Ronny Chieng Was Interrupted by Bill Murray on The Daily Show to Celebrate His Citizenship by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Ronny Chieng talks about becoming a United States citizen, how podcasts are ruining America and his comedy tour with Hasan Minhaj being centered around their hatred for each other. The Toni…

#RachelBrosnahan shares why she was over an hour late to her audition for #LoisLane! #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Social media network devoted to Broadway fans announces public availability date

Created by Wheeler and Jeff Whiting, Stage Door Pass has been in use by Broadway productions and personnel since its initial launch in April. The ...

Rachel Brosnahan and Jimmy Fallon Sing Pink Pony Club and More in Blinded By the Mic | Tonight Show by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy and Rachel Brosnahan play a game where they are blindfolded, told lyrics to different songs and have to find a microphone stand to finish singing the song. The Tonight Show Starring J…

Broadway: "Gypsy" Announces Sudden Closing, Jean Smart's "Call Me Izzy" On Life Support in Tough Summer by Roger Friedman

"Gypsy" starring Audra McDonald is closing early, on August 1th This abrupt announcement came tonight. Despite great reviews, "Gypsy" has struggled to keep an audience. The musical played at…

Rachel Brosnahan Had a Witch Remove Her Travel Curse Before Superman Press Tour (Extended) by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Rachel Brosnahan talks about believing she has a travel curse, almost missing her flight to audition for Lois Lane in Superman and having to pay a witch to remove her curse before the press …

Trump Crashes Out as His Cult Crumbles, Calls Supporters "Weaklings" Over Epstein Demands by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump calling his supporters "weaklings" as demand over the Epstein files grows, a California woman's home being flooded by unwanted Amazon packages and…

State Theatre announces 99th season: Chart-toppers, Broadway, theater, tribute bands and more

Broadway's "Rock of Ages" band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. All the band's members were selected from popular rock bands to bring a renewed life ...

It’s Time to ‘Let It Go’ Downtown, With ‘Disney’s Frozen’ by Pittsburgh CLO and ‘The Prom’ by Stage 62 by Sharon Eberson

It may be heating up outside, but it’s cool to be in the Cultural District,, where Pittsburgh CLO presents Disney’s Frozen as its summer 2025 subscription series finale, starting Friday,…

Social media network devoted to Broadway fans announces public availability date by Michael Abourizk

Stage Door Pass will soon be available to the general public.

Broadway: "Gypsy" Announces Sudden Closing, Jean Smart's "Call Me Izzy" On Life Support ...

Broadway: "Gypsy" Announces Sudden Closing, Jean Smart's "Call Me Izzy" On Life Support in Tough Summer. July 16, 2025 10:30 pm. By Roger Friedman.

Cabaret Interview: JEFF HARNAR (Appearing at CV Rep with "Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around") by Jason Mannino

CAHN-DO SPIRIT: HARNAR'S ELEGANT REVIVAL Jeff Harnar, the celebrated cabaret artist known for his insightful interpretations of classic material, brings his acclaimed Sammy Cahn celebration …

Take us home, Krypto. #RachelBrosnahan #Superman by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

One Last Turn: Gypsy, Starring Audra McDonald, Sets Final Broadway Performance by Beth Stevens

The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and directed by six-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on August 17 at Broadway's M…

'Gypsy' Starring Audra McDonald Latest To Set Broadway Closing Date Post-Tony Awards

Gypsy, the high-profile Broadway musical revival starring Audra McDonald, will play its final performance August 17, 2025 producers said.

'Gypsy' Starring Audra McDonald Latest To Set Broadway Closing Date Post-Tony Awards by Patrick Hipes

Gypsy, the high-profile Broadway musical revival starring Audra McDonald, will play its final performance August 17, producers said Wednesday. The news comes after the show scored five Tony …

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance **** by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons July 16, 2025: It has been said, with a good deal of truth, that short stories make the best screenplays. This is certainly the case with the film, The Man Who Shot Lib…

Broadway Gypsy Revival Posts Early Closing Date by Logan Culwell-Block

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald leads the production, which will play its final performance in August.

Broadway Gypsy Revival Posts Early Closing Date | Playbill

Broadway's current revival of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald as Rose, has moved up its closing date, and will now play its final ...

'Gypsy,' Starring Audra McDonald, Will End Broadway Run - The Hollywood Reporter

The Broadway revival of 'Gypsy,' starring Audra McDonald, will end its run at the Majestic Theatre on Aug. 17.

Audra McDonald-Led Gypsy Sets Final Broadway Performance - TheaterMania.com

The current Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald, will end its Broadway run on August 17 after 28 previews and 269 regular performances.

