John Cunningham Dies: Prolific Broadway Actor, 'Dead Poets Society' Dad Was 93

John Cunningham, a prolific Broadway, film and TV actor who appeared onscreen in Dead Poets Society, died Tuesday, January 6, at 93.

'Bug' Revived on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon - Bloody Disgusting

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's acclaimed staging of the show has been revived on Broadway with Carrie Coon (Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Gone Girl) in the ...

On the Couth with Guanqun Yu

The post On the Couth with Guanqun Yu appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Video: Joey Fatone Earns 20-Second Ovation On First Entrance In & JULIET National Tour

Pop icon Joey Fatone received a 20-second ovation upon his first entrance as part of the cast of the North American tour of & JULIET, Joey is reprising the role of Lance following his re…

God's Cowboy

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Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below

Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of "I Am Changing," the signature anthem she made famous on Br…

Original Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Depart Broadway Production in February

The original cast members of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway have extended their run with the show for an extra week!

New York Through The Eyes Of Broadway's"Two Strangers" Star Christiani Pitts - Forbes

Back on Broadway in the musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Pitts plays a key character in a story that unfolds in real time ...

When Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth' was snubbed by the Oscars by Marcus Errico

Released 40 years ago and now back in theaters, the puppet master's final film was unfairly overlooked in a key category.

Broadway in Orlando review: '& Juliet' brings back the past in more ways than one

Broadway's & Juliet (running now through Jan. 11 at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater) brings all those memories together in a ...

'RuPaul's Drag Race' recap: 'Q-Pop' queens shine (and struggle) in Episode 2 by Benutty

This week, the contestants sing and dance in rival girl groups with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham!, and The Runaways.

Washington National Opera leaving the Kennedy Center in latest upheaval since Trump takeover by Kevin E G Perry

After WNO announced their departure, the Trump Kennedy Center claimed the decision was due to a 'financially challenging relationship'

Timothy Busfield Faces Arrest Warrant for Child Sex Abuse Charges Involving Boy Actor by Pat Saperstein

Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing two counts of sexual abuse involving a minor in New Mexico after an arrest warrant was issued on Friday. The investigation involves twin boys wh…

Guide to 'Proof' on Broadway starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle

Guide to 'Proof' on Broadway starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle. Samira Wiley and Jin Ha also star in the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and ...

High Noon review " Billy Crudup brings classic Hollywood western back with a bang by Arifa Akbar

Harold Pinter theatre, LondonCrudup and Denise Gough lead a tense adaptation that turns the film into a debate play whose McCarthy-era roots resonate powerfully today How do you turn a class…

Archibald Prize to make its way to Shepparton Art Museum in 2026

The post Archibald Prize to make its way to Shepparton Art Museum in 2026 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Washington National Opera to Sever Ties With the Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The company has performed at the Washington, D.C. institution since 1977.

'Book fans are so supportive' Tom Blyth on playing characters in popular books by USA Today

You can always count on Tom Blyth to bring to life famous book characters!

#SiennaSpiro shuts down Studio 6B with a performance of "Die On This Hill"! #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Review: High Noon at Harold Pinter Theatre by Greg Stewart

Review: High Noon at Harold Pinter Theatre "it misses the target like a gunslinger shooting blind" The post Review: High Noon at Harold Pinter Theatre appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

Nikki Glaser shares tribute plans for Rob Reiner at Golden Globes by USA Today

Nikki Glaser opens up about her tribute plans for Rob Reiner at Golden Globes.

How a Child's Voice in Gaza Forced Director Kaouther Ben Hania to Stop Everything and Make 'The Voice of Hind Rajab': 'You Can't Unhear It†by Clayton Davis

There are voices that, once heard, cannot be unheard. For Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, the voice of five-year-old Hind Rajab " pleading for help as Israeli forces surrounded her fa…

Washington National Opera Announces Plans to Leave the Kennedy Center

According to reporting by The New York Times, the Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, endi…

Operation Mincemeat Original Cast Announces Final Broadway Performance | Playbill

The original Broadway cast of Operation Mincemeat have announced their final performance dates. These agents' final mission will take place February ...

Photos: Cady Huffman and Angie Schworer Pay Homage to THE PRODUCERS in PALM ROYALE Appearance

Broadway fans were in for a treat during the two most recent episodes of Palm Royale. Those who tuned into episodes eight and nine of the Apple comedy may have noticed special appearances fr…

'Bug' review: Carrie Coon is terrifying in tense conspiracy-theory play on Broadway by Johnny Oleksinski

Carrie Coon stars in the hair-raising revival of Tracy Letts' freaky and potent 1996 drama that opened Thursday night on Broadway.

