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How Actor Ben Whishaw Winds Down After A Performance

Ben Whishaw is known for his intense performances. How does he wind down from them? Asked when he picked up his 2016 Theatre World Award

Sophie Okonedo presents Ben Whishaw with an award at The 2016 Theatre World Award at Circle in the Square on May 23, 2016 in New York City. (Photo:Walter McBride)

Ben Whishaw and Sophie Okonedo pose at the 72nd Annual Theatre World Awards at The Circle in the Square Theatre on May 23, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)

Ben Whishaw at the 72nd Annual Theatre World Awards at The Circle in the Square Theatre on May 23, 2016 in New York City. 

Broadway Newcomers Sum Up The Season

10 of the winners of the 2016 Theatre World Awards, given to performers who have made impressive New York stage debuts this season — including Ben Whishaw of The Crucible —  are asked for the line, moment, or memory that best sums up the season for them.