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Monday, October 6, 2025

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Open to 'Bill & Ted 4' After Reuniting on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Monday is usually a day of rest for Broadway. But instead of catching up on sleep, this season's biggest stars were out in force at Variety's Business of Broadway Breakfast to preview the fa…

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road: Ethan Slater on Bidding Farewell to 'Wicked' and Returning to the Stage by Rebecca Rubin

Ethan Slater is in the calm before the "Wicked" storm. After a monthslong respite, the Broadway actor " who plays the Munchkin Boq in the screen adaptation " is preparing to embark on a publ…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 2, 2025

'Chess' Stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher on Reviving a Notorious Broadway Flop by Rebecca Rubin

If you've heard anything about the '80s musical "Chess," it's probably this: catchy songs, nonsensical story. When I posit as much to Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, the s…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 25, 2025

A24's Cherry Lane Theatre Sets Jodie Foster, Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola and More for Reopening Week by Rebecca Rubin

A24 will officially re-open the Cherry Lane Theatre, a historic off-Broadway venue in New York's West Village, with a week's worth of events hosted by Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:43PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 21, 2025

'Gossip Girl' Reboot Star Thomas Doherty Joins 'Little Shop of Horrors' Revival as Seymour (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Thomas Doherty is headed to Skid Row. The Scottish actor, who rose to fame in Disney's "Descendants" franchise and HBO Max's "Gossip Girl" reboot, has been cast in the off-Broadway revival o…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Jeff Ross' Broadway Debut: The RoastMaster on Leaving Politics Offstage, Singing Live and Embracing His Serious Side by Rebecca Rubin

Jeff Ross is constantly traveling for work, flying across the country " often hitting multiple cities in the same weekend " for comedy gigs. But the veteran stand-up had held onto his Manhat…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 31, 2025

'Maybe Happy Ending' Star Helen J. Shen Responds to Andrew Barth Feldman Casting Controversy by Rebecca Rubin

Helen J. Shen, the star of Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending," is defending the show's recent decision to recast the lead male role with a white actor. Producers announced last week that Andrew…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Urie to Join 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Kumail Nanjiani and Michael Urie will join the Broadway company of "Oh, Mary" as Mary's Husband (if you know, you know) and Mary's Teacher, respectively. They'll star "Drag Race" star Jinkx …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 14, 2025

'The Drowsy Chaperone' Sets New York Benefit Concert With Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Betty Who and Alex Newell (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Break out your "fancy dress" because "The Drowsy Chaperone" is returning to the New York stage. Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Betty Who and Alex Newell are among the bold-face names who wi…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

'Paranormal Activity' Stage Show Sets West End Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

"Paranormal Activity" is readying to haunt the London stage. A new play inspired by the hit horror film franchise will open on the West End this winter. As the official title, "Paranormal Ac…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 7, 2025

'A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein' to Stage New York Reading With Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner by Rebecca Rubin

Art imitates life imitates art? "A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein," a very meta stage show whose title references the fiery playwright and disgraced Hollywood p…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:54PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Broadway's 'Boop! The Musical' Is Latest Show to Close After the Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

"Boop! The Musical" is the latest show to close on Broadway after leaving the Tony Awards without any hardware. The show, which fictionalizes the life of Betty Boop, will conclude its run on…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:16PM[SHARE]

Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Into the Woods' and Other Works Acquired by Library of Congress by Rebecca Rubin

Stephen Sondheim's vast catalogue of work has been acquired for preservation by the Library of Congress. The collection has approximately 5,000 items such as manuscripts, notebooks, musics a…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Broadway's 'Cabaret' to Close in October With Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace as Emcee and Sally Bowles by Rebecca Rubin

Put down the knitting, the book and the broom before "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club" closes on Broadway in the fall. The revival will play its final performance on Oct. 19 after a 14-month run…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:19PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Broadway's 'Smash' to Close After Getting Blanked at the Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

"Smash," a meta TV-to-stage musical, will close on Broadway after failing to score any love at the Tony Awards.  The show, which earned mixed reviews from critics, will play its final per…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:32PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 9, 2025