Trump Calls Epstein Case a "Hoax" & Turns on His "Stupid" Supporters Amid MAGA Mutiny: A Closer Look by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump calling the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax," saying supporters of his who are still fixated on it are "stupid" and claiming the mysterious Epstein file…

Every Actor Who's Played Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway | Playbill

This summer, Hamilton celebrates 10 years on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. It began previews July 13, 2015, and opened April 6.

Art | Theater Review: BLOOMING WONDERS (ARTECHOUSE NYC at Chelsea Market) by Paola Bellu

BLOOM WITH A VIEW In the heart of New York's Meatpacking District, beneath the High Line and Chelsea Market, ARTECHOUSE's latest immersive installation, Blooming Wonders, invites visitors in…

'Gypsy,' Starring Audra McDonald, Will End Broadway Run by Caitlin Huston

The revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on Aug. 17.

Broadway's 'Gypsy' Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close by Michael Paulson

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month's Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

Audra McDonald-led 'Gypsy' sets final Broadway performance | New York Theatre Guide

Audra McDonald-led 'Gypsy' sets final Broadway performance. The six-time Tony Award winner headlines the five-time Tony-nominated revival of the ...

Audra McDonald GYPSY To Play Final Performance on Broadway Next Month

The acclaimed Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald as Rose and directed by six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, will play its final performanc…

Broadway's 'Gypsy' Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close - The New York Times

Broadway's 'Gypsy' Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close. The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month's Tony ...

A power-mad king tempts fate in 'Richard II' by Alex Miller

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival production of Shakespeare's history shines with timely relevance, strong direction and an excellent cast.

Theatre Review: EVITA (London Palladium) by Michael M. Landman-Karny

THE GYM TOOK OVER ARGENTINA AND NOBODY LOOKED BACK Jamie Lloyd's Evita comes at you like a SoulCycle class that got a state grant for performance art. It's sweaty, shiny, and occasionally sh…

New York Yankees will celebrate 10 years of 'Hamilton' on Broadway

The opening-night cast reunited for a 10th-anniversary performance at the 2025 Tony Awards ceremony. In January, the Broadway production musical ...

Video/Photos: Chiara Aurelia Takes Her First Bow in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

Last night, television star Chiara Aurelia joined the company of John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway as 'Shelby Holcomb'. Check out photos of her opening night bow with the company! In J…

Zeynep Kepekli Sets Tone for "Thikra: Night of Remembering" with CHAUVET by Pr Agency

The familiar markers of time vanish in the vast, stark expanse of the desert, where past and present drift together in the thin night air. It is impossible not to be swept up in the stories …

Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, Jenn Harris to Join Jinkx Monsoon in Oh, Mary! | Playbill

Cole Escola's absurdist Broadway play is about to get an all-new cast.

The Dramatists Guild Foundation " An Incubator for Theater Writers and Writing by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen… Heads Up, Theater Writers! Founded in 1962 by former president of The Dramatists Guild, lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, the Dramatists Guild Foundation offers financial aid, rehea…

Paulette Jiles, 82, Dies; Novelist Evoked the West in 'News of the World' by Miguel Salazar

A poet and memoirist as well, she drew a wide readership with her historical fiction, notably with a Civil War-era tale that was adapted for a movie.

Stagecraft: Charles Randolph-Wright on Duke & Roya by Jan Simpson

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Charles Randolph-Wrig…

Alex Boniello, Emma Hunton, Chris Renfro, More Set for Better Days Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Kenneth Ferrone will direct with music direction by Gregory Nabours.

Perry Farrell Sues Jane's Addiction Members Over Onstage Fight, Just Hours After They Sued Him (EXCLUSIVE) by Thania Garcia

The infamous September 2024 onstage altercation between Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and other members of the band is far from over, as the two parties filed separate lawsuits on …

Instant Emmy prediction data shows 'The Studio' and 'Severance' out to early leads, with 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' lurking by Marcus James Dixon

Early comedy and drama favorites established after first day of Gold Derby polling. Meanwhile, Adolescence is forecasted to take home five statuettes in the Limited/Movie races.

British Doll Sindy Set for Live-Action Musical Film

Barbie fans, look out: a new doll is entering the film scene. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sindy, a British doll inspired by American fashion dolls such as Barbie and Tammy, may be h…

'Madly' Review: The Brain Behind Italy's Popular 'Perfect Strangers' Hatches Another High-Concept Comedy by Peter Debruge

Of Paolo Genovese's 2016 Italian phenom "Perfect Strangers," the original Variety review warned "remakes will be rampant," and sure enough, Guinness made it official last fall: The hooky dra…

Every Actor Who's Played Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway by Diep Tran

In the past decade, 15 actors have played A. Ham while 26 have played Aaron Burr, sir.

