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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Cynthia Erivo delivers a true 'feat of stamina' during West End debut of 'Dracula' " despite some 'line stumbles' by Marcus James Dixon

Critics praise her versatility, but not everyone is enchanted by the production's execution.

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Friday, October 17, 2025

The 'Ragtime' revival 'strikes a defiant chord' in our 'divided America,' say critics by Marcus James Dixon

Staged at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, this third major production is directed by Lear deBessonet.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Alan Cumming and 'The Traitors' team on murder mystery madness by Marcus James Dixon

Who's a Traitor? Who's a Faithful? The Traitors staged a murder mystery event on May 15 to find out. On Thursday, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming joined executive producers Rosie Hargreaves a…

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Kevin Kline, Cate Blanchett, and every 'Disclaimer' Emmy acting submission by Marcus James Dixon

Apple TV+ will submit seven cast members from Disclaimer for Emmy consideration, Gold Derby has learned. Kevin Kline as Stephen Brigstocke, a retired teacher and author, will submit in Be…

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Friday, May 9, 2025

'Wicked' leads the 2025 Golden Trailer Awards with 15 nominations for film, while 'The Last of Us' tops TV by Marcus James Dixon

Wicked keeps on defying expectations. The Oscar-winning film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical earned a leading 15 nominations today from the Golden Trailer Awards. Note that these …

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Monday, April 28, 2025

'Lilia, oh Lilia!' Patti LuPone on her 'Agatha All Along' witch and 'getting in trouble' for spoiling Marvel secrets by Marcus James Dixon

Patti LuPone recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Disney+'s Agatha All Along, in which she plays a 450-year-old Sicilian witch named Lilia Calderu. "Lilia, oh Lilia! Will you be…

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Annaleigh Ashford on how 'Happy Face' offers a 'different perspective,' and why Dennis Quaid made her 'never eat shrimp again' by Marcus James Dixon

Annaleigh Ashford realizes there are many "fantastic crime shows" out there, but what makes Happy Face stand out is its point of view. "The majority are focused on the serial killer," she te…

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' first photos, 'Legend of Zelda' gets release date, Tom Hanks spoofs 'Forrest Gump,' and more of todayâ by Marcus James Dixon

Gold Derby's top news stories for March 28, 2025. Stranger Things: The First Shadow first photos Netflix's Emmy-winning Stranger Things will soon be eligible to win some Tony Awards. Sonia F…

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

'Emilia Pérez,' 'Wicked' beat the odds at 2025 ACE Eddie Awards: See the winners list by Marcus James Dixon

If you thought the 2025 Oscars season was over, you'd be dead wrong. Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the 75th American Cinema Editors gala was delayed from Jan. 18 to March 14, nearly two …

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

2025 Oscars: Gold Derby's final winner predictions and odds in all 23 categories by Marcus James Dixon

Originally published Feb. 28 at 5 a.m. PT; updated at 3:55 p.m. PT It's all come down to this. Gold Derby has been predicting the 2025 Oscars since way back in July, when Sing Sing was the i…

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

'Wicked' and Timothée Chalamet are predicted to win at the 2025 SAG Awards: Get all the official odds by Marcus James Dixon

Wicked, which leads all films this year with five Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, is Gold Derby's pick to win the best ensemble prize at Sunday's ceremony. The big-screen adaptation …

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Monday, February 17, 2025

'SNL50': Meryl Streep makes first-ever appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' as Kate McKinnon's alien abductee mom by Marcus James Dixon

Miss Rafferty has a mother, and it's … Meryl Streep?! The three-time Oscar winner made her first-ever appearance on Saturday Night Live during the 50th anniversary special on Sunday night.…

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

'SNL50: The Homecoming Concert' red carpet photos: The biggest stars and best looks by Marcus James Dixon

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, a special celebrating five decades of Saturday Night Live music, streamed Feb. 14 on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from Radio City Music Hall. Dozens of music…

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Jimmy Fallon is a 'Soul Man' (and very out of breath!) during 'SNL50: The Homecoming Concert' by Marcus James Dixon

Jimmy Fallon opened the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on Friday night with a live rendition of "Soul Man," the song made famous by the Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who st…

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Jerry Seinfeld sings 'I Want It That Way' with the Backstreet Boys at 'SNL50: The Homecoming Concert' by Marcus James Dixon

The Backstreet Boys just delivered a live rendition of their 1999 hit "I Want It That Way" with a little help from … Jerry Seinfeld?! The one-of-a-kind performance took place during the SN…

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Lady Gaga belts out 'D" in a Box' with Andy Samberg at 'SNL50: The Homecoming Concert' by Marcus James Dixon

