Exclusive: Artists First has signed Amber Iman, one of the most sought-after theatre artists and vocalists working today.
The recipient of a Tony Award for her work as co-founder of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, an organization looking to use arts and storytelling to build a more equitable society, Iman debuted on Broadway as the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, in Soul Doctor, earning rave reviews and a Clive Barnes Award nomination. Subsequently, she appeared in the first National Tour of the megahit musical, Hamilton, as well as George C. Wolfe’s Shuffle Along, alongside such theatre luminaries as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter.
Most recently starring in productions of Goddess (Berkeley Rep) and Hippest Trip: The Sould Train Musical (A.C.T.), Iman is currently nominated for a Tony for Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Rafaela in the Broadway production of Lempicka. She...
The recipient of a Tony Award for her work as co-founder of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, an organization looking to use arts and storytelling to build a more equitable society, Iman debuted on Broadway as the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, in Soul Doctor, earning rave reviews and a Clive Barnes Award nomination. Subsequently, she appeared in the first National Tour of the megahit musical, Hamilton, as well as George C. Wolfe’s Shuffle Along, alongside such theatre luminaries as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter.
Most recently starring in productions of Goddess (Berkeley Rep) and Hippest Trip: The Sould Train Musical (A.C.T.), Iman is currently nominated for a Tony for Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Rafaela in the Broadway production of Lempicka. She...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
As if Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai weren’t enough of a powerhouse duo on Suffs, Melissa McCarthy is one of the many other people behind the scenes of the six-time, Tony-nominated musical from Shaina Taub.
The actress serves as an investor in the show and was immediately “blown away” by it when she first saw it on Broadway, noting it made her laugh and cry several times.
“Sometimes, it was a heartbreaking cry,” McCarthy tells The Hollywood Reporter exclusively. “Then also sometimes there’s just like a, ‘How are we still fighting this shit?’ cry, where you’re like, ‘I’m angry for my daughters. I’m angry for so many people.’ It really runs the gamut, but it’s certainly an emotional ride.”
Suffs follows the suffragist movement as several brilliant and flawed women worked against and across generational, racial and class divides in the fight for their...
The actress serves as an investor in the show and was immediately “blown away” by it when she first saw it on Broadway, noting it made her laugh and cry several times.
“Sometimes, it was a heartbreaking cry,” McCarthy tells The Hollywood Reporter exclusively. “Then also sometimes there’s just like a, ‘How are we still fighting this shit?’ cry, where you’re like, ‘I’m angry for my daughters. I’m angry for so many people.’ It really runs the gamut, but it’s certainly an emotional ride.”
Suffs follows the suffragist movement as several brilliant and flawed women worked against and across generational, racial and class divides in the fight for their...
- 6/6/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In this edition of THR Frontrunners, Emmy-nominated actress Joey King joins Tyler Coates for a conversation about her lead role in Hulu’s limited series We Were the Lucky Ones at a live event hosted by the San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles.
“I’ve never really experienced anything like it,” says King of the show, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter and inspired by her relatives’ stories of survival during World War II and the Holocaust. “I’ve played so many interesting people, and I’m just so grateful for all the things I’ve ever done. But there is something so specifically emotional and just deep-rooted, tied to this project for me.”
The show follows the Kurcs, a close-knit family of Polish Jews who lived peaceful lives in Radom despite the rise of antisemitism in the country ahead of the German invasion of Poland in 1939. But once Hitler’s army enters Poland,...
“I’ve never really experienced anything like it,” says King of the show, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter and inspired by her relatives’ stories of survival during World War II and the Holocaust. “I’ve played so many interesting people, and I’m just so grateful for all the things I’ve ever done. But there is something so specifically emotional and just deep-rooted, tied to this project for me.”
The show follows the Kurcs, a close-knit family of Polish Jews who lived peaceful lives in Radom despite the rise of antisemitism in the country ahead of the German invasion of Poland in 1939. But once Hitler’s army enters Poland,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Seija Rankin and Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Broadway had been making progress toward an industrywide recovery, but new data shows halted momentum in the most recent season.
