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Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.

Darren Criss to Host and Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Tony Award winner Darren Criss will help kick off Music’s Biggest Day as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. He is also set to perform alongside his Maybe Happy Ending co-star, Helen J Shen.

Photos: Angela Bassett Honors Laurence Fishburne, Winners Celebrated at 2026 Voice Arts Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

On January 18, The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences  announced the winners of the 2026 Voice Arts Awards at a star-studded ceremony that took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Check out photos here!

Photos: Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, & More at ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN Reading
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

On Friday, January 3, the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre presented a sold-out, one-night staged benefit reading of All the President’s Men, led by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke. Check out photos from the all-star event below.

Video: Darren Criss Uncovers Ancestral New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Exclusive Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of the city. Watch it now.

Laurence Fishburne To Receive Inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Laurence Fishburne will receive the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences' 2026 Voice Arts Awards.

Laurence Fishburne To Receive Inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) will honor Laurence Fishburne with the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards, taking place on January 18 at the Beverly Hilton.

Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Tracy Letts, and more are opening up the family archives in the Season 12 trailer of Finding Your Roots. The new season will premiere on January 6, 2026. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Liam Hemsworth Stars in New Trailer for THE WITCHER Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Season 4 of The Witcher, which will debut on October 25. The new season, which sees Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia, also stars Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, and more. Watch the trailer now.

A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

24th Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2025 Slate
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

The San Diego International Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for the 34th season, running from October 15 to 19. This year, the theme is 'Where Culture, Coast and Cinema Collide,' and features 108 titles in Gala, Narrative, Documentary, Spotlight and Short Selections.

Grace VanderWaal To Join Francis Ford Coppola for Screenings of MEGALOPOLIS
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2025

Grace VanderWaal will join filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola for two exclusive dates on An Evening With Francis Ford Coppola and Megalopolis Screening Tour this summer.

Francis Ford Coppola Comes to Red Bank This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Cinema history comes alive this summer as Academy Award-winning visionary Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders) makes a rare live appearance at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ.

20th Century Studios’ THE AMATEUR Sets Hulu Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025

20th Century Studios’ The Amateur, starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne, will make its debut on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers starting July 17.

Video: Joy Woods & Darren Criss Duet on 'Suddenly, Seymour'
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Watch Joy Woods and Darren Criss rock out to 'Suddenly, Seymour' from Little Shop of Horrors during the Maybe Happy Endings star's recent concert! See the video now.

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY: The Final Season Comes to Madison
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Following 17 years of laugh-out-loud performances, Dixie is holding her final season of Tupperware parties with Madison, Wis. being the second to last stop on the tour.

Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Darren Criss took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Darren Criss Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - Jun 9, 2025

Darren Criss has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

20th Century Studios’ THE AMATEUR Sets Digital and Blu-ray Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

20th Century Studios’ The Amateur will make its debut on digital platforms on June 20, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, and on 4K UHD and Blu-ray beginning July 8.

THE RIGHTEOUS Reading to Take Place at The Center At West Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

The cast is complete for Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen's historical drama 'The Righteous' - a reading to benefit The Center at West Park. See who is starring and learn more!

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