'Alien,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies at 88 by Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless / Associated Press

Holm gained a supporting-actor Oscar nomination for portraying pioneering athletics coach Sam Mussabini in the hit 1982 film “Chariots of Fire.”

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus by Associated Press

The Academy’s Board of Governors also decided to extend the eligibility window for feature films.

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Christo, known for massive, ephemeral public arts projects died Sunday at his home in New York. He was 84.

Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92 by Associated Press

The comedy veteran created some of the Emmy-winning show’s most enduring moments as the fiery Frank Costanza.

Remdesivir to be shipped to 6 states, following its FDA clearance last week by Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday that it is delivering 140 cases of the drug remdesivir to Illinois, 110 cases to New Jersey, 40 cases to Michigan, 30 case…

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge financial challenges by David Crary and Kathy McCormack Associated Press

Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Broadway star Nick Cordero has leg amputation due to virus by Associated Press

“We took him off blood thinners but that again was going to cause some clotting in the right leg, so the right leg will be amputated today,” his wife posted to Instagram on Saturday.

Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts by Associated Press

“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities –those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” CLF’s executive director…

New York banning major gatherings in effort to contain virus; Broadway shuts down by Associated Press

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA by Associated Press

The Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed Bean's Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality.

Elizabeth Banks named Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year, honored with a parade at Harvard by Associated Press

Previous winners of this award include: Ella Fitzgerald, Meryl Streep and Halle Berry.

Elizabeth Banks to be honored by Harvard's Hasty Pudding with Jan. 31 parade by Associated Press

“Elizabeth is a role model to all of the young women in the Theatricals, especially in a year with a female writer, female producers, and a majority female cast."

Jerry Herman, Broadway composer of Hello, Dolly!, dies aged 88 by Associated Press

Writer of music and lyrics to shows such as La Cage aux Folles won two Tony awards for best musical The composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such…

World-renowned artist tries 1,000-year time lapse photo of Lake Tahoe by Associated Press

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — An artist is starting a 1,000-year photography project in hopes of changing the impacts of climate change at Lake Tahoe.

Beverly-based children's theatre closing amid misconduct allegations by Associated Press

James Solomon, the theater’s interim president, said the organization is in a “precarious financial situation.”

Madcap confetti-throwing comic Rip Taylor has died at 84 by Associated Press

Rip Taylor, the madcap mustached comedian with a fondness for confetti-throwing who became a television game show mainstay in the 1970s, has died

Placido Domingo is accused of sexual harassment by 11 more women by Jocelyn Gecker and Jocelyn Noveck / Associated Press

San Francisco high school draws crowd to view George Washington mural some call racist by Associated Press

Over 100 people packed the lobby of a San Francisco public high school to view a controversial mural criticized as racist and degrading for its depiction of black and Native American people.

Hal Prince, Broadway legend and 21-time Tony winner, dies aged 91 by Associated Press

Prince oversaw such landmark musicals as Cabaret, Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Evita and The Phantom of the Opera Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries…

Retired Rhode Island couple holds essay contest for 'Hamilton' tickets by Associated Press

Lou Viola and Celeste Ferendo, of Tiverton, are asking students to write a one-page essay.

Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88 by Associated Press

The free-spirited Texan who overcame his quirky name to become a distinguished actor in theater, television and movies passed away Tuesday afternoon.

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…

Lithgow, Bening and more stars to perform Mueller report by Associated Press

John Lithgow, Anette Bening and more stars to perform live reading of Mueller report

The Latest: ‘Hadestown’ wins Tony Award for best new musical by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):

Ali Stroker made Tony Awards history with emotional win by Associated Press

The ceremony featured what may have been one of the most joyous Tony moments in years.

Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97 by Associated Press

"Day had been in excellent physical health for her age, until recently contracting a serious case of pneumonia, resulting in her death," The Doris Day Animal Foundation said in an emailed st…

Dave Chappelle to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor by Associated Press

Comedian Dave Chappelle has been chosen to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The 45-year-old Chappelle shot to international stardom through his Comedy Central program…

Tony nominee Sarah Stiles puts puppets aside for ‘Tootsie’ by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Some records on Broadway are bound to fall one day and others are surely safe for all time. Sarah Stiles has one that's hard to top.

Tony Awards 2019 nominations: 'Hadestown' leads with 14 nods by Associated Press

“Hadestown,” singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's Broadway debut, leads the Tony Award nominations with 14 nods,        

‘Hadestown,’ ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ lead Tony Award nominations by Associated Press

"Hadestown" received 14 nominations, while "Ain't Too Proud" got 12.

'Hadestown' leads Tony Award nominations with 14 nods by Associated Press

Stage adaptations of "Tootsie" and "Beetlejuice" also got best musical nominations.