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506 stories by "Brent Lang"

‘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 on April 20, 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 8:00pm on April 19, 2026

'A Walk on the Moon,' Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"A Walk on the Moon," a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30am on April 16, 2026

Kim Kardashian Producing Broadway Prison Drama 'The Fear of 13' to Draw Attention to Criminal Justice Reform by Brent Lang

Kim Kardashian has crammed a lot into her career. She's a reality TV pioneer, a fashion brand founder and the lead of a Ryan Murphy show. Now, "The Kardashians" star is about to take on a ne…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:09pm on April 13, 2026

Brian Tyree Henry Joins Apple Studios Sports Drama 'Running' by Brent Lang

Brian Tyree Henry will star in "Running," a sports drama from "Warrior" and "The Way Back" director Gavin O'Connor. He joins the previously announced star Spike Fearn in the Apple Studios pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:00pm on April 13, 2026

'Titaníque' Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact by Brent Lang

Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month's wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of parody, p…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 12, 2026

Steven Soderbergh on 'The Christophers,' 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' and His Controversial AI Comments: 'I'm Just Not Threatened By It' by Brent Lang

"The Christophers," the story of a past-his-prime painter (Ian McKellen) and the mysterious assistant (Michaela Coel) he hires to destroy some priceless works of his half-finished art, defie…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:18pm on April 11, 2026

'Death of a Salesman' Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That's Stuck in Neutral by Brent Lang

Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He's right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of "Death of a…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 9, 2026

Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Starring in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller 'Broken Snow' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"Broken Snow," a psychological drama set inside an abandoned, snow-bound house, will premiere at Theatre 71 this month. It stars Tom Cavanagh of "The Flash" and "Ed," Tony Danza of "Taxi" an…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:46pm on April 9, 2026

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture by Brent Lang

Broadway is burning " and that's something to celebrate. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek uptown with its extravagan…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00pm on April 7, 2026

Emerald Fennell Circling 'Basic Instinct' Reboot, Writer Joe Eszterhas Claims by Brent Lang

Director Emerald Fennell may be ready to dust off the ice pick, at least if Joe Eszterhas is to be believed. The "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn" filmmaker loves to push the envelope a…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:50am on April 7, 2026

'Becky Shaw' Broadway Review: Alden Ehrenreich Steals the Show in Ferociously Funny Blind-Date Comedy by Brent Lang

Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky "Solo: A Star Wars Story" was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich,…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00pm on April 6, 2026

Quilty, AI Platform Designed to Change How Scripts Are Developed and Assessed, Launches (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Quilty, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to help the entertainment industry make more informed financial and creative decisions, has launched. The technology includes creative…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:43pm on March 30, 2026

JoJo Taking Over Lead Role in Broadway's 'Chess' From Lea Michele by Brent Lang

Singer, songwriter and actress Joanna "JoJo" Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele in the hit Broadway revival of "Chess." She will star alongside Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:15am on March 25, 2026

Bringing Rocky to Life: How 'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer James Ortiz Created the Movie's Lovable Alien by Brent Lang

When Ryan Gosling interacts on screen with his alien buddy, which he does for more than half of "Project Hail Mary," he wasn't staring at a green screen as cameras rolled. Instead, he was pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:30pm on March 20, 2026

Lea Michele to Exit 'Chess' on Broadway in June by Brent Lang

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway's "Chess" this summer. The "Glee" star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele's return to the stage has made "Chess" one of the season's…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on March 20, 2026

Abramorama Buys A Cappella Documentary 'Just Sing' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights to "Just Sing," a coming-of-age a cappella documentary set in a real-life "Pitch Perfect"-esque competition. It follows a make-or-bre…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:11am on March 10, 2026

'Heathers The Musical' Casts Isabella Esler and John Cardoza as New Veronica Sawyer and Jason Dean (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Isabella Esler and John Cardoza have been cast as the new Veronica Sawyer and Jason "J.D." Dean in "Heathers The Musical." Both actors will begin performances on April 27 at New World Stages…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:29pm on March 6, 2026

Searchlight Pictures Signs First-Look Deal With Cate Blanchett's Dirty Films by Brent Lang

Searchlight Pictures has signed a first-look film and television deal with Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton and Coco Francini's Dirty Films. Under the pact, the specialty studio will develop and…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:00pm on February 23, 2026

Olivia Colman on How 'Jimpa' Helped Her Rediscover Her Love of Acting and Hollywood's Fear of Queer Stories: 'People Are Too Nervous' by Brent Lang

Olivia Colman has an Oscar, two Emmys and a boatload of BAFTAs, but she visibly recoils when asked about her acting process. "All of it sounds pretentious," Colman admits during a recent Zoo…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:42am on February 16, 2026

Lorne Michaels Documentary From 'Won't You Be My Neighbor' Director Morgan Neville Sets April Release Date by Brent Lang

Lorne Michaels, the legendary creator of "Saturday Night Live," has allowed Morgan Neville behind-the-scenes of his television empire. The resulting film, "Lorne," is getting released by Foc…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on February 13, 2026

How the Box Office Success of 'Hamnet' Sparked Sales of Maggie O'Farrell's Novel by Brent Lang

In 2019, Maggie O'Farrell's agent sent emailed a group of producers and filmmakers to share a manuscript of the author's upcoming book. "Hamnet," as the novel was titled, centered around Wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:31pm on February 11, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Starring as Truman Capote in First New York Revival of 'Tru' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to star as Truman Capote, the brilliant and troubled literary legend, in the first New York revival of "Tru." The solo show by Jay Presson Allen was a triumph for…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on February 11, 2026

'SNL' Veteran Rhys Thomas Tapped to Direct 'Anomaly' for Searchlight Pictures, Andrew Nunnelly Co-Writing Script (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Rhys Thomas, best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live," has been tapped to direct "Anomaly" for Searchlight Pictures. In addition, Thomas and Andrew Nunnelly are adapting an original …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:59am on February 10, 2026

'Project Hail Mary' Casts Puppeteer and Performer James Ortiz as Rocky by Brent Lang

James Ortiz, a performer best known for his work on stage, will portray Rocky, a spider-like alien who helps out Ryan Gosling's space-traveling science teacher in "Project Hail Mary." Ortiz'…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:50pm on February 8, 2026
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