox NY to talk about portraying the quintessential cowboy Slim in Of Mice and Men.
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Chris O’Dowd on Broadway and NYC
New York Post
Backstage at the Longacre Theatre, O’Dowd spoke with New York Post about finding his inner Lennie, and what it’s like living in NYC.
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Chris O’Dowd on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Chris O’Dowd shares his experience performing in Of Mice and Men and adjusting to life in New York City. Read more >
James Franco Shares His Feelings on the Stage Experience
Toronto Star
James Franco sat down with the Toronto Star to discuss his work-filled journey to Broadway and the story behind this production of Of Mice and Men. Read more >
Theatre World Awards Salute Chris O'Dowd
Theatre World
Chris O’Dowd, co-starring with James Franco in the Broadway revival of Of Mice And Men, was among the winners of Theatre World‘s 70th annual awards.
James Franco on Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
James Franco appeared on Late Night to talk about being George 8 times a week for Of Mice and Men.
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Made for Broadway
VICE
“Although Of Mice and Men was the only play Steinbeck ever wrote himself, it stands as a pillar, a foundation, in the history of American theater. The story is as solid as oak, and at its very center is Steinbeck’s love for humanity; it's a story of a deep connection between two people.” – James Franco for VICE Magazine Read more >
Of Mice and Franco
New Yorker
The New Yorker’s Culture Desk visited Of Mice and Men with a few Steinbeck experts. Click below to catch a glimpse of their meet and greet with the cast.
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Of Mice and Men Receives Tony Nominations
American Theatre Wing
Of Mice and Men has been nominated for 2 Tony Awards®:Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play – Chris O’Dowd and Best Lighting Design of a Play - Japhy Weideman.
Of Mice and Men receives Drama Desk Nominations
Drama Desk
Of Mice and Men has been nominated for two Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Revival of a Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play - Chris O'Dowd.
WATCH: Franco, O’Dowd and Meester on The View
The View
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and Leighton Meester talk about being on Broadway for the first time on The View. They discuss their experiences with the cast and crew of Of Mice and Men. Read more >
5 Reasons to see Of Mice and Men
NewYork.com
NewYork.com counts down why Of Mice and Men is a must-see Broadway experience.
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Of Mice and Men Receives Three Drama League Nominations
Drama League
Of Mice and Men stars James Franco and Chris O'Dowd have both received Distinguished Performance nominations, and the production is nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play. Read more >
LISTEN: NPR Interviews Chris O’Dowd on Of Mice and Men
NPR
O'Dowd talks with NPR about being Lennie — and about how Of Mice and Men is more than an American story. Read more >
Franco, O'Dowd, Meester tackle Steinbeck, and Broadway
USA Today
"After Franco signed on to play George, one of two itinerant farm workers chasing a dream of owning land in the Depression-era West, he and Shapiro began pondering the other roles. Two other well-known screen actors who had never appeared on the Main Stem came to mind: Irish Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd for Lennie, George's well-meaning but tragically simple companion, and Gossip Girl alumna Leighton Meester for a character simply known as Curley's Wife, married to the contentious son of George and Lennie's employer." Read more >
Leighton Meester on her Broadway debut
Newsday
The insults are thrown at Leighton Meester fast and furious -- "tart," "tramp," "floozy." Well, OK, not at Meester, but at her character, "Curley's Wife." She's the only woman onstage, among a mess of ranch hands, in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men -- and is so mistreated and misunderstood we never even learn her first name. Read more >
Dressing James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in Depression-Era Denim
The Hollywood Reporter
Costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb tells The Hollywood Reporter about making her Broadway debut with James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Parrack. Read more >
Of Mice and Men and 'Friendship in an Age of Economics'
The New York Times
In its “Text to Text” series, The New York Times shares teaching ideas based on John Steinbeck’s oft-taught novella Of Mice and Men.
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Franco, O'Dowd and Meester talk Broadway debuts
Morning Joe
Willie Geist, of Morning Joe, talks with James Franco, Leighton Meester and Chris O’Dowd, who star in Broadway revival of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Read more >
James Franco writes on "BROADWAY, BABY" for Vice
Vice
"So you want to know what it’s like to put up a play on Broadway? I’ll tell ya. But, I should note, the way a classic play is put on (specifically John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, in which I am currently starring) is much different from the way a new one is produced." - James Franco writing for Vice Read more >
PHOTO: First production image from Of Mice and Men released
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly releases exclusive photos from Of Mice and Men and an interview with Chris O’Dowd Read more >
Meet the Mutt of Of Mice and Men
NY Daily News
NY Daily News shines the spotlight on Of Mice and Men’s scene stealer: Violet the pit bull.
