Broadway's 'Waitress' Announces National Tour by David Rooney

The new musical adapted from the 2007 Keri Russell movie, featuring a book by Jessie Nelson and score by Sara Bareilles, will launch its road company in Cleveland in fall 2017. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:54pm on April 25, 2016☆⚑

Sara Bareilles Celebrates 'Waitress', Broadway's First Musical From All-Female Creative Team by Ashley Lee

"This narrative ends with a woman on her own, raising a child by herself, running a business in a community of family and friends. I don't think there are a lot of Broadway musicals " or any…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:19am on April 25, 2016☆⚑

Watch 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap About Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis on 'Last Week Tonight' by Gil Kaufman, Billboard

"Paul Ryan, I'll come sing 'Hamilton' at your house/I'll do-si-do with Pelosi, I'll wear my 'Hamilton' blouse/Your citizens are suffering, stop the bleeding, stop the loss/Help Puerto Rico, …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:38am on April 25, 2016☆⚑

'Waitress': Theater Review by David Rooney

Tony winner Jessie Mueller plays an unhappily married diner server pouring love into her pies in this musical based on the 2007 indie hit, featuring a score by Sara Bareilles. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on April 24, 2016☆⚑

Rapid Round: Michael Shannon Talks Playing Elvis Presley, Admiring Jessica Lange's "Sword" (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

The constantly working character actor tells THR about his collaborations with Jeff Nichols, the best advice he's ever gotten and why he doesn't care too much about the election: "I just wis…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:25am on April 22, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Pays Tribute to Prince: 'Hamilton,' 'Color Purple' Casts Celebrate Star's Music by Abid Rahman

The cast of the hit musical 'Hamilton' as well as Jennifer Hudson, the lead in 'The Color Purple,' paid special musical tributes. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:01am on April 22, 2016☆⚑

'American Psycho': Theater Review by David Rooney

Benjamin Walker stars as Patrick Bateman, who has to return some videotapes and sing about it in this electro-pop musical adaptation of the era-defining Bret Easton Ellis novel. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00pm on April 21, 2016☆⚑

Tribeca: Joss Whedon "Very Proud" of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Despite "Things That Are Wrong" by Hilary Lewis

The writer-director also teased a new movie he's working on and revealed the Broadway phenomenon that caused him to stop working on a stage musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 3:25pm on April 19, 2016☆⚑

Tonys: With 'Hamilton' On Its Way to Big Wins, Will Other Shows Even Try to Compete? (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg, David Rooney

THR looks at how Lin-Manuel Miranda's landmark musical is primed to dominate the Tony nominations, as well as the impact of its box-office power on other new musicals " and their campaign sp…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:31pm on April 19, 2016☆⚑

Tonys: 'Fiddler on the Roof' Lyricist Sheldon Harnick to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award (Exclusive) by Ashley Lee

Acclaimed director Marshall W. Mason will also be honored at the Beacon Theatre ceremony on June 12.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:03am on April 19, 2016☆⚑

Liev Schreiber, Janet McTeer Return to Broadway in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by David Rooney

Christopher Hampton's drama about sex, rivalry and betrayal in 18th century France transfers to New York following a sellout run at London's Donmar Warehouse. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:32am on April 18, 2016☆⚑

'Hamilton' Wins 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by David Rooney

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop historical juggernaut becomes only the ninth musical in history to take the honor, turning up the show's heat as the Tony Awards frontrunner. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:11pm on April 17, 2016☆⚑

'Hamilton' Producers and Cast Strike Deal to Share Profits by The Hollywood Reporter

The stars of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit will now earn royalties for their roles in the Broadway production.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:07pm on April 15, 2016☆⚑

'Anastasia' Bound for Broadway by David Rooney

The new musical from the team behind 'Ragtime' is inspired by the 1997 Fox animated feature about the last surviving child of the Russian royal family. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:00pm on April 15, 2016☆⚑

'The Father': Theater Review by David Rooney

Frank Langella takes a dark journey down the tragic one-way tunnel of dementia in French playwright Florian Zeller's intense drama, adapted in English by Christopher Hampton. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00pm on April 14, 2016☆⚑

'Stage Kiss': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

Glenne Headly leads the cast of Sarah Ruhl's giddy backstage romantic comedy in its Los Angeles premiere at the Geffen Playhouse. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 7:52pm on April 14, 2016☆⚑

'Matilda the Musical' to Close on Broadway by The Hollywood Reporter

The hit Roald Dahl adaptation won four Tony Awards and has grossed $165 million to date in a four-year run set to end on Jan. 1, 2017. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 6:30pm on April 14, 2016☆⚑

Daniel Radcliffe Returns to New York Stage in 'Privacy' by David Rooney

Inspired by the Edward Snowden revelations, James Graham's play explores personal privacy and our relationship to technology in the modern age. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 1:02pm on April 12, 2016☆⚑

Hugh Jackman Offers James Corden Advice on Hosting the Tony Awards by Ashley Lee

The four-time Tony emcee advises the late-night host to be social with the crowd: "I recommend going out during the commercial break and mucking around."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 2:00pm on April 11, 2016☆⚑

Frank Langella Talks About Losing His Mind Eight Times a Week on Broadway (Q&A) by Frank Scheck

"I would just say it's an occupational hazard," says the three-time Tony Award winner of playing an elderly man with dementia in 'The Father.' read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00am on April 11, 2016☆⚑

Bernie Sanders Takes in Broadway Smash 'Hamilton' by The Associated Press, Thr Staff

The Democratic presidential contender and his wife, Jane, took in the show after a day of campaigning around New York City. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 4:51pm on April 9, 2016☆⚑

David Mamet Drew This Bird Cartoon for Hollywood Reporter by Seth Abramovitch

The Pulitzer-winning 'Glengarry GlenRoss' playwright shares his creative process and talks Election 2016: "It's like watching a two-year-long car crash."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30am on April 8, 2016☆⚑

'The Caretaker': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

Timothy Spall returns to the stage after two decades' absence in Harold Pinter's cryptic classic about three lost souls thrown together in a drab London attic. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25am on April 7, 2016☆⚑

Broadway Beckons Imelda Staunton's 'Gypsy' by David Rooney

The Roundabout Theatre Company is in talks to transfer the acclaimed London revival, which won four Olivier Awards on Sunday.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 5:32pm on April 6, 2016☆⚑

Jesse Eisenberg Will Take 'The Spoils' to London by David Rooney

The actor-playwright, currently seen onscreen in 'Batman v. Superman,' will co-star with Kunal Nayyar of 'The Big Bang Theory' in the comedy's West End debut. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:44am on April 6, 2016☆⚑