{
  "id": 12473295,
  "title": "Aaron Sorkin explains the \"polish\" he's added for A Few Good Men's return to Broadway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/aaron-sorkin-explains-the-polish-hes-added-for-a-few-good-mens-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:02:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/aaron-sorkin-polish-a-few-good-men-broadway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a 30-year absence from Broadway, the classic courtroom drama A Few Good Men is making a triumphant return to the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Playwright Aaron Sorkin, who adapted the 1992 film from screenwriter William Goldman, has spent time refining the script. Sorkin explained that he sought \"a polish,\" treating the production as a new play rather than a mere revival.\n\nDirector Michael Arden, known for his recent Tony wins on Parade and Maybe Happy Ending, embraced Sorkin's approach. However, Arden playfully suggested that the production might take place in a 19th-century pie shop, a joke that deviated from the truth.\n\nBradley Whitford, who previously portrayed Daniel Kaffee on Broadway in 1990 and reprises the role as Nathan Jessep, had a humorous take on the new script. During the press conference, he jokingly shared a nightmare he had, in which he failed to convincingly portray a Marine.\n\nWhitford praised Sorkin's revised script, emphasizing the play's ability to tackle deep questions. He pondered on the future of cooperation, agreements, and legal systems in resolving conflicts, while asserting that violence is not the key to a better future. A Few Good Men will begin previews on October 8 and officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on October 29.",
  "summary": "Also, Bradley Whitford says returning to the show has given him nightmares.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}