Stage and screen stars Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker—best known for their Emmy-nominated performances in the long-running TV series L.A. Law—are back in New York for the Off-Broadway premiere of Tucker’s Fern Hill at 59E59 Theaters' Theater A. The new play, directed by Nadia Tass, features Eikenberry, Mark Linn-Baker, Mark Blum, John Glover, Jodi Long, and Ellen Parker, and spotlights three couples in their golden years whose loyalty is put to the test when a marital betrayal is revealed.
We recently asked the acting couple to pen a list of their most memorable theatregoing experiences. Says Tucker, “Contrary to popular belief, Jill and I don't always agree—especially on favorite performances or plays. But by the time we get home she's usually persuaded me to agree with her. Here's a list of 10 of the best.”
Vanessa Redgrave in Long Day's Journey Into Night
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This was such a personal performance one almost wanted to look away.
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Waiting for Godot
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Tucker: My favorite play perfectly rendered.
Mark Rylance in Twelfth Night and Richard III
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A master at the top of his game.
Audra McDonald in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
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Depth redefined. We couldn't get out of our seats at intermission.
Linda Lavin in The Tale of Allergist's Wife
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The best first ten minutes of a play in memory.
Laurie Metcalf in Three Tall Women
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She has absolute certainty on the stage.
The entire cast of The Ferryman
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The definition of ensemble.
Ethel Merman in Gypsy
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Tucker: I saw this when I was in high school, and I still have nightmares.
Tracy Letts in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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He redefined the role of George and made us look at the play in a whole new way.
Tony Shalhoub in The Band's Visit
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He does so much with so little.