Richard Pryor News

21 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — June 20, 2026

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book.

FLORIDA'S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS to Take the Stage at Pompano Beach's The Hive This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 10, 2026

Florida's Funniest Comedians will bring a summer comedy series to The Hive Black Box Theater in Pompano Beach, featuring regional stand-ups and nationally touring performers.

Apollo Theater to Relight Iconic Marquee, Honor Kiki Shepard With Walk of Fame Induction

by A.A. Cristi — May 27, 2026

The Apollo Theater announced a marquee relighting ceremony marking a milestone in its ongoing restoration, alongside a posthumous Walk of Fame induction honoring the late Kiki Shepard.

Netflix Will Stream Eddie Murphy AFI Life Achievement Award Special

by Josh Sharpe — March 31, 2026

Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026.

16 Theater Books for Your Spring 2026 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — April 26, 2026

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Release HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book in April 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 19, 2026

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will present a new collection titled Hirschfeld's Icons: A Poster Book featuring iconic figures like Elvis and Madonna.

THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2026

THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M.

THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin.

THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 11, 2025

THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement.

THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 11, 2025

Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2025

Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM.

Exclusive: HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book Coming in 2026; Check Out the Cover Now

by Josh Sharpe — September 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the release of Hirschfeld’s Icons: A Poster Book, a new collection of 25 removable, ready-to-frame prints by Broadway artist and caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.

Review: EH UP, ME OLD FLOWERS!, White Bear Theatre

by Gary Naylor — September 13, 2025

Chris England's warm show is funny and clever and unafraid to pose some difficult questions

Review: Ease on Down the Road to THE WIZ at Citizens Opera House

by R. Scott Reedy — August 20, 2025

What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Citizens Opera House?

Interview: Brian Leonard of THERAPIST ZERO at Taylor Street Theater

by Gavin Glynn — August 7, 2025

Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of our parents? “Therapist Zero” is the story of a father determined to avoid the missteps of his parents but instead runs headlong into a revolving door of mental health professionals who prove much more unpredictable and damaging.