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Jessica Hecht, who played Susan on 'Friends', revealed she was nearly cast as Monica Geller but didn't fit the physical profile, and she now considers herself a backup for the role. She later appeared as Susan Bunch, Ross's partner, and has had a successful career in film, TV, and theater. She also expressed relief that she didn't take on a lead role in the iconic series.
Jessica Hecht, who played Susan Bunch on Friends, has spoken out about the death of her co-star Matthew Perry. Reflecting on a favorite episode, Hecht praised Perry's kindness and his efforts to make others feel at ease. She noted that Perry was kinder to others than he was to himself, likely due to his struggles with addiction. Perry dedicated his life to spreading awareness and helping others battling addiction. The other lead actors from Friends have also shared their tributes and favorite memories of Perry.
Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht deliver finely tuned performances in David Auburn's play "Summer, 1976" at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The play explores the friendship between two women, Diana and Alice, who met as young mothers in Columbus, Ohio. The production's small scale allows for a nuanced exploration of their relationship, with Hecht and Linney's performances bringing depth to their characters. While the play may not be for everyone, it offers a refreshing change of pace from the bombast of other recent productions.
"Summer, 1976" is a bittersweet, comic memory play about two mothers who make a life-altering connection during a play date. Laura Linney plays the austere, censorious Diana to Jessica Hecht's vastly chiller Alice. The play is subtly, insistently feminist and more than the wisp of a two-hander that it might first appear to be. The two women are a gorgeous duo, bickering lifelines for each other, vulnerable and too proud. The play is a story of profound connection and awakening disquiet, which director Daniel Sullivan directs with his customary unostentatious lucidity.
Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht star in David Auburn's new play, "Summer, 1976," as unlikely friends whose relationship has the intensity of a love affair. The Manhattan Theater Club production, directed by Daniel Sullivan, is a memory play about two women in their 50s recalling a pivotal time in their 20s. The play is scheduled to open on April 25 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.