EdFest: Furniture Boys by Jonathan Mandell

Watching Emily Weitzman talk to a couch as if it were her ex-lover brought two names to mind: JD Vance and Andy Kaufman. "You were special…Not just any couch: a pull out couch," she said, …

Odds & Ends: Merrily We Roll Along Theatrical Release, Phillipa Soo and Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Merrily We Roll Along Rolls Into Theaters This December Sony Pictures Classics, in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment, will pre…

Sony Pictures Classics and Fathom Entertainment to Premiere Broadway Smash Merrily We ...

The original Broadway production, debuting in 1981, was ahead of its time, but Maria Friedman's 2023-2024 revival reimagined the musical with a new ...

Does 'The Studio' have what it takes to topple 'Hacks'? Here's what the data suggests by Kevin P. Sullivan

An analytical look at the state of the Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.

Yankees to Recognize the 10th Anniversary of Broadway's Hamilton on Monday, August 25 ...

The New York Yankees today announced that they will be recognizing the 10th anniversary of Hamilton " the landmark Broadway hit and cultural ...

Atlantic Theater Company Commissions Works From Keiko Green, Zachariah Ezer, Emma Watkins by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company has revealed its 2025 Judith Champion Launch Commissions.

Tracie Bennett Will Be Tallulah Bankhead in The Code at London's Southwark Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

John Partridge, Solomon Davy, and Nick Blakeley will co-star in the Michael McKeever play.

Adam Pascal to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Studio Tenn

Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal is set to star as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Studio Tenn. The production will run from May 7 - 24, 2026. Jesus Christ Superstar features lyrics by Tim …

New York Yankees will celebrate 10 years of 'Hamilton' on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson and more will appear at the baseball team's Aug. 25 game.

The Reimagined Beauty and the Beast Is Set to Make New Core Memories by Darryn King

For Fergie L. Philippe, one of the delights of starring in a reimagined version of Disney's stage musical Beauty and the Beast is getting to introduce the story to a new generation of …

Video: Taye Diggs Talks Returning to Broadway After 10 Years in MOULIN ROUGE!

Actor Taye Diggs is making his long-awaited return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, beginning his run in the show on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Ahead of his debut in the hit musical, t…

'Flyin' West' soars at Theatreworks by April Tooke

The mesmerizing drama details Black pioneer women on the Kansas plains

Darius Rucker suddenly ends show due to trouble singing #Shorts by USA Today

Country singer Darius Rucker told fans he couldn't finish his concert after losing his voice during a show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. #DariusRucker #concert #NewJersey

Jack Lowden to Lead 'Berlin Noir' Adaptation at Apple TV+, Tom Shankland Joins as Director and EP by Selome Hailu

Jack Lowden has been cast in the lead role of Apple TV+'s upcoming drama series adapted from Philip Kerr's "Berlin Noir" book series. Tom Shankland has joined the production as director and …

MASQUERADE Rehearsals Seen By Rooftop Neighbors on 57th Street

Residents of West 57th Street are getting a free preview of the immersive new reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade. As the new production continues to rehearse, The Phantom, C…

Cast and Creative Team Set for Duke Ellington-Scored Play On! at the Signature by Andrew Gans

Lili-Anne Brown will direct with choreography by Breon Arzell.

Empire Training Center Is Building the Backstage Workforce of Tomorrow by Inspired Staff

ETCA is opening new doors into backstage and administrative careers offering hands-on, affordable training for adults ready to build a future in live performance.

National Hot Dog Day Revisited by Trav S.D.

We seldom talk about food on this blog, and in the opinion of my wife, today we won't be doing that either. But the humble hot dog has such a close association with Coney Island, one of our …

For World P.R. Day: On Publicity and Vaudevillians by Trav S.D.

Today is World P.R. Day and believe it or not I have a post for that, too. These days P.R. has bad P.R. of all things, largely the fault of an industry which has done too much work on behalf…

Luxury hotel Lotte New York Palace partners with Broadway's 'Wicked' for Oz-themed experience by Michael Abourizk

Susan Hilferty's Tony Award-winning costumes will be on display in the hotel's lobby.

KUTUMBA THEATRE PROJECT presents Spy for Spy by Website Administrator

Kutumba Theatre Project is "coming out" of hibernation! After several successful sold out shows in South Florida and NYC, Kutumba is hitting the stage again with the EAST COAST PREMIERE of S…

Just in Time's Jonathan Groff, a Performance from The Lion King's Vincent Jamal Hooper and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Need help picking your next Broadway excursion? Let this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal remind you of all the hits, new and old, lighting up stages across the Th…

Leiter Looks at Books: "Diana Rigg: The Biography" and "One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg" by Eyal Solomon

Book reviews by Samuel L. Leiter... Casual notes on show biz books, memoirs, and studies, dust gatherers and hot off the presses. The post Leiter Looks at Books: "Diana Rigg: The Biography" …

Barack Obama could win his fifth Emmy " but would that make him the most-awarded ex-president? by Ethan Alter

Obama is competing for his third win as Best Narrator to go along with two Daytime Emmys and a pair of Grammys.

