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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie to Join ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Kumail Nanjiani and Michael Urie will join the Broadway company of “Oh, Mary” as Mary’s Husband (if you know, you know) and Mary’s Teacher, respectively. They’ll star “Drag Race�…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ Sets New York Benefit Concert With Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Betty Who and Alex Newell (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Break out your “fancy dress” because “The Drowsy Chaperone” is returning to the New York stage. Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Betty Who and Alex Newell are among the bold-face name…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

‘Paranormal Activity’ Stage Show Sets West End Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

“Paranormal Activity” is readying to haunt the London stage. A new play inspired by the hit horror film franchise will open on the West End this winter. As the official title, “Paranor…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00AM
Monday, July 7, 2025

‘A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein’ to Stage New York Reading With Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner by Rebecca Rubin

Art imitates life imitates art? “A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein,” a very meta stage show whose title references the fiery playwright and disgraced Hollywo…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:54PM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Boop! The Musical’ Is Latest Show to Close After the Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

“Boop! The Musical” is the latest show to close on Broadway after leaving the Tony Awards without any hardware. The show, which fictionalizes the life of Betty Boop, will conclude its ru…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:16PM

Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Into the Woods’ and Other Works Acquired by Library of Congress by Rebecca Rubin

Stephen Sondheim’s vast catalogue of work has been acquired for preservation by the Library of Congress. The collection has approximately 5,000 items such as manuscripts, notebooks, musics…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ to Close in October With Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace as Emcee and Sally Bowles by Rebecca Rubin

Put down the knitting, the book and the broom before “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” closes on Broadway in the fall. The revival will play its final performance on Oct. 19 after a 14-month…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:19PM
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Broadway’s ‘Smash’ to Close After Getting Blanked at the Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

“Smash,” a meta TV-to-stage musical, will close on Broadway after failing to score any love at the Tony Awards.  The show, which earned mixed reviews from critics, will play its final p…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:32PM
Monday, June 9, 2025

Inside the Tony Awards: 5 Things You Didn’t See on TV, From Big Stars Who Accidentally Missed the ‘Hamilton’ Reunion to George Clooney Catching by Rebecca Rubin

Theater lovers who watched the Tony Awards on television were treated to galvanizing musical performances, heartfelt speeches from winners like Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”) and Sarah Snook …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:39PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Tom Felton is venturing back to Hogwarts. The actor will reprise his role as the platinum blonde villain Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway. He will join the…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:47AM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach to Star in ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

“The Bear” co-stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will make their Broadway debuts in “Dog Day Afternoon.” A stage version of Sidney Lumet’s 1975 crime classic will open in th…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM

Will Ferrell’s ‘Eurovision’ Movie Becoming Broadway Musical by Rebecca Rubin

Will Ferrell is taking his talents back to Broadway. The consummate funnyman is developing his film “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” into a stage musical. Ferrell and Ra…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:12AM
Thursday, May 29, 2025

How the Very British Musical ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Became a Broadway Darling by Rebecca Rubin

The writers of “Operation Mincemeat” didn’t make many changes to their very British musical as the West End hit transferred to Broadway in April. But they’ve added a big, bold clarif…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Lea Michele Returning to Broadway in ‘Chess’ Revival by Rebecca Rubin

The Pip with Pizzazz is returning to Broadway — Lea Michele will star in the long-rumored “Chess” revival as Florence Vassy. She will be joined by Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (“Mou…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, Recoups $7.5 Million Investment on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

“Glengarry Glen Ross,” David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about cutthroat real estate salesmen, has recouped its investment on Broadway. The starry revival, led by Kieran Culkin…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:13PM
Monday, May 12, 2025

George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Recoups $9.5 Million Broadway Investment by Rebecca Rubin

George Clooney’s play “Good Night, and Good Luck” has recouped its entire production costs after seven weeks on Broadway. The historical drama, which marks Clooney’s Broadway debut, …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:41AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Othello’ Shatters Broadway Box Office Records, Recoups Investment but Gets Snubbed by Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

