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Apparently one of my goals in life is to absorb the Marvel Civil War storyline in every possible medium, since I’ve just finished listening to GraphicAudio’s audiobook version of the prose adaptation by Stuart Moore, having previously read the main collection of graphic novels and then reviewed the prose adaptation. Well, what can I say? I like the story. Since we as consumers of stories invest in heroes in a way we frequently don’t in villains, clashes between heroes can be the most complex and emotionally engaging; and Civil War is one of the most logical storylines comics has ever come up with to explain why superheroes would be fighting with each other instead of the villains.

Also I was curious about GraphicAudio, an audiobook company whose tagline is “A Movie in Your Mind.” They describe their products as “a unique audio entertainment experience that features a full cast of actors,...

Once was the big winner at last night’s Tony Awards, but the buzz on Broadway this morning is all about Steve Kazee, the talented strummer behind the movie-turned-musical — and the newly minted Tony winner for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. Kazee’s long been a presence on Broadway, but his success with Once should propel him higher into the ranks of New York theater, which is right where this leading man belongs.

EW chatted with Kazee before Once opened in February, on the day he got his Tony nomination, and again on last night’s red carpet. Each time,...