3 Of The Biggest Broadway Shows Reopen With COVID Rules by The Associated Press

Top musicals The Lion King, Hamilton and Wicked returned 18 months after being shut down to block the spread of the coronavirus.

Broadway Shows Will Reopen But Only If You're Vaccinated And Masked by The Associated Press

Producers announced the requirements will be in place at least through October. There are exceptions for people, such as children under 12, who can't get vaccinations.

Rock Band Maneskin Wins Eurovision Song Contest For Italy by The Associated Press

A four-piece band of Italian rockers won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday — Italy's third victory in the immensely popular festival.

Silenced by pandemic, Met Opera to make brief return by The Associated Press

The Met has not performed since March 11, 2020, because of the pandemic, canceling 276 performances plus an international tour scheduled for next month.

Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-Winning 'Moonstruck' Star, Dies At 89 by The Associated Press

Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar playing Cher's mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck, has died. She was 89.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, mayor open new Times Square vaccine site by The Associated Press

Broadway theaters have been shuttered since the coronavirus pandemic struck in March of last year. The vaccination site will be open to workers in theater, film and TV. There is hope of reop…

Paul Ritter, British Stage, Film and TV Actor, Dies at 54 by The Associated Press

A familiar face to British theatergoers, he was also well known for his role as an eccentric father on the popular sitcom “Friday Night Dinner.”

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 by The Associated Press

Tributes from the arts community flooded in Wednesday, with Lin-Manuel Miranda on Twitter saying "What an extraordinary writer, what a life." Dan Savage wrote: "He ordered us to love ourselv…

Famed Beat Generation poet Michael McClure dead at 87 by The Associated Press

"Michael was incredibly gracious, erudite, and totally dedicated to the poet's calling," said Elaine Katzenberger, publisher of City Lights, which published McClure's works dating to 1963. "…

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91 by The Associated Press

Being drawn by Mort Drucker became a kind of show business rite of passage, with Michael J. Fox once telling Johnny Carson that he knew he had made it when he appeared in a Drucker cartoon.

Musicals ‘& Juliet,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ seek Olivier awards by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Pop-Shakespearean musical “& Juliet” leads the race for Britain’s Olivier theater awards, where “Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is up for two trophies. T…

Ja’Net DuBois, songwriter and star of ‘Good Times,’ has died by The Associated Press

DuBois' career started in theater, where she appeared in Broadway productions of "Golden Boy" and "A Raisin in the Sun," according to a biography on her website. A performance in "The Hot l …

‘Benson,’ ‘Star Trek’ actor René Auberjonois has died at 79 by The Associated Press

Harold Bloom, author of ‘Anxiety of Influence,’ dead at 89 by The Associated Press

Bloom wrote more than 20 books and prided himself on making scholarly topics accessible to the general reader. Although he frequently bemoaned the decline of literary standards, he was as we…

Trail-blazing TV, film star Diahann Carroll dies at age 84 by The Associated Press

During her long career, she earned a Tony Awardan Academy Award nomination for best actress. But she was perhaps best known for her pioneering work on the sitcom "Julia."

Valerie Harper, TV’s Rhoda, has died at 80 by The Associated Press

Harper was a breakout star playing the lovable sidekick on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," then as the funny leading lady of the spinoff series, "Rhoda."

Martin Charnin, Tony-winning ‘Annie’ lyricist who was active in Seattle-area musical-theater scene, dies at 84 by The Associated Press and Misha Berson

Martin Charnin, who won a Tony Award for the score of the Broadway hit “Annie,” and who lived in Issaquah during the 2000s when he became active in the Seattle theater scene, died Saturd…

Tony Awards host James Corden won't get too political, hopes audience will find ‘joy’ by The Associated Press

TV talk show host James Corden steps back into the role of Tony Award host Sunday, not planning anything too political.       

No limitations: Ali Stroker makes history with Tony win by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — When she sings, Ali Stroker says, she has “no limitations.” That was clear on Sunday as Stroker performed and made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to capture…

Select list of winners at the 2019 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Select winners at the 2019 Tony Awards. Best Musical: “Hadestown” Best Play: “The Ferryman” Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Stephanie…

Daniel Radcliffe to return to London stage in Beckett play by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Daniel Radcliffe is returning to the London stage in a Samuel Beckett double bill. The Old Vic Theatre says the former “Harry Potter” star will appear alongside Alan Cumm…

Queen-inspired rock musical “We Will Rock You” coming to Denver by The Associated Press

A musical inspired by Queen’s music is preparing for a North America tour following the popularity of the Academy Award-winning movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

James Corden returns to host the 2019 Tony Awards by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — James Corden is returning to host the 73rd annual Tony Awards. The American Theatre Wing on Tuesday announced that the host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” will preside …

‘Come From Away,’ ‘Company’ lead race for UK Olivier Awards by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Musicals “Come From Away” and “Company” lead the race for Britain’s Olivier theater awards with nine nominations apiece. “Come From Away,” about a Newfoundland …

Delays mean Chicago 'Hamilton' exhibit opening 3 weeks late by The Associated Press

CHICAGO • The world premiere of an exhibit based on the Broadway hit "Hamilton" will be delayed three weeks in part due to recent subzero temperatures in Chicago.

Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston's 'The Upside' upsets 'Aquaman' with $19.6M box-office debut by The Associated Press

Surprise! Fans won't see Kevin Hart hosting the Oscars, so they checked out his movie 'The Upside' instead. 'Aquaman' sinks to second place.     …

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises 'Hamilton' role in Puerto Rico to raise funds by The Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his role in the musical "Hamilton" to start a two-week run in Puerto Rico expected to raise thousands of dollars.        

Bradley Cooper, Spike Lee are Directors Guild of America nominees; Ryan Coogler snubbed by The Associated Press

Bradley Cooper ('A Star Is Born') and Spike Lee are nominees for Directors Guild of America honors. But Ryan Coogler ('Black Panther') was shut out.    &#…

'Black Panther,' 'A Star Is Born,' 'If Beale Street Could Talk' receive Writers Guild nods by The Associated Press

Winners for the Writers Guild of America Awards will be announced at concurrent ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles on February 17.        

Britney Spears cancels Las Vegas residency, puts career on indefinite hiatus after dad’s health scare by The Associated Press

Her residency was scheduled to kick off in February at Park Theater at the Park MGM casino-resort.

Barack Obama on Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest 'Hamilton' song, 'One Last Time (44 Remix)' by The Associated Press

Barack Obama, or Barap Obama? The former U.S. president appears on a reworked song by Lin-Manuel Miranda originally from the Broadway hit "Hamilton."       
…