Ellie Kemper News

Calling all Broadway-theater enthusiasts! THEATRE: The Improvised Play will bring the children of Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, Atlantic, and any expensive acting-conservatory, together for one-night to give the performance of a lifetime.

And Scene is a hilarious half-scripted comedy show where actors are paired with New York's top improvisers to perform scenes together. The actors say the lines as they come in the script and the improvisers make up their half of the scene on the fly. It's a night of chaotic fun and classic plays.

Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

Join the Princeton Triangle Club on a hilarious musical journey at The Studio at Mizner Park Theatre. Ship Happens, A Cruisical, filled with laughs, tunes, and high kicks, sets sail on January 24th.

BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with some of original Mischief Theatre group - Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit, who are all back in the show on the West End for the festive season.

The Princeton Triangle Club presents 'Ship Happens, A Cruisical' at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ. Join the high-kicking, swashbuckling shipshow this November!

Happiness For Beginners, starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes, is now streaming on Netflix. Join Helen as she embarks on an adventure of self-discovery while hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of quirky strangers. Based on the beloved novel by Katherine Center, watch the video trailer and start streaming now on Netflix.

This July, Broadway fans can beat the summer heat with a cool new lineup of television shows and movies to binge. From the new sing-along version of Hamilton to some Broadway favorites starring in new streaming shows, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Helen (Ellie Kemper) has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset. The cast also includes Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook, Shayvawn Webster, Esteban Benito, Gus Birney, and Julia Shiplett. Watch the new video trailer now!

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Ellie Kemper began her guest star run in Peter Pan Goes Wrong on Broadway. In this video, watch as she takes her opening night bows!

Ellie Kemper joins the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong as a special guest star for performances beginning Tuesday June 20 through Sunday June 25. Check out photos from her first performance yesterday!

Top stories: Find out who's performing on The Tony Awards, Ellie Kemper will join Peter Pan Goes Wrong as a special guest star this month, and more!

Ellie Kemper will be joining Peter Pan Goes Wrong as a special guest star for performances beginning Tuesday June 20 through Sunday June 25. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Congratulations to Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke on welcoming their first baby! No further details have been released at this time.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe joins The Trevor Project on the first episode of their new web series, Sharing Space, featuring candid conversations with LGBTQ young people. The talks will illuminate their unique personal journeys and explore what genuine allyship looks like. See a video preview of the first episode of 'Sharing Space'!

Daniel Radcliffe, who can next be seen in the Broadway transfer of NYTW's Merrily We Roll Along, and his longtime partner Erin Darke have revealed that they are expecting their first child. 

The Princeton Triangle Club, continuing its tradition of presenting an original musical comedy, will premiere the newest Triangle Show at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey this November. Created by Princeton University's most talented undergraduates, Campelot: It's in-tents opens Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 5, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, at 2 p.m. 

Jonathan Groff will star as “Franklin” and Lindsay Mendez will star as “Mary” in Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop. Merrily We Roll Along features music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by George Furth. They join the previously announced Daniel Radcliffe, who will star as “Charley”.

Also joining the cast in recurring guest roles are Ellie Kemper ('Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') as the school librarian, Chee; Jack McBrayer ('30 Rock') as a pet kanga bird; Ryan Michelle Bathé ('The Endgame') as Barry's mom, Sierra; and Wendell Pierce ('Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan') as Barry's father, Cliff.