According to data from the industry trade group The Broadway League, overall grosses for the 2023-2024 season were down about 2.5 percent compared to the previous season, reaching $1.54 billion compared to $1.58 billion the prior year. And compared to the 2018-2019 season, the last full season before the pandemic closed all theaters, grosses were down 17 percent.
Even if viewed as largely flat compared to last season, that spells trouble for the industry, given the rising cost of producing a show.
“Every year our expenses go up at least five percent, if not more, because we so outpace inflation,” says Ken Davenport, producer of the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. “So flat is terrible.”
Attendance was also largely flat compared to this past season, which ran from May to May, coming in...
According to data from the industry trade group The Broadway League, overall grosses for the 2023-2024 season were down about 2.5 percent compared to the previous season, reaching $1.54 billion compared to $1.58 billion the prior year. And compared to the 2018-2019 season, the last full season before the pandemic closed all theaters, grosses were down 17 percent.
Even if viewed as largely flat compared to last season, that spells trouble for the industry, given the rising cost of producing a show.
“Every year our expenses go up at least five percent, if not more, because we so outpace inflation,” says Ken Davenport, producer of the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. “So flat is terrible.”
Attendance was also largely flat compared to this past season, which ran from May to May, coming in...
- 6/5/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“We needed every single step of the way to get us to Broadway. And that entire process took almost 13 years,” reveals David Korins of the long journey to bring “Here Lies Love” to Broadway. From a workshop in Massachusetts, to productions in Seattle, London, and New York, the scenic designer refined his concept for the immersive disco musical that would see audiences dancing inside of, and moving through, his nightclub set. “It wasn’t a concept that was layered on top of the show,” explains Korins, “It was literally baked into the idea of the show.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
“Here Lies Love” is a musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim which charts the rise and fall of Filipino politician Imelda Marcos. Korins completely reconceived the interior of the grand Broadway Theatre as a discotheque, gutting the seats in the orchestra to make way for a dance floor,...
“Here Lies Love” is a musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim which charts the rise and fall of Filipino politician Imelda Marcos. Korins completely reconceived the interior of the grand Broadway Theatre as a discotheque, gutting the seats in the orchestra to make way for a dance floor,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Broadway box office held fairly steady as the industry settled into a post-Memorial Day summer, with most productions reporting some slippage from the holiday traffic highs.
In all, the 35 productions grossed $33,662,845 for the week ending June 2, down about 5% from the previous week (but up 8% over last year at this time). Total paid attendance was 280,253, down 2% from the previous week (but up 7% year over year). About 86% of all seats were filled.
The week’s sole newcomer was Ben Platt: Live At The Palace, the concert residency at the legendary, now renovated and reopened, venue. For his first six performances, Platt grossed $650,306, reflecting attendance at about 87% of available seats at the Palace (the percentage has been revised from an initial report).
Elsewhere on Broadway, a couple shows saw some box office slips as high-profile cast members were away. Merrily We Roll Along, with Daniel Radcliffe...
In all, the 35 productions grossed $33,662,845 for the week ending June 2, down about 5% from the previous week (but up 8% over last year at this time). Total paid attendance was 280,253, down 2% from the previous week (but up 7% year over year). About 86% of all seats were filled.
The week’s sole newcomer was Ben Platt: Live At The Palace, the concert residency at the legendary, now renovated and reopened, venue. For his first six performances, Platt grossed $650,306, reflecting attendance at about 87% of available seats at the Palace (the percentage has been revised from an initial report).
Elsewhere on Broadway, a couple shows saw some box office slips as high-profile cast members were away. Merrily We Roll Along, with Daniel Radcliffe...
