Marisa Tomei: ‘I Always Think of Movies as My Side Hustle’

While Marisa Tomei might be best known for her Academy-Award winning performance as Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny or her role as May Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home, her true love is actually the theater. Tomei, who currently stars Off-Broadway in The New Group's production of Jessica Goldberg's play Babe, felt a need to return to the spotlight after a four year COVID-driven hiatus. "I had to step on the stage," she says. "Now."

In Babe, Tomei plays Abby, a music executive in the A&R department. She works under Gus, played by Arliss Howard, an uncouth and politically incorrect industry veteran. As cultural conversations shift in the music world around diversity and inclusion, the company hires Katherine (Gracie McGraw), a young, sometimes self-important, social justice-oriented junior employee. Katherine forces both Abby and Gus to examine their pasts, unpack their traumas caused by the music industry, and reevaluate their relationship.

Tomei is particularly passionate about telling women-forward stories. Babe falls right in line with that mission, as it takes a critical look at the music industry, with the great tapestry of rock n' roll hanging in the back. "People have told me that it really is food for thought," she says. "That's why we go to the theater. Yes, to be entertained, but to be together in community, in a space, in real life, breathing together. That's why I go as an audience member, and that's why I am there as a performer. I'm thinking, what is the alchemy that's being worked on my soul right now?"

Here, Tomei talks about the new production, her brief mention in Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, and her pre-show warmup routine.

View in Browser  In Babe, Tomei plays Abby, a music executive in the A&R department. She works under Gus, played by Arliss Howard, an uncouth and politically incorrect industry veteran. As cultural conversations shift in the music world around diversity and inclusion, the company hires Katherine (Gracie McGraw), a young, sometimes self-important, social justice-oriented junior employee. Katherine forces both Abby and Gus to examine their pasts, unpack their traumas caused by the music industry, and reevaluate their relationship. Tomei is particularly passionate about telling women-forward stories. Babe falls right in line with that mission, as it takes a critical look at the music industry, with the great tapestry of rock n' roll hanging in the back. "People have told me that it really is food for thought," she says. "That's why we go to the theater. Yes, to be entertained, but to be together in community, in a space, in real life, breathing together. That's why I go as an audience member, and that's why I am there as a performer. I'm thinking, what is the alchemy that's being worked on my soul right now?" Here, Tomei talks about the new production, her brief mention in Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, and her pre-show warmup routine." title="While Marisa Tomei might be best known for her Academy-Award winning performance as Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny or her role as May Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home, her true love is actually the theater. Tomei, who currently stars Off-Broadway in The New Group's production of Jessica Goldberg's play Babe, felt a need to return to the spotlight after a four year COVID-driven hiatus. "I had to step on the stage," she says. "Now." In Babe, Tomei plays Abby, a music executive in the A&R department. She works under Gus, played by Arliss Howard, an uncouth and politically incorrect industry veteran. As cultural conversations shift in the music world around diversity and inclusion, the company hires Katherine (Gracie McGraw), a young, sometimes self-important, social justice-oriented junior employee. Katherine forces both Abby and Gus to examine their pasts, unpack their traumas caused by the music industry, and reevaluate their relationship. Tomei is particularly passionate about telling women-forward stories. Babe falls right in line with that mission, as it takes a critical look at the music industry, with the great tapestry of rock n' roll hanging in the back. "People have told me that it really is food for thought," she says. "That's why we go to the theater. Yes, to be entertained, but to be together in community, in a space, in real life, breathing together. That's why I go as an audience member, and that's why I am there as a performer. I'm thinking, what is the alchemy that's being worked on my soul right now?" Here, Tomei talks about the new production, her brief mention in Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, and her pre-show warmup routine." height="auto"> Marisa Tomei: 'I Always Think of Movies as My Side Hustle' While Marisa Tomei might be best known for her Academy-Award winning performance as Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny or her role as May Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home, her true love is actually the theater. Tomei, who currently stars Off-Broadway in The New Group's production of Jessica Goldberg's play Babe, felt a need to return to the spotlight after a four year COVID-driven hiatus. "I had to step on the stage," she says. "Now." In Babe, Tomei plays Abby, a music executive in the A&R department. She works under Gus, played by Arliss Howard, an uncouth and politically incorrect industry veteran. As cultural conversations shift in the music world around diversity and inclusion, the company hires Katherine (Gracie McGraw), a young, sometimes self-important, social justice-oriented junior employee. Katherine forces both Abby and Gus to examine their pasts, unpack their traumas caused by the music industry, and reevaluate their relationship. Tomei is particularly passionate about telling women-forward stories. Babe falls right in line with that mission, as it takes a critical look at the music industry, with the great tapestry of rock n' roll hanging in the back. "People have told me that it really is food for thought," she says. "That's why we go to the theater. Yes, to be entertained, but to be together in community, in a space, in real life, breathing together. That's why I go as an audience member, and that's why I am there as a performer. I'm thinking, what is the alchemy that's being worked on my soul right now?" Here, Tomei talks about the new production, her brief mention in Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, and her pre-show warmup routine. READ MORE Everything We Know About 'Virgin River' Season 7 There is still a lot of drama in this small town. READ MORE Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Garner Attend Their Kids' School Play Their children still attend the same school. READ MORE 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Part Two Will Have Eight More Episodes The Buendía family saga will continue. READ MORE How Hailey Bieber Subtly Responded to Selena Gomez's Engagement This says a lot about their relationship now. READ MORE Selena Gomez Wears Black Trench Coat and No Ring in First Post Engagement Outing She's glowing. READ MORE Ariana Grande Says She and Cynthia Erivo Reviewed Contracts Together Before Signing Grande said that if Erivo needed something, "we need it together." READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779