Arrive Magazine - January/February, 2009

THE PERFORMANCES OF A LIFETIME!

TONY AWARD WINNERS!

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and—stripped of any other way to gain power—Hedda toys with all of them.

Her aristocratic background taught her to be coolly unaware of the pain she is causing others while she bids them to do her will.

She lies, cheats and destroys; yet everyone around her is so captivated by her beauty and

(seemingly) strong will that it blinds them to

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manipulative,

Hedda is a selfish, manipulative,

independent—

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masculine—character.

even masculine—

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psychological thriller,
to be sure, but it
also tackles social issues, especially when
you remember it was written at a time when
women took their place in the home without a
word of protest.

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Many wonderful actresses have played Hedda Gabler, including Ingrid Bergman, Diana Rigg, Annette Bening and Cate Blanchett. Parker, who won a Tony for Proof and was nominated for Reckless, looks to have the power and ambition to make her mark, too.

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Hedda Gabler begins previews on Jan. 6 and opens Jan. 25 at the American Airlines eatre, 227 W. 42nd St. It is a limited engagement and ends March 29. Tickets range from $66.50 to $111.50. Call 212-719-1300, visit roundabouttheatre.org or buy tickets at the American Airlines Box O ce.