Saturday, March 29, 2025

Alex Aster Went Viral on BookTok With a Fantasy Novel. Now She’s Venturing Into Romance: “It’s a Very Hopeful Genre” by Anaja Smith

The #BookTok star speaks on building community through social media, potential ‘Summer in the City’ castings and the relatability of romance novels.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM
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

Craig Thomas, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Co-Creator, to Release Debut Novel by Lexy Perez

The audiobook will be narrated in part by 'How I Met Your Mother' stars Josh Radnor and Cobie Smulders.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:45PM

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

Willem Dafoe on How Theater Can Unite People, His First Venice Fest Program, and That Big Experiment by Georg Szalai

The star discusses why he just had to bring Davide Iodice's 'Pinocchio' with performers with special needs to his first Biennale as artistic director and his focus on "theater that is very c…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

New ‘Hunger Games’ Book ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Sells 1.5M Copies in First Week, Tripling ‘Mockingjay’ Tally by Lexy Perez

The prequel will also get a film adaptation treatment from Lionsgate that will be released on Nov. 20, 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:55PM

Willem Dafoe Sets Venice Theater Festival Program, Including ‘Pinocchio,’ and He Will Perform, Too by Georg Szalai

The star unveiled his first lineup as artistic director of the Venice Biennale: "My impulse was to present pieces that express what is powerful in the theater — the body, poetry and ritual…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:11AM
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
Monday, March 24, 2025

‘Othello’ Director Kenny Leon and Denzel Washington Are “Absolutely” Discussing a Potential Film Adaptation by Lexi Carson

The play starring Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal officially opened Sunday at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and marks the third project Washington and Leon have collaborated on.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:02PM

‘Othello’ Theater Review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Bring Star Wattage to Middling Revival Otherwise Short on Electricity by David Rooney

Kenny Leon directs the first production of Shakespeare’s tragedy to play Broadway in more than 40 years, also featuring Molly Osborne, Andrew Burnap and Kimber Elayne Sprawl.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00AM
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

‘Vladimir’ Author Julia May Jonas to Release Sophomore Novel by Seija Rankin

Jonas tells THR about 'Diana,' an exploration of a splintering friendship between two actresses coming in spring 2026, and offers an update on the Rachel Weisz-starring Netflix adaptation of…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:45AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

‘Purpose’ Review: In Broadway Directorial Debut, Phylicia Rashad Deftly Teases Out Caustic Portrait of Black Political Dynasty by Lovia Gyarkye

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' latest play, starring LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Kara Young, observes a powerful Black family during a chaotic birthday weekend in Chicago.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:46PM
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
Friday, March 14, 2025

Jesse L. Kearney Jr., Playwright and Arts Advocate, Dies at 49 by Mike Barnes

He wrote musicals about the pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux and worked for The STAGE Network, Audible Inc. and Black Broadway Men United.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:10PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

John Kani Pays Tribute to Dramatist and South African Countryman Athol Fugard: “He Believed in Me and My Anger” (Guest Column) by Mike Barnes

The 'Lion King' and 'Black Panther' actor wrote two searing protest plays about apartheid in the 1970s with his inspirational friend, who died this month.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:12PM

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof on His New Play and Parallels Between Iran and the U.S. by Georg Szalai

"The world should realize and pay attention to how important, how unique, these artists are," he said.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:07PM

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

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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