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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked’: ‘It Would’ve Been Distracting’ by Jack Dunn

After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wic…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:26PM
Saturday, January 25, 2025

Ryan Reynolds Makes Surprise Appearance at Hugh Jackman’s ‘From New York, With Love’ Opening: ‘He Is Genuinely the Best Human Being I Know’ by Jack Dunn

At the Friday night opening of his stage show, “From New York, With Love” at Radio City Music Hall, Hugh Jackman received a surprise visit from his “Deadpool & Wolverine” costar …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:39PM
Monday, January 20, 2025

Josh Gad Says He Was Denied a Role in ‘Avatar’ Because He Looked Like a ‘Tall Overweight Smurf’ As a Na’vi by Jack Dunn

Josh Gad almost landed a role in the 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar,” but he didn’t quite have the physical archetype James Cameron was looking for. In his new memoir, “In Gad We Trust,”…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:49PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024

Ariana Grande Reviewed Her ‘Wicked’ Contract With Cynthia Erivo to Ensure Their Needs Were ‘Aligned’ Before Filming: ‘I Want Us to Have Each by Jack Dunn

After Universal disparaged rumors of unequal pay between “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Grande has expanded on just how far she and her co-star went to ensure fairness w…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:51PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

Ryan Reynolds Reveals His Favorite Lines From ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Accepts Screenwriting Honor and More From Hamilton’s Behind the Camera by Jack Dunn

While many “Deadpool & Wolverine” quips have become fan favorites, like Gambit’s “I’m boutta’ make a name for myself here,” star and screenwriter Ryan Reynolds has a more s…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:57PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Mimi Hines, Star of ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway, Dies at 91 by Jack Dunn

Mimi Hines, the Canadian comedian and stage actress who succeeded Barbra Streisand in the Broadway production of “Funny Girl,” has died. She was 91. Hines died of natural causes on Oct. …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM
Friday, October 18, 2024

‘Terrifier 3’ Effects Artist Breaks Down the Opening Murder Scene, Liquid Nitrogen Death and More: ‘We Had Blood Coming From Every Direction’ by Jack Dunn

The U.K. premiere of Damien Leone’s holiday slasher “Terrifier 3” was something straight out of a horror movie. Eleven audience members walked out of the theater, nine during the openi…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:37PM
Friday, October 11, 2024

‘Saturday Night’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Playing Chevy Chase, Lorne Michaels, Gilda Radner and More ‘SNL’ Icons by Jack Dunn

Just as “Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 50th season on the air, Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” hits theaters Oct. 11, chronicling the humble beginnings of the legendary late…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:36PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Billy Porter and Alan Cumming to Produce Sam Morrison’s One-Man Show ‘Sugar Daddy’ by Jack Dunn

Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Porter and two-time Tony honoree Alan Cumming have joined the production team for Sam Morrison’s one-man show “Sugar Daddy.” Directed by Stephen Brack…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:18PM
Monday, May 13, 2024

Meow Wolf Unveils Location of Permanent Los Angeles Exhibition by Jack Dunn

Meow Wolf has unveiled the location of its upcoming exhibition to be the Cinemark complex at Howard Hughes Los Angeles. Variety previously reported that the immersive art production company …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:30PM
Monday, May 6, 2024

Ariana Grande Recalls First Time on ‘Wicked’ Set: It Was the ‘Most Emotional Day of My Life’  by Jack Dunn

While gliding across the Met Gala red carpet Monday night, Ariana Grande — dressed in a custom Loewe ball gown — stopped to discuss her first day on the set of “Wicked” with Variety�…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:48PM
Friday, May 3, 2024

Meow Wolf to Launch Permanent Exhibition in a West Los Angeles Movie Theater by Jack Dunn

Immersive art production company Meow Wolf has unveiled its plans to open its sixth permanent exhibition in a Los Angeles movie theater sometime in 2026. Organizers said the location would b…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:38PM
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Jon M. Chu’s Commencement Speech Canceled by USC Amid Valedictorian Controversy by Jack Dunn

The University of Southern California has chosen to “release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s [commencement] ceremony,” which is set to take place May 10. T…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:32PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
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