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392 stories by "Rebecca Rubin"

‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June by Rebecca Rubin

“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:00pm on May 26, 2026

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival by Rebecca Rubin

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is heading to the Great White Way. The Emmy-winning actor is making her Broadway debut this fall in “Other Desert Cities” alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Kee…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:57am on May 26, 2026

Broadway Publicity Firm BBB Announces New Ownership, Rebrands as Aperture Public Relations by Rebecca Rubin

BBB, one of the leading publicity firms that covers Broadway, has been acquired by veteran press agents and longtime employees Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh. The company will be rebr…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on May 21, 2026

John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment by Rebecca Rubin

“Giant,” a play starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl, has recouped its entire production cost after 10 weeks on Broadway. The show, which is running for a limited 16-week engagemen…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on May 19, 2026

‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen by Rebecca Rubin

Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark Cohen in the West End revival of “Rent.” The rock musical, which is returning to the stage in honor of its 30th anniversary, will begin performances at …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on May 19, 2026

Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour by Rebecca Rubin

“Death Becomes Her,” a campy musical based on the 1992 cult favorite film, is closing after less than two years on Broadway. After 650 performances over a 20-month run, “Death Becomes …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on May 18, 2026

Broadway’s Bobby Darin Musical ‘Just In Time’ Recoups $12.5 Million Investment by Rebecca Rubin

“Just In Time,” a biographical jukebox musical about the performer Bobby Darin, has recouped its entire production cost after just over a year on Broadway. The show, which earned a Tony …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on May 18, 2026

Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Starring John Lithgow, to Debut on Big Screen This Fall (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

A filmed version of “Giant,” the Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl, will be released on the big screen in the fall. “Giant,” re…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on May 13, 2026

Broadway’s ‘Fallen Angels,’ Starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, to Livestream in June (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Broadway’s “Fallen Angels,” a revival of the Noël Coward comedy-of-manners led by Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, will be livestreamed on BroadwayHD, a theater-centric streaming servic…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on May 13, 2026

‘Westworld’ Movie Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros. From ‘Jurassic Park’ Screenwriter David Koepp by Rebecca Rubin

David Koepp is returning to the world of twisted amusement parks. The screenwriter, best known for adapting the hit novel “Jurassic Park” for the big screen, has been hired to pen a rebo…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:56pm on May 11, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Recoups $5.75 Million Broadway Investment by Rebecca Rubin

“Every Brilliant Thing,” a play starring Daniel Radcliffe, has recouped its entire production cost after 10 weeks on Broadway. The solo show was capitalized at $5.75 million. This produc…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:51am on May 6, 2026

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Overlooked for ‘Chess,’ ‘Proof’ Shut Out, Scott Rudin Makes a Comeback and More by Rebecca Rubin

When the 79th Tony Awards revealed its list of contenders on Tuesday morning, there were expected nominations for the likes of John Lithgow (“Giant”), Nathan Lane (“Death of a Salesman…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:20am on May 5, 2026

5 Reasons ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Slayed at the Box Office, From Nostalgia to Meryl Streep’s Big Screen Return by Rebecca Rubin

Are movie theaters the new black? “The Devil Wears Prada 2” certainly made a compelling case that cinemas are once again en vogue after the long-anticipated sequel opened to $77 million …

SOURCE: Variety at 4:35pm on May 4, 2026

Alden Ehrenreich and Patrick Ball’s Broadway Bromance: ‘Becky Shaw’ Stars on Playing Dicks, Paying Off Student Loans and More by Rebecca Rubin

A few months before Alden Ehrenreich and Patrick Ball made their Broadway debuts in the hilarious dark comedy “Becky Shaw,” the two men met at a swanky Golden Globes party in Los Angeles…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on April 30, 2026

Rachel Zegler’s ‘Evita’ Revival Sets Broadway Run by Rebecca Rubin

A revival of “Evita,” starring Rachel Zegler as the Argentinian first lady Eva Perón, is transferring to Broadway in the spring of 2027. Director Jamie Lloyd’s new take on the musical…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:07am on April 29, 2026

Diana Ross Scenes Cut From ‘Michael’ Due to ‘Certain Legal Considerations,’ Says Actor Kat Graham by Rebecca Rubin

Diana Ross will no longer appear in “Michael” due to “certain legal considerations,” according to Kat Graham, who was hired to play the legendary Supremes singer in the upcoming musi…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:48am on April 23, 2026

Comedian Cat Cohen's One-Woman Show 'Broad Strokes' Sets Off-Broadway Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Comedian Cat Cohen's new one-woman show "Broad Strokes" will debut Off-Broadway over the summer. The musical comedy is set to begin previews at downtown Manhattan's Lucille Lortel Theatre on…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30am on April 16, 2026

'I Always Say I'm a Terrible Actor': Adrien Brody on Overcoming Anxieties for His Broadway Debut in Lindsey Ferrentino's 'Fear of 13' by Rebecca Rubin

Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody jokes that he's not good at pretending. "I always say I'm a terrible actor because you know when I don't like something. You know where I stand," the 52-ye…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on April 16, 2026

'I Play Rocky' CinemaCon Trailer: Newcomer Anthony Ippolito is Dead Ringer For Sylvester Stallone by Rebecca Rubin

Yo Adrian, the Italian Stallion is back in the ring. Amazon MGM brought a teaser of "I Play Rocky," a drama about the true story behind the tumultuous making of the 1976 boxing classic "Rock…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:28am on April 16, 2026

Billy Crystal Sets Broadway Return With '860,' One-Man Show About Losing His Home in Palisades Fires by Rebecca Rubin

Billy Crystal is returning to Broadway. The beloved performer has announced a new one-man show, "860," which is opening this fall. "860" was written by Crystal and named after the address of…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:11am on April 15, 2026

'The Pitt' Star Fiona Dourif Joins 'A Head Full of Ghosts,' Horror Movie Produced by Robert Downey Jr. (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Fiona Dourif, best known to "The Pitt" fans as Dr. McKay, has joined the cast of the horror film "A Head Full of Ghosts." She'll star alongside the previously announced ensemble of David Har…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:00pm on April 9, 2026

Tom Felton Extends Run as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' by Rebecca Rubin

Tom Felton is extending his run as the platinum-blonde baddie Draco Malfoy in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." He joined the show in November 2025 and was scheduled to depart …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:45am on April 7, 2026

'Six the Musical Live,' Filmed Version of Broadway Hit, to Debut on the Big Screen This Summer by Rebecca Rubin

Focus Features will release a filmed version of Broadway's "Six" on the big screen over the summer. It will land in domestic cinemas on Aug. 14. "Six" imagines the wives of Henry VIII as a p…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:08pm on April 2, 2026

'Heated Rivalry: Unauthorized Musical Parody' to Debut Off-Broadway This Spring by Rebecca Rubin

The "Heated Rivalry" phenomenon is headed to the stage. "Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody" will run Off-Broadway this spring following eight sold-out concert performances earl…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:50am on March 31, 2026

Michaela Coel to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme's Martial Arts Film 'Bloodsport' for A24 by Rebecca Rubin

"I May Destroy You" creator Michaela Coel is writing and directing a remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme's martial arts classic "Bloodsport" for A24. Van Damme starred in 1988's "Bloodsport," wh…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on March 18, 2026
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