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Friday, March 28, 2025

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos on Dave Chappelle, Massive First-Look Deals and Dinner With Trump by Caitlin Huston

“They’re never easy calls. But I think it’s rooted in a principle of protecting free speech and expression,” Sarandos said of his decision to stand by Chappelle.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM

Scott Rudin Plans Broadway Producing Return Next Fall by Caitlin Huston

Rudin, who stepped away from producing after a Hollywood Reporter exposé, has four shows planned starting next season, according to The New York Times.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:52AM

Netflix Plans Doc for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Stage Show by Caitlin Huston

The stage show is set for its first Broadway preview Friday at Marriott Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:48AM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Amazon Strikes Deal For LeBron James’ Podcast ‘Mind The Game’ by Caitlin Huston

The podcast has added Steve Nash as a co-host and will be distributed across Amazon Prime, Music and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:49AM

Jeff T. Daniel Named President of Broadway’s Largest Theater Owner, The Shubert Organization by Caitlin Huston

Daniel takes on the new role amid retirement rumors for the company's longtime leader.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

John Krasinski to Star in Off-Broadway Play ‘Angry Alan’ by Caitlin Huston

The play will be the first production at the Studio Seaview space, formerly the Tony Kiser Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM

How Instagram Aims to Chip Away at TikTok by Caitlin Huston

Top creators, including Daniel Mac, Quen Blackwell and Charli D'Amelio, say they've been trying new approaches to their social media strategies.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

George Clooney’s ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ Sets New Record Weekly Gross For a Broadway Play by Caitlin Huston

The adaptation of the 2005 feature film broke the record previously held by 'Othello.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:12PM
Friday, March 21, 2025

‘99% Invisible’ Pod Reveals How Unprepared We Are for Climate Catastrophe by Caitlin Huston

The Ambies-nominated podcast of the year examines the perverse effects of the crisis, from skyrocketing insurance premiums to a scarcity of affordable housing: “We’re only at the beginni…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM

Jay Ellis Set to Star in ‘Duke & Roya’ Off-Broadway Opposite Stephanie Nur by Caitlin Huston

John Legend's Get Lifted Co. is a producer on the play, which is set to run at the Lucille Lortel Theater this summer.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30AM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Disney’s Beloved Figment Character May Get Bigger Role After Fan Demand by Caitlin Huston

"I think the question about Figment has been asked about 15 times,” CEO Bob Iger said on Disney's shareholder call.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:43PM

‘Coco 2’ Set For 2029 Release In Theaters by Caitlin Huston

The Pixar sequel will reunite 'Coco' director Lee Unkrichn and co-director Adrian Molina.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Broadway Box Office: George Clooney, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook Shows Boost Industry Grosses by Caitlin Huston

A number of new starry shows began previews last week, including 'Good Night, and Good Luck' starring George Clooney.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:17PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

James Taylor Songs Set to Take Stage In New Musical by Caitlin Huston

'Fire & Rain' will feature an original story written by Tracy Letts and direction by David Cromer. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:00PM

Audacy Appoints Kelli Turner to Permanent Role As CEO, Names New Executives by Caitlin Huston

Chris Oliviero has been named chief business officer and Bob Philips has been named chief revenue officer. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:21PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

IATSE Union President on Canceled Kennedy Center Shows: “Behind-The-Scenes Workers Need to Feed Our Families” by Caitlin Huston

The statement comes after a number of shows were canceled at the Kennedy Center after Trump's overhaul of the board.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:01PM

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Announces New Podcast Series by Caitlin Huston

The Lemonada series will see Meghan in conversation with successful female founders.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:15PM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Bill Simmons Signs New Contract at Spotify by Caitlin Huston

The founder of The Ringer is a key figure overseeing the audio giant's podcast strategy.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:19PM

Expect a Long Trial for Harvey Weinstein’s Next Court Battle by Caitlin Huston

The trial is scheduled to start in April and prosecutors said they expected testimony to take about a month, with an expected 25 witnesses. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:32PM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Othello’ Leads ‘Wicked’ As Overall Grosses Climb by Caitlin Huston

The play, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, is commanding high ticket prices as a number of other starry shows start previews on Broadway.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:04PM

Kristin Chenoweth Signs With UTA by Caitlin Huston

The 'Wicked' star will next be seen on Broadway this fall in 'Queen of Versailles.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Star-Studded ‘Othello’ Breaks Record For Highest Weekly Gross For a Broadway Play by Caitlin Huston

In its second week of previews, the play brought in $2.8 million.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:28AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

Atlantic Theater, IATSE Reach Tentative Agreement for Off-Broadway Workers by Caitlin Huston

This would be the first Off-Broadway nonprofit theater company to have a union agreement covering production classifications.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:34PM

Jean Smart Returns to Broadway This Summer in One-Woman Show by Caitlin Huston

The Emmy Award-winning star of 'Hacks' will lead the world premiere of 'Call Me Izzy.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:54AM

Michelle Obama to Launch New Podcast With Sibling Craig Robinson by Caitlin Huston

The podcast, 'IMO With Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,' will see the pair interview guests including Issa Rae, Keke Palmer and Dr. Orna Guralnik, on everyday existential questions.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM

‘The Queen of Versailles’ Musical to Play Broadway’s St. James Theater Next Season by Caitlin Huston

The musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth ad F. Murray Abraham, will start performances in October.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Friday, March 7, 2025

Trump’s Kennedy Center Pushes Back On Idea of Politically Motivated Show Cancellations by Caitlin Huston

The organization, which has seen a shift in leadership, said recent show cancellations have either been due to “lack of sales or artist availability."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:04PM

Audacy Conducts Layoffs Said to Impact Hundreds by Caitlin Huston

The layoffs come after longtime CEO David Field stepped down in January and after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:35AM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

‘Oedipus,’ With Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Will Come to Broadway This Fall by Caitlin Huston

The Roundabout Theater Company season will also include a revival of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' directed by Sam Pinkleton.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:12PM

ACLU, Theater Companies File Lawsuit Against National Endowment for the Arts by Caitlin Huston

The lawsuit claims that new grant requirements prohibiting promoting "gender ideology" violate first and fifth amendment rights.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:17PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre