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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Bella Ramsey Tells 'Last of Us' Haters 'You Don't Have to Watch' Season 3: 'If You Hate It That Much, the Game Exists' and 'You Can Ju by Jordan Moreau

Bella Ramsey, who stars as Ellie in HBO's hit video game series "The Last of Us," is confronting some of the more vocal online critics of Season 2, which aired on HBO earlier this year and i…

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

'Emily in Paris' Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After Collapsing During Filming in Italy by Jordan Moreau

Diego Borella, an assistant director on Netflix's "Emily in Paris," died after collapsing suddenly while filming Season 5 in Italy on Thursday. He was 47. "We are deeply saddened to confirm …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:42AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

'Fallout' Season 2 Trailer: Justin Theroux Plays Robert House, Deathclaw Attacks the Ghoul and Lucy in New Vegas by Jordan Moreau

The first trailer for "Fallout" Season 2 has been released, and it's showing a first look at new cast member Justin Theroux playing the video game character Robert House in the fan-favorite …

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Gotta Spoof 'Em All: 'Balls: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comedy' Parodies 'Pokémon' With Original Voice Actors and 40 Puppets Heading to by Jordan Moreau

What do Pokémon do when they're trapped inside of Poké Ball? Why are grass types super effective against water types? How do Escape Ropes really work? All of these questions have plagued "…

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Emmy Nominations 2025: Full List (Updating Live) by Jordan Moreau

The 2025 Emmy race is finally kicking off, with the nominations in the reality competition program and talk series categories being revealed Tuesday on "CBS Mornings." The rest of the nomina…

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

'Andor' Star Diego Luna Slams Trump and Champions Immigrants in 'Kimmel' Monologue: 'It Is Not Acceptable to Separate Families' by Jordan Moreau

"Andor" star Diego Luna debuted as a guest host for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Monday night and gave an impassioned speech about immigrants amid President Donald Trump's increased ICE raids across …

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Friday, June 6, 2025

'The Bear' or 'Shrinking'? Breaking Down the Top Contenders for the Best Comedy Series Emmy by Jordan Moreau

Variety TV editors Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta are on Variety's Award Circuit, presented by Paramount+, to discuss the top contenders in the comedy race at this year's Emmy Awards…

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Making Broadway's Mind Flayer: How 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Brought Netflix's Scariest Monster to Life by Jordan Moreau

Just like the Netflix series, Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is full of terrifying monsters, breath-taking special effects and it's up for several top prizes this award seaso…

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' Comedian, Dies at 88 by Jordan Moreau

Ruth Buzzi, the effervescent Emmy-nominated comedian and voice actor who starred on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," died Thursday at her Texas home, her family announced on Facebook. She wa…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:10PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 11, 2025

'Smash' Broadway Stars Reveal Their Biggest Onstage Disasters: Cockroaches, Wardrobe Malfunctions and Confusing Method Acting Accents by Jordan Moreau

A lot goes wrong in Broadway's new "Smash" musical: There's a Method-acting lead, laxative-laced cupcakes and a trio of stars all vying to play Marilyn Monroe " but it's all part of the show…

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Scott Rudin Plans Comeback After Hollywood Downfall Over Abuse Allegations: 'It Was Bad Behavior. I Own It' by Jordan Moreau

Producer Scott Rudin, who stepped back from the film and theater industry in 2021 after workplace abuse allegations, is planning his Broadway return. The New York Times reported Friday that …

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Monday, March 24, 2025

Joe and Jill Biden Make First Public Appearance Since White House Exit at Broadway's 'Othello' Premiere: 'Riveting, Brilliant, Bravo!' by Jordan Moreau

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's "Othello" premiere, one of the hottest tickets on Broadway, had Oscar-winning actors, Grammy recipients and legendary directors in the audience on Sun…

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Sets Guest Stars for Final Shows (EXCLUSIVE) by Jordan Moreau

"Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" has revealed its slate of guest stars for its final performances before the show hits the road and embarks on a national tour. The upcomi…

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Sets Final New York Performances Before National Tour by Jordan Moreau

It's time to roll for initiative one last time. "Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" has released its final block of tickets ahead of its national tour, a little more than a yea…

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Oscars 2025: Complete Winners List (Updating Live) by Jordan Moreau

The 2025 Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when "Oppenheimer" dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:34PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 14, 2025

Idina Menzel on Her 'Exhilarating' Broadway Return in 'Redwood' and Swinging From a Tree 20 Feet Above the Stage by Jordan Moreau

