On Broadway’s Biggest Night, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Shows Its Strength by Derrick Bryson Taylor and Elisabeth Vincentelli

The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.

At the Tonys, calls in support of trans rights and free speech. by Derrick Bryson Taylor

A middle-school teacher who’s sent students to Broadway wins excellence in education award. by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Madonna Premieres ‘Confessions II,’ a Star-Studded Short Film, at Tribeca Film Festival by Derrick Bryson Taylor

“Confessions II” features songs from the pop star’s coming album of the same name. At one point, green lasers shoot from the pelvises of gyrating women.

‘The Fantasticks’ and ‘Gloria’ Will Head to Broadway This Season by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The nonprofit Second Stage Theater said it would present a reimagined version of “The Fantasticks” and the Pulitzer finalist “Gloria” at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Join National Recording Registry by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The collection at the Library of Congress also added works by Weezer and Vince Gill, and a radio broadcast of a fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

For 'Buffy' Fans, Nicholas Brendon's Xander Was a Complicated Everyman by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The actor, who died on Friday, was a fan favorite on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," even as his character mixed quiet heroism with hostility toward the show's women.

Quentin Tarantino Plans 'Swashbuckling' Play for London's West End by Derrick Bryson Taylor

"The Popinjay Cavalier," written and directed by Tarantino, will open next year. It is described as a "rambunctious comedy of deception" set in 1830s Europe.

Jessie Buckley Wins Golden Globe for 'Hamnet' as Best Actress, Motion Picture Drama by Derrick Bryson Taylor

In her first nomination, Buckley won for her portrayal of Agnes, William Shakespeare's grieving wife in the drama "Hamnet."

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.

SAG Awards Changes Its Name to the Actor Awards by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The annual awards, started three decades ago by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA, has begun to reach a global audience through livestreaming on Netflix.

Hollywood Bowl Names Its Stage for John Williams by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The celebrated venue dedicated its stage to the composer for "Star Wars," "Jurassic Park" and other blockbusters, a first in the bowl's 103 years.

A New 'Pericles' Pairs Shakespeare With Black Gospel by Derrick Bryson Taylor and Elias Williams

The wandering prince of the title sings in this version from the Public Theater's Public Works, with a cast of everyday New Yorkers and stars like Denée Benton.

'Maybe Happy Ending' Casting Change Ignites Debate About Asian Representation by Derrick Bryson Taylor

When the show said Andrew Barth Feldman, a white actor, would replace Darren Criss, who is of Filipino descent, alarms were sounded by some Asian American actors.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' Dead at 54 After Drowning by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Warner, who played the only son of Bill Cosby's character on the beloved 1980s sitcom, drowned in Costa Rica.

Dana Carvey Calls His Biden Impression a 'Delicate Thing' by Derrick Bryson Taylor

For his portrayal of the former president on "Saturday Night Live," Carvey admitted that he had to toe a careful line.

"Hamilton" Original Cast: Where Are They Now? by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Lin-Manuel Miranda and others reunited for a medley at the Tonys on Sunday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the show's opening.

Trump is barely mentioned at the Tonys. by Derrick Bryson Taylor and Matt Stevens

Nicole Scherzinger Wins the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical by Derrick Bryson Taylor

In "Sunset Boulevard," Scherzinger plays Norma Desmond, a former screen star who descends into madness.

A Brooklyn teacher receives the excellence in theater education award. by Derrick Bryson Taylor

'Buena Vista Social Club' band is among the recipients of special honors and awards. by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in 'Harry Potter' on Broadway by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Felton makes his Broadway debut this November for a limited engagement, playing a grown-up Draco, through March.

'Dead Outlaw' Cancels Library of Congress Concert to Protest Firing by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The Broadway musical, which earned seven Tony nominations, scrapped a performance after the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, was fired by the Trump administration.

At James Earl Jones Memorial, Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg Share Stories by Derrick Bryson Taylor

At a gathering in the Broadway theater renamed to honor the star, speakers including Denzel Washington and Phylicia Rashad described Jones as an inspiration.

Raygun Shuts Down Musical Inspired by Her Jeered Olympic Breaking by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The comedian behind the parody about the Australian breaker who became a summer celebrity said she was willing to make some changes to avoid legal drama.

Vicky Holt Takamine Wins the Gish Prize by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Vicky Holt Takamine, a renowned teacher of hula dance and a champion for Indigenous culture, will receive a cash award of more than $450,000.

At 'Slave Play' in London, a 'Black Out' Night Emerges From Controversy by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Critics slammed the idea of "restricting audiences on the basis of race," but at a recent performance, Black spectators praised producers for creating a safe space.

Willy Wonka's Unknown Lands a New Acting Gig in London by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The internet latched on to 16-year-old Felicia Dawkins' performance as The Unknown at a shambolic Willy Wonka-inspired event. This weekend, she's heading to a bigger and scarier stage in Lo…

DJ Casper, Whose Hit Song 'Cha-Cha Slide' Made You Dance, Dies at 58 by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years.

In "Tammy Faye," a Televangelist Comes to the London Stage by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Fifteen years after her death, the peaks and valleys of Tammy Faye's life, including the extravagance, the betrayal and her unwavering love of God, are explored in a new musical.

Brian Dennehy, Award-Winning Actor, Dies at 81 by Derrick Bryson Taylor

In a career of more than 50 years in theater, movies and television, he won two Tonys, one for his performance in "Death of a Salesman."