Amy Poehler News

WICKED: FOR GOOD, BLUE MOON & More Receive 2026 Golden Globes Nominations - Full List

by Josh Sharpe — December 8, 2025

Wicked: For Good, Blue Moon, Hamnet, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes!.

Comedian Zarna Garg To Perform Live In The Southern Theatre In March 2026

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2025

Comedian Zarna Garg will bring her touring show Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 12, 2026.

Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More

by Josh Sharpe — November 29, 2025

From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.

Ariana Grande Calls Upcoming 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' Her 'Last Hurrah'

by Josh Sharpe — November 18, 2025

With Ariana Grande moving her primary focus to acting, she has shared that her 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour will likely be the last one for the foreseeable future.

Video: Broadway Vet Brooke Tansley Starts SNAP 'Buddy System' Amidst Government Shutdown

by Stephi Wild — October 29, 2025

A Broadway veteran is making headlines for using social media to connect families losing SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown with a 'buddy' who can help them out.

Mariska Hargitay Reveals Her Dream Role in All-Women HAMILTON

by Josh Sharpe — October 22, 2025

In a new interview with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast, Mariska Hargitay shared her 'hardcore' love for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, and revealed who she would like to play in an all-women version of the show.

Natalie Palamides Returns To Soho Theatre Walthamstow With WEER

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2025

Soho Theatre has announced the return of Natalie Palamides' smash hit, Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show WEER at Soho Theatre Walthamstow.

Santino Fontana Joins the Cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — October 13, 2025

Multi-award-winning actor Santino Fontana, has joined the star-studded cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL, a one-night-only musical event playing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on October 30.

BE MY GUEST WITH INA GARTEN to Return with Christine Baranski, Tina Fey, & More

by Josh Sharpe — September 30, 2025

Ina Garten will host a brand-new roster of friends in the return of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, including Broadway alum Christine Baranski, Tina Fey, and more.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Sets Season 51 Premiere: Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Poehler, & More to Host

by Josh Sharpe — September 18, 2025

The 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” will premiere Oct.

Second City's Anne Libera to Present New Book FUNNIER: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2025

This October, Northwestern University Press will publish Funnier, a roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from visionary Second City director Anne Libera.

RORY SCOVEL: KNOW YOUR ENEMY TOUR is Coming to Boulder Theater in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 20, 2025

RORY SCOVEL: KNOW YOUR ENEMY TOUR is coming to Boulder Theater this winter.

Alonzo Bodden, Joey Villagomez, and More Set for The Den Theatre September Comedy Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2025

The Den Theatre has revealed its September 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including SpotlightCTRL Presents: UNMUTED and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2025- WICKED Tops the Grosses and More

by — July 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cole Escola Wants Miss Piggy to Star in OH, MARY! Film

by Michael Major — July 15, 2025

Cole Escola has revealed their picks for an Oh, Mary! film adaptation, including Linda Hunt, Cherry Jones, and Miss Piggy doing Mary Todd Lincoln in a Muppets version.

Netflix to Launch Comedy Collection Featuring SNL Alum

by Josh Sharpe — June 30, 2025

Beginning tomorrow, July 1, a collection of movies honoring actors and comedians who made their mark on entertainment over 50 years and celebrate their lasting impact on Hollywood and beyond will be available to stream on Netflix in the US.

LADY MAGIC Comes to the Pleasance Dome

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2025

American comedy provocateur Natalie Palamides is teaming up with Las Vegas-based circus trailblazers Spiegelworld to build their next multimillion-dollar Las Vegas Strip spectacle, live and in full view of audiences at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.