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A Broadway Star Is Born: How Max von Essen Found His Voice

He’s Got Rhythm

The high-kicking star of the new hit Gershwin musical on how speaking out—and singing out—led to his most fulfilling Broadway role yet.

Kevin Fallon
Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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