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Interview: Ana Gasteyer Reveals What Her AMERICAN AUTO Character Would Think of WICKED
From the creator of “Superstore” comes a new workplace comedy that takes the wheels off the automobile industry. BroadwayWorld sat down with Ana Gasteyer to discuss what to expect from the upcoming season of American Auto, the differences between Saturday Night Live and Broadway, and what her character, Kat Hastings, would have thought of Wicked. → Read More
WICKED: PART ONE Film Shifts Release Date to Thanksgiving 2024
The first Wicked movie will be released earlier than expected! It stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy Winner Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Plus, check out the films official logo! → Read More
Find Out Who Won at the 2023 Oscars
Find out who won at the 95th Oscars with LIVE updates. Notable nominees include Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Brendan Fraser, Paul Mescal, Andrea Riseborough, Michelle Yeoh, Hong Chau, Angela Bassett, Stephen Spielberg, Diane Warren, and Lady Gaga. → Read More
Video: Watch Meryl Streep in the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three Teaser
Check out the first look at season three of Hulu's acclaimed original comedy series, 'Only Murders in the Building.' The teaser shows a sneak peek at guest star and Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in the new season. The new season will also feature Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, and more. Watch the new teaser below! → Read More
Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs & More
Disney has debuted the official trailer for Rob Marshall's live-action reimagining of 'The Little Mermaid.' Starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, the new trailer features a first full look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch, plus Tony winner Daveed Diggs voicing the role of Sebastian. Watch the new video trailer now! → Read More
Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars
Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, lead singer and guitarist for the Talking Heads. Hsu has been seen on Broadway in Be More Chill and SpongeBob Squarepants. Watch a video of the performance now! → Read More
A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
Before she was an Oscar nominee for her breakout performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Stephanie Hsu starred in Broadway musicals like SpongeBob Squarepants and Be More Chill. Ahead of the Oscars, take a look back on Hsu's Broadway career through photos and videos now! → Read More
Tituss Burgess Joins NBC Drama Pilot From GOOD GIRLS Creators
Tituss Burgess has joined the cast of NBC's new drama pilot from the creators of the popular drama series Good Girls. Burgess will join Retta, Tommy Dewey, and Siobhan Williams in the cast. The series follows Hazel (Retta), an Instagram-famous book critic who becomes a murder detective. Burgess will play her younger brother, Andre. → Read More
Adam Pascal, Emily Bergl & More Star in ESCAPING OHIO Film
Broadway alums Adam Pascal, Emily Bergl, and Collin Kelly-Sordelet star in the upcoming coming of age film Escaping Ohio. Loosley based on creator Jessica Michael Davis' life, the film was originally seen as a short film of the same name. → Read More
Jenna Ortega In Talks to Join BEETLEJUICE Sequel
Jenna Ortega is in talks to reunite with Tim Burton on the Beetlejuice sequel. Ortega would play Lydia's daughter in Beetlejuice 2. Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are also expected to return as Beetlejuice and Lydia, respectively, with Burton at the helm. → Read More
Ben Platt's THEATER CAMP Film to Premiere in Theaters This July
Written, starring, and produced by Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, and Nick Lieberman, the film also features Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Owen Thiele, Alan Kim, Alexander Bello, Bailee Bonick, Kyndra Sanchez, Donovan Colan, Vivienne Sachs, Quinn Titcomb, with Caroline Aaron and Amy Sedaris. → Read More
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti & More Star in NO HARD FEELINGS Trailer
The trailer for No Hard Feelings, the new film starring Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and more, has been released. Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in the film, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. Watch the new video trailer now! → Read More
Video: Watch 'Grease Is the Word' From the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Prequel Series
“Grease Is the Word” is a modern take on the iconic song “Grease,” which was written by Barry Gibb and performed by Frankie Valli and served as the opening track of the 1978 classic musical film. “Grease Is the Word” will be featured alongside 30 original songs in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES. Watch the new music video now! → Read More
Goldie Hawn Opens Up About CHICAGO Movie Audition With Madonna
Before Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger starred in the Oscar-winning 2003 film adaptation of Chicago, Goldie Hawn and Madonna had been developing a verison with disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Goldie Hawn has now opened up about the audition process, revealing that she felt 'undermined' by Weinstein. → Read More
Exclusive: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing In Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Series
Diggs voices ‘Rat King’, a supervillain that Moon Girl has to face to protect her Lower East Side community from danger. Watch an exclusive video clip from the episode, featuring Diggs singing an original song called “Look In Your Eyes,” which is produced by the Grammy-winning Raphael Saadiq (“Moon Girl’s' executive music producer). → Read More
VIDEO: Maude Apatow Brings Audrey II From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to FALLON
Maude Apatow appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss starring as Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, bringing along her co-star, Audrey II, for a performance of 'Feed Me.' Watch the video of the interview and performance now! → Read More
Richard Linklater Responds to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Release Date Concerns
Director Richard Linklater has responded to fans who are concerned about not living to see his Merrily We Roll Along film adaptation. He also discussed how the film's process compares to his recent film Boyhood, which similarly filmed once a year from 2002 to 2013. Merrily We Roll Along will star Ben Platt, Beanie Feldstein, and Paul Mescal. → Read More
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Unveils SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Trailer
The second season of Apple’s comedy will include new musical numbers from Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Ariana DeBose, Martin Short, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit with Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page joining the cast for season two. Watch the video trailer now! → Read More
Photos: First Look at Ariana DeBose, Kristin Chenoweth & More in SCHMIGADOON! Season Two
The new season takes audiences to Schmicago, reimagining the world of ’60s and ’70s musicals. New photos feature Ariana DeBose as a Cabaret-inspired character, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming paying homage to Sweeney Todd, Aaron Tveit doing a Hair parody, and more. → Read More
VIDEO: Halle Bailey Shares First Look at New LITTLE MERMAID Ariel Doll
Halle Bailey took to Instagram to share a first look at the new Little Mermaid Ariel doll, styled after her in the upcoming live action film. Bailey, who is also set to star in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple, shared how much it means to her to have a doll that looked like her. Watch the video of the reveal now! → Read More