On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to'

Also a Broadway star, Van Dyke won a Tony Award for "Bye Bye Birdie" to go with a Grammy and four Primetime Emmys. In 1963, he starred in the film ...

Donald Trump Bombs Santa, Slams Warner Bros. Sale and Celebrates Epstein Condoms in 'SNL' Cold Open by Michael Schneider

"Saturday Night Live" opened this week's episode with Donald Trump commenting on the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery " by asking why anyone would even want to buy the studio: "They've g…

'Saturday Night Live': Dakota Johnson makes a surprise appearance as Lily Allen's 'Madeline', Josh O'Connor wants to remake 'Ratatouille by Zach Laws

The Emmy-winner hosted for the first time with musical guest Lily Allen.

Jas Warren's Impact Fondly Remembered At Celebration Of Life At Wharton

And, as a native New Yorker who had seen at least 50-60 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in my lifetime, the power of the performances Jas directed ...

Video: Ben Platt Sings 'The Winner Takes It All' at the Ahmanson

Check out the video of Ben Platt singing 'The Winner Takes It All' at Center Theatre Group's presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, which opened Friday, December 12 at the Ah…

More than 1,600 students win tickets to Broadway show through Popejoy outreach program

Students in Title I Public Schools throughout New Mexico got to experience Broadway for the first time. It's part of a program to expand access to ...

Photos: Josh Groban Joins BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE AHMANSON for Opening Night

Center Theatre Group's presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson opened Friday, December 12, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. The show features special surprise guest a…

Lite Waite: Once you get past the Yankees and Manhattan clam chowder, New York isn't half bad

Eat your heart out, Thomas Crapper! We also had occasion to take in a couple of plays. One, on Broadway, called Punch, explored the impact a single ...

Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert

The band Lawrence celebrated All Out: Comedy About Ambition's first Broadway performance with a pop-up concert. With direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and featuring original music …

Broadway Bound Kids to Hold 4th Annual Benefit Concert: Empower State of Mind at City Winery

... Broadway. Showtime is 7:30pm. The benefit concert will feature performances by Broadway Guest Stars, BBK's accomplished Teaching Artists, and the ...

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Local benefit features Broadway 'power pair' Faith Prince and Jason Graae

Prince made her Broadway debut in 1989 in "Jerome Robbins' Broadway," scoring her first Tony nomination for her performance. Ever since, she's become ...

'Heated Rivalry' Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman's Critique of Show's Sex Scenes: 'Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?†by Jack Dunn

"Heated Rivarly" stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have responded to "I Love LA" star Jordan Firstman, who said the show's depiction of gay sex is "not how gay people fuck." On an…

The Short Flight of Florine McKinney by Trav S.D.

The screen career of Florine McKinney (1909-1975) started on a very promising note. When still a high school student, the Texas beauty went to Hollywood and made the rounds of casting direct…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 13, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for December 13, 2025 include ones on Dick Van Dyke (for his 100th birthday), husband-wife silent screen comedians Harry Todd and Margaret Joslin, nightclub com…

Kandi Burruss Is Feeling 'Perfect' as She Begins in Broadway's '& Juliet' (Exclusive)

Kandi Burruss returned to Broadway after eight years, starring as Angélique in the hit musical & Juliet; The Grammy winner tells PEOPLE performing ...

Theater Review: PLAID TIDINGS (Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs) by Stan Jenson

PLAIDS, CAROLS & COMIC CHAOS A tuneful Yule celebration filled with charm, harmony, and holiday silliness If you're craving holiday nostalgia served with tight four-part harmonies and a …

Review: ‘A Sherlock Carol’: Doyle + Dickens = Delight by Sharon Eberson

Some things are such crowd-pleasers, they bear repeating. Even within the packed realm of Christmas-time theater, that holds true for Kinetic Theatre’s finely tuned, atmospheric production…

Michael B. Jordan & Jesse Plemons | Actors on Actors by Variety

It's a 'Friday Night Lights' reunion as Michael B. Jordan & Jesse Plemons sit down for a long overdue catch-up. Jordan breaks down what it was like to play twin brothers in the hit movie 'Si…

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask' Actor, Dies at 60 by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Mr. Greene, who built a four-decade career uncannily portraying villains, was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan on Friday, his manager said.

