Mark Rylance on How I Love Lucy Inspired His Performance as Olivia in Twelfth Night
Two-time Tony winner Mark Rylance has been showered with praise for his dual performances in Richard III (as the evil title monarch) and Twelfth Night (as Olivia, who falls in love at first sight with “Cesario,” a messenger who is actually Viola in disguise). On opening night, the star confessed an unlikely inspiration for his demure yet ardent leading lady performance. “I used to love the Lucill…