Nick Cave on Writing the 'Train Dreams' Title Song in Support of a 'Devastating' Yet 'Life-Affirming' Story: 'That's the Beautiful Par by Chris Willman

Rock legend Nick Cave might have been a natural to ask to write a theme song for "Train Dreams," even if he didn't have any personal connections or ins with the filmmakers or cast. One of hi…

London Revival of Starlight Express Sets Closing Date; World Tour to Follow by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Under the Radar Partner to Give Away Free Theatre Tickets by Diep Tran

1,500 tickets will be given away to 12 shows at the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.

Lencia Kebede Announces Final Wicked Performance on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Kebede made history as the first Black actor to play the role of Elphaba full-time in Wicked on Broadway.

Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadway

Wicked on Broadway stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm have announced that they will be playing their final performances on March 1. Kebede and Trimm joined the hit musical as Elphaba and Gl…

Bahram Beyzaie, Filmmaker Who Led Iran's New Wave, Dies at 87 by Alex Williams

Despite a ceaseless battle against government censors, he was celebrated as one of his country's greatest auteurs, winning praise from luminaries like Martin Scorsese.

#ColinQuinn is gearing up for a Gen Z president 🤣 #FallonTonight #StandUp by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be 'a Luxury' as He Hands Out Free Tickets by Michael Paulson

The mayor said a new initiative by the Under the Radar festival exemplified an arts affordability agenda that he intends to pursue.

Broadway legend Tommy Tune donates his costumes, scripts, letters to University of Houston

Tommy Tune, an award-winning Broadway performer whose career began six decades ago, is donating much of his archives to the University of Houston, ...

Ana Navarro Offered 'Buena Vista Social Club' Walk-On Role As Part Of 'The View' Birthday Surprise by Greg Evans

The View co-host Ana Navarro has made no secret of her love for the musical Buena Vista Social Club " she says she's seen the show four times " so on today's episode celebrating Navarro's De…

How to Get $11 Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway | Playbill

The hit Broadway production at the Marquis is celebrating the finale of the Netflix series.

'Dead Man's Wire' Director Gus Van Sant Reflects on 40 Years at the Helm: 'I Was Sort of a Rabble-Rouser' by Carolehorst

For his first feature in more than seven years, Gus Van Sant returns to themes " and also to a significant moment in time " that have resonated with the director over the course of a four-de…

Antari Atmospherics Deliver Arena-Ready Haze For Carrie Underwood at Providence College Late Night Madness by Griffin Rodgers

Providence College kicked off Homecoming Weekend with a packed Late-Night Madness event at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, headlined by a performance from country singer and songwriter Carrie Und…

Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Surprises Ana Navarro with Live Performance on THE VIEW

Ana Navarro, host of The View, recently received a special birthday surprise from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club. During Friday's episode of the daytime talk show, cast members Renesito …

John Cunningham, Hollywood Father Figure and Prolific Broadway Performer, Dies at 93 by Jonah De Forest

John Cunningham, whose decades-spanning career included 18 Broadway productions, died on January 6, 2026 in his Rye, New York estate. He was 93. The son of a high school principal, Cunningha…

'Bug' extends on Broadway through February 22

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of "Bug" will extend its run for an additional two weeks. Originally scheduled to play through February 8, ...

Photos: Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector Have a Gilded Age Reunion at Bug Opening Night by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Tracy Letts drama opened on Broadway January 8.

Houston-born Broadway legend donates 50000 item personal collection to UH

The Houston-born Broadway legend, Tommy Tune, is donating 50000 items from his personal collection to the University of Houston.

Operation Mincemeat Original Cast Announces Final Broadway Performance by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

The cast has been with the show since its West End run.

Reverse Charades w/ #RoseByrne, #MayaHawke & #Miguel! #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Bug by TotalTheater

Broadway " Manhattan Theater Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theater: 261 West 47 Street. Jan. 8-Feb. 22, 2026. Drama. Author: Tracy Letts. Director: David Cromer. 2 hrs. Critic: David Sheward (Ja…

Trump Says U.S. Will "Run" Venezuela, U.S. Forces Threaten Greenland: Late Night News of the Week by Late Night With Seth Meyers

All the news and jokes you missed from the week of January 5. Late Night with Seth Meyers. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3erP2gX Subscribe to Late Night: http://bit.ly/LateNightSet…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 9, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for January 9, 2026 are about Led Zeppelin, David Johansen and the New York Dolls, The Mad Show, and singer/actor Jimmy Boyd. Other earlier Travalanche posts fo…

