Nathan Lane Says “Death of a Salesman” Revival ‘Could Be My Farewell to Broadway’

Nathan Lane stars as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, a role he spent decades preparing for

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  • The demanding role requires Lane to perform nearly three hours nightly, navigating intense emotions and minimal breaks

  • Lane, 70, hinted this production could mark his farewell to Broadway after more than 40 years on stage

Nathan Laneis taking on one of theater’s most demanding roles, and he’s not ruling out that it could be his last.

The three-time Tony Award-winning stage icon, 70, is currently starring as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’sDeath of a Salesman, a role he toldThe Guardianhe spent decades preparing to feel ready to tackle.

“It’s taken this long to feel worthy of doing it,” Lane said in the interview about the drama, published on Wednesday, April 8. “I’m doing eight shows a week and I haven’t keeled over.”

That grind, he admits, is no small feat. “This eight-a-week stuff, it’s crazy,” Lane shared. “A play like this takes a toll and costs you to do it. It’s also the reason you want to do it.”

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Nathan Lane in 'Death of a Salesman' on BroadwayCredit: Emilio Madrid

The role’s intensity is part of its legend.

In Miller’s 1949 classic, Willy Loman is a struggling traveling salesman unraveling under the weight of his own expectations, chasing an American dream that no longer fits. The character is widely considered one of the most demanding in theater, requiring actors to remain onstage for most of the nearly three-hour play while navigating emotional collapse, memory and delusion in real time.

That grueling performance leaves little room to breathe. “It’s hard to explain unless you’re doing it," Lane said. "Nobody understands."

Even his intermission offers little relief.

“It’s, like, 10 minutes,” he said. “I pee, I have a cup of tea, I put the jacket back on and I go out and fight my way to the death.”

Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane in 'Death of a Salesman' on BroadwayCredit: Emilio Madrid

Over the years, Willy Loman has been defined by towering performances, beginning with Lee J. Cobb, who originated the role, and later interpretations by actors includingDustin Hoffman,Brian DennehyandPhilip Seymour Hoffman.

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Lane, for his part, is well aware of that legacy, referencing “Cobb’s wounded lion, Dustin’s tiny tyrant” and “Dennehy’s bipolar mountain of a man” when considering how others have approached the character.

Each performance has reshaped Willy Loman — a man who must balance charm, denial and quiet desperation, often all within the same scene.

The play also holds deep personal significance for Lane, who recalls being drawn to it as a child with after a 1966 televised broadcast of Cobb's performance.

“Other children were watchingGilligan’s Islandand I was more drawn to Miller’s indictment of capitalism,” he joked.

Lane made his Broadway debut in the 1982 production ofPresent Laughterand has since built one of the stage’s most celebrated careers. Equally revered for his comedic brilliance and dramatic range — from his scene-stealing performance as Max Bialystock inThe Producersto his haunting Roy Cohn inAngels in America— he has remained a defining presence in American theater, with a career that continues to evolve even now.

But more than four decades in his stage career, Lane is unclear about what comes next — or whether there is a next chapter on stage at all.

“Oh, Jesus, who the hell knows?” he toldThe Guardian. “This could be my farewell to Broadway.”

Nathan Lane in 'Death of a Salesman' on BroadwayCredit: Emilio Madrid

Death of a Salesmanopens on Thursday, April 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. The play also stars Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, Ben Ahlers, Jonathan Cake, K. Todd Freeman, John Drea, Tasha Lawrence, Jake Silbermann, Michael Benjamin Washington, Joaquin Consuelos, Jake Termine, Karl Green, Jack Falahee, Katherine Romans, Mary Neely, Aidan Cazeau, Charlie Niccolini, Alexis Bronkovic, Erik Kilpatrick and Brendan Donaldson.

The revival runs through August 9.

Tickets toDeath of a Salesmanare now on sale.

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Queen Elizabeth Was 'Thrilled' to Meet Princess Lilibet, Who Crawled Around Her Feet During Their Only Meeting, Book Claims

The late Queen Elizabeth met her namesake great-grandchild Princess Lilibet just once before she died

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  • After stepping back from royal life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brought their children to the U.K. to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

  • "The Queen would finally get to meet Lilibet and was thrilled, say friends, as the one-year-old crawled around her feet," royal biographer Robert Hardman writes in his new book, 'Elizabeth II'

The lateQueen Elizabethmet her namesake great-grandchildPrincess Lilibetjust once before she died.

