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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Laura Benanti Slams Zachary Levi For Exploiting Gavin Creel’s Death “For His Political Agenda” by Glenn Garner

Laura Benanti has responded to Zachary Levi‘s unfounded comments about Gavin Creel‘s death. After starring with both actors in the 2016 Broadway revival of She Loves Me, Benanti shared h…

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Dolly Parton Announces Open Casting Call To Play Her In Broadway Musical by Glenn Garner

Dolly Parton is looking to give someone their big break as she casts the upcoming Broadway musical about her life. The 11x Grammy winner announced an open casting call for Dolly: An Original…

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Anna Wintour Addresses “Similarities” To Meryl Streep’s ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Role by Glenn Garner

After more than 20 years, Anna Wintour has enough distance from The Devil Wears Prada to enjoy an evening at the theater. While attending a gala performance for the West End musical version …

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

‘Wicked’s Marissa Bode Calls Out “Gross And Harmful” Ableist Comments About Nessa by Glenn Garner

As Wicked continues to fuel an online storm of memes, one cast member is drawing a line in regards to ableist comments. Marissa Bode, who stars in the Jon M. Chu-helmed adaptation of the Bro…

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Ariana Grande Turned Down Hip-Hop Version Of ‘Popular’ While Making ‘Wicked’: “Absolutely Not” by Glenn Garner

When it came to her take on Glinda, Ariana Grande didn’t want to stray too far from the original. Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz recently revealed that while recording the m…

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz’ Adaptations Reflect “America In Transition” by Glenn Garner

As Jon M. Chu brings the latest big-screen installment to L. Frank Baum’s ever-expanding universe, he’s reflecting on the societal shifts that have historically punctuated adaptations of…

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Apologizes For Post-Election Social Media Post: “From A Place Of Love” by Glenn Garner

Nicole Scherzinger has issued an apology after engaging with social media posts that were “easily interpreted” as her support for Donald Trump. The Sunset Blvd. Broadway star’s stateme…

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Ariana Grande Plans On “Reconnecting” With Musical Theater After ‘Wicked’ by Glenn Garner

As Wicked makes the long-awaited leap from the stage to the screen, Ariana Grande is contemplating a return to her roots. The 2x Grammy winner recently opened up about the “healing” expe…

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Ariana Grande Understands Fan Criticism Of Her ‘Wicked’ Casting: “I Get It” by Glenn Garner

As a longtime Wicked fan, Ariana Grande knew she had some big slippers to fill with her casting as Galinda Upland. While discussing the audition process for Jon M. Chu‘s feature adaptation…

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth Praises ‘Wicked’ Movie In First Reaction & Plays Coy About Potential Cameo by Glenn Garner

More than 20 years after originating the onstage role of Glinda in Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth is praising her big-screen successors. After noting she “cannot confirm or deny” a cameo in t…

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Melissa Barrera’s ‘Your Monster’ Role Reminded Her Importance Of “Not Making Yourself Small”: The Deadline Q&A by Glenn Garner

SPOILER ALERT! The post contains details from Your Monster. In Melissa Barrera‘s new fairytail-esque musical horror comedy, she plays a beauty who embraces her inner beast. Ahead of Your M…

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Broadway Stars Slam Zachary Levi For Implying Gavin Creel Died From COVID Vaccine by Glenn Garner

Noted anti-vaxxer Zachary Levi‘s new conspiracy theory has further alienated his friends and fans in the Broadway community. Following Gavin Creel‘s death at age 48 last month, Levi impl…

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Rachel Zegler Says West End’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ “Failed” Francesca Amewudah-Rivers Amid Racist Abuse by Glenn Garner

From one Juliet to another, Rachel Zegler is speaking up about the tragic treatment of West End star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers. As the Golden Globe winner makes her Broadway debut in the Rom…

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Zelig Williams’ Family Expands Search Area 2 Weeks After Broadway Dancer Went Missing by Glenn Garner

The search of Zelig Williams is continuing more than two weeks after the Broadway dancer went missing in South Carolina. After authorities discovered Zelig’s car in the parking lot of a hi…

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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Judi Dench Tearfully Reacts To Maggie Smith’s Death At Cheltenham Literary Fest by Glenn Garner

A week after Maggie Smith‘s death, best friend Dame Judi Dench is at a loss for words. When asked about Smith’s death at age 89, as well as the death of friend and collaborator Barbara L…

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

‘Ghost Of John McCain’ Off-Broadway Musical Satire Will Close In October by Glenn Garner

The Ghost of John McCain is ready to cross over. After making its world premiere this fall at New York’s SoHo Playhouse, tickets are available online for the Off-Broadway musical satire’…

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

‘Reefer Madness’ Legacy Concert: Kristen Bell’s Chipped Tooth, ‘The L Word’ Connection & More Secrets Revealed by Glenn Garner

After 25 years, every generation of Reefer Madness: The Musical gathered this week in Hollywood to celebrate the show’s milestone anniversary and a new age of cannabis. During Tuesday’s …

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Kristen Bell & Christian Campbell Will Perform 1-Night-Only ‘Reefer Madness’ 25th Anniversary Concert by Glenn Garner

For one night only, Reefer Madness is taking a trip back to its musical roots. Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell are reuniting onstage July 30 for a Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th annive…

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Hollywood Walk Of Fame Announces 2025 Honorees: Jane Fonda, Alan Cumming, Prince & More by Glenn Garner

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is looking ahead as it prepares to honor the star-studded Class of 2025. On Monday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced next year’s selections to receive…

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ Co-Writer Deborah Kaplan Announces Musical Based On 1998 Teen Movie by Glenn Garner

The 1998 graduating class of Huntington Hillside High School is finally getting together for their 25th reunion… and it’s a musical! On Saturday, Can’t Hardly Wait co-writer/director D…

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Kristen Bell And Christian Campbell Are Creating A Cannabis “Community” On Hollywood Blvd With ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’s 25th Anniversary by Glenn Garner

Nearly a century later, the panic around William Randolph Hearst’s manufactured “Reefer Madness” still has a hold on parts of culture. When actor and producer Christian Campbell attemp…

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Jeremy Strong Is “Happily” Done With ‘Succession’ Despite “Desire For More” by Glenn Garner

Don’t expect to see Jeremy Strong at the next Roy family reunion. The Golden Globe winner said any said any possibility of a Succession revival has been “happily put to rest” for him m…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime