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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

‘The Balusters’ brings laughs, but maybe not emotional depth, to Broadway, say critics by Ethan Alter

David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy is the only original play debuting on Broadway this Tony season.

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Why ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is the Broadway show ‘the world really needs right now’ by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby speaks with the all-star cast and crew of the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's classic cult musical.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

‘Schmigadoon’ lives again! How the Apple TV series moved to Broadway without losing any corn puddin’ by Ethan Alter

Creator Cinco Paul teases that the show's third season is all written — if Apple ever chooses to make it.

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‘Schmigadoon!’ jumps from streaming to Broadway, but not all critics are singing its praises by Ethan Alter

The cult Apple TV series is reborn as a full-fledged Broadway musical that adapts the first season.

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Only some critics are falling for Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara’s ‘Fallen Angels’ by Ethan Alter

The revival of Noël Coward's 1925 farce is receiving mixed notices on Broadway.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri talk being the first Black actors to bring 'Proof' to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The two actors star in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony-winning show since its 2000 debut.

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Laura Linney is also rooting for 'American Classic' Season 2: 'If you hear anything, let me know!' by Ethan Alter

The Emmy-winning actress breaks down that cliffhanger ending of the MGM+ theater comedy's first season.

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Steve Carell is 'everyone's dad' in new 'Rooster' clip by Ethan Alter

Bill Lawrence's hit collegiate comedy has been picked up for Season 2 as it enters the back half of its freshman year.

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Nathan Lane resurrects 'Death of a Salesman' in a mostly 'triumphant' Broadway revival, say critics by Ethan Alter

The latest production of Arthur Miller's classic play also stars Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers.

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Is there a 'Pitt'-slayer in the house? The shows that could shake up a stale Emmy race by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby editors search for a winning Drama or Comedy alternative to The Pitt and Hacks and a frontunner in the wide-open Limited Series race.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' scores purr-fect reviews from critics by Ethan Alter

No one has anything bad to say about the Tony-contending Broadway production of the 2024 off-Broadway smash.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Hannah Einbinder, Dan Levy, and 'Heated Rivalry' showrunner among CCA Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television honorees by Ethan Alter

The 2026 ceremony will be held on May 29 in Los Angeles.

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'Becky Shaw' is the ultimate mean girl " and that's a good thing, say critics by Ethan Alter

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer receive glowing notices for their Broadway debuts.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

How 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' brings Bad Bunny's Super Bowl energy to Broadway by Ethan Alter

The Andrew Lloyd Webber revival transports the Jellicle cats into the ballroom scene.

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

How Connie Britton rescued 'Rooster': 'I was definitely not the 1st choice' by Ethan Alter

The Emmy-nominated actress joined Episode 5 of the Steve Carell series at the "11th hour" as a favor to Bill Lawrence.

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Are Kristin Chenoweth and Keanu Reeves Tony-bound? Breaking down the Broadway hits and misses so far this season by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby checks in with our Tony experts on the awards prospects for The Queen of Versailles, Waiting for Godot, Ragtime, and more.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The 'disastrous' Broadway version of 'Dog Day Afternoon' isn't getting critics to bite by Ethan Alter

The stage version of the classic 1975 Sidney Lumet film starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is attracting largely mixed-to-negative notices.

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

'We wanted to give people a full meal': Riz Ahmed breaks down his 'Bait' journey and that final moment by Ethan Alter

The actor explores his identity and pursues James Bond dreams in the new Prime Video limited series.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

From Sonoma to Jean Smart to 'Schmigadoon,' awards chatter is picking up by Ethan Alter

We've got early Oscar contenders, a Hacks Emmy landslide, and Tony odds for Schmigadoon on our minds this week.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Can 'The Christophers' win Ian McKellen his 1st Oscar? by Ethan Alter

Screenwriter Ed Solomon says that writing a lion in winter star turn for the Lord of the Rings star was a "career high."

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The drama behind Bill Maher receiving the 2026 Mark Twain Prize, explained by Ethan Alter

The Trump administration initially labeled reports that the controversial comedian would be this year's recipient as "fake news."

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

'Scarpetta': Rosy McEwan and Jake Cannavale discuss the dark secret that bonds Kay and Pete and tease Season 2 by Ethan Alter

The actors play the younger versions of Kay Scarpetta and Pete Marino, played by Nicole Kidman and Bobby Cannavale in the present day.

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John Lithgow delivers a 'Giant' performance as Roald Dahl, say critics by Ethan Alter

The actor won an Olivier Award for the show's London run and is a Tony frontrunner for the Broadway production.

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'Bridgerton' Season 5: Netflix's hit period romance debuts the show's 1st same-sex love story by Ethan Alter

Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza will be the central romance in the latest season, now in production.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

2026 Gracie Award winners include Katherine LaNasa, Rhea Seehorn, and Nia DaCosta by Ethan Alter

National winners will be celebrated at a gala reception on May 19 in Beverly Hills.

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Why starring in 'Death Becomes Her' becomes Betsy Wolfe: 'I get my head cut off every night!' by Ethan Alter

The & Juliet Tony nominee has taken over the role originated by Megan Hilty in the hit Broadway musical.

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Friday, March 20, 2026

'Liberation': Go inside the dressing room for a closer look at the Tony-contending costumes from the Broadway hit by Ethan Alter

Costume designer Qween Jean discusses the outfits worn in Bess Wohl's 1970s-set memory play in Gold Derby's exclusive video interview.

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Friday, March 13, 2026

'Outlander': How CaitrÃona Balfe directed that bloody encounter between the bear and the maidens fair by Ethan Alter

The Outlander star makes her directorial debut with the second episode of the show's eighth and final season.

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Daniel Radcliffe's 'Every Brilliant Thing' scores brilliant reviews from Broadway critics by Ethan Alter

The 70-minute one person show will have a 13-week run in New York.

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'We had to dare to be boring': 'Spotlight' director Tom McCarthy revisits the newsroom to celebrate 10th anniversary of Best Picture win by Ethan Alter

Filmmaker reveals how he crafted a film that's still ranked among the top Best Picture winners in Oscar history.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

'Half Man': HBO announces premiere date for the Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell limited series by Ethan Alter

The six-episode series is the follow-up to Gadd's Emmy-winning Baby Reindeer.

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