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The Story of Bringing Steinbeck’s Classic Back to Broadway
Playbill
Playbill.com talks with James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and Anna D. Shapiro about the Broadway revival of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Read more >
PHOTOS: Of Mice and Men First Preview Curtain Call
TheaterMania
The cast members of Of Mice and Men take their bows after the show’s first preview on March 19. Read more >
Broadway Bromance: James Franco and Chris O’Dowd Talk with The New York Times
The New York Times
James Franco and Chris O’Dowd sat down with Sarah Lyall of The New York Times to discuss their rapport in Of Mice and Men. Read more >
VIDEO: James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and Leighton Meester on Today
The Today Show
Savannah Guthrie sat down with James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and Leighton Meester to discuss the emotions and experience of preparing for Of Mice and Men. Watch the video for a sneak peek at the rehearsal process. Read more >
VIDEO: Anna D. Shapiro Interviews James Franco, Chris O’Dowd and Leighton Meester
Broadway World
The cast of Of Mice and Men came together to talk about preparing for the show, and the entire event is available to the public. Watch Anna D. Shapiro, James Franco, Chris O’Dowd and Leighton Meester on Broadway World. Read more >
Arresting Franco: IN New York profiles James Franco
IN New York
“Even though it’s set in a certain time, it’s never going to be dated. At the center is the relationship between the two men, George and Lennie. At the beginning, what George doesn’t realize is that what he has in Lennie [played by O’Dowd] is a friend. In a world where so many people are alone, they have each other.” – James Franco on Of Mice and Men
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Anna D. Shapiro’s Journey to Of Mice and Men
American Theatre
Anna D. Shapiro discusses her successes on and off Broadway, and how they’ve led her to Of Mice and Men.
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TimesTalk with James Franco and Chris O’Dowd
The New York Times
James Franco and Chris O’Dowd sat down with New York Times culture reporter Melena Ryzik and a live audience to discuss their Broadway debuts in Of Mice and Men, along with the events that lead them to it.
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Stars James Franco, Leighton Meester & Chris O’Dowd Get Their First Taste of Broadway
Broadway.com
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and the cast of Broadway's Of Mice and Men met the press on March 6, 2014 at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Read more >
Playbill Interviews Anna D. Shapiro on OF MICE AND MEN
Playbill
Anna D. Shapiro talked with Playbill.com about directing her first Broadway revival, being "interviewed" by James Franco, and the "maleness" of Mice. Read more >
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC RETURNS TO BROADWAY
Broadway Direct
James Franco’s long-awaited Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men is a major draw of the new revival of John Steinbeck’s classic play, which begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on March 19.
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Of Mice and Men's Star-Studded Cast
Broadway Direct
The new Broadway revival of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men brings together a remarkable group of actors for whom the work of the Nobel Prize–winning author has been a great influence in their lives. Read more >
OF MICE AND MEN Reveals Marquee
Playbill
As OF MICE AND MEN nears previews on March 19, the Longacre Theatre begins preparing for the show. Click ‘Read More’ to see images of the new marquee. Read more >
Complete Cast Announced for OF MICE AND MEN
TheaterMania
Anna D. Shapiro’s Broadway production of OF MICE AND MEN will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherfucker with the Hat), Alex Morf (“The Good Wife”), Joel Marsh Garland (“Orange Is The New Black”), James McMenamin (“The Good Wife”), Jim Ortlieb (Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack (“True Blood”). Read more >
Leighton Meester Makes Broadway Debut in OF MICE AND MEN
People
Former Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester will make her Broadway debut next year as a beautiful temptress in the revival of OF MICE AND MEN. Read more >
From Bestseller to Broadway: A History of John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN
Playbill
Playbill.com offers a look at the play's history, describing how the novel came to be adapted and how it was received by audiences after its 1937 Broadway debut, as well as what now-popular classic it bested in the annual awards. Read more >
Jim Norton Joins OF MICE AND MEN
The Huffington Post
Jim Norton will join James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in the Broadway revival of OF MICE AND MEN. Norton, whose recent credits include The Mystery of Edwin Drood and a Tony Award-winning turn in The Seafarer, will play aging ranch handyman Candy. Read more >
OF MICE AND MEN Artwork Revealed
Entertainment Tonight
Surely one of this spring's most interesting new productions on Broadway is the forthcoming revival of John Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN, starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in their Broadway debuts. Take a look at the new poster. Read more >
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