The Emmy-winning hit song "D"k in a Box" received a modern-day upgrade at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert by none other than Lady Gaga. Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake originally performed …

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Monday, February 10, 2025

How 'Defying Gravity' took flight: The untold story from 3 'Wicked' Oscar nominees by Marcus James Dixon

"Defying Gravity" is the defining moment of Wicked, serving as the showstopping climax to the movie musical that has racked up 10 Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, editing, visu…

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Jinkx Monsoon reflects on winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race' twice, previews 'Sketchy Queens' Season 2: 'We've got a budget!' by Marcus James Dixon

Welcome to Reality Derby, our weekly deep dive into all things reality TV, hosted by Gold Derby senior editors Marcus James Dixon and Denton Davidson. Joining us this week is Jinkx Monsoon, …

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

'Life is full': Jon M. Chu on the awards, the L.A. fires, and the two 'Wicked' actresses who keep him grounded by Marcus James Dixon

Plus, he tells Gold Derby which Wicked spin-off movie he'd most "want to see." "Life is full." That is how Wicked director Jon M. Chu describes the whirlwind of the past few months, from scr…

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

'Wicked' out front to win film ensemble prize at SAG Awards " and it's not even close by Marcus James Dixon

The Best Film Ensemble category at the Screen Actors Guild Awards can occasionally be a tough one to predict. Gold Derby's pundits erroneously thought that 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywo…

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Friday, December 27, 2024

'Wicked' is predicted to win this popular category at the Golden Globes by Marcus James Dixon

If the Golden Globes took place today, Wicked would be in the winner's circle, according to the latest odds from Gold Derby. While the box-office smashing adaptation of the beloved Broadway …

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

2024 box-office winners and losers: 'Wicked,' 'Inside Out 2' bring the green, 'Kraven' shoots blanks by Marcus James Dixon

Movie theaters still have yet to fully recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which upended the industry in 2020 and 2021. Gone is the era of $11 billion domestic yearly totals, …

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Barack Obama snubs 'Wicked,' praises 'Anora' in his 'favorite movies of 2024' list by Marcus James Dixon

Barack Obama has no interest in defying gravity. America's 44th president released his "favorite movies of 2024" list on Friday, and box-office smash Wicked is noticeably absent. Instead, th…

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Monday, December 16, 2024

'Wicked' fans approve of part 2's title reveal: 'Perfection,' 'I'm sobbing,' 'Just take my money already' by Marcus James Dixon

The official title for Wicked part two title has been revealed and is hitting a high note with fans. Wicked: For Good will open in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, almost a year to the day afte…

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

2024 National Board of Review winners include 'Wicked' for Best Film, Nicole Kidman for Best Actress: See the full list by Marcus James Dixon

On Wednesday, the National Board of Review announced its winners for the 2024 calendar year, and it's great news for "Wicked." The blockbuster film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical…

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Ariana Grande to receive Rising Star Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'Wicked' by Marcus James Dixon

On Wednesday, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that Ariana Grande would receive the Rising Star Award for her heralded performance in Universal Pictures' "Wicke…

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Friday, November 22, 2024

'Wicked' Box Office Prediction: Can It Take Down 'Gladiator II'? by Marcus James Dixon

Update 1: Heading into Friday, "Wicked" had already made $19.2 million in previews: $2.5 million from Monday showings, $5.7 million from Wednesday advances, and $11 million for Thursday scre…

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

'Wicked' reviews: Jon M. Chu's razzle-dazzle is on 'glorious display,' and Ariana Grande 'gives real comic shape' to Glinda by Marcus James Dixon

"Wicked" is proving popular with film critics. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway stage musical stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, aka the W…

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Ariana Grande on 'Wicked' fan backlash to her casting: 'I tried not to let it derail me' by Marcus James Dixon

Pop sensation Ariana Grande went on the Sentimental Men podcast this week where she talked all things "Wicked." She even addressed the concerns of some fans about her being cast as Glinda th…

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

'Wicked' reactions: 'The world is not ready' … Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande 'will blow you away' by Marcus James Dixon

"Wicked" may not arrive in theaters for another three weeks and change, but early reactions are already pouring in from film critics who screened it on October 30. And they're all "wick-ed-l…

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Fantasia Barrino on how 'The Color Purple' will 'bring healing': 'I haven't spoken to my family in over 20 years' … until now by Marcus James Dixon

Thursday night at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, the cast and crew of Warner Bros.' "The Color Purple" dazzled audiences in its first-ever showing. Lead actress Fantasia Barrino …

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All that Chat

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