Challenging Power Plays in "The Burning Cauldon of Fiery Fire" and "Practice" by Jan Simpson

Getting others to see the world in a certain way and then convincing them to do almost anything to preserve that point of view requires a toolbox of skills that include charisma and a ferven…

Harry Todd and Margaret Joslin: From Snakeville to Tinseltown by Trav S.D.

December 13th was the birthday of screen comedian Harry Todd (John Nelson Todd, 1863-1935). Let the buyer beware! I just came across an online article about the comedian which I found both t…

IN MEMORIAM: TOM STOPPARD, PLAYWRIGHT, HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPION " A PERSONAL TRIBUTE FROM THE KYIV POST by Robert Shuman

(Bohdan Nahaylo's article appeared in The Kyiv post, 12/1/2025. Photo: Tom Stoppard speaking at a public meeting in defense of Soviet political prisoners in Trafalgar Square, summer of 1976.…

Frankie Muniz Says 'Malcolm in the Middle' Reboot Was First Time He Was 'Happy to Call Myself an Actor' and One of the 'Best Times' He's by Payton Turkeltaub

Frankie Muniz is getting candid about returning to the small screen for the four-episode "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot "Life's Still Unfair," describing the experience as the first in his e…

Poll: Best and Worst Broadway Show of 2025? - New York Theater

Which did you think was the best of the thirty-four shows that opened on Broadway (+ three that had no official opening) in 2025?

'Bel-Air' showrunner breaks down Will Smith's series finale return by Ethan Alter

Carla Banks-Waddles shares how the former Fresh Prince met the new Fresh Prince.

BUM BUM (or, this farce has Autism) by Tony Marinelli

In "BUM BUM (or, this farce has Autism)," EPIC Players"New York's indefatigable standard-bearer for neuroinclusive performance"unfurls a world premiere that feels less like a conventional ne…

Three Broadway shows in three months: The sparkling chaos of 'Moulin Rouge' - The Prospector

When I visited New York City (NYC) in early September 2025, I was searching for a Broadway show for my mom to go watch. When doing her own research on ...

On the holiday menu: A sharp-edged 'Tuna' by Darleen Ortega

The 1980s two-actor hit "A Tuna Christmas" is packing 'em in at Bag&Baggage with a sly mix of small-town meanness and tongue-in-cheek mockery of the same.

Theater Review: Working up a "Hedda" Steam by Bill Marx

Two versions of "Hedda Gabler" -- one gratifying, the other gauche.

5 Broadway Shows to See Starring Primetime Emmy Winners - Playbill

Many of your favorite TV stars are currently lighting up Broadway plays and musicals. By Andrew Gans. December 13, 2025.

From 'Alias' to 'Incredibles,' 'Up' to 'Zootopia 2,' Michael Giacchino breaks down his iconic scores " and reveals why 'Lost' is by Marcus Errico

The Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning composer traces his career evolution, from Disney publicist to one of Hollywood's go-to songsmiths.

Review: Everything Is Here at 59E59 by Loren Noveck

Meghan Finn's elegant direction and a rock-solid ensemble ground Peggy Stafford's delicate portrait of loss. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Everything Is Here at 59E59 appeared first…

I'm Chopping the Carrots by Mason Pilevsky

Protest Song " 11 December 2025 Tim Price's Protest Song, currently running at La Mama Experiential Theatre Club, tells the story of one homeless man (David Nellist) whose life was a irre…

For His 100th Birthday: On the OTHER Dick Van Dyke Shows by Trav S.D.

Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke (b. 1925)! I've already long since done a post on Van Dyke and his classic sit-com and on the films Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and The Comic (1969).…

How 'Wicked: For Good' reinvented Tin Man and Scarecrow with innovative prosthetic makeup (exclusive photos) by Marcus Errico

Frances Hannon Mark Coulier and their team of hair and makeup wizards transformed Ethan Slater and Jonathan Bailey, giving a new spin to the iconic Wizard of Oz characters.

TYRA BANKS LAUNCHES "HOT ICE CREAM" IN NEW YORK CITY by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Multi-month Culinary Activations Kick-off December 15 through February, with New NYC Locations Weekly Tyra Banks is bringing her g…

Jon Stewart Makes Broadway Debut"Watch His First Curtain Call - LateNighter

Jon Stewart made his Broadway debut Friday night, in a new stage production from former Saturday Night Live writer Simon Rich " watch his curtain ...

