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Friday, September 20, 2024

‘Hamilton’ and ‘Beetlejuice’ Scenic Designer David Korins Opens Exhibition in Arizona by Jazz Tangcay

David Korins, the scenic designer behind “Hamilton,” “Beetlejuice” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” is headed to Tucson, Ariz., with a new exhibition titled “Stages of Imagination: The …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:51PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Courtney B. Vance Recalls Rehearsing Heartbreaking ‘Fences’ Scene With James Earl Jones for the Tony Awards: ‘The Tears and Snot Flowed’ by Jazz Tangcay

Courtney B. Vance is a Tony- and Emmy-winning actor and the president of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. To Vance, legendary actor James Earl Jones was known as “Jimmy.” The two first met in t…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:52PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

How ‘Alien: Romulus’ DP Galo Olivares Captured That Gruesome Chestbursting Scene by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in “Alien: Romulus,” now playing in theaters. In case you haven’t heard, Fede Álvarez’s “Alien: Romulus” is terrifying, and y…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:04PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

How ‘Alien: Romulus’ Used a Seven-Foot Basketball Player and VFX to Bring the New Monster to Life by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending of “Alien Romulus,” now playing in theaters. Fede Álvarez might have just delivered one of the wildest endin…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

‘Twisters’: How Filmmakers Rigged Glen Powell’s Tornado Chaser Truck To Be the Ultimate Survival Vehicle and Endure 130 MPH Winds by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Twisters,” now playing in theaters. In “Twisters,” Glen Powell’s Tyler Owens — a YouTube superstar who chases tornadoes for click…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

How ‘Inside Out 2’ Presented Riley’s Anxiety Attack by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for “Inside Out 2,” now playing in theaters. “Inside Out 2” sees Riley hit puberty. Along with that, her five core emotions — …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2024

‘Inside Out 2’: All the Easter Eggs and Hidden References You Might Have Missed Including a Nod to Pixar’s Next Feature, ‘Elio’ by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for “Inside Out 2,” now playing in theaters. Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” continues to bring joy to audiences around the world, domin…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30PM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Jon M. Chu Discusses Meeting Cynthia Erivo for the First Time, Seeing Her Perform ‘Defying Gravity’ and Her Allyship to the API Community by Jazz Tangcay

This weekend, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo will receive the Gold Ally honor at the Gold House Gold Gala, and filmmaker Jon M. Chu will present the award to her. Ahead of the Gala, Chu spo…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Sony Pictures Entertainment Completes Upgrades to All 14 Mix Stages by Jazz Tangcay

Sony Pictures Entertainment has completed state-of-the-art upgrades to its mix stages. Among the soundstages that underwent substantial improvements are the Cary Grant, William Holden, Kim N…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

ASCAP’s Musical Theater Fest Will Celebrate the Life and Music of Howard Ashman by Jazz Tangcay

Composer Howard Ashman’s body of work will be celebrated at ASCAP’s Musical Theatre Fest. The conversation, titled “Part of Our World: Celebrating the Life & Lyrics of Howard Ashma…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Making the ‘Civil War’ White House Battle: Dentist Drills, Tyler Perry’s Three-Story Replica Building and More by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers for the ending of “Civil War,” now playing in theaters. “Civil War” production designer Caty Maxey was tasked with building a dystopian A…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:22PM
Friday, April 5, 2024

‘The Wiz’ Director Schele Williams on How She Honors Show’s Legacy and Layers in Black Culture in Broadway’s Latest Revival by Jazz Tangcay

Actor, producer and director Schele Williams was a young girl when she saw a touring production of “The Wiz.” It was 1978 and she was living in Dayton, Ohio. “It was my introduction to…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:08PM
Friday, March 8, 2024

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Filmmakers Share Their Favorite Easter Eggs, From ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ to ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’ by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses major plot points for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” now playing in movie theaters. Everyone’s favorite panda Po is back in “Kung Fu Panda 4,” with Jack …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM

‘Flower Moon,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Succession’ Among Casting Society Artios Award Winners by Jazz Tangcay

“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Barbie” and “The Holdovers” were among the film winners at the 39th annual Casting Society Artios Awards. The ceremony honors top casting in the …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:44AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Billie Eilish, Ludwig Goransson Among Variety Artisans Awards Honorees for 2024 by Jazz Tangcay

Variety’s 10th annual Artisans Awards, taking place Feb. 11 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, celebrates craftspeople responsible for the visual magic in the biggest films of the year. T…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:35AM
Friday, January 26, 2024

Listen to Ariana DeBose’s Disco ‘Argylle’ Single ‘Electric Energy’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

