Betty Boop Breaks Into Public Domain In 2026 With Strings Attached by Marc Hershberg

While Betty Boop has been freed from copyright jail, Fleischer Studios isn't going to let the iconic character sing on stage again without a fight.

LNP | LancasterOnline Events - Dance-Workshop: New York Broadway Jazz 8-13 (NCRC)

Get ready to experience the magic of New York City in this exciting dance workshop. Students will learn choreography set to a popular Broadway ...

Jacob Elordi's 'Frankenstein' win leads the 2026 Critics Choice Awards snubs and surprises by Ethan Alter

From the Best Supporting Actor's monstrous upset to technical wins that caught the industry off guard, we break down the biggest shocks and snubs of the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards.

The Great Renegotiation: Five Ideas about where Culture is going in 2026 by Douglas McLennan

If 2025 is the year that 20th Century culture models stopped working, 2026 is the year we turn to building something new.

'Adolescence' crew may reteam 'a few years down the line' for new project, Stephen Graham says by Kevin P. Sullivan

The cocreator playfully teased a new collaboration after Critics Choice Award win.

Jimmy Kimmel thanks 'Donald Jennifer Trump' for big win at Critics Choice Awards: 'We do not take free speech for granted' by Marcus James Dixon

Jimmy Kimmel Live! wins for Best Talk Show but hosts says "a FIFA Peace Prize would have been better."

'Hacks' Stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs Spoof 'Marty Supreme' Premiere Outfits on Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet by Cynthia Littleton

"Hacks" stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs had some fun on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday afternoon as the pair donned bright orange vinyl outfits in a spoof of the outfits …

Chelsea Handler remembers Rob Reiner, tweaks Timothée Chalamet (a 'little labubu'), hails 'Heated Rivalry' (even 'straight men' love it) by Marcus James Dixon

"Anyone who ever spent time with Rob Reiner knows that the minute that you met him, he felt like an old friend," she stated.

Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91 - The New York Times

He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of ...

San Antonio-born actor Ricardo Chavira headed to Broadway this year - Yahoo

The "Desperate Housewives" actor has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway production of "The Balusters," Deadline reports.

Chelsea Handler Roasts Leonardo DiCaprio for Nearly Missing Critics Choice Awards Because He Was Stuck on a Boat: 'Just Like Titanic, But Worse Beca by Emily Longeretta

Chelsea Handler didn't hold back at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. During her opening monologue at Santa Monica's Barker Hanger on Jan. 4, the comedian went through all the big nominees, st…

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway actor known his performances in 'Wicked' and 'The Little ...

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway actor known his performances in 'Wicked' and 'The Little Mermaid', has died. He was 46. Read more below.

'Wicked' Broadway Actor Dies at 46 Following Rare Cancer Diagnosis - Parade

Broadway actor Bret Hanna-Shuford died at 46 after battling rare cancers. · Husband Stephen wrote, "We said goodbye to the most amazing man… Our hearts ...

Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91 by Alex Traub

He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.

Guillermo del Toro: Saying 'Art Is Not Important' Is 'Always the Prelude to Fascism' by Jack Dunn

While accepting the directing honor at Variety's 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch during the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro told the up-a…

Critics' Choice Awards 2026 Red Carpet Gallery: Quinta Brunson, Odessa A'zion and More by William Earl

Just days into 2026, the year's first major awards show is here, and Hollywood's biggest stars are flooding the red carpet. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is here. The Jan. 4 ceremony…

Critics Choice Awards 2026 red carpet: See the best-dressed stars of the night (updating) by Denton Davidson

From sleek tuxedos to jaw-dropping gowns, Hollywood's biggest names arrived in style ahead of the 31st Critics Choice Awards.

Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction from Los Angeles Home: 'Fame Does Not Protect Against Hardship' by Jack Dunn

Mickey Rourke launched a GoFundMe on Sunday in hopes of avoiding eviction. In December, the Oscar-nominated actor was served a notice to pay roughly $60,000 in back rent or vacate his Los An…

This Week on Broadway for January 4, 2026: The 2026 Spring Preview by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about what is coming up in the Spring of 2026 (and beyond!) "This Week on Broadway" has been coming to you every week since 2009. I…

Bret Hanna-Shuford, 'Wicked' and 'Little Mermaid' Broadway Actor, Dies at 46 - TheWrap

Bret Hanna-Shuford, best known for his turn on Broadway in both "Wicked" and "The Little Mermaid," has died of complications associated with ...