- 6/4/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday, June 3, 2024, ABC’s Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes Leslie Odom Jr., Eric Dane, and the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion to the show. Leslie Odom Jr., an American actor, singer, and songwriter, rose to prominence for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, which earned him a Tony Award […]
Live with Kelly and Mark: Leslie Odom Jr., Eric Dane...
Live with Kelly and Mark: Leslie Odom Jr., Eric Dane...
- 6/3/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
In Netflix series Girls5Eva the band gets back together — literally. The titular all-female pop group hit the skids back in the early aughts, but when a hip hop star samples their old hit song 20 years later, the women grab their second chance, leading to some questionable outfit choices and calamitous video shoots. As self-proclaimed band leader, Wickie Roy, Hamilton Tony-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry deadpans her way through deliberately terrible songs written by co-star Sara Bareilles, alongside Paula Pell and Busy Phillips. With the show in its third season, Goldsberry says it reminds us it’s never too late to chase our dreams.
Deadline: Tell me how you came to connect with Girls5Eva creator Meredith Scardino and executive producer Tina Fey. And what was your first impression of the script?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry: It was the middle of Covid. I was in this very room looking much younger and...
Deadline: Tell me how you came to connect with Girls5Eva creator Meredith Scardino and executive producer Tina Fey. And what was your first impression of the script?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry: It was the middle of Covid. I was in this very room looking much younger and...
- 5/31/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix expands upon the “Stranger Things Universe” with the brand new “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a live stage play that’s become a massive hit over in London.
Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions today released the first look trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. With some of the groundbreaking theatrical special effects teased on film for the first time, the show announces an extension into 2025 at the Phoenix Theatre.
Written by Kate Trefry and with direction by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the production opened to rave reviews at the Phoenix Theatre on December 14, 2023. The show, currently breaking box office records at Phoenix Theatre where it is now booking until February 16, 2025, has recently won several awards including the Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and...
Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions today released the first look trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. With some of the groundbreaking theatrical special effects teased on film for the first time, the show announces an extension into 2025 at the Phoenix Theatre.
Written by Kate Trefry and with direction by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the production opened to rave reviews at the Phoenix Theatre on December 14, 2023. The show, currently breaking box office records at Phoenix Theatre where it is now booking until February 16, 2025, has recently won several awards including the Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In this edition of THR Frontrunners, Girls5Eva creator and showrunner Meredith Scardino and stars Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles, Busy Phillips and Paula Pell joined The Hollywood Reporter‘s Tyler Coates for a conversation about the third season of the Netflix comedy series at a live event hosted by the San Vincente Bungalows in Los Angeles.
“It was heavenly,” said Pell about the streamer picking up the series — the first two seasons of which aired on Peacock — for its third season. “It’s like art imitating life: Our characters have second chances.”
Scardino added that a lot of the comedy, which follows the exploits of a turn-of-the-millennium girl group who are thrust back into the spotlight decades later when a Gen-z rapper samples their pop hit, is sparked from the four stars’ incredible bond both on- and off-camera. “They have a joke that I have weekly meetings with their therapists,...
“It was heavenly,” said Pell about the streamer picking up the series — the first two seasons of which aired on Peacock — for its third season. “It’s like art imitating life: Our characters have second chances.”
Scardino added that a lot of the comedy, which follows the exploits of a turn-of-the-millennium girl group who are thrust back into the spotlight decades later when a Gen-z rapper samples their pop hit, is sparked from the four stars’ incredible bond both on- and off-camera. “They have a joke that I have weekly meetings with their therapists,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to Creators on the Rise, where we find and profile breakout creators who are in the midst of extraordinary growth. You can check out previous installments here.
When he was in the third grade, O’Neil Thomas scored what was possibly the most important acting role of his life: one of the three kings in his school’s Christmas play.
“I didn’t have any lines,” he says. “I just delivered the myrrh. And I was like, ‘Oh my god. That was crazy.'”
