Photos: Mary J. Blige, John Legend hit stage at Essence Festival by ,

Summer Is the Time for Stretching by Dave Itzkoff, Erik Piepenburg, Laura Collins-Hughes and Sophie Haigney

These writers and performers are using the warmer months to take some risks, test themselves and expand their talents onstage.

Harry Potter series turns 20, stays forever young to us by ,

On June 26, 1997, we were introduced to a world of witchcraft and wizardry, and we've never turned back.        

Brexit Shorts: The End by Abi Morgan, starring Penelope Wilton – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘There’s no coming back from this’ … After 43 years together, Helen is shocked that her husband is leaving Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: The Pines by Gary Owen, starring Steffan Rhodri – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘But if I don’t do this, what else can I do?’ … A Welsh dairy farmer reflects on the real cost of a flat white Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: Shattered by Maxine Peake, starring Nasser Memarzia – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘People are petrified’ … An immigration lawyer in Manchester sees fear – and hope – in his community Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: Burn by James Graham, starring Joanna Scanlan – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘I’m a warrior who’s been waiting for a war’ … Internet troll Carol whips up Brexit fury in Mansfield Continue reading...

Curtain rises on Gielgud's gay scandal by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Critic's play shows how the famous actor's arrest was part of the 1950s homosexual witch-huntsThe scandal that almost ended the career of Sir John Gielgud is to be brought to the London stag…

71st annual Tony Awards show by ,

Tony Awards 2017 Red Carpet Excitement by ,

Maeve McDermott gets the scoop from Broadway's biggest stars on the red carpet at the 71st annual Tony Awards.        

Broadway stars shine on the 2017 Tony Awards red carpet by ,

'Olaf's Frozen Adventure' brings holidays home by ,

When Anna and Elsa find they have no shared holiday traditions after growing up apart, Olaf takes it upon himself to find some.        

Give us a break! Theatre bosses dismiss calls to ditch intervals by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

TV writer Steven Moffat’s demand for fewer intermissions ‘does not make financial sense’Theatre and concert hall managers are mounting a fightback this weekend in defence of an endange…

Hollywood Reporter's Guide to the 2017 Tonys: What to Know About Sunday's Show by ,

Kevin Spacey will host the Broadway honors ceremony, airing Sunday on CBS.read more

'We must take a stand': the vital election issues – picked by young British artists by Harriet Gibsone, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, Kate Hutchinson and Chris Wiegand

Lily Cole wants a green century, Girli wants a housing revolution, and Liam Williams wants to boot out the billionaire club … some of Britain’s most talented young artists spell out the …

'Breakout' on Disney's new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ride by ,

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum screams a lot during her sneak peek of Disney's new ride Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!        

Ariana Grande visits fans injured in Manchester bombing by ,

The pop star surprised victims of the May 22nd suicide bombing by paying a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.        

'Breakout' on Disney's new Guardians of the Galaxy ride by ,

USA Today's Carly Mallenbaum screams a lot during her sneak peek of Disneyland's Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT!        

UK police treating Ariana Grande concert blast as terrorism by Jo Kearney, Gregory Katz and Jill Lawless

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert attended by thousands of young music fans in northern England, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens …

Explosion and panic rips through Ariana Grande's Manchester concert by ,

Exclusive video premiere: 'River in the Rain' by Alison Krauss by ,

Roger Miller wrote the song for a Broadway musical about Huckleberry Finn.        

At home in Jerusalem: Micky Lay, the real-life rebel behind the role that wowed Broadway by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Mark Rylance's star turn as Rooster in Jez Butterworth's play owes much to the time he spent with the hard-drinking Wiltshire wild man who inspired the playwrightWhen Mark Rylance was toast…

Dave Chappelle joins ‘A Star is Born’ remake by ,

Dave Chappelle is joining Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the 'A Star Is Born' remake, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.        

Tonys: Previewing the Noms, Possible Snubs and Surprises by ,

Chief theater critic David Rooney and awards columnist Scott Feinberg offer predictions and analysis ahead of Tuesday's big announcement. read more

Watch Johnny Depp surprise Disneyland guests by ,

Johnny Depp showed up at Disneyland and surprised the riders on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.        

Margaret Atwood and Elisabeth Moss on 'The Handmaid's Tale" by ,

Elisabeth Moss stars in the new Hulu series 'The Handmaid's Tale,' based on a popular Margaret Atwood novel.        

Elisabeth Moss on whether you should binge-watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' by ,

Star Elisabeth Moss and author Margaret Atwood weigh in on whether you should binge the new Hulu show 'The Handmaid's Tale.'        

Kardashians, Cher and Stallone hit 'The Promise' red carpet by ,

Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie heads to 'Kinky Boots' on Broadway by ,

Urie, the lead singer of Panic! at the Disco, will make his Broadway debut this spring.        

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk welcome their first child by ,

The Oscar-nominated actor and his model girlfriend of two years, Irina Shayk, welcomed their first child two weeks ago.        

Olivia Wilde to make her Broadway debut in play of '1984' by ,

Wilde will star in new stage adaptation of George Orwell's chilling dystopic novel.