Thursday, October 23, 2025

Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie

Before her passing in 2024, Broadway legend Chita Rivera was originally attached to appear in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hit theaters earlier this month. "There's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Bill Condon On The Plight Of Movie Musicals, Bringing A “Gay Sensibility” To The ‘Twilight’ Films, And Plans To Reunite With Eddie Murphy On H by Patrick Hipes

Recently as his latest movie musical adaptation, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, was about to open in theatres I sat down with one of the great champions of the film musical, Bill Condon, to talk …

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:00PM

Exclusive Video: Darius de Haas Sings 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' From New Holiday Album

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at the music video for Darius de Haas' 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' from his new holiday album! Watch the music video here! Darius de Haas' n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Theater-Adjacent Movies for Broadway Fans in 2025

Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. In addition to seeing the release of movie musicals like Kiss of the Spider Woman and Wicked: For Good, 2025 is also the year of ot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Where Do Those 'New' Kander and Ebb Songs in the Kiss of the Spider Woman Film Come From? by Logan Culwell-Block

If you've seen the screen version of the Tony-winning musical, find out how it compares to the Broadway original.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM
Monday, October 13, 2025

Layton Williams and George Blagden to Star in U.K. Kiss of the Spider Woman Revival by Margaret Hall

Curve, Bristol Old Vic, and Mayflower Southampton’s co-production will be the first major U.K. revival of the musical since 1992.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Layton Williams and George Blagden Join Cast of Kiss of the Spider Woman by Staff Writer

Layton Williams and George Blagden will star in the upcoming revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed by Paul Foster The post Layton Williams and George Blagden Join Cast of Kiss of the…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:31AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Stor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48AM
Sunday, October 12, 2025

Video: Tonatiuh Is Fulfilling Musical Theater Dreams in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical stars Tonatiuh as Molina, fulfilling a lon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Video: Diego Luna on How KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Is a Celebration of Cinema and Theater

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical stars Luna/">Diego Luna as political re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Producer Tom Kirdahy on Making Art, Honoring Legacy and Bringing Ragtime and Spider Woman Back to Audiences by Paul Wontorek

Broadway first met Tom Kirdahy on the arm of Terrence McNally, the legendary playwright who was his partner in life and art for over two decades. Today, Kirdahy stands as one of the industry…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM

Video: Bill Condon on How KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Completes the CABARET and CHICAGO Trilogy

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical has been directed and adapted by Bill Cond…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

The Breakout Star of ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ by Sarah Bahr

“I wanted to tell a story that encompassed the gender spectrum,” said Tonatiuh, who transformed his body to play the queer window dresser Luis Molina.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Did Reviews Get Caught in the Web of the Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical? by Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, and Diego Luna star in the screen version of the Tony-winning Kander and Ebb musical, in movie theatres October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, and Bill Condon Discuss Kiss of the Spider Woman by Playbill

"Kiss of the Spider Woman," based on the Broadway musical of the same name, will be released in movie theatres October 10. The soundtrack, featuring new songs from John Kander and Fred Ebb, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:12AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Jennifer Lopez Oscar Hopes Could Be Muted by a Disappointing Weekend for “Kiss of the Spider Woman” with Disastrous Box Office by Roger Friedman

Last year, Jennifer Lopez — aka JLo– had a lovely turn in the Amazon MGM movie, “Unstoppable.” When the movie played in Toronto, there was some Oscar buzz. If “Unstoppable” had h…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 06:06PM

Video: Jennifer Lopez New Musical Clip from KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN on THE TONIGHT SHOW

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez shared a new clip from the highly anticipated Kiss of the Spider Woman movie. Check out the snippet, whic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Watch: Jennifer Lopez Performs 'A Visit' in Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor-singer brought the clip to a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Photos: Jennifer Lopez, John Kander, Ben Affleck, More at the Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Premiere by Diep Tran

