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Real Life Couple Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús, Play Husband and Wife in Berkeley Rep’s ‘All My Sons’

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Wanda De Jesús and Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jimmy Smits in Arthur Miller’s "All My Sons," performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre now through Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Kevin Berne)

Airdate: Friday, February 27 at 9 AM

Arthur Miller’s classic play “All My Sons” tells the story of a father who attains the American Dream, but at a high cost to himself and everyone around him. Nearly 80 years after the original, Berkeley Rep’s new production reimagines the play with a Puerto Rican family at the center.  The main characters, Joe and Kate Keller, are played by real life couple Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús. We’ll talk with the actors and director David Mendizábal about what the production has to say about the American Dream today.

Guests:

David Mendizábal, associate artistic director and director of "All My Sons," Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Wanda De Jesús, actor starring as Kate Keller, Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of "All My Sons"

Jimmy Smits, actor starring as Joe Keller, Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of "All My Sons"

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