Amy Poehler News

Nikki Glaser is stepping into an animated fairy tale. The award-winning comedian and actress has joined the voice cast of Steps, Netflix's new animated reimagining of Cinderella.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Colman Domingo told Amy Poehler how he found husband Raúl via a Craigslist Missed Connections ad — and said 'I love you' on their very first date.

Steven Spielberg reveals Colman Domingo was set to play Todd Duncan in a scrapped Porgy and Bess film — before casting him in Lincoln instead.

Ariana Grande releases 'hate that i made you love me,' the first single from her new album 'petal,' out July 31. Co-produced with Max Martin. Listen now!

Tony Award-winner Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in Steps, a new animated reimagining of Cinderella from Netflix. Midler joins a cast that includes current Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Amanda Seyfried, and Ali Wong.

Ariana Grande will officially release her eighth album this summer. Titled 'Petal,' the recording will be available on July 31st via Republic Records.

Amanda Seyfried is entering her princess era with Steps, a new animated film from Netflix. The Mamma Mia! alum will voice the iconic character of Cinderella in the feature, which is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale.

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has unveiled the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards, honoring excellence on the Internet. 

A comedic voice that speaks to a generation is, to put it mildly, a powerful title. But comedic actress Romy Teperson has never been afraid of dizzying heights, nor one to shy away from ambitious achievements. It is unclear whether the call to acting is a result of sheer talent or her unique comedic delivery’s ability to garner attention from Hollywood’s best to ever do it. What is clear is that Teperson has both, in spades, and then some.   

On Thursdays, the Winners were announced for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards, with Broadway's Liberation, the Kiss of the Spider Woman movie, Heated Rivalry, and more taking home major awards. Check out the full list here.

NextStop Theatre Company has launched NextDraft, a new play development series featuring public readings of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING by Alice Stanley Jr. and GRASS AIN’T GREENER by Evan Carrington this spring in Herndon, Virginia.

The Second City will bring The Best of The Second City! to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of its anniversary year. The one-night performance will feature sketches, songs, and improvisation drawn from the company’s comedy archive.

The forthcoming film adaptation of the murder mystery series Murder She Wrote has recruited stage and screen director Jason Moore to helm the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star as detective Jessica Fletcher.

Last night, the 83rd Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Check out photos from the ceremony featuring Ariana Grande, Stephen Schwartz, Jessie Buckley, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Spielberg, and more!

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!

The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify kicked off awards season on Thursday with the Golden Globes Nominees Night, with John Legend, Odessa A'zion, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, and more in attendance. Check out photos from the evening.

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has revealed the nominees of the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. 

Tony nominee Fina Strazza, who starred as Beth in John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway, has joined the cast of Dig, a new Peacock comedy from Mike Schur and Amy Poehler.

On Monday, The New York Times named Tony-nominated Broadway performer Jasmine Amy Rogers one of their “Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2025' in the 'Theater' category.