In his new biography of the late monarch,Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Story, Robert Hardman looks back on one of the last times that the royal family came together to celebrate the life and legacy of the matriarch. In June 2022, a series of events marked the Queen'sPlatinum Jubilee, her 70th year on the throne.

Prince HarryandMeghan Markle, who hadstepped back from royal lifeand moved to California two years prior, returned to the U.K. for the festivities and brought their children: Princess Lilibet, now 4, and her older brother,Prince Archie, now 6.

"The Queen would finally get to meet Lilibet and was thrilled, say friends, as the 1-year-old crawled around her feet," Hardman writes inElizabeth II, out May 19.

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Prince Harry, now 41, also recounted the scene inhis 2023 memoir,Spare, recalling how he looked back on the memory in the days followinghis grandmother's death.

"I also couldn’t stop picturing [the children] with Granny. The final visit. Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch’s shins," he wrote.

"Sweetest children, Granny said, sounding bemused. She’d expected them to be a bit more…American, I think? Meaning, in her mind, more rambunctious," he added.

It marked the only time that Queen Elizabeth met Princess Lilibet before her death on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96.

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In his book, the Duke of Sussex also looked back fondly on his own playful moments with the late monarch, when she seemed more like "Granny" than Queen.

"Stationed beside her on the balcony, saying something that caught her off guard and made her, despite the solemnity of the occasion, laugh out loud," he recalled. "Making a silly video for the first Invictus Games, discovering that she was a natural comedienne."

"People around the world howled, and said they’d never suspected she possessed such a wicked sense of humor—but she did, she always did! That was one of our little secrets," he added. "In fact, in every photo of us, whenever we’re exchanging a glance, making solid eye contact, it’s clear: We had secrets."

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In his book, Hardman also writes abouta final wish for her great-grandchildrenthat she shared in her final months: for them to join her at Balmoral Castle in Scotland one last time.

"The Queen wanted all the great-grandchildren to come up to Balmoral at some point over that summer, even if the Sussexes might not be able to make it," Hardman writes, according to an excerpt published by theDaily Mail.

" 'She wanted to make sure that they all had a really happy memory of her,' explained a friend of the family," he wrote.

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Prior to her death, Queen Elizabeth was a great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren, includingPrince WilliamandKate Middleton's kids,Prince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 10, andPrince Louis, 7. (Since then, two more great-grandchildren have been born:Princess Eugenie's second son, Ernest, andPrincess Beatrice's second daughter, Athena.)

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What's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater

TOKYO (AP) — Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony gets celebrated at theaters and special events every few years.

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Now, the ritual is taking place with the eighth Kikugoro, who is having that honor passed down from his 83-year-old father, the seventh Kikugoro, who in turn got that name from his father.

“Taking on the name is about taking on the spirit and responsibility that’s created and getting passed down over generations by those who came before us,” the younger Kikugoro, Kazuyasu Terajima, told reporters recently.

“The job of the Kabuki actor is to carry on and develop in the present what we have inherited from our predecessors and make sure it gets passed on to those who come after us.”

Another famous family name in Kabuki isDanjuro, whose name succession for the 13th Danjuro happened in 2022.

A Japanese theatrical tradition that's vibrant today

Kabuki, dating to the 1600s, is still very much alive in modern-day Japan. Thehit film “Kokuho,”nominated for this year’s Oscars in makeup and hairstyling, is one proof of Kabuki’s continuing popularity, becoming the biggest grossing live-action movie for the home market in Japanese filmmaking history.

Kabuki showcases gut-wrenching storiesabout brave samurai who assume a hidden identity to avenge an injustice, or a beautiful maiden who turns into a serpent, combining live music, dance and song with stylized acting — with all the roles played by men, wearing colorful costumes and plastered makeup.

The Kabuki actorsspecializing in women roles are called “onnagata,” while others like Kikugoro play both men and women.

What often strikes Westerners about Kabuki is the utter abandonment of any attempt to portray reality, as things might appear on the surface, or how people might behave naturally. The actors strike dramatic poses called “mie” in the middle of their lines to drive home the idea of courage or flight from pursuit. Experts refer that moment to conveying a picture, a moment often accentuated by the rhythmical clatter of two pieces of wood, which are like claves.

The actors’ lines are often delivered in singsong poetry. The live music is an integral part of the play in setting the scene, with thunderous giant drums evoking thunder or, when played more softly, gently falling snow. Tinkling bells might portray floating butterflies.

The backdrop is a revolving spectacular set, such as cherry trees showering pink paper petals. Pieces may have elements of acrobatics, such as an actor playing a fox, dancing with joy, suspended by wires from the ceiling.