#LolaTung reveals her favorite #TaylorSwift songs from #TheSummerITurnedPretty 🥹🩵 #TSITP by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Merrily We Roll Along Live Stage Film Sets Release Date With Fathom Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez's Broadway performances will be on screens in December.

Subtext Redux: In Memory of Rachel Jendrzejewski by American Theatre Editors

A republished Subtext as tribute to its subject, Rachel Jendrzejewski, a Minneapolis-based interdisciplinary artist and writer who died last week after a battle with cancer.

'& Juliet' will receive exhibition honoring Max Martin at the Grammy Museum by Michael Abourizk

Items from the musical as well as select Britney Spears outfits will be on display at the Los Angeles venue.

Broadway's Krystal Joy Brown to Make Classical Debut on MICROVIDS Album

Broadway's Krystal Joy Brown will lend her voice to MICROVIDS: 19 Miniatures for Piano, a new album by composer Stefania de Kenessey. Brown serves as a narrator on the album, which marks her…

Tamara de Lempicka Is Finally Having Her Moment   by Nicole Sternberg

Long before Madonna and Gaga, there was the genre-bending visual artist who broke all the rules in 1920s Paris. A documentary about her life, which opens in L.A. this week, reveals previousl…

9 essential Atlanta arts events this weekend by ArtsATL Staff

Each week, ArtsATL curates a selection of the most exciting arts and culture events happening in Atlanta this weekend, highlighting nine must-see experiences.  :: Thursday Christian…

Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' Series Casts Igby Rigney, Homer James Jigme Gere, Graham Campbell by Joseph Otterson

UPDATED: Ryan Murphy's FX series adaptation of "The Shards" has added a trio of actors to its cast and has been officially greenlit. Variety has learned from sources that Igby Rigney will pl…

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris to join Jinkx Monsoon in 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

All four will perform from August 4 through September 28.

Starlight Theatre " Frozen The Broadway Musical | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

... with new music written exclusively for the stage. Starlight Theatre is introducing Frozen The Broadway Musical from August 5 " August 10! Enter […]

3G Productions Launches UsedGear.com by Pr Agency

From major touring productions and world-renowned festivals to high-stakes corporate events and high-profile permanent installations, Las Vegas-based 3G Productions LLC has spent more than 2…

The New York Yankees to Celebrate HAMILTON 10th Anniversary With Baseball Cap

The New York Yankees will be recognizing the 10th anniversary of Hamilton with the first 10,000 guests in attendance for the Monday, August 25, 7:05 p.m. game vs. Washington receiving a co-b…

GRAMMY Museum to Debut & JULIET Exhibit Beginning This Month

Los Angeles's GRAMMY Museum will present & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends, a dynamic new pop-up exhibit celebrating the legendary songwriter and producer Max Martin. The exh…

Ambition in Topanga paradise: Anton Chekhov and John Galsworthy at Theatricum Botanicum by Charles McNulty

'The Seagull: Mailbu,' adapted from Anton Chekhov, and 'Strife' by John Galsworthy, big cast plays of weighty substance, lend heft to Theatricum Botanicum's outdoor season.

'Merrily We Roll Along' Broadway Live Capture Gets December Theatrical Release Date

Merrily We Roll Along, the filmed version of the Broadway musical starring Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff, will hit theaters this December.

Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film to Hit Theaters This December

Following rumors of a December release for the highly anticipated filmed version of Merrily We Roll Along, Sony Pictures Classics has confirmed a release date of December 5, 2025. The prosho…

'Merrily We Roll Along' Broadway Live Capture Gets December Theatrical Release Date by Greg Evans

Sony Pictures Classics announced today that Merrily We Roll Along, the live filmed version of the four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and …

2025/26 will NOT be 2024/25 but it will BE…moving on… by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess has been looking at announced shows for the upcoming Fall, Winter, and Spring season, and in terms of AANHPI representation…things are looking a bit Which is only to be …

Merrily We Roll Along Live Stage Film Sets Release Date With Fathom Events by Logan Culwell-Block

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez's Broadway performances will be on screens in December.

Adam Pascal Will Star in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The Rent star will wrap his rock tenor around "Gethsemane" and more in the Tennessee production.

Broadway musical 'Parade' brings a gripping and relevant true-crime story to The Hobby Center

The actress hopes audiences come away from the musical with renewed dedication to justice. The musical is part of the Hobby Center's Broadway Series ...