Idina Menzel is no stranger to flying high above Broadway stages, and she made her soaring return (literally) Thursday night with the new musical "Redwood." The show marks her first Broadway…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:56PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Harvey Weinstein 'Begging' to Move Up Trial Date: 'I Want to Be Out of This Hellhole' and 'I Can't Hold On' by Jordan Moreau

Harvey Weinstein's New York trial date has been set for April 15, but the disgraced movie mogul pleaded for an earlier start due to his recent cancer diagnosis and poor health conditions. We…

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Jules Feiffer, Cartoonist, Playwright and Screenwriter, Dies at 95 by Jordan Moreau

Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who also wrote occasionally for the stage and screen,  including Mike Nichols' film "Carnal Knowledge" and Robert Altman's "Popeye," d…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:32AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

'Stranger Things' Creators the Duffer Brothers to Receive Variety's Showrunner Award at 2025 SCAD TVfest by Jordan Moreau

The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix's hit "Stranger Things," will receive the Variety Showrunner Award on the opening night of the 13th annual SCAD TVfest. The festival returns in Atlan…

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Gavin Creel, Tony Winner and Star of 'Hair,' 'Hello, Dolly,' 'Into the Woods' and More, Dies at 48 by Jordan Moreau

Gavin Creel, a Tony-winning Broadway star who appeared in "Hair," "Hello, Dolly," "Into the Woods" and more, died Monday at his home in Manhattan of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve she…

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Monday, September 9, 2024

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93 by Jordan Moreau

James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning …

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' Opens on Broadway With a Gay Leather Bar After-Party, a Closeted Abe Lincoln and Plenty of 'Stupid Gems' by Jordan Moreau

After the curtain call of "Oh, Mary!," star and playwright Cole Escola said that creating the absurd, queer play was a lot like trying to convince your doctor that you have a tumor. "When yo…

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Monday, May 13, 2024

George Clooney to Make Broadway Debut in Adaptation of His Film 'Good Night, and Good Luck' by Jordan Moreau

George Clooney is making his Broadway debut in a play adaptation of his 2005 drama "Good Night, and Good Luck." Clooney will play journalist Edward R. Murrow, who was the host of CBS' "See I…

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

'SNL' Makes Fun of JoJo Siwa's Edgy Rebrand: Like a 'Figure Skater Joined a Street Gang' and 'Mad Max on Broadway' by Jordan Moreau

On "SNL," a Weekend Update segment playfully poked fun at 20-year-old singer JoJo Siwa's transformation into an edgier and more adult persona. Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend U…

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Friday, May 3, 2024

'Twenty-Sided Tavern' Brings Dungeons & Dragons Improv, Audience Voting and Real Tequila Shots to Off-Broadway by Jordan Moreau

All hope seemed to be lost when the zombie cowboy faced off against the putrid walrus in the final boss battle of "The Twenty-Sided Tavern," which opens at Stage 42 on May 5 in New York City…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:24PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tony Nominations 2024: Alicia Keys' Musical 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' Lead With 13 Nods Apiece by Jordan Moreau

"Hell's Kitchen," a musical inspired by Alicia Keys' teenage years in New York City, and "Stereophonic," the story of a rock group in danger of splintering, dominated the 2024 Tony Awards no…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:15AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 15, 2024

'Twenty-Sided Tavern,' the First Dungeons & Dragons Theater Show, Sets New York Premiere by Jordan Moreau

Roll for performance! "Twenty-Sided Tavern," the first official Dungeons & Dragons live theatrical experience, is coming to a New York theater this spring. The popular tabletop roleplayi…

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend From 'Chicago' and 'West Side Story,' Dies at 91 by Jordan Moreau

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, her publicist announced. She was 91. The actor-singer-dancer origin…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:41PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin Retires After 18 Years by Jordan Moreau

Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League since 2006, has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 16. She will continue to serve in an advisory capacity for special events thro…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:26PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

'Back to the Future' Reunion: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson Attend Broadway Musical Performance by Jordan Moreau

Michael J. Fox came face to face with his younger self on Tuesday. Like a time-traveling scene out of "Back to the Future," the star met Casey Likes, the young actor who plays Marty McFly in…

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Britney Spears' Broadway Show 'Once Upon a One More Time' Was Her Idea, but She Insisted It Not Be a Bio-Musical by Jordan Moreau

Britney Spears has blessed us with countless hit songs, and so far you've been able to listen to them on CD players, streaming services and on screen, but you can now hear her music in a bra…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:36PM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off