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The Michael Jackson musical is here. "MJ" will get seven weeks of previews beginning December 20th and open February 1, 2022. This
Broadway will be full of R&B again soon, I'm happy to report. "Tina" The Tina Turner Musical" will return to its performances
John Mulaney told has last night at City Winery that he is 141 days sober after a terrifying battle with cocaine addiction
The one Broadway show everyone wanted to see, the latest revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Company," will finally open January 9th after an
Broadway's back. Tickets are on sale now and going on sale for a bunch of shows as little by little we acknowledge
"MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical" was supposed to open in the summer of 2020. When Broadway shut down in March 2020, "MJ"
The longest ever Tony Awards season may be coming to an end. With the opening of Broadway theaters on September 14 we
The Actors Fund survey of the Broadway community concerning the pandemic has alarming results. " Here it is. It's not good news.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," is returning to Broadway whether we like it or not. The tourist trap musical,
Well, you know, Sir Ian McKellen can do anything. And he is forever young. So it's no surprise that he'll be playing
Rita Wilson speaking on the record about Scott Rudin. Don't take this lightly. This is a major headline. Rita Wilson tells the
The vultures are circling Scott Rudin's shows. Revealed in a New York Times article this afternoon was news that Rudin has resigned
Before author Michael Chabon got involved as a writer on the recent "Star Trek" TV off shoots, he was a very acclaimed
"Music Man" star Hugh Jackman is not leaving the show, don't worry. He'll still be starring in the musical revival this winter
We're waking up to a lot of changes in Hollywood. At the Golden Globes, where things couldn't be worse, Diversity and Inclusion
Over the weekend, the brother of a former Scott Rudin assistant accused the producer of adding to his brother's suicide last October.
David Graham-Caso, who works in city of Los Angeles government, has posted an alarming video accusing producer Scott Rudin of abusing his
Don't be fooled by Broadway producer Scott Rudin's sudden act of contrition this morning. He's not stepping away from anything. He's saving
OMG Standing ovation for Karen Olivo! The Tony winning actress ("West Side Story" 2009 she was incredible) says she will not return
Big news: Uber agent Richard Weitz and his daughter Demi are streaming an all star Quarantunes today at 5pm Eastern LIVE from
Arthur Kopit, the legendary dramatist, died yesterday morning at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Garis; his children
Armie Hammer is thinking of recording a version of the Rascals' "Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore." Seriously, potential cannibal Hammer,
Princess Diana always went her own way. Her musical is following suit. "Diana The Musical" almost opened a year ago. The pandemic
Now we know why HBO made a big deal of announcing a huge new pact with George R. R. Martin last week.
Not surprised: Broadway producers have made their move, and it's checkmate. They've optioned "The Queen's Gambit" to be a musical. Press release