Ariana Grande Refutes Claims of Quitting Music, Teases 2026 Live Performances

Pop icon Ariana Grande isn't going anywhere. The Wicked star recently took to Instagram to quell rumors that she is abandoning music amid her ever-growing resume of acting roles. In her post…

Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN's Amalia Yoo & Fina Strazza Show Off Their Broadway Crib

When Amalia Yoo and Fina Strazza aren't back in school onstage in Broadway's John Proctor Is the Villain, you'll find them backstage at the Booth Theatre in Dressing Room 1! In this video, w…

West End vs Broadway: Operation Mincemeat - YouTube

Welcome to our latest installment of West End vs Broadway! This time, we've dedicated an episode to a British show that continues to conquer on ...

Viola's Room by TotalTheater

off-Broadway " Punchdrunk at The Shed: 545 West 30 Street. June 26-Oct. 19, 2025. Performance. Text: Daisy Johnson. Director: Felix Barrett w/ Hector Harkness. 1 hr. Critic: David Sheward (J…

Tessa Thompson and Her Production Company Viva Maude Sign With CAA (EXCLUSIVE) by Katcy Stephan

Tessa Thompson and her production company, Viva Maude, have signed with CAA. Thompson will next be seen in the titular role of "Hedda," Amazon MGM Studios' Orion Pictures forthcoming a…

'Black Swan' Getting 15th Anniversary Imax Re-Release by Brent Lang

Cinephiles, rejoice! You can now watch Natalie Portman do bloody battle with a pesky hangnail on the widest screen imaginable. This summer, Searchlight Pictures is teaming up with Imax fo…

Brie Larson Joins Olivia Colman in FX Limited Series 'Cry Wolf' From Sarah Treem by Joseph Otterson

Brie Larson is set to star opposite Olivia Colman in the limited series "Cry Wolf," which has officially been greenlit at FX. The show was first reported to be in the works in February with …

Video: Go Backstage with Jeremy Jordan at the Royal Albert Hall

Earlier this week, Jeremy Jordan returned to London with his biggest ever solo concert, Live at the Royal Albert Hall. With songs and stories from stage to screen and beyond, fans heard sele…

Neighbors get free Broadway show as cast of 'Phantom of the Opera' reboot rehearse on roof

With tickets for Broadway shows hitting $900 this year, a free show has never been such a windfall. So some Midtown residents have really gotten ...

See Who's Singing Work of Jimmy Van Heusen in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

Deborah Grace Winer will host the performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

New York Yankees to Celebrate Hamilton's 10th Anniversary With Special Cap by Diep Tran

The August 25 Yankees game will also include appearances from Christopher Jackson and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

Listen: David Byrne Unveils New Single 'She Explains Things To Me'

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has unveiled She Explains Things to Me, the latest single from his upcoming album Who Is the Sky? Th…

These artists remix stories about Black liberation across disciplines by Diana Chan

Writer Clover Hope reflects on how artists featured in In The Making Season 3 are using design, photography, mixed media and fashion to reclaim overlooked histories and reimagine the future …

Class Notes: Crystal Skillman (Open) by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Crystal Skillman, the playwright of "OPEN" at the WP Theater. Playwright Crystal Skillman "Class Notes" actively covers New York's current theater sea…

Lena Dunham recalls the first time she met Adam Driver while casting 'Girls' by Variety

Join Variety to get access to members-only perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRQHK8Ttr1j9xCEpCAlgbQ/join Subscribe to Variety on YouTube: http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe Connect: htt…

'Knives Out 3,' 'Rental Family,' 'Hamnet,' 'Roofman' to kick off Oscar campaigns at Toronto Film Festival by Marcus Errico

The Academy Award launchpad will feature a slew of would-be contenders, including The Lost Bus, The Choral, Franz, and Steal Away.

Grammy Museum Will Display & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends Exhibit by Andrew Gans

The pop-up exhibit celebrating songwriter and producer Martin coincides with the & Juliet tour's summer engagement at the Ahmanson.

Mattel Unveils WICKED: FOR GOOD Line: Elphaba, Glinda, Dorothy, & More

Following their merchandising rollout for Wicked: Part One in 2024, Mattel is returning for more offerings for collectors and young fans alike. According to Variety, new dolls based on chara…

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Celebrate 60 Years With First-Ever Picture Disk Edition

Craft Recordings will honor six decades of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music with the soundtrack's first-ever picture disc edition. Available to pre-order today, prior to a Sept…

Angry Alan ****, Viola's Room **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward July 16, 2025: Unconventional storytelling methods are on display in two Off-Broadway productions, offering brave theatergoers unusual and exciting experiences. John Krasi…

New York Yankees to recognize the 10th anniversary of Broadway's Hamilton on Monday ...

The New York Yankees announced that they will be recognizing the 10th anniversary of Hamilton " the landmark Broadway hit and cultural phenomenon ...

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, & Jenn Harris to Join Oh, Mary! This Fall | Broadway Direct

Oh, Mary! marks Nanjiani and Harris's Broadway debuts. Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Bianca Leigh, who originated their roles Off-Broadway at the ...