'Hamnet' Team on Chloé Zhao's Directing, Leadership and Her Cameo During the Final Globe Theater Scene by Kennedy French

The creative team behind Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" gathered for a panel discussion as part of the Variety Screening Series to reveal the collaborative process that brought Maggie O'Farrell's no…

'A Quick Five' with Daniel Chong, Violinist with the Parker Quartet at Chamber Music Maryland by Susan Brall

Chamber Music of Maryland always presents top talent in the world of classical music.  On January 24, 2026 they will be presenting the Parker Quartet. The Parker Quartet was formed a by u…

Man Involved in Broadway's "Mamma Mia!" Outburst Shares His Side of the Story

... but his explanation raises bigger questions about audience behavior, theater etiquette, and why Broadway security keeps letting situations escalate.

'Bug' extends on Broadway through February 22 by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Originally scheduled to play through February 8, the production will now play through February 22 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Hank Azaria has a Springsteen cover band. Here's his dream for it. by USA Today

Actor Hank Azaria chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about his dreams for his Bruce Springsteen cover band: Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band.

Video: From TV to Broadway... Whitney Leavitt Is Dancing Her Way to CHICAGO

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Broadway company of Chicago will welcome "Dancing with the Stars" semi-finalist and actress/breako…

Star Tessa Thompson Talks 'Hedda' by WNYC

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 1, 2025] A provocative re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, "Hedda" stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. …

Cecily Strong and Beck Bennett Go 'All Out' on Broadway - YouTube

Following 2024's "All In: Comedy About Love," writer Simon Rich is back on Broadway with "All Out: Comedy About Ambition ...

Annemarie Jacir on shooting historical epic 'Palestine 36' in midst of genocide: 'Psychologically, emotionally, it was very difficult' by Zach Laws

The historical epic about the 1936 Arab revolt is the only film to shoot in Palestine over the last two years.

Jimmy puts #RoseByrne's #Seinfeld knowledge to the test! #FallonTonight #JimmyFallon by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Becoming Led Zeppelin by Trav S.D.

Although it's somewhat outside my wheelhouse, I've had a vague intention of doing something on Led Zeppelin for a while now. I've long been working on a long think-piece (possibly even a boo…

Whitney Leavitt Reveals Whether Mormon Wives Stars Will Be at Broadway Debut (Exclusive)

Whitney Leavitt revealed to PEOPLE who will be supporting her on the opening night of her Broadway debut " including whether any 'Secret Lives of ...

Odds and Ends: Milo Manheim Cast in Live Action Tangled, Alan Cumming Receives Hollywood Star & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Hair Raising Casting Announcement The long-awaited live action version of Disney's Tangled has found its leads, with Teagan Croft…

Shaving his head for 'Dead Man's Wire' changed Dacre Montgomery as an actor by Kevin P. Sullivan

Plus, the former Stranger Things star weighs in on the series' conclusion.

Under the Radar For All to Offer Free Festival Tickets by American Theatre Editors

Led by UTR and New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the initiative will allow 1,500 New Yorkers to see select Under the Radar shows at no cost.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Unknown, Starring Sean Hayes, Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman will direct David Cale's solo play at Studio Seaview.

Photos: Cynthia Erivo Gets in Front of the Camera for Dracula in the West End by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

The solo adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel will be directed by Kip Williams.

Casting: Role of a Lifeline, Bone Marrow and Information Fair, Will Be Held at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

The event, featuring several Broadway organizations, will begin with remarks from The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor.

Golden Globes strike exclusive partnership with Polymarket by Kevin P. Sullivan

The prediction marketplace now hosts a news sections exclusively about the upcoming awards.

Alan Cumming shines with his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by USA Today

"I'm so grateful to the opportunities Hollywood has given to me, to the films I've made, to the shows I've made. But especially the people I met." Host of hit reality series, "The Traitors,"…

James Taylor and White Lotus and Gilded Age Stars Come Out for Bug Opening on Broadway

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood star in the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts's drama.

Cabaret Review: DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER & BILL CHARLAP (Birdland) by Rob Lester

A PLEASING PAIR Standards stretched, teased, and joyfully reimagined The song "'S Wonderful" will be a century old next year, so it's not a new thing to wonder if its titular positive adject…

Original Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Depart Broadway Production in February

The original cast members of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway have extended their run with the show for an extra week! David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and ZoÃ�…

Broadway's 'Frozen,' based on hit Disney film, coming to CT theater next month

Among the cast are Kyrie Courter (who plays Elsa and has had roles in Broadway's "Sweeney Todd"), Leigh Ellen Jones (Anna) and Katelyn Lauria ...