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask' Actor, Dies at 60 by Pat Saperstein

Peter Greene, who often played villains and criminals including Zed in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," was found dead in his New York apartment on Friday. He was 60. His manager Gregg Ed…

Dick Van Dyke Turns 100: How the Centenarian Triumphed in the 'Risky' Musical 'Mary Poppins' After Weathering His Show's Near-Cancellation a by Pat Saperstein

As Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and celebrates six Emmys over more than seven decades in the TV trenches, it's hard to imagine there was a time before he was a national treasure. The fledgling fu…

How Bridget Everett Stole the Starry 'Knives Out 3' With One Powerhouse Scene by Danvariety

SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in "Wake Up Dead Man," currently streaming on Netflix. About midway through "Wake Up Dead Man," the buzz…

From Bach to Broadway: JoAnn's Classical Christmas Sparkles with Holiday Magic at Kleinhans

In fact, my favorite recording of this Jerry Herman Broadway hit is of the BPO and chorus on the "Holiday Pops with Marvin Hamlisch" CD still ...

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Night Stories: 4 Tales of Reanimation by the Greatest Poet of the Holocaust - Avrom Sutzkever - Comes to Life Off-Broadway, December 17 to January 11, 2026

41 Things That Stuck With Us in 2025 - The New York Times

... Broadway this year. Within the span of six lilting minutes, I was moved ... Broadway tickets as tantamount to food. "I have to see theater ...

"The Baker's Wife" creating a buzz off-Broadway - YouTube

The musical set in a small French village filled with fresh bread and hot gossip has lots of Broadway theater fans buzzing.

First look at Jon Stewart's Broadway debut in 'All Out' (exclusive) - Entertainment Weekly

Get your exclusive first look at Jon Stewart, Eric André, Ike Barinholtz, and Abbi Jacobson making their Broadway debuts in 'All Out.'

They met in 'Wicked.' Now they're headlining the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert together

Broadway stars Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus say the Conference Center feels like a hug and that the show's unity theme lands across ...

Broadway couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus sing in Tab Choir's Christmas concert

Two Broadway stars made history this week when they performed with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during its annual Christmas concert.

Choreographer Opens 'Ragtime' on Broadway, Becomes a Mom Hours Later - Parents

Ellenore Scott reflects on the process of opening a Broadway show while pregnant, and delivering her baby the next morning.

Fragments on Frankie Hyers by Trav S.D.

I first heard about Frankie Hyers (1905-1973) because he was teamed for a time with Fatso Marco Marcella, later of The Milton Berle Show. This is, I believe, the only complete article you wi…

'I'm not containable': Lucy Liu on defying 'Dragon Lady' stereotypes in 'Ally McBeal,' fighting with 'elegance' in 'Kill Bill' a by Ethan Alter

The actress reflects on a long, varied career that's included Charlie's Angels, Kung Fu Panda, and Elementary.

Poll: Best and Worst Broadway Show of 2025? by Jonathan Mandell

Which did you think was the best of the thirty-four shows that opened on Broadway (+ three that had no official opening) in 2025? Which was the worst? Which did you most want to like, and mi…

100 reasons we love Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday by Ray Richmond

Today is Van Dyke's centenary, and that's really something to celebrate.

Broadway in Jackson is returning to Thalia Mara Hall - YouTube

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Broadway in Jackson is returning to Thalia Mara Hall - WAPT

... Broadway in Jackson CEO. To celebrate the return, Broadway in Jackson is offering a three-show season ticket package for only $150 in Thalia Mara ...

Fernando Mendoza's Big Apple love, Heisman dream playing on Broadway

... Broadway the night before to see "Jersey Boys." "It was a late night and we actually ended up oversleeping the parade," he recalled with a laugh ...

"Rogers v. Rogers" at Crow's Theatre: A Corporate Tragedy Told with Wit, Bite, and an Uneasy Kind of Catharsis by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Crow's Theatre's Rogers v. Rogers By Ross Walking into Toronto's Crow's Theatre for Rogers v. Rogers, I was already annoyed, borderline hostile, if I'm being hone…

Dick Van Dyke turns 100: A look at his 10 greatest roles by Chris Beachum

The legendary Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winner marks his centennial on Dec. 13.