Performers Needed for 54 Below Show - Playbill

Site Navigation · What's Playing on Broadway and Beyond · Playbill Editorial · Industry Resources · More from Playbill · Performers Needed for 54 Below ...

Former 'Wicked,' 'Beauty and the Beast' actor dies at 46 - Cleveland.com

Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died at 46 following a battle with two rare cancers, his husband announced.

Bret Hanna-Shuford, Broadway Performer & Influencer, Dies at 46 - Just Jared

The Broadway performer and "Broadway Husbands" social media influencer died at the age of 46, his husband Stephen Hanna-Shuford tragically confirmed.

Video Shows Man Confronting Audience Members During Broadway's "Mamma Mia!" Over Noise

Video Shows Man Confronting Audience Members During Broadway's "Mamma Mia! ... byu/RapGamePterodactyl inBroadway. In the video, the audience ...

Bret Hanna-Shuford, Broadway actor who appeared in "Wicked", dies at 46 after rare cancer ... - MSN

The influencer, who also appeared in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," shared the popular Broadway Husbands ...

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: January 5th to the end of February, 2026 by Ghoover

Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of October, brought to you by onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as…

Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78 by Marina Harss

A champion of the story ballet, he built a tightly knit community in New York around his classes at Ballet Academy East and his company, Dances Patrelle.

Bret Hanna-Shuford, Broadway Veteran and Popular Influencer, Dies at 46 by Paul Wontorek

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a veteran of six Broadway shows and popular social media influencer, died after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma and HLH died in Orlando, Florid…

Two Atlanta-launched actors return as stars in Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen'

Atlanta-launched actors JonAvery Worrell and Desmond Ellington return as stars in Alicia Keys' "Hell's Kitchen." The Tony-winning Broadway musical ...

Bret Hanna-Shuford Dead: Broadway Actor and TV Guest Star Was 46 - TV Insider

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway veteran who also took his talent to television, has died at age 46. The announcement of Bret's passing came ...

San Antonio-born actor Ricardo Chavira headed to Broadway this year

The "Desperate Housewives" actor has joined the cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire's "The Balusters," Deadline ...

Simon Stone on luring film stars on stage, family tragedy and staging Chekhov in Korean: 'It's one of the proudest moments in my career' by Steve Dow

Directing the likes of Alicia Vikander, Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman on stage, the Australian director is returning to Adelaide festival with a bold new take on The Cherry Orchard Get our …

Josh Charles Charms as a Cantankerous Small Town Doctor in Fox's Cutesy 'Best Medicine': TV Review by Alisoncolleherman

The protagonist of the lighthearted new Fox series "Best Medicine" may be a doctor, but the hourlong show isn't really a medical procedural. Instead, the series borrows a time-honored setup …

Broadway Star Bret Hanna-Shuford Dead At 46 - TMZ

Bret Hanna-Shuford, the Broadway actor best known for "Wicked" and "The Little Mermaid," has died.

Bret Hanna-Shuford, Broadway Actor and Social Media Influencer, Dies at 46 - IMDb

Bret had an established Broadway credit list, including features in Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and the original companies of Cirque Du Soleil's ...

Showbiz Leaders Take AI Deep Dive at Variety Entertainment Summit at CES 2026 by Todd Longwell

Launched in 1967, the Consumer Electronics Show bounced around cities and spots on the calendar before finally settling down in 1998 as an event held every January in Las Vegas. For more tha…

#RitaMoreno demos a #WestSideStory dance move on #JimmyFallon! #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Angels in America: Part 1 - Playbill

Site Navigation · What's Playing on Broadway and Beyond · Playbill Editorial · Industry Resources · More from Playbill · Angels in America: Part 1 · DON'T ...

Meg Donnelly Admits Hardest 'Struggle' amid 'Moulin Rouge!' Broadway Debut (Exclusive)

Meg Donnelly exclusively revealed to PEOPLE the hardest struggle she faced while making her Broadway debut as Satine in 'Moulin Rouge!

Prattville's Way Off Broadway Announces Cast Of Neil Simon's Rumors

Way Off Broadway Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of Neil Simon's Rumors! Fast-paced, quick witted, and full of hilarious chaos! Director ...

