41 stories by "Debra Birnbaum"
The award-winning British playwright and screenwriter died Saturday at the age of 88.
"He's a strange little man." That's how Gideon Glick described Seymour, his character in Little Shop of Horrors, to The New York Times back in 2020, but the same could be said of Tobias, the…
It was a family reunion as the stars of Amy Sherman-Palladino's multiverse gathered for the final night of this season's Paleyfest LA"make that a Gilmore/Maisel/Palladino family reunion. And…
Blueberry pie-scented candles (Heretic). Emotion-themed Sugarfina candy boxes (Inside Out 2). Shiz University sweatshirts (Wicked). That's just a (literal) taste of some of the swag (aka…
With the theatrical release of "Wicked" just weeks away, the buzz is already defying gravity, with every frame, clip, and nugget blowing up on social media. While critics were getting a firs…
If the Broadway musical "Wicked" has taught us anything, it's that even villains have sympathetic backstories. This is certainly the case with the new YouTube Red dramedy "Cobra Kai." A thou…
Following the lead of the film academy and other Hollywood guilds, the Television Academy has established its own new code of ethics and standards of professional conduct. Chairman Hayma Was…
Welcome to “Remote Controlled,” a podcast from Variety featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front of and behind the camera. In this week's episode, Va…
The pending Disney/Fox deal has raised plenty of questions about the future of content creators, but “Family Guy” uber-producer Seth MacFarlane, who has an overall deal with 20th…
“House of Cards” has extended its production hiatus, in the wake of the ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against series star Kevin Spacey. The Netflix dra…
Actor Kevin Spacey is now seeking treatment in light of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, Variety has learned. “Kevin Spacey is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation…
Kevin Spacey will not be receiving a planned award from the International Television Academy. “The International Academy has announced today that in light of recent events it will not …
Tony Goldwyn says he has been “surprised” by the response he’s gotten since coming forward with his own story of sexual harassment. The “Scandal” star had share…
For Tony Goldwyn, working with the Motion Picture and Television Fund is the family business. The “Scandal” star’s grandfather was involved in starting the MPTF, and his fa…
Two of the year's most talked about performances came from actors we've been watching for years. Elisabeth Moss grew up onscreen, from "West Wing" to "Mad Men" to her now acclaimed role on H…
It’s an hour before the live broadcast of NBC’s musical “Hairspray Live,” and the show-within-the show is going through last-minute rehearsals. Darren Criss, who̵…
Aaron Sorkin, the creator of “The West Wing” and “The Social Network,” will receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2017 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Televis…
Welcome to Remote Controlled, Variety's podcast series featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front of and behind the camera. This week's episode features Variety exec…
Kristin Chenoweth, who's been performing since childhood, has made her mark on the stage, screen and television, with memorable roles on "Wicked" and "The West Wing." Never one to sit still,…
Broadway is coming to Stars Hollow. The return of “Gilmore Girls” not only heralds the much-anticipated reunion of all the fan favorite characters " along with Rory’s li…
In a town full of multi-taskers, producer Chad Hodge certainly has a full " and varied " plate: a new drama, "Good Behavior," debuting on TNT; a feature in the works, "Darkest Minds"; and a …
Welcome to Remote Controlled, Variety's podcast series featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front and behind the camera. This week's episode features Variety executi…
James Corden is having a “Bad Romance” — with none other than Lady Gaga. She’s the latest superstar to go for a ride in his passenger seat, and judging from this new …
Emmy-winning actress Cherry Jones has signed on for Season 3 of ABC’s “American Crime,” Variety has learned exclusively. Jones, who will have a recurring role, will p…
It’s a “Pushing Daisies” reunion: Kristin Chenoweth has joined executive producer Bryan Fuller in his upcoming Starz series “American Gods.” The announcement wa…