Tribeca Films to Release LARPing Documentary 'We Could Be Heroes' on July 29 (EXCLUSIVE) by Leia Mendoza

Tribeca Films, the distribution label from Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures, has acquired the critically acclaimed documentary "We Can Be Heroes" from filmmakers Carina Mia Wong and Al…

Ray Panthaki's Feature Directorial Debut 'In Starland,' Starring 'Sing Sing' Breakout Clarence Maclin, Rounds Out Cast and Unveils First Loo by Alex Ritman

Ray Panthaki has rounded out of the cast of his upcoming feature directorial debut "In Starland" and revealed a first look showing his lead star, "Sing Sing" breakout Clarence Maclin. Writte…

Video: Matt Doyle & Senzel Ahmady Sing 'My Green Light' Before THE GREAT GATSBY in Seoul

Watch Matt Doyle and Senzel Ahmady performing "My Green Light" ahead of starring in The Great Gatsby in Seoul, South Korea. Performances are set to run August 1 - November 9, 2025 at the GS …

West End vs. Broadway: Two Ewen Montagus are Born to Lead Operation Mincemeat

Welcome to our latest instalment of West End vs Broadway! This time, we've dedicated an episode to a British show that continues to conquer on both ...

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, Jenn Harris Joining Oh, Mary! on Broadway - TheaterMania

Directed by 2025 Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! opened on Broadway on July 11, 2024, at the Lyceum Theatre, where it became the first show ...

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie to Join 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway - Variety

Kumail Nanjiani and Michael Urie will join the Broadway company of "Oh, Mary" as Mary's husband and Mary's teacher, respectively.

New York Times Chief Theatre Critic Jesse Green to Be Reassigned; Paper Searching for New Critic by Diep Tran

The culture desk at the paper of record got a shake-up July 15.

Kenny Leon, Kathleen Marshall, Late Rebecca Luker Among 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees by Andrew Gans

The 54th annual induction ceremony will be held in the fall at the Gershwin Theatre.

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

If you know Pulitzer-winning dramas, you should wager big.

Taye Diggs on Broadway Return After 10 Years: 'Not for the Weak' - The Today Show

Actor Taye Diggs joins TODAY to talk about joining the cast of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." Diggs shares what it's like reuniting with his friend ...

Video: Can You Solve This Theater-Themed Final JEOPARDY! Question?

"Theater" was recently featured as a final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. The clue given to the contestants was: "The title of a Pulitzer-winning play from 2006 mentions th…

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris to Join Jinkx Monsoon in Oh, Mary! on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie and Jenn Harris will join the Broadway cast of Oh, Mary! as Mary's Husband, Mary's Teacher and Mary's Chaperone, respectively. Alongside Jinkx Monsoon,…

Agnieszka Holland's Kafka Biopic 'Franz' Debuts Trailer Ahead of World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) by Leo Barraclough

Agnieszka Holland's Franz Kafka biopic "Franz," which will have its world premiere in Toronto Film Festival's Special Presentation section, has debuted its trailer. In an exclusive interview…

Broadway Grosses w/e 7/13/2025 by Ken Davenport

Broadway grosses saw a 7.8% increase this week as tourists... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 7/13/2025 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Rialto announces 2025-26 season with jazz, tango, country and more by ArtsATL Staff

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, located in the heart of Atlanta's historic Fairlie-Poplar district, has announced its 2025-26 series featuring jazz, t…

'Knives Out 3,' Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet,' Channing Tatum's 'Roofman' Among TIFF Premieres Added to Lineup by Rebecca Rubin

Detective Benoit Blanc is packing his bags for Canada. "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third murder mystery in director Rian Johnson's hit series, will have its world premie…

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie Join Cast Of Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' - Deadline

marks the Broadway debuts of Nanjiani and Harris, who take over for exiting original cast members Conrad Ricamora and Bianca Leigh. Urie, fresh off ...

Back to the Future Heads back to Broadway - NBC Boston

Broadway 13 mins ago. Back to the Future Heads back to Broadway. Back to the Future marks 40 years and to celebrate, the classic flick is heading to ...

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie Join Cast Of Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' by Greg Evans

Kumail Nanjiani (Marvel's Eternals, The Big Sick) and Michael Urie (Apple TV's Shrinking, Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress) will join the Broadway cast of Oh, Mary! alongside the previously a…

Review: "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" at Broadway In Chicago - Newcity Stage

The cast is stacked with Broadway and tour veterans like Javier Ignacio (Cogsworth), Danny Gardner (Lumiere) and Kathy Voytko as Mrs. Potts. It's ...

"ta-da!" Off Broadway; Summer In The City: Brooklyn; New Biography of Fashion ... - WNYC

"ta-da!" Off Broadway; Summer In The City: Brooklyn; New Biography of Fashion Powerhouse Virgil Abloh; Melissa Clark on Summer Produce.

