I couldn't be more proud to introduce Anne-Marie Duff, a phenomenal actress who is bursting on the world stage, to Broadway audiences as Lady Macbeth.

I weave the company into what we laughingly call 'Jack's novel.' I write this novel for them about who they are and what's going on in their world. When I had 90 people in 'Porgy and Bess,' each had a story, history and family relationship.

I think she did great. I'm very proud of her. It's great for her, it's great for Broadway.

I'm not a director who feels I should be in your face all the time. I really want you to watch the actors and listen to the play.

I've done two 'Hamlets,' two 'Lears,' three 'Midsummer Night's Dreams' - I've done most of these plays more than once, and every time I direct them, I learn things.

I've always wanted to play 'Lady Macbeth' and Strindberg's 'Miss Julie'.