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Friday, December 6, 2024

Laura Benanti Says ‘F— You Forever’ to Zachary Levi for Suggesting Vaccines May Have Killed Their Broadway Co-Star: ‘I Never Liked Him’ by J. Kim Murphy

Laura Benanti may have led the Broadway revival of “She Loves Me” with Zachary Levi in 2016, but the actress certainly doesn’t share the sentiment of the title. Benanti opened up about…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:07PM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

Box Office: ‘Wicked’ Is Popular, Soaring to Third-Biggest Opening of 2024; ‘Gladiator II’ Entertains $60 Million Debut by J. Kim Murphy

“Wicked” is pocketing lots of green, with the Universal release coming in on the upper side of projections to head toward the third-biggest domestic opening of the year. Now forecasting …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:58AM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Criticized for Commenting on Russell Brand’s ‘Make Jesus First Again’ Post: ‘Where Do I Get This Hat?’ by J. Kim Murphy

Nicole Scherzinger, currently starring in Broadway’s new production of “Sunset Blvd.,” drew criticism on social media Thursday evening after she posted a positive comment on Instagram,…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:23PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Auli’i Cravalho, Glenn Davis and Jen Silverman Among Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2024 by J. Kim Murphy

Each new Broadway season brings an exciting group of fresh talents to the spotlight — and this season is no exception. Variety is proud to announce the 2024 edition of its annual 10 Broadw…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:00PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Todd Phillips Tells All on Making ‘Joker 2’: Musical Numbers, Method Acting and Joaquin Phoenix’s Broadway Dream That Started It All by J. Kim Murphy

It all started with Joaquin Phoenix’s dream. Shortly before shooting wrapped on “Joker,” Phoenix confessed to Todd Phillips, the filmmaker who had reimagined Batman’s greatest enemy …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

CJ 4DPlex Names Joon Beom Sim as CEO (EXCLUSIVE) by J. Kim Murphy

Korean cinema technology company CJ 4DPLex has appointed longstanding CJ Entertainment & Media exec Joon Beom Sim as its new CEO, set to lead the Seoul-based producer of premium large fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Todd Haimes, Leader of New York’s Roundabout Theater Company, Dies at 66 by J. Kim Murphy

Todd Haimes, a major force of New York theater who rescued the Roundabout Theater Company and developed it into one of the country’s premier nonprofit theaters, died Wednesday in New York …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:53PM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris to Return as Barney Stinson on ‘How I Met Your Father’ Mid-Season Finale by J. Kim Murphy

Barney’s back. Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his star-making role of Barney Stinson on the upcoming mid-season finale of the Hulu original spinoff series “How I Met Your Father.�…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Angela Bassett Messaged Ariana DeBose After Viral BAFTAs Rap: ‘I Just Wanted to Make Sure She Was Okay’ by J. Kim Murphy

Angela Bassett has simply done the thing once again. After being name-dropped by Ariana DeBose in a rap that opened the BAFTA Film Awards, the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star tells…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:24PM
Sunday, November 27, 2022

Nicole Kidman Receives Standing Ovation at Broadway’s ‘The Music Man’ After Bidding $100,000 for Hugh Jackman’s Signed Hat by J. Kim Murphy

Nicole Kidman received a warm welcome on Broadway Saturday evening when she made a surprise appearance at a performance of Hugh Jackman’s “The Music Man” revival. During an auction for…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:43PM
Sunday, August 28, 2022

Bob LuPone, Leader of MCC Theater, Dies at 76 by J. Kim Murphy

Bob LuPone, a leader of the off-Broadway company MCC Theater and brother to actress Patti LuPone, died Saturday following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old.

SOURCE: Variety at 03:13PM
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber Booed After Calling His ‘Cinderella’ Musical a ‘Costly Mistake’ During Final Curtain Call by J. Kim Murphy

The West End’s production of “Cinderella” took its final bow in London Sunday evening, although a key member of the production’s creative team was not in attendance at the Gillian Ly…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:35PM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Actors’ Equity Condemn Illegal Recording of Nude Performers After ‘Take Me Out’ Leak by J. Kim Murphy

“Take Me Out” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and the Actors’ Equity Association have released statements condemning the illegal recording of actors in nude scenes after footage of Jesse Wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:02PM

‘Westworld’ Season 4 Adds Ariana DeBose in Recurring Role by J. Kim Murphy

Ariana DeBose continues to go west. The “West Side Story” star has joined HBO’s “Westworld” in a recurring guest role for the science-fiction series’ upcoming fourth season. The …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2022

‘Aladdin’ on Broadway Pays Tribute to Gilbert Gottfried During Tuesday Evening Curtain Call by J. Kim Murphy

After its Tuesday evening performance, Broadway’s “Aladdin” paid tribute to Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried’s family shared that the comedian died after battling a long illness earlier …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:10AM
Saturday, April 2, 2022

‘Macbeth’ Cancels Broadway Performances After Daniel Craig Tests Positive for COVID-19 by J. Kim Murphy

Broadway’s production of “Macbeth” has canceled its Saturday matinee and evening preview performances as a response to star Daniel Craig testing positive for COVID-19. The suspension o…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:29PM
Sunday, March 6, 2022

Taron Egerton Shares Update After Collapsing on Stage During First ‘Cock’ Performance by J. Kim Murphy

Taron Egerton has offered an update after collapsing on stage during the first performance of “Cock,” a revival being produced at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. During Saturday eveni…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:42PM
Monday, December 20, 2021

‘Jagged Little Pill’ Will Not Reopen on Broadway Due to Omicron Surge by J. Kim Murphy

“Jagged Little Pill” has closed on Broadway. After announcing the cancellation of performances on Saturday due to positive COVID-19 tests among the production, the musical has determined…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:08PM
Sunday, December 12, 2021

Broadway’s ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Cancels Sunday Performances Due to Positive COVID Tests by J. Kim Murphy

“Mrs. Doubtfire,” a new stage musical adaptation of the 1993 comedy starring Robin Williams, has canceled its Sunday performances this week due to overnight detection of positive COVID t…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:09PM
Sunday, November 28, 2021

Virgil Abloh, Off-White Founder and Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director, Dies at 41 by J. Kim Murphy

Virgil Abloh, founder of the fashion company Off-White and menswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton, died on Sunday following a two-year private battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a “rar…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:21PM

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