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James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury star in Gore Vidal's political drama.

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James Lecesne Replaces Injured Michael McKean in The Best Man

James Lecesne Replaces Injured Michael McKean in The Best Man

James Lecesne will step into the role of Dick Jensen in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man beginning May 23 at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Lecesne will replace Broadway vet Michael McKean, who, as previously reported, was struck by a car on Manhattan's Upper West Side on May 22. McKean is in stable condition, but suffered a broken leg ...

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The Best Man's Michael McKean Struck by Car

The Best Man's Michael McKean Struck by Car

Michael McKean, who is currently starring on Broadway in Gore Vidal's The Best Man, was struck by a car on May 22 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, according to The New York Daily News. The actor suffered a broken leg and is reportedly in stable condition.

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The Best Man, Starring John Larroquette and James Earl Jones, Receives Second Broadway Extension

The Best Man, Starring John Larroquette and James Earl Jones, Receives Second Broadway Extension

The Tony-nominated revival of Gore Vidal's political drama The Best Man has been extended for a second time at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Starring two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones, Tony winner John Larroquette, Eric McCormack and five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury, The Best Man was originally scheduled to play a limited engagement through July 8. Directed by Michael ...

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Tony-Nominated The Best Man Revival Extends Broadway Run

Tony-Nominated The Best Man Revival Extends Broadway Run

The Tony-nominated revival of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man has extended its run at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre. Directed by Michael Wilson, the classic political drama was originally scheduled to play a limited engagement through July 8, but will now run through July 22. The Best Man stars two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones, Tony winner John Larroquette, Eric ...

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Watch The Best Man’s Eric McCormack Rehearse an All-Straight Version of Will & Grace on The Colbert Report

Watch The Best Man’s Eric McCormack Rehearse an All-Straight Version of Will & Grace on The Colbert Report

On May 7, stage and screen fave Eric McCormack thought he was stopping by The Colbert Report to chat about playing Senator Joseph Cantwell in the Tony-nominated revival of The Best Man. Instead, always unpredictable host Stephen Colbert whipped out a new sitcom script he’d been working on—a revised, heterosexual version of McCormack’s hit TV series, Will ...

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Brotherly Love! Daniel Radcliffe Visits His Former Boss John Larroquette at The Best Man

Brotherly Love! Daniel Radcliffe Visits His Former Boss John Larroquette at The Best Man
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Daniel Radcliffe is gearing up to star as poet Allen Ginsberg in the forthcoming film Kill Your Darlings, but on April 27, he took a break from movie stardom for a Broadway reunion with his former How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying boss, Tony winner John Larroquette. After departing How to Succeed, Larroquette moved half a block west ...

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The Best Man's Eric McCormack on a Will & Grace Reunion, His Dream Role and Lots of Bacon

The Best Man's Eric McCormack on a Will & Grace Reunion, His Dream Role and Lots of Bacon

Stage and screen favorite Eric McCormack is currently playing hard-headed presidential candidate Joe Cantwell in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man. McCormack recently took off his wingtips, put on his sandals and twisted himself into the lotus position on Broadway.com’s comfy couch to answer your questions. The Will & Grace alum dreams of starring on Smash as Will Truman ...

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Weekend Poll Top Three: Sondheim and His Tony-Winning Ladies Are Among Fans' Favorite Octogenarians

Weekend Poll Top Three: Sondheim and His Tony-Winning Ladies Are Among Fans' Favorite Octogenarians

With Anything Goes star Joel Grey recently celebrating his 80th birthday, the acclaimed actor joins a prestigious group of Broadway octogenarians still enjoying an exciting career on the Great White Way. Broadway.com asked readers which 80+ Broadway legend is their favorite. The results are in, and three of Broadway’s most recognized and acclaimed Broadway icons were among readers ...

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Squigs Casts His Ballot For The Best Man, Starring Eric McCormack & John Larroquette

Squigs Casts His Ballot For The Best Man, Starring Eric McCormack & John Larroquette

Broadway.com's resident artist Justin "Squigs" Robertson stopped by the Schoenfeld Theatre to pen a political portrait of Eric McCormackJohn Larroquette and the rest of the star-studded cast of Gore Vidal's The Best Manincluding James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen, Kerry Butler, Michael McKean, Jefferson Mays, Dakin Matthews and Corey Brill. Set in 1960 at ...

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Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Raise The Best Man’s Approval Rating?

Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Raise The Best Man’s Approval Rating?

Gore Vidal’s 1960 political drama The Best Man is back on the Broadway election ticket in a revival starring John Larroquette, Eric McCormack, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury and more. In the high-stakes battle for the presidency, Secretary William Russell must decide whether to smear his opponent or try to win the nomination fair and square. Broadway.com Word ...

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