Ariana DeBose, Boy George and Nile Rodgers have teamed up for “Electric Energy,” the disco-infused bop featured in Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.” Rodgers, who produced the track which…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Billie Eilish, Finneas, Ludwig Goransson, Rodrigo Prieto and More to Be Feted With Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival by Jazz Tangcay

“Oppenheimer” composer Ludwig Göransson and editor Jennifer Lame, “Killers of the Flower Moon” cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, and Billie Eilish and Finneas are among the recipients…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:06PM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Casting Society: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Saltburn,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Lead Artios Awards Nominations by Jazz Tangcay

The Casting Society (CSA) has announced the film nominees for the 39th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America. “The Color Purple,” “Saltburn,” “Maestro,” �…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM
Saturday, December 23, 2023

How Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Inspired the Choreography for ‘The Color Purple’ Musical Number ‘Push Da Button’ by Jazz Tangcay

Choreographer Fatima Robinson fused hip-hop, dance, African history, tap, jazz and even Jamaican moves as she crafted the musical numbers in “The Color Purple,” but there was one person …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 23, 2023

‘Wish’: From ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Bambi’ to Villains, All the Disney Nods by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points for “Wish,” currently playing in theaters. Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods. As the animation studio ce…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM
Friday, November 10, 2023

Ariana DeBose Breaks Down Her Emotional ‘Wish’ Performance: ‘This Took Me Out of My Comfort Zone’ by Jazz Tangcay

With the actors strike finally over, Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose flew from New York to Los Angeles and surprised audiences at an All-Guild screening and Q&A for Disney Animation’…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:06PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman Release Second Single ‘Every Single Day’ From Upcoming Musical ‘Harmony’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

The second single from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s upcoming Broadway musical “Harmony” has been released, “Every Single Day” sung by Danny Kornfeld. In a statement to Variety…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Cameron Mackintosh on Keeping ‘Les Miserables’ Fresh After 40 Years and Its Lasting Appeal by Jazz Tangcay

“My job is to make sure that every production, wherever it is in the world, is to make it seem like nobody has ever seen it before,” theater producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh says talking …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:54PM
Friday, August 4, 2023

Why Does Margot Robbie Wear a Yellow Dress at the End of ‘Barbie’? by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This contains spoilers from “Barbie” which is now playing in theaters. The yellow dress Margot Robbie’s wears in Barbie’s final scenes was designed to represent chan…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:23PM
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

‘Here Lies Love’: How Scenic Designer David Korins Turned Broadway Into a Nightclub by Jazz Tangcay

Award-winning scenic designer David Korins calls his work on Broadway’s newest sensation “Here Lies Love” the “most ambitious piece of theater I’ve ever done.” And that’s a hig…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:12PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning’ Editor Talks Reshaping the Film’s Nearly Four-Hour First Cut by Jazz Tangcay

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” now playing in theaters. “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’s” ja…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM
Friday, June 16, 2023

Jinkx Monsoon Talks ‘Doctor Who,’ Broadway and Pride: ‘When Your Dreams Come True, That’s When the Real Work Begins’ by Jazz Tangcay

When you’re good to mama, mama’s good to you. And life is certainly being good to Jinkx Monsoon. Cementing their place in the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Hall of Fame by winning “All St…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:01PM

Pixar Boss Pete Docter Says Pixar is Back and ‘Elemental’ Should Be Experienced in Movie Theaters by Jazz Tangcay

Pete Docter, Pixar’s creative chief officer, is hoping the animation studio’s 27th release, “Elemental,” will draw families to movie theaters this weekend. Peter Sohn‘s film is a s…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:55PM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

How ‘& Juliet’s’ Song ‘Problem’ Solves Juliet’s Love Dilemma Through Dance by Jazz Tangcay

Nominated for two Tony Awards in best choreography, Jennifer Weber describes “& Juliet” as a show filled with “music that makes you want to dance. It’s got music that everyone ha…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:10PM
Sunday, June 4, 2023

How Puppetry Transformed Josh Groban Transformed Into ‘The Beast’ by Jazz Tangcay

When costume designer Marina Toybina was tasked with building the Beast costume for ABC’s live action “Beauty and the Beast” broadcast, she looked beyond what Disney and the Broadway s…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Tony-Nominated ‘Parade’ Director and Production Designer on How Political Rallies and Jan. 6 Inspired the Show’s Set by Jazz Tangcay

Broadway designer Dane Laffrey and director Michael Arden often dive into conversations about projects long before a show is greenlit. Says Laffrey, who is nominated for best scenic design f…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:53PM

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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