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Daniel Sullivan, the 86‑year‑old director and Tony Award winner for “Proof,” has announced his retirement after a 55‑year career. Sullivan will step down as the director of the world premiere of David Hare’s new play “Montauk,” which will open on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in the spring of 2027. The production is being staged by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Sullivan’s successor is British director Jonathan Kent, who has been nominated for both Tony and Olivier awards and is best known for “Faith Healer.” The production schedule remains unchanged: preview performances begin on March 30, 2027, and the official opening night is scheduled for April 19, 2027. Laura Linney will star as the writer Roxy Margaux, with the rest of the cast to be announced later. “Montauk” follows two artists whose professional and romantic lives intertwine, raising questions about why each creates art. Sullivan has directed 20 productions for the Manhattan Theatre Club, including the original staging of David Auburn’s “Proof,” which earned him a Tony Award in 2001. In a statement, Sullivan said, “It has been a privilege to bring stories to life with some of the finest artists in theatre, but I feel it is time for a well‑deserved retirement.” He added that he is proud to hand the reins of the new Hare play to Jonathan Kent, whom he described as a visionary with extraordinary talent. Lynne Meadow, former artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club, called Sullivan “the director with whom I have worked most closely for over 25 years.” David Hare recalled Sullivan’s production of “Stuff Happens” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, noting that it turned the theater into a civic forum. “No one could have stepped into his shoes better than Jonathan Kent,” Hare said. Kent expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that Hare’s writing remains as vibrant, wise, and powerful as ever. He praised the collaboration with Linney, describing her emotional depth as a rare gift. Article source: 24 Orë | Image credit: 24 Orë
Daniel Sullivan, the 86‑year‑old director and Tony Award winner for “Proof,” has announced his retirement after a 55‑year career. Sullivan will step down as the director of the world premiere of David Hare’s new play “Montauk,” which will open on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in the spring of 2027. The production is being staged by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Sullivan’s successor is British director Jonathan Kent, who has been nominated for both Tony and Olivier awards and is best known for “Faith Healer.” The production schedule remains unchanged: preview performances begin on March 30, 2027, and the official opening night is scheduled for April 19, 2027. Laura Linney will star as the writer Roxy Margaux, with the rest of the cast to be announced later. “Montauk” follows two artists whose professional and romantic lives intertwine, raising questions about why each creates art. Sullivan has directed 20 productions for the Manhattan Theatre Club, including the original staging of David Auburn’s “Proof,” which earned him a Tony Award in 2001. In a statement, Sullivan said, “It has been a privilege to bring stories to life with some of the finest artists in theatre, but I feel it is time for a well‑deserved retirement.” He added that he is proud to hand the reins of the new Hare play to Jonathan Kent, whom he described as a visionary with extraordinary talent. Lynne Meadow, former artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club, called Sullivan “the director with whom I have worked most closely for over 25 years.” David Hare recalled Sullivan’s production of “Stuff Happens” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, noting that it turned the theater into a civic forum. “No one could have stepped into his shoes better than Jonathan Kent,” Hare said. Kent expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that Hare’s writing remains as vibrant, wise, and powerful as ever. He praised the collaboration with Linney, describing her emotional depth as a rare gift.
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