One of the fun aspects of Kabuki is the costume and character changes that happen right on stage before the audience, transforming a human character into a demon, for instance, sometimes with the help of stagehands cloaked in anonymous black costuming called “kurogo.”

Kabuki echoes Shakespearean theater with universal themes

Yet the parallels with Shakespearean theater are stark. One popular play, “The Love Suicides at Sonezaki,” is about young lovers who choose to die together, a Romeo and Juliet of Kabuki.

The parallels are coincidental. Chikamatsu Monzaemon, who wrote the piece for Japan’s Bunraku puppet theater, lived during Japan’s 18th century isolationist Tokugawa period and is believed to have never read Shakespeare, who had penned the similar love story decades before Chikamatsu.

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For the new Kikugoro, the 48-year-old Terajima, it’s a role he was born into like his predecessors. He has trained from childhood, but stressed he has no qualms or hesitation about having been destined from birth to be Kikugoro.

“I totally adored and admired my predecessors,” he said at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Tokyo last month.

“First of all, I am filled with gratitude to our predecessors who created great works that continue to be loved by generations that came after. So I am grateful to be born into the family of such ancestors.”

Kabuki training starts in childhood

Terajima was sitting next to his 12-year-old son Kazufumi, who in turn will take on the name he had before, Kikunosuke. It's the name for the younger actor in that family, handed down over generations like the Kikugoro name.

Kikunosuke said he loves being a Kabuki actor, although like a normal kid, he also likesvideo gamesand the Japanese rock band Mrs. Green Apple.

It’s hard work, he said, which involves running every morning, watching his diet and going to bed early.

“It’s not only hard physically. It’s also pretty hard mentally, and I sometime took it out on my parents,” he said with a smile, carrying himself with a controlled professional pose way beyond his age.

The name-succession ritual, called “shumei,” which began for the father and son last year in various performances throughout Japan, continues through this year.

James R. Brandon, an American who devoted his scholarship to Kabuki, describes it as centered on a type of code, “a theater in which the art of acting is central, and in which playwright and actor cooperate to achieve the unique style of performance found only in Kabuki.”

In Japanese tradition, there is always the right way to do something, known as “kata,” which turns into the model for the future generation who choose to pursue the art, according to Brandon.

Although some worry about the survival of Kabuki, the new Kikugoro said he believed in Kabuki’s “kata,” and that nothing needed to change, as the core spirit of the art form remains as relevant as ever.

“By using kata, what we want to truly communicate the most in the tradition of Kabuki is human compassion, that spirit of caring for others,” he said.

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Kate Hudsonis reminding the world why she is the ultimate red carpet queen. Gracing a special cover for The Hollywood Reporter, the actress looks breathtaking in aValentinogown that defines high-octane glamor. As a “Red Carpet Royal,” Hudson proves that her style only gets better with time. Her latest look is a shimmering masterpiece that perfectly captures the magic of a long-standing creative partnership and a bold fashion spirit.

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Kate Hudson has mastered the art of effortless elegance, and her latest cover shoot is proof. For The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Stylists issue, she posed with her longtime stylist, Sophie Lopez. The standout feature of the shoot was her blindingly sequin Valentino dress.

The gown, covered in large, silver reflective sequins, creates a liquid-metal effect. What makes the dress so daring is its delicate construction. The heavy, shimmering fabric, held up by just two thin spaghetti strings, creates a deep, plunging neckline. It also features a soft green lining that peeks out at the chest, adding a subtle pop of color to the metallic look.

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Hudson looks absolutely radiant in the shot. She is sitting on a plush velvet sofa, letting the long skirt of the dress pool around her. Her blonde hair, styled in beachy, voluminous waves, looks natural and relaxed. This soft hairstyle balances the intense sparkle of the Valentino sequins perfectly. Her makeup is warm and glowing, with a focus on bronzed skin and a neutral lip.

The look’s overall vibe is “relaxed opulence.” Even in a couture gown, Kate Hudson appears comfortable and confident. Sophie Lopez notes that their collaboration is built on a “deep level of trust,” allowing them to take these kinds of fashion risks.

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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan (AP) — The trouble started with a beautiful photo.

Associated Press Foreign and national visitors arrive at the entrance of Arakurayama Sengen Park Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Foreign visitors pose for photos at Honcho Street with Mt. Fuji as background on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Foreign visitors stand to photograph Mount Fuji though Honcho Street on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Foreign and Japanese visitors arrive to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji at Arakurayama Sengen Park on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Mount Fuji is seen though cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Woes

Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-cappedMount Fujilooming over a red pagoda and the short-livedcherry blossomsthat herald the approach of spring.

Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot of the mountain. The complaints were not far behind: chronic traffic jams; piles of litter; ill-mannered foreigners knocking on doors of private homes to borrow toilets; tourists relieving themselves in front yards.

It got so bad officials in Fujiyoshida announced in February that they were canceling this year’s annual cherry blossom festival, which started as a way to promote tourism a decade ago.

What locals are calling “tourism pollution” has illuminated a broader problem for Japan: As the country's economic malaise deepens, officials are eager for the economic boost of increased tourism, even as local communities find themselves entirely unprepared for what a small army of foreign visitors means for their communities.

10,000 tourists a day 'threaten residents' daily lives'

“This area is primarily an ordinary residential neighborhood, where balancing (tourism) with the safety of people's living environment has become difficult,” Masatoshi Hada, manager of the Fujiyoshida Economics and Environment Department, told The Associated Press. “We decided not to promote a festival that would invite more visitors.”

Even without the festival, foreign tourists packed the area on a sunny day in early April whencherry blossomsreached their prime. The narrow streets up to the popular Arakurayama Sengen Park were filled as the visitors lined up for a chance film the world-famous panoramic views.

In recent years, foreign tourists have exceeded 10,000 per day in the area, something that has “threatened residents’ daily lives,” the city said in a statement in February.

‘Tourism pollution’ across Japan

Overtourism has also been seen in other popular destinations in Japan, like Kyoto and Kamakura. In Kyoto, locals complain of tourists with large suitcases clogging city buses.

“Tourism pollution” comes as Japan confronts a rapidly growing population of foreign workers brought in as the country's population dwindles and ages. The combination has led toxenophobia, and Prime MinisterSanae Takaichi’s nationalistic government has proposed tougher rules on foreigners.

Even as it promises to address overtourism concerns, the government wants to boost the current level of 40 million inbound tourists to 60 million visitors by 2030.

Locals find the tourism ‘good but annoying’

Beginning April 1, at the start of the region’s cherry blossom season, Fujiyoshida increased its security guards and restricted entry of tour buses and vehicles into the scenic neighborhood, requiring visitors to reach the park on foot.

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On a recent day, security guard Hiroaki Nagayama gestured to passersby so they would stay out of busy areas. He asked tourists to throw cigarette butts in designated places and tried to help the lost.

“I’m struggling. I cannot communicate with them in Japanese. Some people buy food at stalls and leave litter behind,” Nagayama says. “I think what’s happening here is a typical example of overtourism.”

Sitting on a bench outside his house just a couple of blocks away, Hitoshi Mori, 93, says having many visitors is “good but annoying.”

“It’s too crowded outside so I can only get groceries once a week and stock up on food,” he says.

Tourists enjoy the view and culture, despite crowds

Tourists, meanwhile, seem delighted by the spectacular view, despite many signs popping up that order them to behave better. There are also hours-long lines to get to cherished scenic spots.

“It’s pretty (well) organized. When they let you come in, you have like five minutes to take as many pictures as you can, and it was amazing,” said Lisa Goerdert from Paris.

Vicky Tran, who came from Melbourne, Australia, with her family and friends, said they could not go all the way up to see the pagoda with Mount Fuji and the cherry blossoms, because it was too crowded. Still, she said she enjoyed the view and the neighborhood.

Overtourism dividing residents

The overtourism has opened divisions between residents who want quiet and those who have started businesses using their yards to operate toll parking or setting up new shops or food stalls.

In a nearby shopping arcade that once had many closed mom-and-pop shops, business has picked up after another viral social media shot showed Mount Fuji looming over the street.

Throngs of tourists stand in the street to take photos of Mount Fuji, often blocking traffic, with frustrated vehicles honking.

The sudden flood of visitors is a huge change “for people like us who are used to a quiet suburban lifestyle,” says Masami Nakamura, who runs a decades-old school uniform shop with her husband. “I only hope the tourists respect our rules and manners.”

The crowds are a big change even for those who are seeing increased business.

“I once almost hit a tourist who jumped into the street without looking,” said Kyoko Funakubo, a 60-year-old employee at a local hotel and a part-time vendor selling Fuji-themed souvenirs. “This place used to be almost abandoned, with many shuttered shops. But now, with many stores reopened or new shops that have opened, I feel good seeing this area come alive again.”

