Martha Plimpton News

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Orlando Bloom will join fellow 'The Lord of the Rings' cast members for a special event at FAN EXPO Philadelphia, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 29-31. Fans can enjoy a unique 'On Stage with Orlando Bloom' experience, alongside opportunities for photos and autographs.

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. We spoke to Kevin Cahoon, who plays Melvin Snyder in the musical - which is a revisal of Pal Joey.

Joining the previously revealed Lord of the Rings 'Four Hobbits' Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood at Fan Expo Philadelphia are a total of 12 new additions.

For Jessica Vosk, there will be no rest this holiday season. The popular performer – who just wrapped up a year-long run as Jersey in “Hell’s Kitchen” and will return in a musical adaptation of the Iris Rainer Dart novel “Beaches,” which begins previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 27, 2026.

xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.

Gingold Theatrical Group will host a one-night-only gala fundraiser, which will honor Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. 

Join Josh Groban, Martha Plimpton, and more at WE ❤️ PUBLIC TELEVISION! airing live on PBS SoCal. Celebrate 55 years of public television!

HBO's Original drama series Task, created by Brad Ingelsby, will officially debut at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the newly released trailer, led by Mark Ruffalo.

A new trailer has been released for Sovereign, a true crime thriller starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, and Dennis Quaid. The movie, which recently saw its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, will hit theaters and be available to rent on July 11. Watch the trailer now!

Max has released the teaser trailer for the HBO Original drama series Task, from creator Brad Ingelsby. The show debuts this September on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the teaser.

The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!

The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.

Theatre publisher Nick Hern Books will posthumously publish Here We Are, the final work by legendary American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, on 22 May 2025 alongside the musical's European premiere at the National Theatre, London.

Sovereign, the true crime thriller starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman, and Jacob Tremblay, will be released on June 20, 2025, following its World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 8.

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.