Sunday, November 23, 2025

These ‘Wicked: For Good’ Stars Have Broadway (and West End) Stage History by Lexi Carson

From Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Ethan Slater, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Colman Domingo, and more, The Hollywood Reporter highlights the cast members whose theater roots led the…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:15AM
Saturday, November 22, 2025

‘All My Sons’ Theater Review: Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Lead an Emotionally Pulverizing Arthur Miller Revival by David Rooney

Director Ivo van Hove's third Miller production raises the playwright’s rebuttal of the American Dream to something akin to Greek tragedy.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Friday, November 21, 2025

James Patterson Is Pretty Sure Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered by Lexy Perez

The acclaimed author, whose 250 books sold half a billion copies, author casts an eye on the actress’s still-mysterious death.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

See Emerald Fennell’s New Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ (Exclusive) by Seija Rankin

The filmmaker curated a brand new cover image, and wrote a foreword for the classic novel, inspired by her upcoming big screen adaptation.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

A Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery? HBO Max’s Casey Bloys Isn’t Sweating It by Caitlin Huston

The HBO Max chief said he told employees in a town hall to focus on their jobs, and to not worry about the things they can't control.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:44AM

Jonathan Groff Sets Final ‘Just in Time’ Performance by Lexi Carson

The Tony winner will portray Bobby Darin in the Broadway show for the last time March 29, 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Look, Up in the Attic! It’s a Multimillion-Dollar Comic! by Andy Lewis

Three beleaguered brothers in Northern California were cleaning out their late mother’s house when they found a priceless Superman No. 1 comic book.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

Sting Drops Anchor at a Sinking Met by Lexy Perez

Can the pop star help salvage the beleaguered Metropolitan opera house by putting on a show of his own?

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

Netflix, Fox Muscle Into the Video Podcast Business by Caitlin Huston

The streaming giant’s new appetite for video pods is good news for audio giants like iHeart, SiriusXM and Acast — but exclusivity may be a hard sell.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:15AM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Production Assistants Working on Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ File For Union Election by Caitlin Huston

The assistants are the latest to organize with Production Assistants United.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:40PM

Broadway Box Office: Tom Felton Gives $1 Million Boost to ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ by Caitlin Huston

'Rob Lake Does Magic With Special Guests The Muppets' closed Sunday after 24 performances.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:11PM

Joe Rogan Had the Most Popular Podcast On Apple in 2025 (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

'The Joe Rogan Show' was the most popular show of 2025 on Apple, while Mel Robbins jumped up to the third spot.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:30AM

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe to Make West End Debuts in ‘Romeo & Juliet’ by Lily Ford

"I was a Broadway kid," said the 'Stranger Things' star, "so I’ve always dreamed about doing a show in the West End."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:29AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

Richard Armitage, Bel Powley, Henry Rowley Narrate Audiobook for Alice Feeney’s ‘My Husband’s Wife’ (Exclusive First Listen) by Lexy Perez

The thriller author's new book comes amid the anticipated Netflix series adaptation of her novel ‘His & Hers’ starring Tessa Thompson.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM

Sean Hayes to Star in Off-Broadway Thriller ‘The Unknown’ by Caitlin Huston

The play is slated for a 10-week run at Studio Seaview starting Jan. 31, 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Sunday, November 16, 2025

‘Chess’ Theater Review: Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher Headline Conflicted Broadway Revival of Cold War Concept Musical by Richard Lawson

With music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the 1988 show revolves around rival American and Soviet chess wizards and the woman caught between them.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning ‘Death of a Salesman’ Actress, Dies at 84 by Mike Barnes

The theater veteran also starred for Neil Simon in ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ and ‘Broadway Bound’ and earned raves for ‘Morning’s at Seven’ and ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:40AM
Friday, November 14, 2025

With Artifice and Dread Behind Him, Ari’el Stachel Returns to the Stage With ‘Other’  by Mike Barnes

Calling his autobiographical play “a mission,” the ‘Band’s Visit’ actor hopes audiences will see themselves in it.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Sting on Bringing ‘The Last Ship’ to the Met Opera: “Lucky, Privileged, Honored, Terrified” by Caitlin Huston

"It's been one of the greatest adventures of my life, and I've had a few," Sting said of working on his musical.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25AM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Chess’ Hits $2 Million, ‘Just In Time’ Reaches New High by Caitlin Huston

Industry grosses are rebounding as Broadway heads into its lucrative holiday season.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:13PM
Monday, November 10, 2025

Paramount+ Plans Price Hikes Early Next Year As Content Investment Ramps Up by Caitlin Huston

This comes after Paramount's recent investments in UFC and deal with the Duffer Brothers.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:56PM

iHeartMedia, TikTok Strike Partnership For Creator Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

The companies will create a podcast network and radio channel featuring TikTok creators.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

How Broadway Almost Went on Strike by Caitlin Huston

Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity, on what happened in the negotiation room and how close the actors and stage managers were to striking.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:36AM
Friday, November 7, 2025

Disney-YouTube Blackout Set to Continue Through Weekend by Caitlin Huston

“When will ESPN and ABC be back on the service? We wish we could give you that answer today, but unfortunately, we are headed into another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place,”…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Samira Wiley, Jin Ha Join Broadway Cast of ‘Proof’ by Caitlin Huston

The two will star opposite Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle this spring.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:01PM
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Netflix Approaches SiriusXM For Video Podcast Licensing by Caitlin Huston

This follows outreach to iHeartMedia and talent agents as the streamer makes a big push for podcasts.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:07PM

Gwyneth Paltrow Burns Before Reading by Lexy Perez

How Paltrow biographer Amy Odell — or, as the Goop founder refers to her, “this hack” — got a boost from being dissed by the actress.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Broadway Box Office: Halloween Hits Industry Grosses As Several New Shows Start by Caitlin Huston

'Oedipus,' starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, brought in $485,000 across its first four preview performances at Studio 54, with 100 percent capacity.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:53PM

How a Mid-Career Shift Into Screenwriting Helped Inspire Aja Gabel’s New Novel by Seija Rankin

The author wrote her second book 'The Lightbreakers' while working in the writers room for shows like 'The Staircase' and 'Sunny.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:44PM

Netflix Starts Bigger Push Into Video Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

The streamer has sent out dozens of requests to agents at WME, UTA and CAA for video podcast creators.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:05PM

Spotify Hits 281 Million Paying Subs, Third-Quarter Financials Rise by Caitlin Huston

The audio streaming giant posts its third-quarter results, with monthly active users growing to 713 million, ahead of expectations.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:23AM

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