Diane Paulus, on her big night
Diane Paulus, the artistic director of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), scored big at Sunday’s Tony Awards in New York City for her re-imagined version of the 1970s musical “Pippin.” The show, which premiered at the A.R.T. before moving to Broadway, earned Paulus her first Tony in three nominations for best director. “Pippin” also won three more trophies: for best performance by a featured actress in a musical for Andrea Martin, who plays Pippin’s grandmother Berthe; best performance by a lead actress in a musical for Patina Miller, the Leading Player; and best revival of a musical. The Gazette’s Colleen Walsh caught up with Paulus on her way back from Manhattan Monday to discuss the big night. GAZETTE: What time did you get to bed? PAULUS: I think it was close to 3 that I finally conked out. When you wear heels for 10 hours, you are just dying by the 10th...