Jessica Lange on the ‘Great Challenge’ of Her Tony-Nominated ‘Mother Play’ Performance

Jessica Lange joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her Tony nominated performance in Paula Vogel's "Mother Play," taking on challenging material after 50 years in the industry, and why she feels freerer than ever in her work.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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[@lynne4768]

Jessica Lange keeps me on the edge of my chair with her unique mix of vulnerability and fierceness. Thank you for your work!

[@Daleylife]

thank you for not over-editing and leaving some pause in! Truly, so many podcasts and youtubers over edit and it's near constant speech. You allow the interview to breathe and I'm so thankful. Please spread the word some of us would like this more relaxed editing style!

[@ratemyactors]

Loved listening to Jessica Lange's honest and insightful conversation on The Actor's Podcast. Her vulnerability and depth in sharing her process and experiences brought this viewer closer to understanding the incredible work that went into her Tony-nominated performance in Mother Play. Such a fascinating listen!

[@Nievecitas]

Thank you for this interview. I agree, Jessica "could go on and on and on", and never bore us to death. Meeting her was a wonderful surprise one night, as I was volunteering at an LA fundraiser. She approached me after the program, inquiring about how she could volunteer. A once in a lifetime opportunity where we were chatting and then she asked Sarah Paulson to take our photo. She is a class act, if there ever was one, hope to chat w/ her again someday!

[@MissRed1036]

Jessica Lange I adore and appreciate You ! I am so grateful for this interview. What an inspiration you have been throughout your career and what a shining star you are to All of us on our individual aspiring journeys. I would love to meet you ; I would love to act with you! Thank you for adding fuel to my passion , that is The ART of Acting :) xox Blessings and Gratitude to Backstage Always, Solonje Burns

[@michaeljj43]

she's amazing in this play!!!!!

[@gianlucamichalski8518]

Supreme!!!

[@ALWRosted]

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