A dance hall in Buenos Aires guarantees tango sessions with professional partners by The Associated Press

By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA BUENOS AIRES (AP) " At a dance hall in the heart of Buenos Aires, 14 men in elegant dark suits sat at separate tables while across the room, 14 women in dresses and hig…

What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller "Him" and the iHeartRadio Z100's Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll a…

Music from beloved Christmas special makes its way across state this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Dec. 14-20 include 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' a ska band, an emo artist, a Hartford celebrity, a salsa princess and many holiday shows.

Amadeus returns: can Sky's miniseries attract a new generation to Mozart? by Imogen Tilden

A reboot of Peter Shaffer's play hopes to repeat the 1984 film's magic and lure a fresh audience to classical music Forty years ago, Amadeus won eight Oscars, four Baftas and four Golden Glo…

My cultural awakening: The Lehman Trilogy helped me to live with my sight loss by Ann Griffin; As Told To Olivia Ladanyi

My reduced vision badly affected my ability to appreciate films and art, but the stripped-back staging and immediacy of the play gave me back my sense of self I began to notice my sight dete…

Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's 2025 Christmas concert - Church News

Broadway's Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus are the first married-couple guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir's Christmas concert.

Kansas City theater and Broadway shows you shouldn't miss in 2026 | KCUR

After the holiday programs are over, Kansas City theaters will be bringing in national Broadway shows, putting on original dramatic works, ...

41 Things That Stuck With Us in 2025 by The New York Times

Aunt Gladys. Tyler, the Creator. That sex scene in "The Naked Gun." These are the things Culture staffers couldn't stop thinking about this year.

'Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now!' brings Kerry Butler, Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur to Houston

But the show, playing twice Saturday as part of the Beyond Broadway series at Hobby Center, isn't just built around credits. Instead, it leans into ...

WWDTM: Lucy Dacus by NPR

This week, special guest Lucy Dacus joins panelists Tom Bodett, Adam Burke, and Helen HongLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

'Theater is the sun' for Karla Boos, and will remain so as she retires from Quantum Theatre by Christopher Rawson / For The Post-Gazette

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Dealing with life, loss, and grief through AI in 'Marjorie Prime' at Broadway's Hayes Theater

Following its Off-Broadway premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2015, and its film adaptation, written and directed by Michael Almereyda, of 2017, ...

Theater Review: BIPOLAR & THE ENGLISH CHANNEL (Julie Ridge at Theatre Row) by Paola Bellu

ENDURANCE, MANIA, AND THE WILL TO SURVIVE A raw solo performance that turns lived experience into hard-earned clarity Bipolar disorder, marked by its vertiginous highs and devastating lows, …

'Liberation' on Broadway jokes its way into hard truths about feminism - America Magazine

Such is the case with Bess Wohl's "Liberation," now on Broadway after a successful Off-Broadway run earlier this year. Subtitled "a memory play ...

Best Of: Michael Shannon / 'Pluribus' Star Rhea Seehorn by NPR

Michael Shannon understands he's associated with some intense, menacing characters he's played, like Agent Nelson Van Alden in 'Boardwalk Empire.' "I'm a big fella, and I got this giant head…

'A master of complications': Felicity Kendal returns to Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink after three decades by David Jays

The writer's former partner and her co-star Ruby Ashbourne Serkis describe the bittersweet nature of remounting his 90s play so soon after his death ' 'We were swimming in the mind pool of T…

Theater Review: CABARET (Oakland Theater Project) by Chuck Louden

ESCAPISM AT THE EDGE OF COLLAPSE A Kit Kat Club that feels uncomfortably close to home Since its founding in 2012, Oakland Theater Project has set out to create theater experiences that insp…

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Released in Cinemas Nationwide December 13 by Andrew Gans

Interviews, film clips, and more are part of the tribute to the Tony-winning stage and screen star.

5 Broadway Shows to See Starring Primetime Emmy Winners by Andrew Gans

Many of your favorite TV stars are currently lighting up Broadway plays and musicals.

Terrific performances light up The Playboy of the Western World

Though uneven, this revival of JM Synge's play at London's National Theatre is handsome and gorgeously acted

Jamie Lee Curtis: 'My gift is that I have a joy of life'

After being 'unleashed' in her 60s and winning an Oscar, the actor is enjoying a career hot streak " and she's basking in it

How to cultivate the next generation of opera buffs

Enticing first-timers has become a tricky business, say heads of the Met and Royal Opera House

Director Joachim Trier: 'You meet artists who have this inability to live'

The maker of 'The Worst Person in the World' on returning with the portrait of a great auteur but flawed father, 'Sentimental Value'