Thursday, May 7, 2026

IATSE Goes on Strike Against ‘CoComelon: The Melon Patch’ Children’s Series by Arushi Jacob

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has gone on strike against the second season of the YouTube children’s series, “CoComelon: The Melon Patch,” as the cre…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:27PM[SHARE]

John and Allegra Leguizamo to Star in Father-Daughter Drama ‘Bullet Catch’ by Jazz Tangcay

John Leguizamo and his daughter Allegra are set to star in a drama film titled “Bullet Catch.” Written and directed by David Baram, the film is completing production on Long Beach Island…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:27PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Colman Domingo to Receive Variety Creative Conscience Award at Frameline50 by Jazz Tangcay

Colman Domingo will be honored with the Variety Creative Conscience Award at the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), which is hosted by the arts nonprofi…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Live Nation Posts Overall Growth in First Quarter Despite $450 Million Hit Due to Department of Justice Settlement and Litigation by Steven J. Horowitz

Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Ju…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:53PM[SHARE]

Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says by Todd Spangler

Fresh-in-the-saddle Disney boss Josh D’Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide. “Di…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]

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 08:51AM[SHARE]

Disney Revenue Rises 7% in Earnings Beat, Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Income Pops 88% to $582 Million by Todd Spangler

Disney’s first earnings with Josh D’Amaro as CEO are out — and he has generally good news to report in his Wall Street debut. The Mouse House pulled in revenue of $25.17 billion, up 7%…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:50AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 5, 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[SHARE]

Tony Nominations 2026: Updating Live by Clayton Davis

Nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards are being announced. A selection of categories will be announced beginning at 8:30 A.M. ET on CBS Mornings, followed by the remaining categories anno…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:23AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 4, 2026

Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Photos: The Best Celebrity Looks by Pat Saperstein

It’s one of fashion’s biggest nights as stars arrive for the 2026 Met Gala. This year’s theme is “Fashion is Art,” tied to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Art exhibition…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:17PM[SHARE]

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 04:35PM[SHARE]

Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Health Issues: ‘I’ve Still Got Some Healing to Do’ by Jem Aswad

Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency, which had been rescheduled for September, citing her previously reported health issues, while adding that she’s been “responding really…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Miranda Priestly Ignited Meryl Streep’s Populist Era, ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Shows She’s Still a Crowd-Pleaser by Guy Lodge

Earlier this week, in one of her umpteen promotional interviews for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Meryl Streep deviated from the tried-and-true PR playbook to actually say something interes…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:38PM[SHARE]

‘Death of a Salesman’ Director Joe Mantello on Casting Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Working With Scott Rudin: ‘I Believe in Second Chances’ by Brent Lang

Willy Loman — washed up, beaten down and trying to ride a little longer on a smile and a shoeshine before he’s kicked to the curb — has been a staple of Broadway since Arthur Miller’…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35AM[SHARE]

Wayne Brady Starring in Tina Landau, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Ms. Blakk For President’ at Vineyard Theatre (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will help kick off Vineyard Theatre’s 2026-2027 season by starring in “Ms. Blakk For President.” The show is described as “part…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM[SHARE]

‘Star Wars’ Day: Fans Streamed Franchise for 33 Billion Minutes in 2025 by Joseph Otterson

The Force is strong with this one. In honor of “Star Wars” Day, Nielsen has shared some insights into people’s viewing habits around the beloved franchise, which show that it remains i…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 3, 2026

‘The Pitt’ Star Isa Briones Calls Out Fans For Screaming at Her During Broadway Show: ‘F—ing Disrespectful’ by Jack Dunn

“The Pitt” star Isa Briones took to social media on Saturday to call out fans who scream at her during her Broadway show. On “The Pitt,” Briones stars as second-year resident Dr. Tri…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:13PM[SHARE]

Tony Awards Predictions: 10 Burning Questions, From Scott Rudin’s Return to Record-Breaking Noms for Laurie Metcalf, June Squibb and Danny Burstein by Clayton Davis

The 2026 Tony Awards nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, May 5, capping off one of the most competitive Broadway seasons in years and injecting a fresh round of drama into the cycle. Li…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Theater Legends André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine to Receive Tony Awards Lifetime Achievement Honors (EXCLUSIVE) by Clayton Davis

André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine — three towering figures of the theater community — are this year’s recipients of the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in t…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More by Clayton Davis

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. In its fourth and final meeting before nominations are announ…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:51PM[SHARE]

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[SHARE]
Sunday, April 26, 2026

‘The Lost Boys’ Broadway Review: Musical Adaptation of ‘80s Teen Vampire Flick is Rich in Imagination, Filled With Spectacular Effects by Brent Lang

“Turning a movie into a musical reeks of desperation,” says a character in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.” That insider wink to the audience get…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 25, 2026

‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Broadway Review: Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer Lead Stellar Cast by Aramide Tinubu

Nearly 40 years after its debut, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” has returned to Broadway. The second installment in legendary playwright August Wilson’s “The Century Cycle,” “Joe…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 23, 2026

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Broadway Review: Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun by Brent Lang

“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly abn…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

‘Beaches’ Broadway Review: Soulless and Uninspired Musical Remake of Beloved Film Washes Ashore by Brent Lang

Audiences going to the musical “Beaches” are likely to know what to expect: the story of a decades-long, female friendship with plenty of schmaltz, some sass, and a mega-hit song, “Win…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

‘The Balusters’ Broadway Review: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dysfunctional Neighborhood Associa by Brent Lang

It’s easy to get depressed about national politics. The people running things are nasty, brutish and eager to appeal to baser instincts rather than better angels. As “The Balusters,” t…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 20, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ Broadway Review: TV Series Adaptation Delivers a Fizzy and Delightful Love Letter to Musical Theater by Brent Lang

It’s tempting to argue on principle that “Schmigadoon!” is everything that’s wrong with Broadway: a double-baked potato of familiar IP that relies on affection for a TV series, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 19, 2026

'Fallen Angels' Broadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Sparkle in Lackluster Noël Coward Revival by Brent Lang

There's a bit of acting advice that's often ascribed to Noël Coward: "Speak clearly, and don't bump into the furniture." But if you're Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide dow…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 16, 2026

'Proof' Broadway Review: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Lead a Gripping but Oddly Paced Revival by Aramide Tinubu

Grief is one of the most confounding aspects of the human experience. To live is to experience loss, and yet, we are never truly prepared. This type of agony is always a detriment to mental …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off