Saturday, November 23, 2024

Theater

RIP Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend Starred in the Original “West Side Story,” Won Every Award Including 2 Tonys

Chita Rivera seemed like she'd live forever. She died today at 91, but will live on forever in Broadway history. She starred in the original...

Broadway Whisper: Tony Winner Denzel Washington May Be Eyeing “Othello” for 2025 Season

As we know, Denzel Washington can do anything. Movies, Broadway, TV. He's a star in every arena. Now the big rumor on Broadway is that...

Thanks for Nothing: Drew Barrymore Show Features Barry Manilow Musical 10 Days Before Closing, at Broadway Theater Named for Her Family

Barry Manilow's musical, "Harmony," opened on November 13th at the Barrymore Theater on Broadway. Previews began October 18th. Now the show is closing on February...

Apple TV Cancels “Schmigadoon” After 2 Praised Seasons, Show’s Creator Reveals Season 3 is Written

"Schmigadoon" has sung its last song, at least on Apple TV. Show creator Cinco Paul announced on Instagram that Apple has cancelled the show after...

Broadway: Barry Manilow Original Musical “Harmony” to Close February 4th After 96 Performances

It's virtually impossible to launch an original musical on Broadway without stars. The latest casualty is Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's "Harmony." It will close...

“Oppenheimer” Most Thrilling Night of the Year with 55 Piece Orchestra Accompanying the Movie, Hosted by Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan, Composer Ludwig Göransson

What a night! If the people wanted to get Oscar votes for "Oppenheimer," they really scored last night -- and I am using a pun! Royce...

John McCain is Getting a Pre-Broadway Musical Workshop This Week, with Characters Including Trump’s Brain and “Karen”

I wish I were going to be in town this Thursday. A new musical called "The Ghost of John McCain" will be workshopped, including characters...

Broadway Holiday Receipts Zoomed Up by $12 Million with Several House Records Broken, “Wicked,” “Lion King” Crack $4 Million

Broadway went bananas during Christmas week. Total tickets sold were at a stunning $45 million, up dramatically from $33 million before Christmas. Several shows broke house...