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‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer by Ellise Shafer

“Nanny McPhee” is coming to the West End. A new musical based on the character and penned by Emma Thompson — who starred in and wrote the screenplay for the beloved 2005 film and its s…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:22am on August 27, 2026

Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Star, Dies at 80 by Ellise Shafer

Tim Curry, who soared to fame in the ‘70s as the flamboyant star of the campy horror movie stage spoof “The Rocky Horror Show” and its screen version “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,�…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:40am on August 26, 2026

Rupert Grint to Reprise Ron Weasley Role in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway by Ellise Shafer

Rupert Grint is reprising his iconic role as Ron Weasley after 15 years. The actor, who starred in all eight “Harry Potter” movies from 2001 to 2011, is set to join the cast of “Harry …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:19am on August 26, 2026

‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Spooky Franchise Gets a Hair-Raising Stage Experience by Pat Saperstein

Taking the spirit of the “Paranormal Activity” films and turning it into a scare-‘em stage experience could have been a terrifying trip for its creators, too. After all, horror isn’t…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00pm on August 25, 2026

‘Les Mis’ Star Bradley Jaden to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Wanted’ Musical (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Bradley Jaden, who just wrapped an acclaimed run as Javert in “Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular,” is making his Broadway debut in the fall. The actor is joining the company…

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

Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Debut by Rebecca Rubin

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “10 Things I Hate About You” musical is coming to Broadway next year. The show, based on the 1999 rom-com starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:22am on August 17, 2026

‘How Long Gone’ to Host Inaugural Awards Show ‘The Goneies’ in New York (EXCLUSIVE) by Ethan Shanfeld

Move over, Oscars: There’s a brand new awards show for bicoastal elitists. “How Long Gone,” the cult-famous culture podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, has announced the i…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:30am on August 13, 2026

The ‘Paranormal Activity’ Stage Show Has Audiences Screaming and Laughing. Can It Be Broadway’s Surprise New Hit? by William Earl

Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call. But “Paranormal Activity” producer Simon Friend l…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:51pm on August 12, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber Is ‘Gutted’ on ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closing Night: Producing on Broadway Is ‘Unsustainable’ by Matthew Minton

Ahead of tonight’s final “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” show, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is speaking out about how producing on Broadway has become “unsustainable.” “I’m gutted th…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:54pm on August 8, 2026

Immersive Horror Play ‘A Ghost in Your Ear’ Sets New York Premiere From Audible Theater by Matthew Minton

Jamie Armitage’s immersive horror show “A Ghost in Your Ear” has set its New York premiere at Audible’s off-Broadway Minetta Lane Theatre following a sold-out London run earlier this…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:56pm on August 4, 2026

Bowen Yang to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ in Broadway Debut by Rebecca Rubin

Bowen Yang is the latest A-list star to suffocate at the (fictional) White House for Cole Escola’s ultra-successful play “Oh Mary!” He’s making his Broadway debut as former first lad…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:12am on August 4, 2026

Todrick Hall’s ‘Midnight’ Announces Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of New York Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Todrick Hall’s “Midnight” will make its North American premiere this fall off Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre following two sold-out engagements in London. Joining Hall in the cast …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:04am on August 4, 2026

Charlize Theron and Matt Damon Premiere ‘The Odyssey’ in Seoul, Madonna and Kylie Minogue Perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam and More Red Carpet P by Karla Cote

Madonna kicked off August with another “Club Confessions” appearance – this time, it was a performance at WorldPride in Amsterdam featuring surprise guest Kylie Minogue. Speaking of su…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:30pm on August 3, 2026

Ariana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’ After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Mu by Jack Dunn

Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep’s statement cited �…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:56pm on August 2, 2026

‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Hades Actor Geno Segers After Online Controversy by Mya Copeland

Geno Segers, who was announced this week to join Broadway’s “Hadestown,” will no longer be part of the Broadway production. “Hadestown” announced a new principal cast earlier this …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:51pm on August 2, 2026

‘Hacks’ Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First by Michael Schneider

Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its lega…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:58am on August 2, 2026

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Surprise Fans at ‘Practical Magic’ Screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for L.A.’s Cinespia by Angelique Jackson

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a screening of “Practical Magic” on Saturday night in L.A. Attendees came to the place, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, for…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30am on August 2, 2026

Vincent Pastore, Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos’, Dies at 80 by Jack Dunn

Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the fir…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:55pm on August 1, 2026

Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE) by Ethan Shanfeld

British stand-up comedian and writer Elf Lyons is bringing her show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, marks Lyons’ U…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on July 29, 2026

‘Job’ Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich Sets Next Play ‘The Holes’ With Robert Pattinson to Executive Produce (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, who made his Broadway debut with the buzzy thriller “Job,” is returning to the New York stage. His new show “The Holes” will premiere off-Broadway this…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on July 28, 2026

‘Rose Hill’ Amazon Series Casts Jake Weary, Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway, Sadie Dickerson by Joseph Otterson

The “Rose Hill” Amazon Prime Video series has cast four lead roles. Jake Weary (“The Waterfront,” “Animal Kingdom”), Sean O’Pry, Hannah Galway (“Under the Banner of Heaven,�…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:21pm on July 27, 2026

Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut on Broadway in 2027 by Rebecca Rubin

A stage adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 cult classic film starring Prince, will debut on Broadway in 2027. The musical will run at the Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning on…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on July 27, 2026

‘Hadestown’ Brings Broadway’s Underworld to the Big Screen: Original Cast Members and Creator Anaïs Mitchell on Reconvening for a Smashing Cine by Chris Willman

The gods themselves get mostly shoved out of the picture in “The Odyssey,” as has been noted by some filmgoers who wished Zeus or Poseidon got in on the action instead of just being talk…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:38pm on July 25, 2026

‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Review: Captures the Crowd-Pleasing Vibrance of the Mythological New Orleans-Meets-Rock Opera Stage Show by Owen Gleiberman

"Hadestown," with its free-form jamboree vibe, its spontaneous swirl of musicians and dancers onstage, is as much a happening as it is a musical. It’s a show about ancient mythology — it…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:18pm on July 25, 2026

Sharon Stone on Quitting Weed and Stopping a Stroke Medication Despite Doctors’ Orders: ‘It Was Like Going Off of F—ing Heroin’ by Marc Malkin

Sharon Stone is done smoking weed. Her journey to cut ties with cannabis began when she was put on several medications after she suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I got off one of my …

SOURCE: Variety at 6:53pm on July 20, 2026
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