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Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare once again making headlines, this time over their upcoming polo-themed series. The project was initially expected to spotlight elite sport and high society, but new rumors suggest a more dramatic tone. According to insiders, the series may lean into intense rivalries and emotional dynamics that go beyond the field. Now, these claims are generating curiosity about the couple’s evolving creative direction.

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According to insider claims, theSussexesare taking a noticeably different approach to their latest Netflix project. Rather than focusing on prestige storytelling, a source alleged the couple is now prioritizing content designed to generate buzz and broader audience appeal. “This is a huge shift,” the insider reportedly told “Naughty But Nice,” suggesting the project is “bold” and geared more toward attention than accolades.

The “ultra-exclusive” polo show is said to explore more than just the sport itself. Sources allege it will highlight personal rivalries, power dynamics, and relationships within that environment. One claim suggests the narrative leans into “intense competition — on and off the field,” where conflicts may evolve into more emotionally charged connections.

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Another source described the tone as having a “raw, provocative edge,” though this remains speculation. According to the claim, the narrative may lean into themes where ambition, status, and personal connections intersect in dramatic ways. This has fueled rumors that the series could include undertones of “sexual tension.” “This is Harry and Meghan 2.0,” the insider added. “Less prestige, more pulse. Less awards, more heat — and a lot more cash.”

The reported shift comes as the couple continues to expand their content slate. Their previous Netflix projects, including “Harry & Meghan” and “With Love, Meghan,” have drawnmixed reactions. Insiders now claim this new series is part of a broader effort to create more conversation-driven content. “The goal now is attention… and conversation,” the source alleged.

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Audrey Hepburn’s Former LA Mansion Sells for $9.4 Million

The only thing better than breakfast atTiffany’s? Breakfast at Audrey Hepburn’s former Brentwood rental home—which hit the market last summer for the first time in 34 years. The price? $10.9 million. Now, a buyer (and presumably a fan of thesilver screen legend) purchased the Los Angeles hideaway for $9.4 million, a nearly 14 percent discount. Jennifer Montague and the Larson Burmester Group of Sotheby’s International Realty handled the sale.

Elle Decor a landscaped pathway leading to a house framed by green hedges and decorative lamps

The house was first owned by Mildred and Edwin Knopf, relatives of Alfred Knopf who owned the renownedpublishing house, in the early 1950s. That was before British actress Deborah Kerr and her husband, Peter Viertel, snagged it.Hepburnleased the house twice from Kerr while she was abroad shooting films. According to several Sotheby’s International Realty listing agents, Hepburn was there in the spring of 1950, during a screen test ofQuo Vadis(Hepburn was considered for the part of Lygia, but the role, in fact, went to Kerr), and again while preppingThe Children’s Hourthe next year (Hepburn played Karen Wright).

The 31,163-square-foot estate, tucked behind gates on one of Brentwood’s most coveted streets, still exudes the understated elegance Hepburn was known for. Manicured rose gardens frame the property, while a covered lanai—outfitted with a fireplace, built-in ceiling heaters, and views of the expansive front lawn—feels tailor-made for early mornings with croissants and coffee.

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But it’s the house itself, built in 1939 by an unknown builder, that warrants such a hefty price tag. The 6,099-square-foot Georgian-style gem features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and a look that marries old-Hollywood grace with updated modernity. There's hand-painted Gracie wallpaper in the dining room, a conservatory fit for cocktail hour, and a chef’s kitchen with sun-soaked garden views.

Kitchen

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The kitchen is a maximalist haven, with arched ceilings original to the house.

Living Room

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The living room features a gorgeous fireplace and plentiful natural light.

Primary Bedroom

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The upstairs primary suite boasts dual spa-like bathrooms, massive walk-in closets, and a balcony.

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Primary Bathroom

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The primary bathroom is almost as large as most New York bedrooms.

Backyard Porch

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A covered porch features a fireplace, built-in ceiling heaters, and views of the expansive front lawn.

Backyard

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To the side of the porch, there's a small putting green.

Backyard

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A modernized pool graces the house's backyard.

The upstairs primary suite is practically a home in itself, with dual spa-like bathrooms, massive walk-in closets, and a balcony that overlooks the estate’s verdant-green front lawn. Downstairs, there’s a family room and a guest suite perfect for your live-in help—or your very lucky in-laws. Oh, and did we mention the swimming pool and a small putting green in the backyard?

Sure, Tiffany’s has diamonds. But this house has Hepburn, history, and a front lawn fit for a film still.

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