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How Maya Rudolph Became an ‘Absolute Menace’ in ‘Oh, Mary!’

For her Broadway debut, the comedian hired a trainer, read lines with her daughter and, when she needed it most, was saved by improv.

Rudolph’s first thought said about stepping into the role, “was, how do I do what they did?” she said. “I remember saying, I can’t find my voice.”
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On Broadway’s Biggest Night, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Shows Its Strength

The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.

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Lorne Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live,” accepting the Tony Award for best new musical on Sunday.
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