Angela Bassett News

Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Opens From The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park

by Jennifer Broski — June 12, 2026

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened.

Black Joy Takes Center Stage at the Inaugural Black Broadway Nominee Soirée

by Cynthia L. Dorsey — June 8, 2026

It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season.

Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards

by Josh Sharpe — May 27, 2026

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards.

Photos: Angela Bassett Visits Deborah Cox at TITANIQUE

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2026

Deborah Cox is currently starring in Titanique on Broadway and was recently paid a visit by her friend Angela Bassett.

Photos: Angela Bassett Visits the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway

by Bruce Glikas — May 18, 2026

TV and film star Angela Bassett came to see Schmigadoon! on Broadway.

Video: WILDWOOD Trailer Unveiled: New Look at Long-Awaited Animated Film

by Josh Sharpe — May 13, 2026

The first trailer is finally here for Wildwood, the long-awaited stop-motion adaptation of Colin Meloy's novel from celebrated animation studio, LAIKA.

Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 13

by Josh Sharpe — May 12, 2026

Paul Anthony Kelly, who recently made his screen debut as JFK Jr.

Review: Matthew Lombardo's WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Slays with Laughter

by R. Scott Reedy — April 14, 2026

Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan to Become Disney Legends

by Josh Sharpe — March 26, 2026

Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Capital One Hall

by Alexander C. Kafka — March 23, 2026

The touring production took a while to find its musical footing but eventually found its diva swagger.

Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala

by Josh Sharpe — March 4, 2026

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala.

Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — March 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.

Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera

by Amanda Callas — February 26, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.

Photos: Jon M. Chu, Jennifer Hudson, & More Attend ABFF Honors Gala

by Josh Sharpe — February 17, 2026

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Jon M.

Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced

by Nicole Rosky — January 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.