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In a brisk 75‑minute Off‑Broadway thriller, Sean Hayes delivers a magnetic, multi‑role performance as a writer drawn into obsession by a stalker, with Leigh Silverman’s direction and David Cale’s script blurring who’s writing the story; Hayes anchors a minimalist production that’s gripping even as backstory occasionally meanders, earning 4 out of 5 stars.
In The Unknown, Sean Hayes embodies multiple roles in David Cale’s hypnotic solo play, turning a writer’s pursuit of a stalker into a meditation on unreliable narration. The noir-tinged production—supported by deft lighting and evocative sound—creates an intimate, radio-drama mood that feels timeless, even as Hayes’s coyness and the material’s quirks invite critical ambivalence. Running around 70–75 minutes, the show immerses the audience in a mind game about whether the mystery lies in the stalker or in the storyteller’s mind, under Leigh Silverman’s atmospheric direction at Studio Seaview in Manhattan.
Reviews are in for Sean Hayes in David Cale’s solo play The Unknown at Off-Broadway’s Studio Seaview; the show opened February 12 and runs through April 12, directed by Leigh Silverman. The piece follows Elliott, a writer who retreats to a cabin to beat writer’s block and may not be alone. Production credits include Studio Bent (scenic), Sarah Laux (costume), Cha See (lighting), Isobel Waller-Bridge (music), with Envoy Theatricals as general manager. Hayes, a Tony winner for Good Night, Oscar, has previous NY Broadway and London West End credits. Playbill lists the reviews and will update the tally as more critics weigh in.
SmartLess podcast hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes have launched a new low-cost mobile phone service called SmartLess Mobile, which operates on the T-Mobile 5G network and offers plans starting at $15 per month, aiming to provide a more affordable alternative to major carriers by reducing unnecessary data charges.
Sean Hayes, star of the TV sitcom "Will & Grace," revealed during a live recording of his new podcast that he was gifted a Porsche after the success of season one, but sold it "right away" because he couldn't afford to pay rent at the time. Hayes and co-star Eric McCormack were given Porsches as a reward for the show's success, but Hayes had to sell his due to financial constraints.
"Will & Grace" stars Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack were gifted Porsches after the success of season one, but Hayes sold his "right away" because he couldn't afford rent at the time. The cast only realized that Hayes did not have his Porsche six weeks later after his old Camry was parked in his parking spot on the show's set. The first season was so successful that the TV network executives decided to give them a gift as a reward.
Actor Sean Hayes won his first Tony Award for best performance by a leading actor in a play for his role in "Good Night, Oscar." During his acceptance speech, he credited the director and playwright for his success and acknowledged the late pianist Oscar Levant. Hayes also gave a shoutout to his husband, Scott Icenogle, whom he met on the set of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2003. The couple coordinated in matching tuxedos and patent leather shoes for the event.
Sean Hayes won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Oscar Levant in "Good Night, Oscar." This is Hayes's first Tony Award, and he thanked Levant in his acceptance speech. The play tells the story of Levant's struggles with opioid addiction and his idiosyncrasies, and Hayes received critical praise for his transformation into the character.
Sean Hayes, known for his role in "Will & Grace," has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "Good Night, Oscar." The play explores the relationship between humor and heartbreak, the cost of baring one's soul for public consumption, and the blurred line between exploitation and entertainment. Hayes has a diverse career in television, film, and Broadway, and is also a producer.
Sean Hayes, known for his role in "Will & Grace," returns to the piano to portray pianist and raconteur Oscar Levant in the new Broadway play "Good Night, Oscar." The play imagines Levant on a fateful day in 1958 when he has finagled his way out of a psychiatric hospital to be interviewed on Jack Paar’s “Tonight Show.” Hayes, who has a complicated history as a pianist, said he found an affinity for Levant, who struggled with mental health and prescription drug addiction. The play sets out to comment on enduring ideas about the burdens of celebrity and creative genius.