From then on, he was hooked. He went to performing arts high school, and as soon as he graduated, moved to New York City and started taking “as many classes as possible,” he says. “I landed my agent, my manager, and I’ve been able to book some cool gigs.”
Then Covid hit, and the acting world shut down. So, Thomas, who’d also always had a fascination with social media,...
When he was in the third grade, O’Neil Thomas scored what was possibly the most important acting role of his life: one of the three kings in his school’s Christmas play.
“I didn’t have any lines,” he says. “I just delivered the myrrh. And I was like, ‘Oh my god. That was crazy.'”
From then on, he was hooked. He went to performing arts high school, and as soon as he graduated, moved to New York City and started taking “as many classes as possible,” he says. “I landed my agent, my manager, and I’ve been able to book some cool gigs.”
Then Covid hit, and the acting world shut down. So, Thomas, who’d also always had a fascination with social media,...
- 5/8/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
El elenco de voces incluye a Beyoncé y a su hija. © Disney
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Mufasa: El Rey León”, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 “El Rey León”, que se estrenó en 2019.
En “Mufasa: El Rey León”, Rafiki debe transmitir la leyenda de Mufasa a la joven cachorro de león Kiara, hija de Simba y Nala, con Timón y Pumba aportando su estilo característico. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las voces que dan...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Mufasa: El Rey León”, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 “El Rey León”, que se estrenó en 2019.
En “Mufasa: El Rey León”, Rafiki debe transmitir la leyenda de Mufasa a la joven cachorro de león Kiara, hija de Simba y Nala, con Timón y Pumba aportando su estilo característico. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las voces que dan...
- 5/2/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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If you’re from out of town (or even a New Yorker who normally avoids the theatre district like the plague), securing coveted seats to blockbuster musicals, plays, and other live shows on Broadway can be confusing. But with a bit of planning, it’s more accessible than ever to buy Broadway tickets to some of the most successful shows — like Hamilton, Wicked, and Chicago, to name a few.
If you’re from out of town (or even a New Yorker who normally avoids the theatre district like the plague), securing coveted seats to blockbuster musicals, plays, and other live shows on Broadway can be confusing. But with a bit of planning, it’s more accessible than ever to buy Broadway tickets to some of the most successful shows — like Hamilton, Wicked, and Chicago, to name a few.
- 4/30/2024
- by Sage Anderson and Kyle Lamar Rice
- Rollingstone.com
Disney has dropped a new teaser of an exciting project, Mufasa: The Lion King, which will delve into a younger version of Mufasa’s life. The upcoming live-action-styled photo-realistic prequel to the 2019’s The Lion King, with Barry Jenkins credited in the director’s chair.
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
While the surprise has garnered mixed responses among the fans, they are pointing out the crucial plot change that could backfire on the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Alters Mufasa’s Backstory!
In the newly released trailer, fans are introduced to an African forest where the animal kingdom enjoys harmony and peace. It quickly provides a glimpse of the young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who will embark on numerous adventures with his friends before the birth of his son, Simba.
SUGGESTEDWe Almost Saw a ‘Hamilton’ Actor Appear in Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning Film ‘If Beale Street Could Talk...
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
While the surprise has garnered mixed responses among the fans, they are pointing out the crucial plot change that could backfire on the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Alters Mufasa’s Backstory!
In the newly released trailer, fans are introduced to an African forest where the animal kingdom enjoys harmony and peace. It quickly provides a glimpse of the young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who will embark on numerous adventures with his friends before the birth of his son, Simba.
SUGGESTEDWe Almost Saw a ‘Hamilton’ Actor Appear in Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning Film ‘If Beale Street Could Talk...
- 4/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Congratulations to our User sadie321 for an amazing score of 81.18% when predicting the 2024 Tony nominations on Tuesday morning. Our top scorer is just ahead of three people — eastwest, mboxer and adamturkel — and has a great point score of 22,190 by using the two Super Bets (500 points each) wisely.