The composer has given his approval of the pop star's rendition of his songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Photos: Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, & More Attend KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Red Carpet Event at The Shed

On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical, arrivi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Monday, October 6, 2025

Jennifer Lopez Is 'Completely Open' To A Future On Broadway

A starring role for Jennifer Lopez on Broadway may be closer than expected. In a recent interview with Spectrum News NY1 alongside her Kiss of the Spider Woman co-star Tonatiuh, the multi-hy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Video: Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Seeing Her First Broadway Show

A lifelong dream has come true for Jennifer Lopez, who is making her movie musical debut in the new film version of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Since childhood, the superstar has loved musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Kiss of the Spider Woman Film Soundtrack, Featuring New Songs With Jennifer Lopez, Out Now by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

The movie musical, directed by Bill Condon, will be released in theatres October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Listen: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Soundtrack Available Now

The official soundtrack is now available for the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh. With songs by Broadway songwriting duo John Kander and Fra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Bill Condon Says Most Broadway Musicals Shouldn’t Be Adapted for Film

Ahead of the release of Kiss of the Spider Woman, director Bill Condon sat down with The Hollywood Reporter, where he shared his thoughts about the art (and difficulties) of bringing stage m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Bill Condon Knows You All Love Musicals (Even If You Won’t Admit It) by Caitlin Huston

The powerhouse filmmaker behind 'Dreamgirls' and now 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' spills his secrets on bringing song to screen, directing divas and why camp is underrated.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Video: Jennifer Lopez Talks Lifelong Love of Musicals on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, Previews KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jennifer Lopez is making her movie musical debut in the big-screen adaptation of the hit stage musical. It's a long time coming for the movie star who, for years…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Jennifer Lopez Once Sold Souvenir Programs for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor-singer visited CBS Sunday Morning to share why Kiss of the Spider Woman is one of her most personal projects to date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Friday, September 26, 2025

Listen: Tonatiuh Sings 'She's a Woman' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

“She's a Woman," another single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, is now available. The John Kander and Frank Ebb-penned tune is performed by Tonatiuh, who pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway

Sophie Carmen-Jones will return to Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, September 29 at the Ambassador Theatre. Most recently, Sophie Carmen-Jon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Award Categories Revealed for Tonatiuh and Diego Luna

Tonatiuh will compete in the awards category of leading actor for his performance as Molina in the Kiss of the Spider Woman film, with Luna/">Diego Luna competing in the supporting catego…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Photos: Jonathan Groff, Rachel Chavkin, and More Celebrate Tom Kirdahy in NYPL Panel

Tom Kirdahy Production recently held its New York Public Library Event titled “Tom Kirdahy: Upholding Legacy and Championing New Storytellers.” The panelists included Tony Award winning …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Monday, September 22, 2025

Video: Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, & More on Bringing KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to Life

Cast and crew from Kiss of the Spider Woman recently sat down with The Academy to discuss the new adaptation of the Broadway musical. Participants included writer/director Bill Condon, stars…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Friday, September 19, 2025

Listen to Jennifer Lopez Sing the Rarely Heard Song 'Never You' From Kiss of the Spider Woman by Logan Culwell-Block

The movie musical, directed by Bill Condon, will be released in movie theatres October 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Listen: Jennifer Lopez Sings Cut Song 'Never You' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

“Never You," the second single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman and performed by the film's star, Jennifer Lopez, is now available. Written by Broadway songwri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Jennifer Lopez to Campaign in Supporting Category for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Jennifer Lopez will compete in the awards category of Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Aurora/Ingrid Luna in the Kiss of the Spider Woman film, which opens next month. Gold Der…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Broadway’s Darius de Haas To Release New Holiday Album LET ME CARRY YOU THIS CHRISTMAS

Concord Theatricals Recordings will release Let Me Carry You This Christmas, a new holiday album from Broadway star and acclaimed vocalist Darius de Haas, digitally on Friday, October 24, fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

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