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Saturday, April 5, 2025

'The Wizard of Oz' to Screen at the Sphere as a 'Fully Immersive Experience'  by Michaela Zee

"The Wizard of Oz" is taking the Yellow Brick Road to the Sphere in Las Vegas. Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced two new projects " "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere" and "From the Edge" " cu…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:36PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 10, 2025

Ariana Grande Sets 'Eternal Sunshine' Deluxe Release Date for This Month by Michaela Zee

Ariana Grande has announced the release date for "Eternal Sunshine" deluxe. The singer shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, writing in the caption that the deluxe edition of her s…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:28AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

'Coraline' Musical Canceled After Neil Gaiman Sexual Assault Allegations by Michaela Zee

A U.K. stage production of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline" has been canceled following allegations of sexual assault against the author. The "Coraline" musical was set to take place at Leeds Playho…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:23PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 10, 2025

Disney Donates $15 Million to L.A Fires Relief and Rebuilding Efforts by Michaela Zee

The Walt Disney Company is donating $15 million for response and rebuilding efforts amid the ongoing Southern California fires. "As this tragedy continues to unfold, The Walt Disney Company …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:37PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Defends 'For Good' Sequel Title: 'Who Wants a Movie Called "Wicked: Part Two"?' by Michaela Zee

"Wicked: Part Two's" official title, "Wicked: For Good," prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believes the title of the …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:40PM[SHARE]
Saturday, November 30, 2024

'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode Condemns 'Aggressive' and 'Very Gross' Comments About Nessarose's Disability: It Is 'Low-Hanging Fruit That by Michaela Zee

"Wicked" star Marissa Bode has spoken out against the negative comments and jokes about her character Nessarose's disability, calling them "aggressive," "very gross" and "harmful." In a five…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:20PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Mattel's 'Wicked' Movie Dolls Mistakenly List Porn Site on Packaging by Michaela Zee

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel's "Wicked" movie dolls. But it's not the website for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical starring Cy…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 3, 2024

'Hell's Kitchen' Star Kecia Lewis Requests Apology From Patti LuPone for Calling Musical 'Too Loud': It's 'Bullying' and 'Racially M by Michaela Zee

"Hell's Kitchen" star Kecia Lewis requested an apology from Patti LuPone on Saturday after the Broadway legend and "Agatha All Along" star called the jukebox musical "too loud." In a six-min…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:54PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Louis McCartney to Star in 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway by Michaela Zee

Louis McCartney will make his Broadway debut in "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," in which he will reprise his role as Henry Creel from the Olivier Award-winning West End production. "Lou…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30AM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 19, 2024

Missing 'Hamilton' Dancer's Family Shares Message Amid Search: 'We Will Not Stop Looking for You Until We Bring You Home' by Michaela Zee

Family members of Zelig Williams, a missing Broadway dancer whose credits include "Hamilton" and "MJ the Musical," appeared on CNN Saturday morning to share updates on their search. Zelig Wi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:27PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Ian McKellen Says 'My Recovery Will Be Complete and Speedy' After Falling Off Stage: 'I Am Looking Forward to Returning to Work' by Michaela Zee

Ian McKellen has thanked fans and the medical professionals who offered support following his fall during Monday evening's performance of "Player Kings" at the Noël Coward theatre in Lond…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:25PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Judi Dench Criticizes Trigger Warnings in Theater: 'If You're That Sensitive, Don't Go' by Michaela Zee

Judi Dench is skeptical about the need for trigger warnings in theater. In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Dench was asked about her opinion on content advisories before watching a s…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:58AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Sarah Paulson Calls Out Actor Who Emailed Her Six Pages of Notes After Watching Her: It Was 'Outrageous' and 'I Hope I See You Never' by Michaela Zee

Sarah Paulson will never forget the actor who sent her six pages of unsolicited notes after watching her in a play. Paulson recently appeared on the "Smartless" podcast, where she and hosts …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:12AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 29, 2024

AMC Theatres to Release Three New Nicole Kidman-Led Ads by Michaela Zee

AMC Theatres will release three new Nicole Kidman-led ads in its theaters starting in March, Variety has confirmed. On March 1, a new 30-second version of the "We Make Movies Better" ad will…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:06AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 4, 2023

Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen' Musical to Open on Broadway in Spring 2024 by Michaela Zee

Alicia Keys' musical "Hell's Kitchen" is heading to Broadway in the spring. The musical, which features music and lyrics by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz, made its world premiere at the…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:38PM[SHARE]
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Tom Jones, Lyricist and Librettist of Long-Running 'The Fantasticks,' Dies at 95 by Michaela Zee

Tom Jones, who wrote the book and lyrics for the longest-running musical "The Fantasticks," died Friday at his home in Sharon, Conn. He was 95. Jones' son Michael told The New York Times the…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:49PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 3, 2023

'The Notebook' Musical to Open on Broadway in Spring 2024 by Michaela Zee

The musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook" is officially heading to Broadway. Preview performances will begin Feb. 6, 2024, at New York's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, with the s…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Christian Borle Opens Up About Plans for 'Smash' Stage Adaptation, Potential TV Revival at 'Some Like It Hot' Broadway Opening by Michaela Zee

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, "Some Like It Hot" opened on Broadway and furnished the Shubert Theater with its most glittering audience in recent memory. Patti LuPone, Bette Midler, Nathan La…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:34PM[SHARE]

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