Inside the Tony Awards: 5 Things You Didn't See on TV, From Big Stars Who Accidentally Missed the 'Hamilton' Reunion to George Clooney Catching by Rebecca Rubin

Theater lovers who watched the Tony Awards on television were treated to galvanizing musical performances, heartfelt speeches from winners like Cole Escola ("Oh, Mary!") and Sarah Snook ("Th…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:39PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Tom Felton is venturing back to Hogwarts. The actor will reprise his role as the platinum blonde villain Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway. He will join the sho…

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach to Star in 'Dog Day Afternoon' on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

"The Bear" co-stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will make their Broadway debuts in "Dog Day Afternoon." A stage version of Sidney Lumet's 1975 crime classic will open in the spring o…

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Will Ferrell's 'Eurovision' Movie Becoming Broadway Musical by Rebecca Rubin

Will Ferrell is taking his talents back to Broadway. The consummate funnyman is developing his film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" into a stage musical. Ferrell and Rachel…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:12AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 29, 2025

How the Very British Musical 'Operation Mincemeat' Became a Broadway Darling by Rebecca Rubin

The writers of "Operation Mincemeat" didn't make many changes to their very British musical as the West End hit transferred to Broadway in April. But they've added a big, bold clarification …

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Lea Michele Returning to Broadway in 'Chess' Revival by Rebecca Rubin

The Pip with Pizzazz is returning to Broadway " Lea Michele will star in the long-rumored "Chess" revival as Florence Vassy. She will be joined by Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit ("Moulin Roug…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

'Glengarry Glen Ross,' Starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, Recoups $7.5 Million Investment on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

"Glengarry Glen Ross," David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about cutthroat real estate salesmen, has recouped its investment on Broadway. The starry revival, led by Kieran Culkin, Bob …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:13PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 12, 2025

George Clooney's 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Recoups $9.5 Million Broadway Investment by Rebecca Rubin

George Clooney's play "Good Night, and Good Luck" has recouped its entire production costs after seven weeks on Broadway. The historical drama, which marks Clooney's Broadway debut, was capi…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:41AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 1, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' Shatters Broadway Box Office Records, Recoups Investment but Gets Snubbed by Tony Awards by Rebecca Rubin

"Othello," starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has recouped its entire investment after nine weeks on Broadway. Capitalized for up to $9 million, the show is now the highest-gros…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Tony Nominations 2025: The Complete List (Updating Live) by Rebecca Rubin

Nominees for the 78th annual Tonys were announced on Thursday. Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce were on hand to unveil the nominees, with "Death Becomes Her," "Gypsy," "Su…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 21, 2025

Variety's First Broadway 'Actors on Actors' to Feature George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Kieran Culkin by Rebecca Rubin

Award season's biggest video franchise is about to get even bigger. Variety's Actors on Actors is returning with the first-ever Broadway edition, featuring the stars from the buzziest musica…

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Monday, April 14, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. to Reprise 'Hamilton' Role on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to the room where it happened. The actor will reprise his Tony-winning role in "Hamilton" as Aaron Burr for a limited run from Sept. 9 through Nov. 23. The annou…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:11AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

'Wicked: For Good' Trailer Wows CinemaCon, From Cynthia Erivo Belting 'No Good Deed' to Dorothy's Arrival in Oz by Rebecca Rubin

Like a seed dropped by a skybird, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu returned (presumably by bubble) to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:02PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

'Merrily We Roll Along' Broadway Film With Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff Sells to Sony Pictures Classics by Rebecca Rubin

Sony Pictures Classics will release a filmed version of Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along," a Tony-winning production starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. SPC, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:01PM[SHARE]

Sam Mendes' Beatles Biopics Set Release: All Four Movies to Open in April 2028 by Rebecca Rubin

Get ready for lots of moptop in a short period of time. Sam Mendes is making four Beatles movies " and all four will be released theatrically in April 2028. The filmmaker, who announced the …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:04AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 23, 2025

Jennifer Lopez's 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Nears Sale to Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate by Rebecca Rubin

"Kiss of the Spider Woman," a musical remake from director Bill Condon and star Jennifer Lopez, is finally close to finding a buyer after its buzzy Sundance Film Festival premiere in January…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:47PM[SHARE]

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