Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tony Nominations Boost Receipts For ‘Giant’, ‘Schmigadoon!’, ‘The Lost Boys’ And Other Contenders; ‘Chicago’ Craters Without Mormon Wi by Greg Evans

Last week’s Tony Award nominations worked some magic at the box office of the awards contenders, with nearly all of the productions in the major categories reporting box office bumps in th…

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‘The Fear of 13’ to host benefit performance with the Innocence Project by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit aims to exonerate and free the wrongfully convicted, such was Nick Yarris, the subject of “The Fear of 13.”

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Weird Al Yankovic Broadway Musical In Development With ‘Moulin Rouge!’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ Creatives by Greg Evans

Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of Weird Al Yankovic, is being developed for the Broadway stage, with Moulin Rouge! director Alex Timbers and write…

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The Fear of 13 to Host The Innocence Project Benefit Performance by Margaret Hall

The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.

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THE FEAR OF 13 Will Host Benefit Performance For The Innocence Project

The Fear of 13 will host a special one-night benefit performance of The Fear of 13 on May 14, 2026 in support of the Innocence Project. A portion of all proceeds ($10/ticket) will be donated…

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

“The Fear of 13” Locks Time, Memory, and Identity Inside Solitary Confinement by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: A fact-based drama of isolation and narrative control, driven by performance and shaped by uneven execution By Ross Time does not move the same way for everyone,…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Odds and Ends: Last Dance to Star Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler & Ben Platt, James Brown Musical & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Save the Last Dance Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Rachel Zegler have been tapped to star in Last Dance, a father-daughter…

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Ephraim Sykes of THE FEAR OF 13, Say More about the true story now playing on Broadway by Broadway.com

Ephraim Sykes of THE FEAR OF 13, Say More 💬 The AIN’T TOO PROUD Tony Award-nominated actor chats about the passionate singing he gets to do in the play, the best place to watch the new…

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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Discuss Their Broadway Debuts in "The Fear of 13" by Playbill

Lindsey Ferrentino's The Fear of 13 begins performances on Broadway March 19. Playing the James Earl Jones Theatre, the production is set to open April 15. Directed by David Cromer, the pro…

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ayo Edebiri, LJ Benet & More Win 2026 Theatre World Awards by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Adrien Brody and Ayo Edebiri Among 2026 Theatre World Award Winners by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler, and Ben Platt Will Lead Musical Film LAST DANCE

Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler, and Ben Platt are tapped for the upcoming film Last Dance, Deadline reports. In addition to co-starring, Platt will also write original music for the film, which…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Hear from Luke Evans, Jeremy Jordan, Adrien Brody and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

THE 2026 TONY NOMINATIONS: CONGRATS AND CONDOLENCES by Ron Fassler

May 5, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerWell, the 79th Annual Tony Nominations have just been announced and, as usual, theatre fans all over are reviewing the situation. In …

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Photos: Producer Kim Kardashian Visits THE FEAR OF 13 on Broadway

Kim Kardashian visited The Fear of 13 on Broadway Sunday, speaking on stage with the company after the performance. The reality TV star and business mogul recently joined the producing team …

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Tessa Thompson on Her Broadway Debut and the Unique Challenge of The Fear of 13 by Kathy Henderson

One of the smartest decisions the creative team of The Fear of 13 made was casting Tessa Thompson in her Broadway debut opposite two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody. This true story of Nick…

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Guilt And Resilience, And “The Fear Of 13” by Teodora Medeleanu

What if the guilt one feels on the death row is not for what he has (allegedly) done? The Fear of 13, written by Lindsey Ferrentino, and directed by David Cromer, opened on Broadway this Apr…

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Photos: THE FEAR OF 13's Adrien Brody Receives Sardi's Portrait

Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s on April 30, 2026, to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where he …

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Adrien Brody on Finding Growth in His Broadway Debut, The Fear of 13: 'It's Reminded Me How Precarious Life Is' by Jamie Kravitz

Adrien Brody may have two Oscars under his belt, but he admits to being "quite apprehensive" about returning to the stage for the first time since he was a young boy. "It's a vastly differen…

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Adrien Brody, two-time Academy Award winner, receives this Sardi’s portrait for THE FEAR OF 13 by Broadway.com

Adrien Brody receives his Sardi’s portrait in his Broadway debut for THE FEAR OF 13 🎭 Now starring alongside Tessa Thompson, this powerful new Broadway play tells the true story of Ni…

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Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Reflects on Making His Broadway Debut in THE FEAR OF 13 by Broadway.com

Two-time Oscar winner and THE FEAR OF 13 star Adrien Brody shares what drew him to the role of Nick Yarris, the responsibility of telling a true story and why the experience has changed him.…

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Photos: Robert De Niro Stops By THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway

The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play is now open on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The drama starring Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody welcomed a visit from another Ho…

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THE FEAR OF 13 and SCHMIGADOON (a rumination) by David Spencer

THE FEAR OF 13 by Lindsey Ferrentino Directed by David Cromer Starring Adrian Brody and Tessa Thompson James Earl Jones Theatre Official Website  and SCHMIGADOON Book, Music and Lyrics by C…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Odds and Ends: Bryce Pinkham & Ephraim Sykes Star in Trading Places Musical Presentations, André De Shields Reunites With Hadestown Team by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Show Me the Money Trading Places, a Broadway-bound musical based on the 1983 comedy of the same name by Timothy Harris and Herschel…

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Tony Awards 2026 Eligibility Finalized Ahead of May 5 Nominations by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to confirm the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the fourth and final time this season that th…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Siegel Column: The Truth About Reviews by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Let’s take a look at The Queen of Versailles, Proof, Beaches, Fallen Angels, The Fear of 13, and Giant

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Adrien Brody Will Receive a Sardi's Portrait

Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will receive famed Sardi’s Portrait on April 30, 2026, to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where …

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Fear of 13 by Joseph Pisano

Renowned theatrical spoilsport Bertolt Brecht decried the stupefying effect of catharsis. By contrast, the new Broadway offering The Fear of 13 revels in it. Adapting liberally from British …

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What Is the Meaning Behind The Fear of 13? by Diep Tran

Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino explains the many references, and superstitions, in the title of her new Broadway play.

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Hear From Jessica Vosk, Nicholas Christopher and More on The Broadway Show! by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

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Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13

Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. The new Broadway play is by Ol…

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