All stories by Caitlin Huston on BroadwayStars

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Roku Delivers Stronger Than Expected Platform Revenue, Raises Outlook by Caitlin Huston

The company attributed to rise in revenue to strong video advertising and the acquisition of a streaming service.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:25PM

Broadway’s $400 Million Tax Credit Ran Out of Money. It May Come Back, But With an Asterisk by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League held an emergency meeting earlier in July as producers worried about attracting future investment. Now new details are coming in to focus on an extension — including a …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM

SiriusXM Reports Drop to 33 Million Paid Subscribers, Strength in Podcasting by Caitlin Huston

While paid subscribers fell from the previous quarter, the audio giant noted an improvement in churn.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:27AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

‘Morbid’ Podcast Moves to SiriusXM In Multiyear Deal (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The deal gives SiriusXM exclusive advertising rights for the top-charting true crime podcast.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Thomas, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Cast in ‘The Balusters’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, will also star Marylouise Burke and Margaret Colin.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Monday, July 28, 2025

Broadway’s Conrad Ricamora Starts Scholarship Fund For Asian Actors Amid Casting Controversy by Caitlin Huston

The scholarship fund comes after "decades of erasure" for Asian American actors in theater, but also after a white actor was cast in Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:28PM
Friday, July 25, 2025

“This Is a Dangerous Thing”: Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount’s Deal by Caitlin Huston

"We cannot allow this perversion of our authority to continue," Anna M. Gomez told THR.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:42PM

‘Late Show’ Musicians’ Union Calls Colbert’s Cancellation “Censorship” by Caitlin Huston

“What’s happening now is not only wrong, it goes against what we must stand for as a nation," said Robert Suttmann, president of Local 802 American Federation of Musicians.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:08AM
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Dissenting FCC Commissioner: Paramount Chose “Capitulation Over Courage” In Dealing With Trump by Caitlin Huston

“Despite this regrettable outcome, this Administration is not done with its assault on the First Amendment. In fact, it may only be beginning," Anna M. Gomez said.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:25PM

Comcast’s Versant Names Prospective Board Members by Caitlin Huston

Appointees include leaders of AI and golf apparel companies, as well as entertainment companies including Meow Wolf.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25AM

Andrew Barth Feldman to Star in Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ by Caitlin Huston

Feldman will take over the role of Oliver from Darren Criss, who won a Tony for his portrayal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Luigi Mangione Musical Eyes More Cities After Sold-Out San Francisco Run by Caitlin Huston

The musical satirizes the real-life circumstances of Mangione being housed in the same detention center as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:58PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Ends Run On $2.5 Million High by Caitlin Huston

'Just In Time,' the biomusical about Bobby Darin starring Jonathan Groff, also hit the highest gross of its run last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:35PM
Monday, July 21, 2025

Harvey Weinstein Drops Fraud Claims Against Bob Weinstein by Caitlin Huston

The former mogul had sued his brother and others at the Weinstein Company saying he had been forced to guarantee a $45 million loan that he alleged was not used to help the company.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:33PM
Friday, July 18, 2025

Behind the Incendiary New Play Confronting David Mamet by Caitlin Huston

Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, Heléne Yorke and Kara Young will star in a reading of Mathilde Dratwa's play, directed by Leslye Headland. "If Mamet gets to write about Weinstein, then I get …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Broadway Tax Credit Program Runs Out of Money by Caitlin Huston

The $400 million NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit is expected to allocate all remaining funds by October.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:22PM

Substack Raises $100 Million in Funding from the Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz by Caitlin Huston

The round values the newsletter platform at $1.1 billion.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:07AM

A24’s Off-Broadway Theater to Feature Film Screenings, Theater, Comedy and More by Caitlin Huston

The film studio bought the 100-year-old theater in 2023 for just over $10 million.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:59AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

‘Gypsy,’ Starring Audra McDonald, Will End Broadway Run by Caitlin Huston

The revival, directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on Aug. 17.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:27PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Broadway Box Office: Sadie Sink Departs ‘John Proctor,’ ‘Boop’ Sees Closing Boost by Caitlin Huston

'John Proctor Is the Villain' hit $1.1 million as Sadie Sink finished her Tony-nominated run.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:34PM

Nick Cannon to Launch Podcast Giving Relationship Advice by Caitlin Huston

The Wondery podcast, 'Nick Cannon @ Night,' will also include a panel of experts and celebrity guests.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54PM

Prosecutors Push For Prison For Talent Agency Chief Alleged to Have Stolen Millions From Clients by Caitlin Huston

Mark Measures, owner and president of talent agency KMR, is alleged to have stolen $1.8 million from New York actors, and money from employees.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:33PM
Friday, July 11, 2025

David Ellison’s Skydance Has Held Talks to Buy Bari Weiss’ The Free Press (Report) by Caitlin Huston

The mogul is in early discussions about an acquisition of the site, which has positioned itself outside of the mainstream media world, The New York Times reported.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:17PM
Thursday, July 10, 2025

YouTube Will Get Rid of Its Main Trending List As Viewing Habits Shift by Caitlin Huston

The company will instead focus on category-specific trending lists.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:54PM

Arcade Workers at ‘South Park’ Creators’ Casa Bonita Restaurant Unionize by Caitlin Huston

The arcade workers were voluntarily recognized, joining organizing efforts that began last fall at the immersive restaurant.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:24PM

‘Good Mythical Morning’ Hosts Rhett & Link Exit WME for CAA by Caitlin Huston

The duo also own the Mythical studio, which features YouTube channels with 34 million subscribers and 14 billion lifetime views.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:31PM
Monday, June 30, 2025

Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Revival by Caitlin Huston

Henson will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,' directed by Debbie Allen.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:08AM

‘Giggly Squad’ Podcast Renews Ad Partnership With Acast by Caitlin Huston

Acast will retain exclusive global sales rights for the audio podcast and the YouTube simulcast hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM
Friday, June 27, 2025

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Plans Return to New York in Immersive Production by Caitlin Huston

The show will be directed by Diane Paulus and feature former cast members from the Broadway show.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:55PM

Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News For $787 Million Over Claims He Lied About a Trump Call by Caitlin Huston

The California governor says that the news outlet had used deceptive edits to claim that the governor had lied in saying that Trump had not called him about deploying National Guard troops d…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:03AM