When I looked at the skeleton of 'Damn Yankees,' I saw an indestructible story, absolutely original characters, one of the freshest, sassiest American scores of the century, and some outmoded equipment. Jack O'Brien absolutelyamericancentury share on social
I don't think I should be telling you every 10 minutes what to think. I like to leave the audience alone with the magic. I tend to trust the material, or I don't do it. Jack O'Brien audienceleavemagic Change image and share on social
You never get the Shakespeares right. It's not possible. Jack O'Brien shakespeare Change image and share on social
Shakespeare pulls on us and demands the best of us. You never successfully wrestle one of his plays to the ground and say, 'See? That's It!' Jack O'Brien demandgrindplay Change image and share on social
The single most important thing that I feel responsible for is that the company cherishes the work. Jack O'Brien cherishcompanyfeel Change image and share on social
I couldn't be more proud to introduce Anne-Marie Duff, a phenomenal actress who is bursting on the world stage, to Broadway audiences as Lady Macbeth. Jack O'Brien actressanneaudience Change image and share on social
People are so familiar with the show that I think they're perfectly happy to let it go by without asking any questions. There's a passivity to how we experience 'The Sound of Music.' Jack O'Brien experiencefamiliarhappy Change image and share on social
Out of nowhere, I became a fairly well-known director with a penchant for opera, which I did for 10 years. Then I realized I was taking myself out the theater channel, and so I re-focused on theater. Jack O'Brien channeldirectorfairly Change image and share on social
