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
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
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
Meeting Mike Nichols was a sort of lifetime occupation. Jack O'Brien lifetimemeetmike Change image and 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
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
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
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
