Martin Short News

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

Randy Rainbow is back with an all-new Donald Trump diss track, this time covering Taylor Swift. Rainbow sings his own version of 'Blank Space,' dubbing it 'Donald's Version.' The song is from the fifth studio album by the 'Childless Cat Lady,' '1989.' Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after the Presidential debate. Watch the video!

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

David Spade and Nikki Glaser announced new 2025 dates for their shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas due to popular demand. Fans can look forward to more performances from these renowned comedians.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has once again shared what fans could have expected from the third season of the canceled musical series. In a new post on X, Paul revealed that Season 3 would have featured Martin Short channeling David Bowie from Jim Henson's Labyrinth.

At The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, numerous Broadway performers and creatives were nominated for awards for their work in television- from acting accolades to recognition for excellence in writing. Several Broadway alums took home awards including Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, and Jean Smart. Take a look at the notable winners and nominees here!

Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!

This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?

The Television Academy and ABC have announced the stars slated to appear on the 76th Emmy® Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. 

ABC News anchor Robin Roberts hosts “The 76th Emmys®: A Night of Firsts,” airing FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), sharing a captivating look at this year’s Emmy® Award nominees who are breaking barriers and shattering ceilings just hours before television’s biggest stars hit the red carpet in anticipation of this year’s 76th Emmy Awards. 

Selena Gomez has revealed that she has no new music in the works, instead focusing on her acting career in projects like Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Perez.

Only Murders in the Building will be back for a fifth season, according to multiple reports. The news comes following the Season 4 premiere of the Hulu series last week. Like previous seasons, it will have a total of ten episodes.

Randy Rainbow will be joined by Harvey Fierstein for an event at Symphony Space. It is set to take place on October 7, with Fierstein serving as moderator. Tickets are available now. Rainbow has planned a six-city book tour, also making stops Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and more.

Hoy martes 27 de agosto ha llegado a la plataforma Disney + la cuarta temporada de la exitosa serie SOLO ASESINATOS EN EL EDIFICIO, la comedia de misterio que en la pasada temporada investigó los entresijos de Broadway y en esta nueva tanda de episodios dará su salto a Hollywood.

Randy Rainbow has returned with a new Funny Girl-inspired video, this time taking on J.D. Vance. The new video is set to the tune of “Sadie, Sadie” from Funny Girl, while joking about Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance.

Ahead of the Season 4 premiere on Tuesday, the stars of Only Murders in the Building were interviewed on Good Morning America to tease the new season and talk about what fans can expect. During the interview, Meryl Streep discussed joining the hit series and singing 'Look for the Light' in Season 3.

On Thursday, August 22, the cast and crew of Hulu's hit series Only Murders in the Building gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the premiere of the fourth season, which debuts August 27. The event took place at The Paramount Theater & Studio Lot with guests that included returning cast members Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, and more.

44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden) has been extended in Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.