When you realize that the uncut 'Porgy and Bess' started me off, that I'd have the opportunity to do a ton of 'Stoppard,' 'Hairspray,' that I'm able to do 'Il Trittico' at the Met - how do I top that? Jack O'Brien beshairspraymeet Change image and share on social
I was in love when I was in college; we all were. I remember how beautiful everybody was. Even the plain people looked beautiful. Jack O'Brien beautifulcollegelook Change image and share on social
Meeting Mike Nichols was a sort of lifetime occupation. Jack O'Brien lifetimemeetmike Change image and share on social
I weave the company into what we laughingly call 'Jack's novel.' I write this novel for them about who they are and what's going on in their world. When I had 90 people in 'Porgy and Bess,' each had a story, history and family relationship. Jack O'Brien bescallcompany share on social
I've done two 'Hamlets,' two 'Lears,' three 'Midsummer Night's Dreams' - I've done most of these plays more than once, and every time I direct them, I learn things. Jack O'Brien directdreamhamlet Change image and share on social
For a production that suggests a mysterious dreamscape, I have a particular affection for the Vivian Beaumont Theater. It is the largest dramatic space available in New York City in terms of plays, although musicals have been done there very successfully as well. Jack O'Brien affectionbeaumontcity share on social
I'm not a director who feels I should be in your face all the time. I really want you to watch the actors and listen to the play. Jack O'Brien actordirectorface Change image and share on social
It just so happens that my oldest and best friend is Bob James, the Grammy-winning great jazz pianist! Jack O'Brien bobfriendgrammy Change image and share on social
I have a company attitude about my work. I don't like to do just one thing; I like to do a lot of things. Jack O'Brien attitudecompanylot Change image and share on social
I did an 'Our Town' in San Diego in the seventies with amateurs that I can tear up just thinking about. Jack O'Brien amateurdiegosan Change image and share on social
