Star Power Draws Audiences Back to Theater

The upcoming theater season features an exceptional array of Hollywood celebrities migrating to the stage, with notable appearances from stars like Robert Downey Jr., Denzel Washington, and Michelle Williams, among others. This trend arises as theaters seek to revive audience interest after pandemic-related downturns. The shift to live performance offers actors the opportunity to engage in more complex narratives, especially as television production becomes limited and focused on sequels. Christian Slater emphasizes that the intrinsic rewards from performing in theater surpass the financial gains of Hollywood, highlighting the artistic fulfillment found in stage work.