André De Shields Isn't Done With 'King Lear' (or 'Hadestown')
The actor is performing the coveted role for a second time, and is already aiming for a third. But first: He's returning to Broadway in September.
Today is Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Rebecca Hall Bob Harper Pete Townshend Nora Ephron James Fox Marilyn Chris Lorraine Hansberry Jack Mathiesen Beverly Roberts Milton Parsons Louis Kimball Clay Clement Wilson Mizner Wright Kramer Dave Florek Marie Wallace Mark Gordon Thomas Vinterberg Joel Blum Leslie Denniston Mickey Newbury Max Gulack Sandy Wilson