'After the Hunt' Trailer: Julia Roberts Unravels in Luca Guadagnino's #MeToo Scandal Drama With Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri  by Ellise Shafer

Julia Roberts is a professor caught in the middle of a #MeToo scandal in the trailer for Luca Guadagnino's upcoming psychological drama "After the Hunt." The R-rated film also stars Andrew G…

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, Jenn Harris to star in 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, Jenn Harris to star in 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway. The actors will join the previously announced Jinkx Monsoon in the hit ...

Broadway Director Jack O'Brien & 'Highest 2 Lowest' Screenwriter Alan Fox Team Up For A/Vantage Pictures' 'Notes With Jack' Podcast by Greg Evans

Veteran Broadway director Jack O'Brien (The Coast of Utopia, Shucked, The Roommate) and newcomer screenwriter Alan Fox (Spike Lee's upcoming Highest 2 Lowest) are teaming up to cohost a week…

Sara Pascoe: I Am a Strange Gloop review " terrific standup's uphill struggles by Brian Logan

Artsdepot, LondonThe comedian staggers from the soft play area to deliver a sharp set about Sisyphus, capitalism and motherhood Her last tour, Success Story, found Sara Pascoe in the loved-u…

Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, Jenn Harris to Join Jinkx Monsoon in Oh, Mary! by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola's absurdist Broadway play is about to get an all-new cast.

Cultivating the Fornésian Garden by Anna Dolores Novak

By Anna Dolores Novak. In March 2025, the Latinx Theatre Commons convened a daylong symposium to honor and explore the work of María Irene Fornés.

Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, & Jenn Harris To Join OH, MARY! on Broadway in August

Broadway's hit comedy Oh, Mary! will welcome three new stars this summer. Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie, and Jenn Harris will join the Tony-winning production beginning Monday, August 4. The…

Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jenn Harris Join OH, MARY! August 4

2025 Emmy Award Nominee Michael Urie, Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Kumail Nanjiani, and Jenn Harris will join the cast of Oh, Mary! beginning Aug. 4 through Sept. 28. They will join the comp…

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie to Join 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Kumail Nanjiani and Michael Urie will join the Broadway company of "Oh, Mary" as Mary's Husband (if you know, you know) and Mary's Teacher, respectively. They'll star "Drag Race" star Jinkx …

The Pulitzer Prize | CUNY Laureates by CUNY TV

On this segment of CUNY Laureates, we get a history lesson on the Pulitzer Prize and its namesake, Joseph Pulitzer, who helped set new standards for how journalism is recognized. Show Creat…

Mattel Launches 'Wicked: For Good' Toy Line, Including New Figures Modeled After Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba (EXCLUSIVE by Atingley4

Mattel is leaning all the way into Oz this summer. Timed to the lead-up of "Wicked: Part Two," the second installment of Universal's hotly anticipated two-part film, the toy giant is expandi…

Enchanted: A Review of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" at Broadway In Chicago by Amanda Finn

In many ways, the intricate murals, details and chandeliers of the Palace create its own kind of music box, ensconcing the stage for a beloved story to be told.

'Zama's' Lucrecia Martel on Netflix, AI and the Collapse of Planet Earth by Anna Marie De La Fuente

In a Masterclass that filled a 600-seat auditorium at the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM), Argentina's Lucrecia Martel ("La Cienaga," "Zama") stood for an hour, despite using a cane. "I l…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Soo and Gad join Hollywood Bowl's 'JCS'; Newell, Cox, Betty Who in 'Drowsy Chaperon' concert, Miss Piggy in 'Oh, Mary!' movie? Since 2016, "Today on Broadway" has been the first and only dai…

Conversation Connecticut: Tony-winner Michael Patrick on his career as a Broadway producer

Michael Patrick won a Tony Award for producing the Broadway smash musical "Maybe Happy Ending."

Pets and the City | Broadway stars help dogs and cats land forever homes | amNewYork

On Saturday afternoon, tucked into the stretch of iconic Shubert Alley"where Broadway stars slip out of stage doors and tourists linger for ...

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a gruelling, outstanding war drama

Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds star in this visceral adaptation of Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel

Where to stream some of this year's top Emmy-nominated shows and how long it will take to watch them by The Associated Press

By ALICIA RANCILIO Now that the Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, you've got two months to catch up on some of the year's most-acclaimed shows. Some binges may take long…

Talking Tanglewood: Broadway magic and operatic drama take center stage this weekend

Boston University musicologist Jeremy Yudkin previews a thrilling weekend at Tanglewood, featuring a Broadway tribute with Kelli O'Hara and Sutton ...

