Theater
Discover expert analysis and the modern take on Theater, brought to you by Marie Claire.
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You Can’t Put Michaela Jaé Rodriguez In a BoxShe's an actress, musician, and producer. But now, she's ready to be known and celebrated for being authentically herself. By Michael Cuby Published 
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How Lorde, Taylor Swift, and 'The Crucible' Tell a Story of Teen Girl Angst in Broadway's 'John Proctor Is the Villain'Playwright Kimberly Belflower breaks down the significance of the Tony-nominated show's killer needle drops. By Esther Zuckerman Published 
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Havana Rose Liu Graduates 'All Nighter' With Flying ColorsThe star of 'Bottoms' and fashion darling pivoted to Off-Broadway. It changed her life. By Sadie Bell Published 
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Kandi Burruss Is Betting Big on BroadwayWith the runaway success of 'Othello,' the former Bravo star has proven her brand extends far beyond Bravo. And her legacy may just be transforming the stage. By Michael Cuby Published 
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Let Krysta Rodriguez Be Your StarAs the Broadway adaptation of the cult TV show 'Smash' opens, the only returning cast member delves into the new show. By Leigh Scheps Published 
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19 Costume Changes, 6 LED Screens, and Lucky Blue Smith Inspo: How Sarah Snook Transforms Over and Over on BroadwayIn 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' the actress plays over two dozen gender-bending characters; scenic and costume designer Marg Horwell shares how her looks come to life. By Esther Zuckerman Published 
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How Lena Waithe Is Taking Her Power Back From the Entertainment IndustryThe producer, writer, and actor speaks to editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike for the 'Marie Claire' podcast "Nice Talk." By Sadie Bell Published 
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Tommy Dorfman’s Return to Acting Is Anything But TragicThe actress makes her Broadway debut in 'Romeo + Juliet' playing two distinct characters, but for Dorfman, the roles are a manifestation of her own coming-of-age. By Esther Zuckerman Published 
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Princess Kate's All-Red Outfit for the State Visit Was "Pure Theater," Stylist SaysShe pulled out all the stops. By Iris Goldsztajn Published 
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Being Black on StageThree of musical theater’s biggest stars pull back the curtain on the rampant tokenism and racism in the industry. By Wanyi Jiang Published 
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Elizabeth Gilbert's 'City of Girls' Will Change How We Think About Sex—And Women's BodiesLiz Gilbert's 'City of Girls' is #ReadWithMC's July pick. Here, Gilbert explains why it's so important to show that women still desire sex during the #MeToo era, and how she's applying the lessons she's given to her 'City of Girls' characters to her own life. By Rachel Epstein Published 
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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's Theater Looks Couldn't Be More DifferentTwo Duchesses, two contrasting fashion choices. By Lucy Wood Published 
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Melanie Hamrick Is More Than Just "Mick Jagger's Baby Mama"Yes, she just had a son with a rock legend 43 years her senior—but the 30-year-old American Ballet Theatre dancer is a star in her own right. By Hilary Elkins Published 
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'Hamilton' Wants to Cast Women as Two Key Founding Fathers🙏🙏🙏 By Megan Friedman Published 
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Lindsay Lohan Says She'll Never Move Back to HollywoodApparently living in London has helped her clean up her act. By Megan Friedman Published 
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Alvin Ailey's Jacqueline Green on Her Dancing DreamAlready a professional at age 23, Alvin Ailey's Jacqueline Green tells us about what drives her dancing, and how she got to live her dream. By Maura Brannigan Published