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OH, MARY! Will Offer $5 Tickets in Honor of Mary Todd Lincoln's Birthday

On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th  Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $5. Learn more here!
OH, MARY! Recoups its Investment on Broadway

Oh, Mary!, the Sam Pinkleton-directed comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, has recouped its entire production costs on Broadway, becoming the first show of the 2024-2025 Broadway season to announce its recoupment.
Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola

Like everybody in the audience, Conrad Ricamora is having a blast with Oh, Mary! The performer, who plays President Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy, visited The Tonight Show on Wednesday and shared some of the backstage—and onstage—antics between him and his co-stars.
History Fort Lauderdale Presents Free Book Signing And Meet & Greet With Arthur Jay Marcus

Join author Arthur Jay Marcus for a free book signing and meet & greet at History Fort Lauderdale as part of the 'Florida Scribes & Stories' series, celebrating local literary talent.
Conrad Ricamora Out of OH, MARY! Due To Bike Accident

According to a post on his Instagram account, Conrad Ricamora, who plays Mary's Husband in Broadway's OH, MARY! is recovering from a broken rib after a biking accident, and will be out of the show until further notice.
OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025

Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.
The Hollywood Theatre Club Kicks Off TodayTix's LA Theatre Week With Sunset Rooftop Party

Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.A.'s artistic directors for the first time, fostering collaboration and dialogue among the city's leading theatre visionaries.
OH, MARY! Extends Broadway Run Through November 10

The Broadway premiere of Cole Escola's hit comedy Oh, Mary! has extended its limited Broadway engagement, and will now run through November 10, 2024. The production shared a new promotional video announcing the extension, featuring none other than Patti LuPone. Check out the video here!
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
VIDEO: Disney+ Drops THE CROSSOVER Series Trailer

Disney+ released the video trailer for its highly anticipated original series “The Crossover.” From Disney Branded Television, the series is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander and stars an ensemble cast of series regulars, including Derek Luke, Daveed Diggs and more.
TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST to Return to Los Angeles for One Weekend Only

Back by popular demand, TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST is returning to Los Angeles for one weekend only July 14-17 at Casita Del Campo. It is written by Byron Lane (A Star Is Bored) and directed by Tom DeTrinis (I Hate New York).
Disney+ Sets New Series Based on Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER

'The Crossover,' a drama series based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, a Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards' Author Honoree, has been ordered to series for premiere on Disney+. The pilot episode was directed by George Tillman, Jr. ('The Hate U Give,' 'For Life').
Celebration Theatre Presents NORA HIGHLAND By Ryan Spahn

CELEBRATION THEATRE will present, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, NORA HIGHLAND by Ryan Spahn and performing one night only on Tuesday, December 15th at 7:30pm online at Celebration Theatre's YouTube Channel.
Celebration Theatre Will Present AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN

CELEBRATION THEATRE presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN by Terry Guest and performing one night only on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.
Celebration Presents STILL AT RISK as Part of Celebrating New Works Series

CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Still At Riskby Tim Pinckney, directed by Brad Griffith and performing one night only on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood. 
Nadia Quinn, Josh Sharp, Phillip Taratula Join RAVENSWOOD MANOR

Nathan Lee Graham (Zoolander, "LA to Vegas") Nadia Quinn (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Josh Sharp (Comedy Central's "The Opposition"), and Phillip Taratula ("The Outs") have joined the cast of Justin Sayre's camp-horror-soap-opera Ravenswood Manor at JOE'S PUB on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 PM. After premiering at the venue last fall, Ravenswood Manor will be continued with episodes 7 thru 9 on Saturday, and episodes 10 through 12 on Sunday.
COME FROM AWAY and More Win Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced the recipients of its 50th annual awards for distinguished achievement in theatre last night, Monday, April 8, 2019, at Pasadena Playhouse. Wenzel Jones presided over the festivities, and Christopher Raymond served as music director.
Celebration Presents Reading Of New Musical ORRY

CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Orry by Nick Hardcastle and Wayne Harrison, directed by Wayne Harrison and performing one night only on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.   
Justin Sayre's RAVENSWOOD MANOR Returns To Joe's Pub, 4/27-28

JOE'S PUB will present the return of Justin Sayre's camp-horror-soap-opera Ravenswood Manor on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 PM. Ravenswood Manor will be presented episodically with episodes 7 thru 9 on Saturday, and episodes 10 through 12 on Sunday.
Fox to Develop Movie of THE HATE THAT YOU GIVE Author's New Book

Fox 2000 has bought the movie rights to “The Hate U Give” author Angie Thomas's upcoming novel “On the Come Up,” according to Variety.

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