Alison Pill is the unsung hero of 'Three Tall Women' to me. She's extraordinary in this part, and she makes it look easy. I'm just in awe of her. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
My associate director, Lisa Leguillou, is remarkable: flying around, visiting all the companies. She is truly the unsung hero of 'Wicked'. She has been by my side from day one, and she is invaluable. I frankly don't know how she… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
My preference is for people who come to rehearsal and get into the ring. I like a muscular actor who's playful. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
I don't believe really good plays - interesting plays, complicated plays - can mean just one thing to every single person in the audience. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
I have a concentrated period of work for about five months, and then I take a bunch of time off. That's just the way… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
In 'The Humans,' there's a gay character, and the fact that she's gay is probably the least interesting thing about her. — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
Alison Pill is the unsung hero of 'Three Tall Women' to me. She's extraordinary in this part, and she makes it look easy. I'm… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
But there is a process that happens when you're making something, be it a musical or a new play. That process takes time, and… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
I do not resent Sarah Jessica Parker. We've been friends for decades. I just do not like what 'Sex and the City' did to… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
Jayne Houdyshell and I - when I was 17 years old - did summer stock together at the Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll,… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
I think, as written, 'Assassins' simply acknowledges the very human need to be acknowledged. As director, I've got to put aside any particular biases… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
There are plenty of other actors who are wonderful that just don't work in a way that I work, or our methods aren't necessarily… — Joe Mantello Copy Share Image