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Those Pipes, These Legs with Keely Beirne

The latest episode of Oh My Pod U Guys (hosted by Jayke Workman) is here! Oh My Pod U Guys is a weekly musical theater and pop culture chat show, in which Jayke discusses current events in t…

Broadway Husbands Star Bret Hanna-Shuford Dead at 46 After Secret Battle With Rare Cancer

Beloved Broadway Husbands influencer and actor Bret Hanna-Shuford has died at the age of 46 after a devastating battle with rare cancers.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' extends the goodbye from screen to stage - amNewYork

When "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" opened on Broadway last spring, it occupied an unusual position: a lavish stage prequel to a television ...

Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies: 'Wicked' Broadway Actor Was 46 - Deadline

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway actor known his performances in 'Wicked' and 'The Little Mermaid', has died. He was 46.

Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies: 'Wicked' Broadway Actor Was 46 by Glenn Garner

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway actor known his performances in Wicked and The Little Mermaid, has died. He was 46. The actor's husband Stephen Hanna-Shuford announced Bret's death on Saturda…

Wander and Enjoy All the Changes Between Wicked Musical and Movies - E! News

Wicked and Wicked: For Good made several changes from their source material, the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked, as it was adapted for the big ...

Broadway Poll: Spring 2026 Show You Most Want To See? - New York Theater

Choose the show that you are most looking forward to, among the 16 that (so far) have firm opening dates on Broadway between now and the end of ...

Kick Off the New Year By Playing 'Kiss, Marry, Avoid' With Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. To kick off the New Year, Paige is offering the first o…

Audience Q&A: The Meyers Kids! by Late Night With Seth Meyers

From 'People We Meet on Vacation' to 'Wuthering Heights': Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2026 by Lexy Perez

A myriad of both new and older books will be reimagined for the big and small screens, from viral books on BookTok to old favorites.

ON THE WHEELS OF A DREAM: PART ONE by Bill Hirschman

On the Wheels of a Dream: Part One of an in-depth three-part series about the future of Florida theater. As the curtain cautiously rises again this year in South Florida, profound questions …

He builds tables for Dungeons & Dragons players. They sell for over $10,000 a pop by Colin Warren Hicks

Michael Jimenez sells his custom D&D tables for thousands of dollars.

Broadway Poll: Spring 2026 Show You Most Want To See? by Jonathan Mandell

Choose the show that you are most looking forward to, among the 16 that (so far) have firm opening dates on Broadway between now and the end of April, 2026. Please consider answering two oth…

Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops - The New York Times

Performances in N.Y.C.. Broadway Guide · 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' · 'Tartuffe' · 'Anna Christie' · 'Marjorie Prime'. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT.

Where Oregon Shakespeare Festival costumes go to work again by Jim Flint

Inside the Talent warehouse in Southern Oregon, thousands of festival costumes are preserved and reused, then sent to stages across the country, including "Saturday Night Live."

From Hawkins to Broadway: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS Cast Members on Stage

Years before making his star-turning debut as the dynamic Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, actor Gaten Matarazzo got his start on Broadway. After ...

The Rivals review " heady, flapper-ish revival is stylishly silly Christmas fun by Arifa Akbar

Orange Tree theatre, London Comedy's upper-class antics are transposed to 1920s Bath and bring a crowd-pleasing mix of anarchic spirit and silliness, though it slackens occasionally Richard …

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 4, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for January 4, 2026 are about Hypnotism in Show Business; and The Story of the Brothers Grimm. Other earlier Travalanche posts for January 4 (in no particular o…

Saratoga Arts to reopen after $2 million renovation to gallery, theater, classrooms - Times Union

The restored gallery at Saratoga Arts on Broadway has new lighting and a vaulted ceiling that will enhance the art viewing experience. A grand opening ...

Echoes of a Crumbling Republic: Review of "Berlin" at Chicago's Court Theatre (2025) by Susanna Sun

Berlin at Chicago's Court Theatre (April"May 2025) was nothing short of a theatrical triumph. Directed by the seasoned Charles Newell, who has helmed the Court Theatre for three decades, the…

The Story of the Brothers Grimm by Trav S.D.

