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Angels in America (Theatrical production); Women theatrical producers & directors; Elliott, Marianne, 1966-; Theater production & direction; Theater; Kushner, Tony, 1956-

The article discusses the direction and staging of a theatrical production of the drama "Angels in America," written by Tony Kushner, directed by Marianne Elliott, at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. Emphasis is given to topics such as the look and costume of the Angel character, Elliott's relationship with her father, and Elliott's direction of other productions including "War Horse" and "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."