Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Immersive Horror Play ‘A Ghost in Your Ear’ Sets New York Premiere From Audible Theater by Matthew Minton

Jamie Armitage’s immersive horror show “A Ghost in Your Ear” has set its New York premiere at Audible’s off-Broadway Minetta Lane Theatre following a sold-out London run earlier this…

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Bowen Yang to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ in Broadway Debut by Rebecca Rubin

Bowen Yang is the latest A-list star to suffocate at the (fictional) White House for Cole Escola’s ultra-successful play “Oh Mary!” He’s making his Broadway debut as former first lad…

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Todrick Hall’s ‘Midnight’ Announces Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of New York Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Todrick Hall’s “Midnight” will make its North American premiere this fall off Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre following two sold-out engagements in London. Joining Hall in the cast …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:04AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 3, 2026

Charlize Theron and Matt Damon Premiere ‘The Odyssey’ in Seoul, Madonna and Kylie Minogue Perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam and More Red Carpet P by Karla Cote

Madonna kicked off August with another “Club Confessions” appearance – this time, it was a performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam featuring surprise guest Kylie Minogue. Speaking of su…

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Ariana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’ After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Mu by Jack Dunn

Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep’s statement cited …

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‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Hades Actor Geno Segers After Online Controversy by Mya Copeland

Geno Segers, who was announced this week to join Broadway’s “Hadestown,” will no longer be part of the Broadway production. “Hadestown” announced a new principal cast earlier this …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:51PM[SHARE]

‘Hacks’ Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First by Michael Schneider

Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its lega…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:58AM[SHARE]

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Surprise Fans at ‘Practical Magic’ Screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for L.A.’s Cinespia by Angelique Jackson

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a screening of “Practical Magic” on Saturday night in L.A. Attendees came to the place, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30AM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Vincent Pastore, Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos’, Dies at 80 by Jack Dunn

Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the fir…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:55PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE) by Ethan Shanfeld

British stand-up comedian and writer Elf Lyons is bringing her show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, marks Lyons’ U…

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

‘Job’ Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich Sets Next Play ‘The Holes’ With Robert Pattinson to Executive Produce (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, who made his Broadway debut with the buzzy thriller “Job,” is returning to the New York stage. His new show “The Holes” will premiere off-Broadway this…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 27, 2026

‘Rose Hill’ Amazon Series Casts Jake Weary, Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway, Sadie Dickerson by Joseph Otterson

The “Rose Hill” Amazon Prime Video series has cast four lead roles. Jake Weary (“The Waterfront,” “Animal Kingdom”), Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway (“Under the Banner of Heaven,…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:21PM[SHARE]

Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut on Broadway in 2027 by Rebecca Rubin

A stage adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 cult classic film starring Prince, will debut on Broadway in 2027. The musical will run at the Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning on…

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

‘Hadestown’ Brings Broadway’s Underworld to the Big Screen: Original Cast Members and Creator Anaïs Mitchell on Reconvening for a Smashing Cine by Chris Willman

The gods themselves get mostly shoved out of the picture in “The Odyssey,” as has been noted by some filmgoers who wished Zeus or Poseidon got in on the action instead of just being talk…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:38PM[SHARE]

‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Review: Captures the Crowd-Pleasing Vibrance of the Mythological New Orleans-Meets-Rock Opera Stage Show by Owen Gleiberman

"Hadestown," with its free-form jamboree vibe, its spontaneous swirl of musicians and dancers onstage, is as much a happening as it is a musical. It’s a show about ancient mythology — it…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:18PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 20, 2026

Sharon Stone on Quitting Weed and Stopping a Stroke Medication Despite Doctors’ Orders: ‘It Was Like Going Off of F—ing Heroin’ by Marc Malkin

Sharon Stone is done smoking weed. Her journey to cut ties with cannabis began when she was put on several medications after she suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I got off one of my …

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Michael Urie on Returning to ‘Oh, Mary!,’ His Second ‘Shrinking’ Emmy Nod and 20 Years of ‘Ugly Betty’: ‘That Show Was So Ahead of Its T by Ellise Shafer

Ever since Michael Urie’s stint in “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway last year, he’s been wanting to return. The actor, known for his TV roles in “Ugly Betty” and “Shrinking” in additi…

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’ by Chris Willman

To paraphrase Aaliyah: Cast size ain’t nothing but a number. In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a …

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Brenda Fricker, ‘My Left Foot’ Oscar Winner, Dies at 81 by Wilson Chapman

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for her turn opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in 1989’s “My Left Foot” and captured hearts as the Pigeon Lady in 1992’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:25AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

‘Oh, Mary!’: Giles Terera, Michael Urie and More Reprising Roles Alongside Cole Escola in West End Limited Run by Ellise Shafer

It’s set to be an “Oh, Mary!” reunion on the West End. Alongside playwright and original lead Cole Escola — who is reprising the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln at London’s Trafalg…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

After ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns Musicals Are in Crisis: ‘Broadway Risks Rivaling Hollywood’s Empty Soundstag by Brent Lang

Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to the early closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” by arguing that Broadway musicals are in crisis. In a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, the composer w…

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Monday, July 13, 2026

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Ending Broadway Run in August by Brent Lang

Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webb…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:34PM[SHARE]

‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical Adds ‘Titaníque’ Director and Co-Creator Tye Blue to Creative Team (EXCLUSIVE) by Marc Malkin

Tye Blue, director and co-creator of the Tony-winning “Titaníque,” has joined the creative team of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical”, a new parody written by l…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM[SHARE]

Josh Grisetti, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 44 by Jordan Moreau

Josh Grisetti, who appeared in the Broadway musical “Something Rotten” and Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” died July 10. He was 44. Broadway actor Rob McClure, who starr…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:36AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 10, 2026

‘Moana’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing the Song ‘Along The Way’ in a Week and Being in the Oscar Race With Taylor Swift by Jazz Tangcay

A little over 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was still performing on Broadway in “Hamilton” while writing the music for Disney’s “Moana.” Since then, Moana has grossed more than …

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‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail on Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui Look and Remaking a Beloved Hit: In Theater, ‘We Do Revivals All the Time’ by Rebecca Rubin

Back in 2015, when “Hamilton” was the toast of Broadway, director Thomas Kail always knew where to find the musical’s creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda when he wasn’t on stage. “…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Dolly Parton’s ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Sets Broadway Run, With Previews Beginning in December by Chris Willman

Broadway will be saying “Hello, Dolly” before the end of the year, as the musical telling the life story of country-pop superstar Dolly Parton is set to begin previews at the St. James T…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:40AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 6, 2026

Johnny Galecki Sets Acting Return as Tennessee Williams in Chicago Presentation of ‘Kowalski’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Matthew Minton

After taking a seven-year break from acting, “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki is set to portray renowned playwright Tennessee Williams in the Chicago stage presentation of “Ko…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:48PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Academy Museum Adds Guillermo del Toro, John Gore and Gale Anne Hurd to Board of Trustees by Clayton Davis

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has added three industry heavyweights to its governing board, electing Broadway producing titan John Gore, blockbuster producer Gale Anne Hurd and Oscar…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 25, 2026

François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’ by Brent Lang

“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda Bringing ‘Warriors’ Musical to Broadway in Spring 2027 by Brent Lang

Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway more than a decade after “Hamilton” became a cultural phenomenon. His new show “Warriors” is a musical adaptation of a cult film about str…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:58PM[SHARE]

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