A total of 1,747 people worldwide predicted these Tony Award nominees in 17 categories with our top scorer getting 69 of 81 nominee slots correct. That included all of the nominees for Best Musical, Best Musical Revival, Best Play and Best Play Revival. The nominations were announced on the morning of April 30 by Tony winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Take Me Out”) and Renée Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton”). The Tony ceremony will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on Sunday, June 16, on CBS.
SEETony Awards nominations: Every show and performer in the running
You can see how your score compares to all others in our leaderboard rankings of all contestants,...
A total of 1,747 people worldwide predicted these Tony Award nominees in 17 categories with our top scorer getting 69 of 81 nominee slots correct. That included all of the nominees for Best Musical, Best Musical Revival, Best Play and Best Play Revival. The nominations were announced on the morning of April 30 by Tony winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Take Me Out”) and Renée Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton”). The Tony ceremony will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on Sunday, June 16, on CBS.
SEETony Awards nominations: Every show and performer in the running
You can see how your score compares to all others in our leaderboard rankings of all contestants,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The 2024 Tony Awards nominations are slated to be revealed on Tuesday morning.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will reveal this year’s nominees live at 9 a.m. Et/6 a.m. Pt in an announcement that will be streamed on the Tony Awards’ official YouTube page. A selection of categories will be shared earlier on CBS Mornings at 8:30 a.m. Et/5:30 a.m. Pt. Following the live announcement, the full list of nominees will be shared on the official site for the Tony Awards.
Ferguson won a Tony award for his starring role in the revival of Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out, winning in the best performance by an actor in a featured role in a play category. Meanwhile, Goldsberry, who can currently be seen in the Netflix comedy Girls5Eva, won a Tony and a Grammy for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton.
Ariana DeBose...
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will reveal this year’s nominees live at 9 a.m. Et/6 a.m. Pt in an announcement that will be streamed on the Tony Awards’ official YouTube page. A selection of categories will be shared earlier on CBS Mornings at 8:30 a.m. Et/5:30 a.m. Pt. Following the live announcement, the full list of nominees will be shared on the official site for the Tony Awards.
Ferguson won a Tony award for his starring role in the revival of Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out, winning in the best performance by an actor in a featured role in a play category. Meanwhile, Goldsberry, who can currently be seen in the Netflix comedy Girls5Eva, won a Tony and a Grammy for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton.
Ariana DeBose...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Well, get ready to witness the magic of ‘Lion King’ in a whole new way as Mufasa: The Lion King’s first teaser trailer was recently dropped (April 29). And we got to learn that Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda is in charge of the soundtrack for the live-action animated prequel to The Lion King.
The songwriter-actor, 44, composed the music for a number of films and TV shows, including Moana and Encanto, to refer a few. Not to mention making physical appearances in Mary Poppins Returns, 200 Cartas, and other flicks.
Barry Jenkins | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
And after a quieter few years, Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King brings him back under the familiar roof of The Walt Disney Company. While the fact that the composer of some of Disney’s most popular hits is returning to the studio is not appalling in and of itself, it is surprising to hear that his...
The songwriter-actor, 44, composed the music for a number of films and TV shows, including Moana and Encanto, to refer a few. Not to mention making physical appearances in Mary Poppins Returns, 200 Cartas, and other flicks.
Barry Jenkins | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
And after a quieter few years, Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King brings him back under the familiar roof of The Walt Disney Company. While the fact that the composer of some of Disney’s most popular hits is returning to the studio is not appalling in and of itself, it is surprising to hear that his...
- 4/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
A prequel story to 2019’s Disney live-action movie, The Lion King, is upon us. The movie tells us the story of Mufasa, Simba’s father, and his journey to become the king of the jungle. Mufasa: The Lion King will be helmed by director Barry Jenkins of Moonlight fame, unlike Jon Favreau, who directed the 2019 feature, with Donald Glover and Beyoncé returning to voice Simba and Nala, respectively.
Screenshot from The Lion King Official Trailer | Walt Disney Studios – YouTube
For the Oscar winner, this Walt Disney production was quite different from the kind of movies he usually makes. And if not for Jeff Nathanson’s script, which had him hooked from the beginning, Jenkins could have almost said no to the project.
Barry Jenkins Almost Said No To Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King will have music from Nicholas Britell with Hans Zimmer and Williams returning after The Lion King.
Screenshot from The Lion King Official Trailer | Walt Disney Studios – YouTube
For the Oscar winner, this Walt Disney production was quite different from the kind of movies he usually makes. And if not for Jeff Nathanson’s script, which had him hooked from the beginning, Jenkins could have almost said no to the project.
Barry Jenkins Almost Said No To Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King will have music from Nicholas Britell with Hans Zimmer and Williams returning after The Lion King.
- 4/29/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
With the arrival of the first trailer for the "live-action" "Lion King" prequel "Mufasa: The Lion King" came news that the film's music is being spearheaded by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In the aftermath of the smash success of his stage musical "Hamilton" (which was eventually released as a movie on Disney+), Miranda seemed to be the guy in Hollywood, working on music for things like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Moana," "Vivo," and "Encanto," just to name a few, while also physically appearing on screen in "Mary Poppins Returns," "In the Heights," "His Dark Materials," and more. The dude was everywhere, and, as often happens when someone becomes overexposed, a backlash began. His past couple of years have been more subdued, and "Mufasa: The Lion King" marks his return to the familiar arms of The Walt Disney Company.
While it may not be surprising that the guy behind the music of...
While it may not be surprising that the guy behind the music of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the mastermind behind critically acclaimed pieces of work like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, is returning to the big screens. This time, he has another presumed masterpiece prepared for fans, which is also the prequel to the live-action The Lion King from 2019: Mufasa: The Lion King. That being said, he has quite a bit to talk about the upcoming movie.
Barry Jenkins. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
But of all the factors that have contributed to the making of this soon-to-be-released adventure musical, Jenkins is incredibly grateful to one Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor who was the genius brains behind the songs for his movie. This actor is none other than the 44-year-old songwriter cum actor renowned for masterpieces like 2020’s Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Barry Jenkins is Grateful to Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa‘s Music
Before directing Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins was very cautious with helming musicals.
Barry Jenkins. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
But of all the factors that have contributed to the making of this soon-to-be-released adventure musical, Jenkins is incredibly grateful to one Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor who was the genius brains behind the songs for his movie. This actor is none other than the 44-year-old songwriter cum actor renowned for masterpieces like 2020’s Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Barry Jenkins is Grateful to Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa‘s Music
Before directing Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins was very cautious with helming musicals.
- 4/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Alicia Keys, the Grammy-winning musician, has made her mark on Broadway with her new musical Hell’s Kitchen, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in New York City.
Located just steps from the iconic Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, theater enthusiasts can now secure their tickets to experience Hell’s Kitchen.
Set in a modest apartment within Hell’s Kitchen, the musical revolves around the life of 17-year-old Ali, who harbors ambitious dreams and grapples with a cautious mother determined to prevent Ali from repeating her own past mistakes. As Ali falls in love with a talented young drummer and befriends a piano teacher who lives in the same building, a powerful narrative explores the vast potential of Ali’s future.
This latest theatrical endeavor marks Keys’ second venture into Broadway after her involvement in the 2011 play Stick Fly, for which she was a composer. Renowned for her remarkable music career, which has garnered her 16 Grammy Awards,...
Located just steps from the iconic Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, theater enthusiasts can now secure their tickets to experience Hell’s Kitchen.
Set in a modest apartment within Hell’s Kitchen, the musical revolves around the life of 17-year-old Ali, who harbors ambitious dreams and grapples with a cautious mother determined to prevent Ali from repeating her own past mistakes. As Ali falls in love with a talented young drummer and befriends a piano teacher who lives in the same building, a powerful narrative explores the vast potential of Ali’s future.
