Chris Columbus

THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.

Review: HOME ALONE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 9, 2024

With a score by the iconic John Williams, Home Alone is the ideal film to be set to live music at the Royal Albert Hall as a part of their Christmas season. The 1990 film, written by John Hughes directed by Chris Columbus, follows the adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), an eight-year-old boy who is left home alone (ba dum tss!) and must defend his home from a pair of robbers known as the Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern).

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical
by Michael Quintos - Oct 2, 2024

As silly and nostalgic as one might expect, the stage musical adaptation of MRS. DOUBTFIRE—based on the beloved 1993 hit film—has finally arrived to say 'hellooooo' to audiences at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, where its national tour stop featuring Tony nominee Rob McClure continues through October 6, 2024.

Video: Disney Unveils Trailer and Premiere Date for MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Disney has released the trailer and announced the release date for Music by John Williams. The new documentary, which centers on the life and career of the legendary composer, will have a limited theatrical release and begin streaming November 1 on Disney+.

AFI to Present Robert Zemeckis' HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

The American Film Institute will present the world premiere of Robert Zemeckis' film HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST presented by Canva. Learn more about the film.

David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, & More Join THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes have rounded out the cast for the upcoming British comedy The Thursday Letter Club. The upcoming film from Chris Columbus revolves around a group of retired friends who solve murders for fun in their retirement community. After a murder happens for real, they employ their skills to solve the real crime.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Pantages Theatre
by Harker Jones - Jun 16, 2024

The problem is not that it’s bad — it’s certainly serviceable — so much as it’s unmemorable. Something that should never be said about a character as dynamic as Mrs. Doubtfire.

Netflix to Release Chris Columbus Film THE THURSDAY LETTER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

According to reports, The Thursday Letter Club, the upcoming film from Chris Columbus, has found a distributor. Netflix will partner with Steven Spielberg's company Amblin Entertainment on the film, which stars Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley. Filming will begin in the UK this June and end in September. 

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & Ben Kingsley Join Chris Columbus Film THE THURSDAY LETTER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley have been cast in the upcoming film from writer/director Chris Columbus, The Thursday Letter Club. The plot revolves around a group of retired friends who solve murders for fun in their retirement community. However, after a murder happens for real, they employ their skills to solve the crime.

Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 20, 2024

Based on Chris Columbus’ 1993 Academy Award-winning film of the same name adapted from Anne Fine’s 1987 novel titled Alias Madame Doubtfire. This musical follows Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor who loses custody of his kids in a divorce. So he masquerades as Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire to stay in their lives. This was the second in an unofficial trilogy of Broadway musicals adapted from classic movies about men disguising themselves as women. In 2019, we got Tootsie. In 2022, we got Some Like It Hot.

De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: HOME ALONE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Jonathan Marshall - Dec 5, 2023

It’s hard to believe Home Alone is 33 years old. Released in 1990, the John Hughes penned classic has become a firm festive favourite. It has also, over the past ten years, become a much-loved fixture of the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert Series.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU is Coming to Boston for Limited Two-Week Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Actor Anthony Rapp is bringing his critically-acclaimed solo musical, WITHOUT YOU to Boston for two-week limited engagement, presented by ATG Colonial.

Bergen County Players Host RENT Post-Show Talkback and Q&A With Tony Award-Winning Wilson Jermaine Heredia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Join Bergen County Players for a post-show talkback and Q&A with Tony Award-winning Wilson Jermaine Heredia, original RENT cast member. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the actor who originated the role of Angel. Get your tickets now for this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical.

Single Tickets For All San Francisco Symphony 2023â€"24 Season Concerts Go On Sale Saturday, July 15
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony’s 2023–24 season go on sale Saturday, July 15 starting 10am via the Davies Symphony Hall box office and will be available online and via phone beginning 12pm the same day.

Video: Anthony Rapp on Stage and Screen
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2023

Broadway favorite Anthony Rapp is officially back on the NYC stage! Without You, written and performed by Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens tonight, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. Need a refresher on Anthony Rapp's epic career on and offstage? Check out video highlights of his career so far!

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

Anthony Rapp to Lead SURVIVING HOLLYWOOD Docu-Series
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2023

Anthony Rapp will lead a new docu-series about abuse in Hollywood. Surviving Hollywood will explore abuse, trauma, and injustice within the entertainment industry. The docu-series will feature interviews, archival footage, first-hand accounts, and will uncover new stories about the secrets of the entertainment business.

Idina Menzel Will Lead World Premiere Musical REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Idina Menzel is headed back to the stage! She will star in the world premiere musical Redwood, which Menzel began developing nearly 20 years ago. The production will premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 2024.