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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Roku Hires Lisa Holme As Head of Content by Caitlin Huston

Holme will report to Charlie Collier,  president of Roku Media, and lead the company's content team.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:46AM[SHARE]

Hope for Howard? SiriusXM CEO Says "We'll Get to the Right Place" on Stern Contract Renewal by Caitlin Huston

Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern's contract.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:40AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Disney Theatrical's Thomas Schumacher Set to Depart Company by Caitlin Huston

Schumacher helped create Disney's theatrical division, ushering in hits such as 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway Cast of 'Just In Time' by Caitlin Huston

Hyland replaces Gracie Lawrence in the role starting Oct. 8. Newcomer Sadie Dickerson will take over from Erika Henningsen.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Broadway Box Office: 'Purpose' Ends Run On $1 Million High by Caitlin Huston

'Art,' starring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale, also began performances last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:33PM[SHARE]

Jane Krakowski to Star in 'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Krakowski will start in the role on Oct. 14.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:47AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Broadway Box Office: 'Mamma Mia!' Sees Highest Gross Yet by Caitlin Huston

Jean Smart's one-woman show 'Call Me Izzy' ended its run last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, August 25, 2025

A24 Plans Reopening of Cherry Lane Theater With Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Brandi Carlile and More by Caitlin Huston

The weeklong events will also include a staged reading of 'True West' featuring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and Marylouise Burke.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Netflix House Opening Dates Revealed for Philadelphia and Dallas Locations by Caitlin Huston

The Netflix House in Philadelphia will open Nov. 12, 2025 at the King of Prussia Mall, and the house in Dallas will open Dec. 11 at Galleria Texas.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 21, 2025

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon to Star in 'Marjorie Prime' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowell also join the cast of the Jordan Harrison play.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM[SHARE]

John Legend Signs With UTA by Caitlin Huston

The talent agency will also represent Legend's production company, Get Lifted.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Brooke Shields, Actors' Equity Rally in Times Square Ahead of Broadway Contract Negotiations by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity is pushing for improved scheduling, better sick coverage and secure healthcare in the new contract.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:26AM[SHARE]

Who Is the Audience For Fox's New Streamer? They're Not Exactly Sure Yet by Caitlin Huston

Fox is launching a new streaming service Thursday that it hopes does not cannibalize its cable numbers, but reaches other sports and news fans.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Muppets Are Coming to Broadway With Illusionist Rob Lake by Caitlin Huston

The holiday show 'Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppet' will play the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:27PM[SHARE]

Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle to Make Broadway Debuts in 'Proof' by Caitlin Huston

The revival of the play, directed by 'Hamilton's' Thomas Kail, is set to open in April 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:02PM[SHARE]

Darren Criss Reveals Fall Return to 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

While pre-planned, his return follows controversy over the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman as his temporary replacement.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:33PM[SHARE]

Carrie Coon to Star in Tracy Letts' 'Bug' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play begins performances on Dec. 17 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:40AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

How ESPN Aims to Prop Up Disney+ by Caitlin Huston

Fueled by its massive array of rights deals, the brand (which launches Aug. 21) is being counted on to boost daily engagement with Disney's flagship streamer, reduce churn and draw sports fa…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:36PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: 'Gypsy' Climbs to $1.6 Million In Final Week by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway revival, starring Audra McDonald, played its last performance Aug. 17.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:25PM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Tubi Expands Partnerships With MrBeast, Other Creators by Caitlin Huston

The company has also hired TikTok executive Kudzi Chikumbu to manage partnerships with creators on the platform.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]

Are Top Podcasters Fudging Their Numbers? by Caitlin Huston

Why podcast metrics can't be trusted: "I can't believe how many people are dishonest about this stuff."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Harvey Weinstein Awaits Possible Retrial on Rape Charge in New York by Caitlin Huston

"He doesn't want the word rape associated with him," Attorney Arthur Aidala said when asked if Weinstein would take a plea deal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Netflix Consumer Products Chief Leaves for Funko CEO Role by Caitlin Huston

Josh Simon had created products for the streaming giant's biggest titles, including 'Stranger Things,' 'Bridgerton' and 'Squid Game.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:19PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: 'Hamilton' Celebrates 10 Years, 'Mamma Mia' Keeps Climbing by Caitlin Huston

'Hamilton' celebrated 10 years on Broadway last week with a special matinee, invite-only evening show and a block party.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM[SHARE]

Creator Topper Guild Signs With WME (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The 22-year-old has more than 100 million followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:17AM[SHARE]

As Streaming Bills Pile Up, Sling TV Tries New Tactic: a Low-Cost One-Day Pass by Caitlin Huston

The live TV streaming service launched a $4.99 Day Pass, a $9.99 Weekend Pass and $14.99 Week Pass.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Roku's Next Bet: Launching the Cheapest Ad-Free Streaming Service by Caitlin Huston

The service, Howdy, is $2.99 monthly and it's based on the idea that consumers want a Netflix add-on with no annoying commercials.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:19AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 11, 2025

iHeartMedia Hires Lisa Coffey to Lead Digital Advertising Products by Caitlin Huston

Coffey was previously global chief revenue officer at LoopMe and worked in leadership roles at Amazon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 8, 2025

AMC Networks Hits 10.4M Streaming Subscribers Amid Linear Headwinds by Caitlin Huston

Streaming revenue also increased due to the impact of price increases.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:39AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Formula One Group Sees Revenue Boost From Apple's 'F1' Movie by Caitlin Huston

The film has brought in more than $500 million globally after opening in late June.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:35PM[SHARE]

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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