Producers Guild Nominations Strengthen Oscar Odds for Five Films by Kyle Buchanan

"One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Hamnet," "Frankenstein" and "Marty Supreme" have now been recognized by all three major guilds.

HELL'S KITCHEN to Present 'Legends of Gospel Week' Honoring Donald Lawrence and More

In continued celebration of Dr. King's life and enduring legacy, Hell's Kitchen on Broadway will present a special activation, "Legends of Gospel Week," saluting the trailblazing gospel arti…

PCOFA Gala to bring Broadway-caliber cabaret to Paris | The Prairie Press

... Broadway, international cabaret stages and decades of artistic achievement. The night will begin with a social hour featuring live music by the ...

Under the Radar: Mami by Jonathan Mandell

A young man strips an older woman of her clothes, wipes her bottom and changes her diaper: It is an early scene in "Mami," one of the many startling wordless moments that have the otherworld…

Off-Broadway Premiere of The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits will open at SoHo Playhouse on ...

New York, N.Y. - Michael Shaw Fisher presents The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits , which will have its Off-Broadway premiere as part of the SoHo ...

WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Top 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist

The longlist has been unveiled for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. A total of 221 films were submitted for considera…

In Memoriam: Stanley Miller, 85 by Griffin Rodgers

Audio pioneer Stanley Miller, founder of Stanal Sound and recipient of the Parnelli Audio Innovator award for career achievement in 2009, passed away Jan. 7, 2026 at age 85.

Artist-Led Citizen Journalism at the Frontlines by Ash Marinaccio, Zoe Lafferty

By Ash Marinaccio, Zoe Lafferty. Ash talks with Zoe Lafferty, founder of Artists on the Frontline, about artist-led citizen journalism in Palestine's Jenin refugee camp and the role of polit…

John Cunningham Dies: Prolific Broadway Actor, 'Dead Poets Society' Dad Was 93 by Greg Evans

John Cunningham, a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in such acclaimed productions as the original stagings of Cabaret, 1776, Company, Six Degrees of Separation and The Sisters Rosensweig…

Bug Extends on Broadway Through February 22 by Jamie Kravitz

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug will extend its run for an additional two weeks. Originally scheduled to play through February 8, the production will now play through Fe…

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood-Led Bug Extends on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

David Cromer directs the Manhattan Theatre Club production of the Tracy Letts drama.

Philip Glass' Liquid Days Gets First Live Performance in 4 Decades at Lincoln Center by Kevin Filipski

The seminal album will be performed January 25.

Video: Noah Silverman and Omari Collins Perform Acoustic Version of 'Not My Father's Son' From Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The actors are leading the national tour of Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Tony-winning musical.

Video: Alan Cumming Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! You can watch the full ceremony here! "I don't think I'll be able to articulate how…

Ragtime Revival Album Released January 9; Watch 'Wheels of a Dream' and 'Journey On ...

The cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival is now available for streaming and download.

Alan Cumming Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoring Theatre Achievements by Diep Tran

The Tony winner expressed joy that "a little piece of Scotland" will now live in Los Angeles "forever."

'Bug' With Carrie Coon Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks - Deadline

Originally scheduled to play through February 8, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Broadway's 'Bug' will now play through February 22.

Photos: Demi Moore Hosts Los Angeles SONG SUNG BLUE Screening with Kate Hudson

On Wednesday, January 7, Song Sung Blue star and Actor Award Nominee Kate Hudson attended a special screening event at Soho House Los Angeles, hosted by Academy Award-nominated actress Demi …

John Cunningham, Who Starred in Company, Six Degrees, and Titanic, Dies at 93

Off-Broadway, Cunningham was seen in productions ranging from The Fantasticks to Quartermaine's Terms to Sylvia to Some Americans Abroad to, finally, ...

Ariana Grande Champions Cynthia Erivo After 'Wicked: For Good' Awards Snubs: Her Elphaba 'Will Be Adored for Generations. That Can't Be Taken by Clayton Davis

If music is confession, then acting is reconciliation for Ariana Grande. "I really love the work," Grande tells Variety. "I love getting to know the little mental map of a person " what make…

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood-Led Bug Extends on Broadway - Playbill

Tracy Letts' 1996 play Bug, which opened its long-awaited Broadway bow January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre via Manhattan Theatre Club, ...

Stage Mag Spotlight: FOR COLORED GIRLS at Planet Ant Theater

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Chocolate Box Theatre Company's production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf at Planet Ant Theater. Stage Ma…

Polymarket Pacts With Golden Globes for Predictions by Jordan Moreau

Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, has set an innovative partnership with the Golden Globes to become the exclusive prediction market partner of the annual awards show. The p…

Simu Liu panicked a bit while producing Peacock's The Copenhagen Test by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Hans van Manen obituary by Lyndsey Winship

Pioneering Dutch choreographer who fused classical and modern ballet styles into stripped back movement The Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen, who has died aged 93, was a pioneering and pro…

Marc Shaiman to Tour in Support of New Memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning Hairspray composer and lyricist will be joined by Nathan Lane, Bette Midler, J. Harrison Ghee, Melissa Errico, and more.

From Classics to World Premieres, What's Coming Up Winter 2026 at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center by John Sherer

Shostakovich, a new piece by Ye Xiaogang, children's concerts, there is something to suit every classical music taste this winter at CMS.

How to Get $11 Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The hit Broadway production at the Marquis is celebrating the finale of the Netflix series.

Ragtime Revival Album Released January 9; Watch 'Wheels of a Dream' and 'Journey On' Music Videos by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival is now available for streaming and download.

Whitney Leavitt Reveals Advice Mark Ballas Gave Her Before 'Chicago' (Exclusive)

Whitney Leavitt Reveals How She's Preparing for Broadway Debut in Chicago and 1 Piece of Advice Mark Ballas Gave Her (Exclusive). The 'Secret Lives of ...

BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an addi…

'Bug' With Carrie Coon Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks by Greg Evans

The Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood " which opened last night right on schedule after the previous day's missed performances due to an illnes…

New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Primate' in theaters, rent 'Predator - Yahoo

New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Primate' in theaters, rent 'Predator: Badlands,' stream 'Good Night, and Good Luck: Live From Broadway' on ...

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Announces New Block of Tickets | Broadway Direct

A new block of tickets will go on sale for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

John Cunningham, Veteran Broadway Actor, Dies at 93 - The Hollywood Reporter

John Cunningham, who appeared in the original Broadway productions of Company, Cabaret and The Sisters Rosensweig and in films including Mystic ...

Jafar Panahi on Why Trump's Intervention Is Not Needed in Iran and Wanting to Return Despite Upcoming Trial: 'It Doesn't Matter What Will Happen by Nvivarelli

Jafar Panahi thinks the new wave of protests challenging Iran's authoritarian regime might bring "something different" this time. Though the dissident director is currently in the U.S. to pr…

Dramatic Marketing Episode 1: We Challenged the Backstreet Boys to a Boyband Battle by Ken Davenport

Most marketing today can be . . . quiet. It's... The post Dramatic Marketing Episode 1: We Challenged the Backstreet Boys to a Boyband Battle first appeared on Ken Davenport.

The Supernatural Scare Tactics of 'Paranormal Activity' by American Theatre Editors

When adapting a horror staple to the stage, the devil is in the details.

Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'

Be the first to get a sneak peek of Omari Collins "Scarlett D. Von'Du" and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of "Not My Father's Son" at the Beverly O'Neill Theater in Long Beach, C…

NYC Winter Outing Returns: Deals on Museums, Broadway Shows, Dining & Hotels

Broadway Week is another huge plus, especially for families with older kids or teens. With two-for-one tickets for 26 shows, it's a great chance to ...

Chess Actor Sean Allan Krill Once Had to Choose Between Jagged Little Pill and Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee is back on Broadway relishing his work as a "bad guy" in the hit revival of the ABBA-Tim Rice musical at the Imperial.

Marcia Rodd Dead: Tony-Nominated Actor, TV's First 'Maude' Daughter Was 87 - Deadline

Marcia Rodd, a Broadway actor whose prolific TV career included two memorable episodes of the sitcom All In The Family died December 27.

Dutch National Opera Invests in Robe iForte LTX Moving Lights by Griffin Rodgers

The Dutch National Opera (De Nationale Opera) in Amsterdam has invested in four Robe iForte LTX moving lights with the HCF (high color fidelity) engine, which are installed in their 1,600-ca…

'The Night Manager' Season 2 Director Georgi Banks-Davies on Bringing Tom Hiddleston Spy Thriller Into a 'Post-Truth World' and John le Carré by Alex Ritman

Ten years ago, an espionage thriller series became the talk of the town for a good few weeks, especially in the U.K. "The Night Manager," a BBC/AMC co-production and adapted from John le Car…

Ophelia | Frame By Frame by CUNY TV

Ophelia follows two women from different eras who become connected through a painting inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. As their lives intertwine, they begin to relive Ophelia's pain, passio…

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Broadway tickets available through September 2026

The prequel to the hit Netflix series, which just released its fifth and final season, has brought Hawkins, Indiana to NYC's Marquis Theatre since ...

