JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ethan Hawke Is Sensational in Richard Linklater's Blue Moon.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: ZACHAREK, STEPHANIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the film *Blue Moon*, which portrays the final months of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart’s life, capturing his complex blend of creative brilliance and personal struggles. Ethan Hawke stars as Hart, depicting his battles with depression, alcoholism, and unrequited love, alongside his enduring wit and emotional depth. The film is set around the opening night of *Oklahoma!*, the groundbreaking 1943 musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, highlighting the strained relationship between Hart and Rodgers after Hart’s dismissal due to his drinking. Directed by Richard Linklater, *Blue Moon* explores themes of artistic partnership, loss, and the bittersweet nature of Hart’s legacy in American musical theater.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188958935
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