Ever since the advent of the World Wide Web I have sought to track down the edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales I owned as a small child, all in vain. My own copy eventually fell apart and had to…

Video: RED BUCKET FOLLIES 2025 Opening Number Starring James T. Lane

The annual variety show, performed December 8 and 9, 2025, celebrated 55 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in ...

Influencer and Broadway star dies at 46 after brave battle with rare cancer - The US Sun

A BELOVED influencer, actor and Broadway star has died after a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer. Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, passed away...

CT rings in 2026 with a months-long list of events to honor the United States Semiquincentennial by Christopher Arnott

A slew of events marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S., from historic exhibits to musical concerts, are taking place in Connecticut starting in January.

Happy World Hypnotism Day by Trav S.D.

January 4 is observed by those in the field as World Hypnotism Day. By "the field", I mean of course practitioners, mostly therapists and those working within the psychology and psychiatry d…

Storied alt-rock act headlines annual Blizzard B-Day Bash that celebrates band's new drummer by Christopher Arnott

The rock act Tantric, founded in the 1990s, may seem an unlikely headliner for Opus' Blizzard B-Day Bash at Toad's Place until you realize the birthday boy is a new member.

Fragments on the Flint Family of Hypnotists by Trav S.D.

We first heard of Canadian born hypnotist Herbert L. (Longley) Flint (b. 1862) as a mentor to the later Pauline, but have since gathered some additional fragments. Dr. Flint worked the vaude…

Carol Brody Luchs Obituary - Erie Times-News

She sang off-key to Barbara Cook and Streisand and delighted in celebrating her 84th birthday at the Sondheim revue on Broadway. Carol was ...

THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Tyler Joseph Ellis | A Musical Theatre Podcast

We have designs at our ⁠⁠TeePublic Store⁠⁠, and the profits we receive are donated to ⁠⁠Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS⁠⁠. Above all, thank you .…

Adam Sandler Brings Down the House at Palm Springs Gala With Hilarious 'What If' He Hadn't Made It Speech by Clayton Davis

Adam Sandler delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala, turning a heartfelt honor into a full-blown comedy set while accepting the Chairm…

Menier's "Fallen Angels": Champagne, Jealousy, and Noël Coward at Full Fizz by Ross

The London UK Theatre Review: Fallen Angels at the Menier Chocolate Factory By Ross It's all delicious art deco inside Noël Coward's Fallen Angels, revived most brilliantly at the Menier …

Ken Fallin's Broadway: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher Capturing the ...

Broadway may be a living art form, but few artists capture its pulse quite like Ken Fallin. Known for his instantly recognizable pen-and-ink ...

Bret Hanna-Shuford, Broadway Actor and Social Media Influencer, Dies at 46

Bret Hanna-Shuford, the former Broadway actor and one-half of the social media group Broadway Husbands, has died. He was 46.

Broadway Bids Adieu to Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot January 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jamie Lloyd directed the Samuel Beckett classic, a reunion for the Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars.

Broadway Bids Adieu to Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot December 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jamie Lloyd directed the Samuel Beckett classic, a reunion for the Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars.

Broadway Performer and Influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford Dead at 46 After Battling Rare Cancer

Former Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died. He was 46. "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this ...

Ken Fallin's Broadway: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher Capturing the Power Players of Chess by Ken Fallin

Broadway may be a living art form, but few artists capture its pulse quite like Ken Fallin. Known for his instantly recognizable pen-and-ink caricatures of legends from stage and screen, Fal…

Guilt Takes Root and Falls Hard in All My Sons by Ivo van Hove by Ross

Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hayley Squires, and Paapa Essiedu in the West End production of All My Sons. Photo by Jan Versweyveld. The play opens in thematic chaos, as wind roars…

Broadway Bids Adieu to Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot December 4

Jamie Lloyd directed the Samuel Beckett classic, a reunion for the Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars. ... Broadway says goodbye to its revival of ...

Trust in Me (The Python's Song) " musicians have been hypnotised by the Disney ditty

Originally featured in The Jungle Book, the song has been covered by a spectrum of artists including jazz players and Grace Jones

FUCK! I Just Wanted to Relax in the Tub But it Turns Out My Tub is the Tub from JUST IN TIME by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. Scenic design by Derek McLane. NEW YORK, NY - FUCK! I've had a long day and really wanted to unwind and soak in my bathtub, but it turns out my tub is the one th…