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Releases New Block of Tickets

A new block of tickets will go on sale for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. Tickets go on sale on January 9 at 10:00AM ET for performances thr…

Carrie Coon on Returning to Broadway, Reading the Reviews, and Longing to Be an Action Hero

After a dozen years away, the "White Lotus" and "Gilded Age" star is back on Broadway in a revival of "Bug," a 1996 play by her husband, ...

Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'

The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater's revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and …

The "Personality Crisis" of David Johansen by Trav S.D.

We lost David Johansen (b. 1950) nearly a year ago; today would have been his 76th birthday. 76 (or 75, the age at which he died) is young these days, yet Johansen was the last of the origin…

'Bug' Broadway review " Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood burrow into an intense drama

Read our review of *Bug*, the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts's 1996 psychological thriller, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J.

Broadway legend Tommy Tune donates personal collection to University of Houston

Broadway legend Tommy Tune is housing his archive of Broadway keepsakes at his alma mater, University of Houston.

Review: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood as Paranoid Crackheads in Love in Bug

Tracy Letts's grizzly play receives its Broadway premiere via Steppenwolf and Manhattan Theatre Club.

Kate Owens: Cooking With Kathryn review " recipes for religious repression, rebellion and ruin by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe comic targets Christian sexism head-on " while the argument is well worn, Owens' manic physicality and dark humour keep the show fizzing Who would have thought, in 20…

Broadway and Screen Actor John Cunningham Dies at 93

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. On Broadway, Cunningham was seen in Amour (2002), in which he ori…

'Bug'- Alarmingly Topical or Sci-Fi? by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen 40ish Agnes White (Carrie Coon) lives in a low end motel room on an interstate highway in Oklahoma. A bar waitress, she seems to spend the rest of her time high. Today, ex-husb…

Rhythm-a-Ning Swings Broadway - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

Kate Borger goes to hits of Broadway as shared by jazz artists - Ray Charles, Count Basie and Ahmad Jamal visit Oklahoma, and Tania Grubbs turns ...

Modulo Pi to Exhibit its Most Advanced Media Server Solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 by Griffin Rodgers

At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Modulo Pi will unveil Version 7 of its Modulo Kinetic media server. Visitors will be able to explore the platform's advanced capabilities through an immers…

Photos: Tony Kushner Visits MESSY WHITE GAYS Off-Broadway

At a recent performance of Messy White Gays off-Broadway, playwright Tony Kushner and his husband Mark Harris paid a visit. The pair posed with members of the cast after the performance. Che…

Kate Winslet says there's a 'strong likelihood' for 'Mare of Easttown' Season 2 by Tribune News Service

PHILADELHPHIA " Actor Kate Winslet sounds like she's ready for a second season of the 2021 hit series "Mare of Easttown." The Emmy-winning show about a depressed-but-determined detective inv…

Review Recap: Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts' 'Bug' officially opens by Matt Tamanini

Grace and Matt go through the reviews for the Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of 'Bug' Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode…

End of the Line: Starlight Express Terminates London Run by Staff Writer

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express has announced a closing date for London revival The post End of the Line: Starlight Express Terminates London Run appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

Directors Guild Award nominations indicate a tight Oscar race by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " The Directors Guild of America announced its nominations Thursday for outstanding directorial achievement in theatrical feature film, offering one of the clearest snapshots yet…

Some Final Word By Carmen de Lavallade by Frank Rizzo

Photos by Frank Rizzo Below is my piece on Carmen de Lavallade for Encore magazine..The great dancer, actor, teacher, choreogr…

My Review: New Broadway Musical: 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

The show: "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). What makes it special?: The hit musical from London makes its Broadway bow, ...

My Review: New Broadway Musical: 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by Frank Rizzo

The show: "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) …

Rachel Lynett Commits by Gabriela

The playwright behind 'Committed' and 'Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)' shares their journey from aspiring corporate defense attorney to playwright.

