Saturday, March 22, 2025

Purpose ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter March 22, 2025. Family dramas are theatrical staples, especially the kind where relatives gather from far and wide for some unifying function, like a holiday, death, or …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:02AM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Cult of Love***, Hard Truths**** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward January 31, 2025: Here we go again. It’s time for yet another dysfunctional family reunion. Cult of Love, presented by Second Stage at the Hayes Theater after a produ…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:32PM

Today on Broadway: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Hadestown’ Will Be Filmed in London, ‘Cult of Love’ Film Coming, Encores’ New Artistic Director Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recap…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Leslye Headland Is Adapting Her Broadway Play Cult of Love for Film by Darryn King

Leslye Headland is adapting Cult of Love, her home-for-the-holidays family dramedy currently on Broadway, for film, she revealed in an interview with Variety. “It would be it [sic] intere…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

CULT OF LOVE Screen Adaptation In the Works From Playwright Leslye Headland

Playwright Leslye Headland makes her Broadway debut this season with Cult of Love, directed by Trip Cullman and presented by Second Stage The playwright has revealed that the work is headed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12PM

Leslye Headland Will Adapt Stage Hit ‘Cult of Love’ for Film, Kiss ‘Evelyn Hugo’ Goodbye and Remember ‘The Acolyte’ as a Teenage Dream by Matt Donnelly

The past year of Leslye Headland’s work has been a love letter to her teenage self. The multitalented screenwriter-director-showrunner-playwright is on the eve of closing her acclaimed Bro…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:28PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Video: Shailene Woodley Likes to Know Who is in the CULT OF LOVE Audience

On a visit to The Tonight Show, Shailene Woodley talked about making her Broadway debut in Cult of Love, why she enjoys knowing which celebrities are in the audience, and more. Watch the int…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM
Monday, January 27, 2025

Video: Zachary Quinto Talks Playing the Banjo in CULT OF LOVE

On Monday, Zachary Quinto joined Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the new Broadway play Cult of Love. During the interview, he talks about the show running during the holiday season, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Illinoise, Oh, Mary!, Cult of Love and More Receive GLAAD Media Award Nominations by Darryn King

The nominees have been announced for the 2025 Glaad Media Awards, recognizing fair, accurate and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community across television, film, Broadway, music and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Broadway’s ‘Cult of Love,’ ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more nominated for GLAAD Media Awards by Michael Abourizk

“Wicked,” “Mean Girls” and the 2024 Tony Awards broadcast were also cited.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:56PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

How the Seven Deadly Sins Got Writer Leslye Headland to Broadway by Gordon Cox

For Leslye Headland, the well-received Broadway play “Cult of Love” (pictured above) serves as a turning point and a culmination. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:50PM
Friday, January 17, 2025

Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility for Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending, Elf and More by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met yesterday to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-25 season. This was the second time this season that the Tony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Monday, January 13, 2025

Molly Bernard's Broadway Debut in Cult of Love Is a Gift From Her Grandfather by Hayley Levitt

Age: 36 Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Current Role: Molly Bernard is making her Broadway debut as Rachel in Leslye Headland's family dramedy Cult of Love, directed by Trip Cullman. The p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Monday, January 6, 2025

Zachary Quinto on Singing in the Key of Family Dysfunction in Cult of Love by Kathy Henderson

Zachary Quinto has played so many stoic, ultra-competent characters, it’s a jolt to see him embody a man riddled with emotional pain stemming from childhood in a deeply weird family. Lesly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Friday, January 3, 2025

Cult of Love on Broadway is a NYT Critic's Pick! by Second Stage Theater

Cult of Love on Broadway runs until February 2nd only. Get your tickets at https://2st.com/shows/cult-of-love

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:12PM
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Iain Armitage Visits BIG LITTLE LIES Mom Shailene Woodley at CULT OF LOVE

It was a Big Little Lies reunion at Cult of Love over the weekend as Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage saw Shailene Woodley in Cult of Love. Check out the backstage photo now!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM

For Shailene Woodley, Every Day Is Christmas by Alexis Soloski

The actress is starring in the Broadway hit “Cult of Love,” about a dysfunctional family gathered for the holidays. That means another month of caroling.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Broadway Shows of 2024 by BroadwayWorld

Measure a year in Broadway shows. Take a look back on the Broadway shows of 2024, including: Prayer for the French Republic, Days of Wine and Roses, Doubt, The Notebook, An Enemy of the Peop…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM
Saturday, December 28, 2024

Memorable Moments on Stage in 2024 by New York Theater

When they hug in the rain in “The Notebook.” When they fight in the rain in “The Outsiders.” When the fourth sibling finally arrives in “The Hills of California.” When the fourth…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:46PM
Thursday, December 26, 2024

Cult of Love by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Must you love your immediate family unconditionally if you know they drive you crazy? And must you show up for family gatherings like Christmas if it always evolves into a vicious fighting m…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:46PM

Broadway Review: “Cult of Love” at the Helen Hayes (Currently On) by David Roberts

It is important to pay attention to the title of a play, especially in the case of Leslye Headland’s well-crafted “Cult of Love” currently running at the Helen Hayes. The Dahl nuclear …

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:34PM

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Our Town,’ ‘Cult of Love’ and More by Laura Collins-Hughes

Thornton Wilder’s classic, starring Jim Parsons, wraps up, as does Leslye Headland’s angsty family drama. Catch these and other plays while you can.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:02AM
Monday, December 23, 2024

Mare Winningham On The Dysfunctional Holiday Drama of ‘Cult of Love’ by Harry Haun

Mare Winningham plays the matriarch of a family gathered around the Christmas tree to air some serious issues. "I thought, ‘Well, it’s called Cult of Love, so there has to be a leader," …

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:09PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024

This Week on Broadway for December 22, 2024: Gypsy by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Ron Fassler about his new book, The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings and Replacements. Ron joins us with his review of …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM

"Cult of Love" Fails to Keep the Faith by Jan Simpson

Leslye Headland has developed a following for her acclaimed Netflix series “Russian Doll” and for “The Acolyte,” the Disney Channel’s latest installment of the “Star Wars” saga…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:24PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

Cult of Love by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . .  I have a feeling that no American holiday, not even Thanksgiving, brings families together as much as Christmas. It may have religious significance…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:57AM
Friday, December 20, 2024

Cult of Love by David Walters

A delightful time is had by all. The post Cult of Love appeared first on The Front Row Center.

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 03:48PM

Videos You Missed This Week: CULT OF LOVE, EUREKA DAY, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 20, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35PM

Video: Zachary Quinto Discusses Family Dynamics in CULT OF LOVE on TODAY

On Friday morning, Zachary Quinto joined TODAY to talk about the new Broadway play Cult of Love, which follows a family as they come home for the holiday. Watch the interview now!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Celebrate 'Cult of Love' Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

NYC is feeling the love at the Hayes Theatre, where Second Stage's production of Cult of Love officially opened on Broadway. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team celebrate openi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:54PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Video: CULT OF LOVE Celebrates Opening Night

NYC is feeling the love at the Hayes Theatre, where Second Stage's production of Cult of Love officially opened on Broadway. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team celebrate openi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

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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