“Othello,” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has recouped its entire investment after nine weeks on Broadway. Capitalized for up to $9 million, the show is now the highest-…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51AM

Tony Nominations 2025: The Complete List (Updating Live) by Rebecca Rubin

Nominees for the 78th annual Tonys were announced on Thursday. Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce were on hand to unveil the nominees, with “Death Becomes Her,” “Gypsy…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30AM
Monday, April 21, 2025

Variety’s First Broadway ‘Actors on Actors’ to Feature George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Kieran Culkin by Rebecca Rubin

Award season’s biggest video franchise is about to get even bigger. Variety’s Actors on Actors is returning with the first-ever Broadway edition, featuring the stars from the buzziest mu…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. to Reprise ‘Hamilton’ Role on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to the room where it happened. The actor will reprise his Tony-winning role in “Hamilton” as Aaron Burr for a limited run from Sept. 9 through Nov. 23. The a…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:11AM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Wows CinemaCon, From Cynthia Erivo Belting ‘No Good Deed’ to Dorothy’s Arrival in Oz by Rebecca Rubin

Like a seed dropped by a skybird, “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu returned (presumably by bubble) to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:02PM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Broadway Film With Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff Sells to Sony Pictures Classics by Rebecca Rubin

Sony Pictures Classics will release a filmed version of Broadway’s “Merrily We Roll Along,” a Tony-winning production starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. SPC,…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:01PM

Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics Set Release: All Four Movies to Open in April 2028 by Rebecca Rubin

Get ready for lots of moptop in a short period of time. Sam Mendes is making four Beatles movies — and all four will be released theatrically in April 2028. The filmmaker, who announced th…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:04AM
Sunday, March 23, 2025

Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Nears Sale to Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate by Rebecca Rubin

“Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a musical remake from director Bill Condon and star Jennifer Lopez, is finally close to finding a buyer after its buzzy Sundance Film Festival premiere in Jan…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:47PM

Hollywood’s Box Office Woes Continue: ‘Snow White’ Stumbles Overseas With $44 Million, Robert De Niro’s ‘Alto Knights’ Bombs With $1.8 Mil by Rebecca Rubin

Disney executives might feel more aligned with the dwarves known as Grumpy or Bashful rather than one called Happy after a Sleepy box office start for “Snow White.” The studio’s live-a…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:22PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Rachel Zegler to Star in ‘Evita’ Revival on West End by Rebecca Rubin

Don’t cry for Rachel Zegler. As has been rumored for some time, the actor will make her West End debut in a revival of “Evita,” Variety has confirmed. “Evita” is being directed by …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:21AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer: Disney’s Live-Action Remake Brings the Crazy Blue Creature to the Real World by Rebecca Rubin

When you wish upon a shooting star, you might just end up with an adorable blue extraterrestrial creature. At least, that’s what happens in the first full-length trailer for Disney’s “…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:34PM

‘Spinal Tap 2’ Sets September Release and Turns the Volume ‘Up to 11’ in First Teaser by Rebecca Rubin

“Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” a sequel to the 1984 music mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” will rock and roll into theaters this fall. Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:34PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Belt ‘Defying Gravity’ Live at the Oscars, Plus ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Home’ in ‘Oz’ Medley by Rebecca Rubin

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz” and “Wicked.” After a trib…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:34PM
Monday, February 24, 2025

Jane Fonda Says ‘Woke Just Means You Give a Damn About Other People,’ Calls on Hollywood to Fight With Empathy in SAG Awards Speech by Rebecca Rubin

Jane Fonda is urging Hollywood to fight these fraught times with empathy. “What we, actors, create is empathy. Our job is to understand another human being so profoundly that we can touch …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:43AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Sutton Foster to Star as Loretta Lynn in ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Stage Musical by Rebecca Rubin

Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Sam Gold, the Tony-winning “Fun Hom…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM