Maggie Gyllenhaal is a grounding presence in movies, whether she’s playing a small-town reporter (an Oscar-nominated turn in Crazy Heart), a struggling addict and ex-con (SherryBaby) or a personal assistant who makes S&M at the office seem oddly normal (Secretary). Luckily for New York theatergoers, Gyllenhaal and her real-life husband, Peter Sarsgaard, have developed a serious taste for Chekhov. The couple first played lovers in Classic Stage Company’s 2009 production of Uncle Vanya, and now they’re back at CSC’s small off-Broadway theater having an affair as Masha and Vershinin in Three Sisters. A vibrant presence onstage, the smoky-voiced Gyllenhaal recently chatted with Broadway.com about why actors adore Chekhov and what’s fun about pretending to cheat with your spouse.
So, you’re having an affair with your husband [Peter Sarsgaard] onstage. That must add an extra layer to your performance as Masha in Three Sisters!
I know, I know! [Laughs.] A friend of mine was joking that it’s like those kooky couples who have been together for 10 years but go out to a bar and pretend they’ve never met, just to keep things spicy. This is the second time we’ve ...
Monday, January 31, 2011
Maggie Gyllenhaal on Having an Affair With Her Real-Life Husband in Three Sisters
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