(1/4) Shrek Opening: Tony and Oscar winner Sam Mendes poses before the show

Tony and Oscar Award-winner Sam Mendes poses before opening night of the new Broadway musical Shrek at the Broadway Theatre, New York City - December 14, 2008

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(2/4) Shrek Opening: Sam Mendes flashes a smile at the Broadway Theatre

Sam Mendes flashes a smile at opening night of the new Broadway musical Shrek at the Broadway Theatre, New York City - December 14, 2008

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(3/4) A Serious Man Premiere: Sam Mendes smiles at the premiere

Sam Mendes attends A Serious Man premiere, held at The Ziegfeld Theater, New York City - September 24, 2009

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TAGS: Sam Mendes, A Serious Man, Ziegfeld Theatre

(4/4) Hamlet Opening: Sam Mendes

Sam Mendes at the new Broadway production of Hamlet held at The Broadhurst theater, New York City - October 6, 2009

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TAGS: Sam Mendes, Hamlet, Broadway, Broadhurst Theater