Director Nichols in town for Kushner plays

Mike Nichols, who directed Kushner's "Angels in America" for HBO, watched "Caroline, or Change" and the Guthrie's new play.

Photo right:  Mike Nichols

Theater review

Seeking purpose in Kushner's new play

Kathleen Chalfant, Stephen Spinella, Linda Emond and Michael Cristofer at the Guthrie.

In "The Intelligent Homosexual," Tony Kushner wrestles with questions of what defines a meaningful life, but the work feels unfinished and uncertain of its own purpose.

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• Greta Oglesby: From a heart place
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• A powerful 'Change' by Kushner
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• The Music of 'Change'
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• Guthrie delays opening of new play by Tony Kushner
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• Kushner is 1st recipient of playwright prize
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