This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " Toni Gray's phone is blowing up these days. The head of production at Dhar Mann Studios, which makes shows for YouTube and other online platforms, said entertainment industry f…

Pro-Putin Conductor's Italian Concert Sparks Furor as Alexei Navalny's Widow Calls for Cancellation by Nvivarelli

A planned classical music concert in Italy, featuring a Russian conductor known to be an old friend and vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is sparking furor after the wife …

Broadway Pipeline: July 16, 2025 by Theatrical Index

Ep 556- Broadway Star Benjamin Pajak Talks Movie Life With "Life Of Chuck!"

Broadway star Benjamin Pajak joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about his incredible journey from making his debut in The Music Man ...

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Talk Impulsively Purchasing a Football Team & Running with the Wolves by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos talk about their morning routines before hosting LIVE with Kelly and Mark, why they purchased an Italian football team and their docuseries Running with the Wol…

Greater Hartford Jazz Festival features Pieces of a Dream, Michelle Coltrane and more by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 festival, which features ranging musical styles and tributes to legendary artists, is taking place at Bushnell Park July 18-20.

Historic CT train station becomes a tavern. Owner wants guests to 'feel like family and friends' by Pamela McLoughlin

"I want people to feel when they arrive that they're like family and friends but we haven't seen them in awhile," he said.

Williamstown Theater Festival Was in Crisis. Here's How It's Changing. by Michael Paulson and Tony Cenicola

The Berkshires mainstay is trying something different this season: just three weekends, but eight shows, including two Tennessee Williams plays and even ice dancing.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2025- WICKED Tops the Grosses and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, theatre fans! There's…

Amber Says What: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sànchez's Wedding, RFK Jr. Fires CDC Vaccine Committee by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news. Late Night with Seth Meyers. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3erP2gX Subscribe to Late Night: http://bit.l…

Kathy Maniura: 'I've played a paper straw, a nervous smoke alarm and now a middle-aged cycling man' by Interview By Liam Pape

The sketch comedian, who merges gentle absurdity with drag, on performing in the rain to an audience of two and how the comedy world needs to change Why did you get into comedy?I've always l…

Felicity Jones Sets Audiobook Narrating Debut With James Patterson's 'The Picasso Heist' (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

Felicity Jones is making her audiobook narrating debut with James Patterson's newest novel "The Picasso Heist." The actor " who recently received her second Oscar nomination for her turn in …

Lupita Nyong'o, Francesca Hayward Lead Star-Studded Cast for Chanel Connects Season 5 (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o headlines the fifth season of Chanel Connects, the luxury house's flagship arts and culture podcast, alongside Royal Ballet principal dancer France…

Jimmy Fallon Fans the Flames of Burning MAGA Hats by Trish Bendix

People torched the hats in videos, apparently upset about the Jeffrey Epstein case. "People in China were like, 'Oh, come on, we worked so hard making them,'" Fallon said.

Congrats to the 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival Success Story The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival Returns $577,500 to Artists Toronto Fringe is proud to announce that t…

Theater Review: GUYS AND DOLLS (Ogunquit Playhouse, Maine) by Lynne Weiss

A WINNING ROLL OF THE DICE The musical theater classic Guys and Dolls has been produced so many times and in so many ways you might think it couldn't get much better, but don't bet on it. Th…

Better Policing Through Improv by Joe Patti

Last month the NY Times had a story about a theater company in Brooklyn which had been running a 10 week improv program for the police department since 2014. The goal has been help officers …

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center Presents You Made That? The Quilting Adventures of Harvey Fierstein, by Suzanna Bowling

The Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (152 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877) is thrilled to host an exclusive exhibition showcasing the handmade quilts of Tony Award-winning playwright,…

Site-Specific Production of NEXT TO NORMAL Revealed as Trap to Get Tenors in Therapy by Broadway Beat

by Izzy Knapp. @izzyknapptheatre. BROOKLYN, New York " A site-specific production of Next to Normal , staged at Mount Sinai, has been...

Kid Playing Dolls Has Figured Out the Meisner Method? by Broadway Beat

by Allyson Stathers. @allysonstathers. LANCASTER, KY " Ten year-old Bella Halstead has reportedly figured out the Meisner Method while...

High School Theatre Teacher Spent Whole Night Coming Up with Cast List Optimized to Destroy Friendships by Broadway Beat

by Brady Thomas. @cbradyt. BAKERSFIELD, CA. "  The halls of Bakersfield Preparatory High School hummed with anticipation as theatre...

BREAKING: World Premiere Musical Features the Music of Ed Sheeran, Also the Teeth of Ed Sheeran But We're Not Sure What They Mean By That? by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. By Harald Krichel - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88009757 NEW...

We Found Out Why Jenny's Afraid of Water, and It's Sharks by Broadway Beat

by Sarah Lasko. @saraheleora. After years of speculation, our journalists can now confirm that the actual reason Jenny's afraid of water...