Wednesday, January 28, 2026

West End’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ “Evolves” Into One-Part Show by Lily Ford

The wildly popular play, penned by 'Adolescence' screenwriter Jack Thorne, will now deliver the entire story in a single performance.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:55AM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Broadway Box Office: Grosses Tumble 14 Percent After NYC Snowstorm by Caitlin Huston

Ten shows canceled Sunday performances but the majority still went on through the storm.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:55PM

Composer Philip Glass Withdraws Premiere From Kennedy Center by Caitlin Huston

"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony," Glass wrote on Instagram.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:48AM

Range Sports Acquires Live Experiences Company Superfly by Caitlin Huston

Range will launch a new live division with experiential opportunities across sports, entertainment, music and more. The deal does not include the company's ownership interest in Outside Land…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

TikTok Creator Khaby Lame Makes $975 Million Deal For His Brand by Caitlin Huston

The deal allows Rich Sparkle Holdings 36-months of exclusive global rights to Lame's content.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30AM

Pinterest to Lay Off 15 Percent of Staff in Pivot to AI by Caitlin Huston

The company said it is "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:18AM
Monday, January 26, 2026

Tony Awards Return to Radio City Music Hall by Caitlin Huston

The awards ceremony will be held June 7, with the eligibility cutoff date set for April 26.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Leiomy, Ken Ard and Bryson Battle Complete Broadway Cast of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Caitlin Huston

Leiomy, will take on the leading role of Macavity, while Ken Ard, who played the role in the 1982 production, will return to the show as a new character.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM

‘The Traitors’ Stage Show Set for the West End by Lily Ford

The adaptation announcement comes hot on the heels of the U.K.'s fourth civilian series, which continued to bring in millions of viewers for the BBC.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:09AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

TV Writer Raelle Tucker Sets Debut Novel in Two-Book Deal by Mikey O'Connell

The producer and showrunner will release Obscura via Crown.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Crime Junkie,’ ‘Pod Save America’ Up For Best Podcast at 2026 Ambies Awards by Caitlin Huston

The ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 23 as part of the On Air Fest in Brooklyn for the first time. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM

Channing Tatum on Bringing Magic Mike to NYC: “You Are Going to See Naked Men Dancing. But There’s Also So Much More” by Caitlin Huston

The live male stripper show, coming to New York in October, is meant to be an empowering show for women.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:05AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Broadway Box Office: ‘Harry Potter’ Brings In $2.65 Million As Industry Heads Into Slow Winter Months by Caitlin Huston

Overall, industry grosses stayed fairly steady from the prior week, with total gross up just 1 percent and attendance fairly flat.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:28PM

Netflix Is Testing Vertical Video Features For Mobile by Caitlin Huston

The streamer plans to add video podcasts into its mobile feed and upgrade its mobile user interface.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:52PM

Martin Short Documentary Lands At Netflix by Caitlin Huston

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 'Marty, Life is Short' will bow on the streaming service in May.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:38AM

Channing Tatum’s ‘Magic Mike Live’ Comes to New York by Caitlin Huston

The live show will open in New York this fall, in addition to ongoing residencies in Las Vegas and London.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:17AM

Adobe Pledges $10 Million to Film and TV Fund, Partners With Amelia Dimoldenberg by Caitlin Huston

The software company is launching new partnerships with organizations including Dimoldenberg's Dimz Inc. Academy and Rideback RISE.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Friday, January 16, 2026

New President of NYC Musicians’ Union on the Broadway Strike, AI and What’s Next by Caitlin Huston

Dan Point, who had been recording vice president at the union, was appointed to the position in January.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:34PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026

How Mason Alexander Park Took on the Title Role of Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ and Made London Fall in Love by Lily Ford

The sharp-witted star of Sam Pinkleton's West End transfer talks to THR about bringing the British capital to its knees with their raucous rendition of Mary Todd Lincoln: "If you play her th…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:06PM

Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to Close on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The musical is set to end its run in February after opening on Broadway in April 2024.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM

Spotify Reveals Price Hikes for Premium Subscribers in February by Caitlin Huston

The price for the paid subscription in the U.S. will rise to $12.99 from $11.99.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:40AM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival by Caitlin Huston

The two will lead the musical, as George Seurat and Dot, in London.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:09PM

iHeartPodcast Awards Reveal 2026 Nominees (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Ego Nwodim will host the ceremony, with shows from Amy Poehler, Alex Cooper, Mel Robbins and more in competition for podcast of the year.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

CNN Inks Deal to Stream Video Podcasts From Lemonada (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Video episodes of the podcasts — including shows from Hasan Minaj and Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody — will stream on the CNN app. The deal is non-exclusive so the titles will still…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Launches Retail Hub (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

In partnership with Amazon, the Kelce Clubhouse will feature exclusive products and merch collaborations, as well as podcast clips.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM

Did Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Just Confirm Their ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival? by Lily Ford

The 'Wicked' duo posted a cryptic Instagram on Wednesday that seems to suggest they're re-teaming on the West End for Stephen Sondheim's musical.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:42AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Broadway Box Office: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Tops Grosses As Holiday Buzz Wears Off by Caitlin Huston

'Stranger Things' is still bringing in strong attendance, even as the average ticket price has come down from holiday highs.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:18PM

Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson to Make Broadway Debuts This Spring by Caitlin Huston

Brody will reprise his role as the wrongfully convicted Nick Yarris in 'The Fear of 13,' which debuted in London.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Monday, January 12, 2026

Rachel Reid Announces Next Installment in ‘Heated Rivalry’ Story With Upcoming Book ‘Unrivaled’ by Nicole Fell

The novel will be the seventh part of her ‘Game Changers’ series, which the wildly popular HBO Max-Crave series is based on.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:15PM

David Ellison Takes Warner Bros. to Court as Paramount Launches Proxy Battle Over Netflix Bid by Caitlin Huston

Ellison's Paramount is suing for greater financial disclosures to Warner Bros. shareholders.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:36AM

Most Memorable Golden Globe Moments, From Emotional Speeches and Nikki Glaser’s Surprise Performance to Timothée Chalamet’s Sweet Shoutout by Caitlin Huston

From A-listers taking and firing off jokes throughout the night to some playful and powerful acceptance speeches, here are some of the highlights from the 2026 awards ceremony.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:41AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off