This latest theatrical endeavor marks Keys’ second venture into Broadway after her involvement in the 2011 play Stick Fly, for which she was a composer. Renowned for her remarkable music career, which has garnered her 16 Grammy Awards,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The Voice has announced its playoff advisors for the new season, and many fans are not happy about it. The four playoff advisors this season are Maluma, Saweetie, Anthony Ramos, and Meghan Trainor. However, when it comes to the new advisors, many fans complained they don’t even know who some of them are.
Here is a look at the new advisors and why they are on The Voice.
Fans Lash Out At The Voice Playoff Advisors
When the new playoff advisors were named, many fans complained about two of them specifically. On social media, fans asked why John Legend brought in Maluma and Dan + Shay brought in Saweetie. The complaint is that many fans either don’t know who they are or think they don’t deserve the spots.
Of course, when the new season of The Voice started, several fans on social media claimed to have not heard of Dan+Shay.
Here is a look at the new advisors and why they are on The Voice.
Fans Lash Out At The Voice Playoff Advisors
When the new playoff advisors were named, many fans complained about two of them specifically. On social media, fans asked why John Legend brought in Maluma and Dan + Shay brought in Saweetie. The complaint is that many fans either don’t know who they are or think they don’t deserve the spots.
Of course, when the new season of The Voice started, several fans on social media claimed to have not heard of Dan+Shay.
- 4/23/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Tobias Menzies has become one of our most reliably excellent actors of late. Classically trained, he had an extensive theatre career in his native England during the noughties and early 2010s before he rose to prominence with roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Outlander.”
Menzies’ profile then increased further thanks to his lauded portrayal of Prince Phillip in “The Crown” and his stock has again risen thanks to his role as another major historical figure in Apple TV’s “Manhunt.” The acclaimed limited series follows the death of President Abraham Lincoln (played by Hamish Linklater) and the subsequent 12-day manhunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).
Menzies stars as Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of State and personal friend of Lincoln who headed up the hunt for Booth. Menzies proves himself capable of carrying this compelling show entirely on his own. His complex, gruff portrayal of Stanton is what makes the series soar,...
Menzies’ profile then increased further thanks to his lauded portrayal of Prince Phillip in “The Crown” and his stock has again risen thanks to his role as another major historical figure in Apple TV’s “Manhunt.” The acclaimed limited series follows the death of President Abraham Lincoln (played by Hamish Linklater) and the subsequent 12-day manhunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).
Menzies stars as Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of State and personal friend of Lincoln who headed up the hunt for Booth. Menzies proves himself capable of carrying this compelling show entirely on his own. His complex, gruff portrayal of Stanton is what makes the series soar,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
One of the hallmarks of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was its slew of A-list celebrity guest stars, who often appeared as themselves and lampooned their public personas through grating social interactions with Larry David. The show’s guest star pedigree remained strong until the very end, with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Salman Rushdie making self-deprecating appearances in the last few seasons.
Given the busy schedules of celebrities, fans would be forgiven for assuming the show had multiple people in mind for each appearance. But at this week’s PaleyFest LA panel celebrating the show’s final season, David and his collaborators revealed that they often wrote scripts for specific people without backup plans in mind.
While reflecting on the show’s many legendary guest stars, series director and executive producer Jeff Schaffer reminisced about a Season 10 storyline in which the fictionalized Larry David writes a Broadway musical about Salman...
Given the busy schedules of celebrities, fans would be forgiven for assuming the show had multiple people in mind for each appearance. But at this week’s PaleyFest LA panel celebrating the show’s final season, David and his collaborators revealed that they often wrote scripts for specific people without backup plans in mind.
While reflecting on the show’s many legendary guest stars, series director and executive producer Jeff Schaffer reminisced about a Season 10 storyline in which the fictionalized Larry David writes a Broadway musical about Salman...