The cast of 'The Pitt' is just as immersed as the audience in its emergency room setting by Tribune News Service

PITTSBURGH " It's common knowledge among fans of "The Pitt" that the show " with its documentary-style cinematography and esoteric language " sets realism as its No. 1 priority. Many of its …

How Victoria Wood turned maternal neglect into brilliant wit

A new documentary reveals how the comedian overcame her insecurities to reach the top in a male-dominated industry

The Clock Ticks, but the Stakes Never Rise: "High Noon" in the West End by Ross

The London UK Theatre Review: High Noon By Ross An old-fashioned clock is stationed over the stage like a warning, or a stopwatch, counting down the minutes until High Noon strikes and Marsh…

Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furniture by The Associated Press

By KIM COOK Maybe it's a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a snazzy media console. Or a couple of well-traveled vintage trunks given a new home as bedside table…

People We Meet on Vacation " When Harry Met Sally . . . without the zingers or chemistry

Emily Bader and Tom Blyth play platonic besties recalling their annual holidays " and wondering what went wrong

Bruno Mars sets Romantic tour; SoCal stops to feature Anderson .Paak, Raye by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " Grammy winner Bruno Mars is hitting the road, he announced Thursday ahead of the release of his first solo album in a decade. The pop star, known for hits including "24K Magic"…

Strike a pose: vogue balls go mainstream in New Zealand by Eva Corlett

Led by Māori and Pasifika queer communities, the counterculture has gone from performing in lounges and clubs to Wellington's national museum In a large gallery at New Zealand's national …

Hamnet review " Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley beguile and captivate in audacious Shakespearean tragedy by Peter Bradshaw

Chloé Zhao's film version of Maggie O'Farrell's myth-making novel powerfully reimagines the agonising loss of a child as the source of Hamlet's grand stage drama 'The joys of parents are se…

Jade Franks on how cleaning toilets at Cambridge inspired her hit show: 'I'm not watering down the fury " just sneaking it through the back door by Kate Wyver

The Merseyside comic used her experiences of Oxbridge to create the fringe hit Eat the Rich, but struggled in ways her well-off contemporaries didn't. Now she's determined to use success to …

Idris Elba Watches an Arsenal F.C. Match During His Interview, Pitches Hijack Season 3 by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Idris Elba talks about receiving a knighthood from the British government for his charitable youth work, his Madame Tussauds' wax figure unlocking his phone with Face ID and writing songs in…

Dances of the Georgian Court and Countryside by Brian Seibert, Sheldon Pearce, Richard Brody, Jillian Steinhauer, Marina Harss, Jane Bua, Jennifer Wilson

Also: Bang on a Can and St. Vincent in Richard Foreman's "What to Wear," the celestial folk of Cassandra Jenkins, Jennifer Wilson and Richard Brody on comfort in the cold weather, and more.

In Tracy Letts's "Bug," Crazy Is Contagious by Emily Nussbaum

A Broadway revival arrives at a moment when paranoia plots are everywhere.

'The Notebook: The Musical' isn't transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage by Charles McNulty

The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, undergoes some transformation at the Holl…

60 Ago Today: The Mad Show by Trav S.D.

60 years ago today was opening night of the hit off-Broadway revue The Mad Show, which ran for about a year (1966-67), and then toured nationally through 1968. This charmed project featured …

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack to receive Arts Champion Award - Broadway News

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) has announced that Broadway League board of governors member Colleen Jennings-Roggensack ...

Star-Studded Gala Night Announced at Shakespeare North Playhouse by Staff Writer

Shakespeare North Playhouse will host its first-ever Gala Night on Saturday 31 January, bringing together an outstanding line-up of actors, writers and performers The post Star-Studded Gala …

Will Arnett, Laura Dern and Bradley Cooper: 3 Friends Walk Into a Comedy Club by Melena Ryzik and Sam Hellmann

In many ways, their new relationship tale, "Is This Thing On?," relies on their shared history over 25 years.

Think Punk Rockers Are Angry? Meet These Menopausal Women. by Eleanor Stanford

The BritBox show "Riot Women" follows an all-female band navigating the challenges of middle age " a subject that its creator, Sally Wainwright, knows well.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget in 2027 by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Seth addresses Trump proposing the U.S. boost military spending in 2027 by more than 50% and more in his monologue for Thursday, January 8, before taking a closer look at the growing nationa…

AI Impact Drama 'Humans in the Loop' Adds Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra, Shaunak Sen as Executive Producers in Oscar Push (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Three major international talents hailing from Indian cinema have thrown their weight behind "Humans in the Loop" during its awards season push. Actor Shabana Azmi alongside directors Ritesh…

Photos: Edred Utomi and Jin Ha Take Lead of Broadway's Hamilton | Playbill

The Broadway production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize- and ... Broadway, has just released new production photos featuring the current cast.

