Broadway Stars Share Their Character Preparation Rituals
In a New York Times feature, Broadway actors Daniel Radcliffe and Ana Gasteyer discuss their approaches to getting into character for the 2026 season. Radcliffe, starring in "Every Brilliant Thing," aims for a seamless start where the audience barely notices the play has begun. Gasteyer, performing in "Schmigadoon!," draws on her sketch comedy background from Saturday Night Live, emphasizing a quick, process-free method. The article, published May 14, 2026, highlights diverse preparation styles among this season's biggest stars.
Key facts
- Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'Every Brilliant Thing' on Broadway.
- Ana Gasteyer performs in 'Schmigadoon!' on Broadway.
- Radcliffe's ideal is for the play to start without the audience noticing.
- Gasteyer's background is Saturday Night Live sketch comedy.
- Gasteyer describes her process as quick and process-free.
- The article was published in The New York Times on May 14, 2026.
- The feature covers Broadway's 2026 season stars.
- The title is 'How Some Of Broadway’s Biggest Stars This Season Get Themselves Into Character'.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Ana Gasteyer
Institutions
- The New York Times
- Saturday Night Live
Locations
- New York City
- United States