Roald Dahl & Anti-Semitism in 'Giant'

[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2026] In the new acclaimed Broadway play "Giant," the beloved children's author Roald Dahl is forced to confront the consequences of a book review he wrote that has been interpreted as antisemitic. Dahl is confronted by Jessie Stone, a woman working for his publishing company who is sent to help clean up the mess. Aya Cash, who plays Stone, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt discuss "Giant," up for 4 Tony Awards. Cash and Rosenblatt are both nominated.

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