Review: Once a storefront theater curiosity, 'Bug' opens big on Broadway - Chicago Tribune

... Broadway at the Samuel. Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in Steppenwolf Theatre's "Bug" on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York ...

'Mamma Mia!' theatergoer erupts on 'loud and obnoxious' Broadway audience members in viral video

A Broadway theatergoer loudly called out a group of "loud and obnoxious" women over their alleged poor etiquette towards his family during a ...

'Mortal Kombat II' Star Ludi Lin Joins 'Comedy InvAsian III' Cast (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

"Mortal Kombat II" actor Ludi Lin is joining the cast of "Comedy InvAsian III," alongside comedians Juno Men, Erik Escobar, Trevor Jang, Michelle MaliZaki, Shivaan Nadan, Kitty Pine and Vanj…

Jimmy Boyd (Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus) by Trav S.D.

Jimmy Boyd (1939-2009) was first widely known as a child performer, but he had a good run. He managed to keep it going for about three decades. Boyd was from a musical family originating in …

Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and More Join Cast of Titanique on Broadway

All aboard! Titanique has announced additional casting for the production's Broadway premiere. Joining previously announced star Marla Mindelle ...

Bug review " Carrie Coon brings intensity to paranoid Tracy Letts revival - The Guardian

... Broadway; and adapted into a 2006 feature film starring Michael Shannon as Peter (who originated the role in London and reprised it in several ...

Carrie Coon's 'Bug' is the most thrilling night on Broadway " Review - USA Today

But the play has somehow never swarmed Broadway until David Cromer's nervy new production, which opened Jan. 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre ...

Julie Benko Joins Broadway's Ragtime as Emma Goldman Beginning Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Julie Benko officially joins the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born anarchist Emma Goldman tonight, January 9 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. She steps in through March 29 for Shain…

'Bug' Review: Carrie Coon Is Superb in an American Gothic Tale - The New York Times

Tracy Letts's eerily topical, decades-old play about a woman's descent into a world of conspiracy theories makes its nerve-rattling Broadway ...

'Bug' Broadway Review: Carrie Coon Absolutely Loses Her Mind - The Daily Beast

The celebrated star of 'The White Lotus' and 'The Gilded Age' returns to Broadway in an unhinged play written by her husband.

'Bug' Broadway review: Carrie Coon spirals into shocking paranoia - The Washington Post

Carrie Coon of "The White Lotus" stars in the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts's dark psychological thriller "Bug."

'Bug' Review: A Broadway Drama of Insidious Delusion - WSJ

'Bug' Review: A Broadway Drama of Insidious Delusion. Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood star in Tracy Letts's 1996 play about a man and a woman in a ...

Highly Recommended Concert: MARTIN CHALIFOUR & FRIENDS: THE ART OF CHAMBER MUSIC (The Music Guild at St. Alban's, Westwood) by Tony Frankel

CHAMBER MUSIC IN AN IDEAL SETTING Glorious acoustics, a resonant space, and musicians who know how to listen to one another. There are few places in Los Angeles better suited to chamber musi…

Viral confrontation at "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway sparks theater etiquette discussion

Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.

Julie Benko Joins Ragtime Broadway Revival January 9 by Margaret Hall

Benko will play the role of Emma Goldman for three months.

#Miguel performs "Angel's Song"! #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Did Reviews Fall for Tracy Letts' Bug on Broadway? - Playbill

January 8 was opening night for the Broadway debut of Tracy Letts' Bug at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, and the reviews are in.

Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer ...

'A Concert for Altadena' Raises $450K for Community Rebuilding, and Raises Spirits With Dawes, Brandon Flowers, Brad Paisley and Other Performers by Chris Willman

Backstage at the benefit that took place Wednesday night under the name A Concert for Altadena, star and co-organizer Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes was talking about how he came close to thinkin…

Maya Hawke Reacts to Robin's Death Rumor, Gives Her Stranger Things Castmates Yearbook Superlatives by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Maya Hawke talks about joining the Hunger Games franchise before chatting Stranger Things rumors and assigning her castmates their yearbook superlatives. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fal…

The Glorious Corner by G. H. Harding

La BREA IN L.A. " On one of my first trips to L.A.  I just had to swing by A&M Records at 1416 LaBrea whilst there. A&M Records, begun by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (in Herb's gar…

What should we do with the music of a murderer?

Composers and singers are scrutinising the connection between the Italian prince Gesualdo's majestic madrigals and his sadistic character