- 4/21/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
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- 4/17/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Duplass Brothers Production recently wrapped production on the Katie Aselton-directed feature Magic Hour, starring Daveed Diggs. Aselton stars alongside Diggs in the project which she co-wrote with Mark Duplass.
Details regarding the project’s plot and character descriptions are under wraps. Magic Hour is executive produced by Duplass, Mel Eslyn and Jay Duplass. Emily Neumann produced.
Aselton is a multi-hyphenate with directing credits including The Freebie (2010), Black Rock (2012) and most recently, Mack & Rita (2022) and acting credits that span both TV and film. On TV, she starred in FX’s Legion and Apple TV+’s The Morning Show; and on the big screen, in Old Dads (2023), The Unholy (2021), Bombshell (2019) and the John Lithgow and Blythe Danner feature The Tomorrow Man. She is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.
Up next for Diggs, he will star as Josh in the indie film A Tree...
Details regarding the project’s plot and character descriptions are under wraps. Magic Hour is executive produced by Duplass, Mel Eslyn and Jay Duplass. Emily Neumann produced.
Aselton is a multi-hyphenate with directing credits including The Freebie (2010), Black Rock (2012) and most recently, Mack & Rita (2022) and acting credits that span both TV and film. On TV, she starred in FX’s Legion and Apple TV+’s The Morning Show; and on the big screen, in Old Dads (2023), The Unholy (2021), Bombshell (2019) and the John Lithgow and Blythe Danner feature The Tomorrow Man. She is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.
Up next for Diggs, he will star as Josh in the indie film A Tree...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rosy Cordero and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Phillipa Soo Joins Joshua Jackson & Don Johnson In Ryan Murphy Drama Series ‘Doctor Odyssey’ For ABC
Phillipa Soo is set to star alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in Doctor Odyssey, a new ABC drama series from Ryan Murphy, which is targeting a fall launch. It hails from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television.
As is the case with any Ryan Murphy series, no details about the premise are being revealed. As the title suggests, Doctor Odyssey is believed to be a medical procedural. According to sources, it is set on a cruise ship.
Details about Soo’s character are being kept under wraps.
Doctor Odyssey is written and executive produced by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Paris Barclay is directing and executive producing. Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Nissa Diederich also executive produce alongside Jackson.
Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway’s critically acclaimed musical Hamilton, earning her Tony and Grammy nominations.
As is the case with any Ryan Murphy series, no details about the premise are being revealed. As the title suggests, Doctor Odyssey is believed to be a medical procedural. According to sources, it is set on a cruise ship.
Details about Soo’s character are being kept under wraps.
Doctor Odyssey is written and executive produced by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Paris Barclay is directing and executive producing. Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Nissa Diederich also executive produce alongside Jackson.
Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway’s critically acclaimed musical Hamilton, earning her Tony and Grammy nominations.
- 4/16/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Phillipa Soo is the latest addition to the cast of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming ABC series “Dr. Odyssey,” Variety has learned.
The “Hamilton” alum will star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson. Plot and character details for the show are being kept under wraps, but sources say the series is a medical procedural set on a cruise ship. It is slated to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Soo starred in the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” in the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. She has received Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominations for her work in the smash hit musical, with the last award nod coming after a recording of the original cast was released on Disney+. Onscreen, she has starred in films like “Tick, Tick… Boom!” (which saw her once again working with “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda) and in shows like “Dopesick” and “Shining Girls.
The “Hamilton” alum will star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson. Plot and character details for the show are being kept under wraps, but sources say the series is a medical procedural set on a cruise ship. It is slated to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Soo starred in the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” in the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. She has received Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominations for her work in the smash hit musical, with the last award nod coming after a recording of the original cast was released on Disney+. Onscreen, she has starred in films like “Tick, Tick… Boom!” (which saw her once again working with “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda) and in shows like “Dopesick” and “Shining Girls.
- 4/16/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to Tony Talk, a weekly column in which Gold Derby contributing theater editors David Buchanan and Sam Eckmann discuss the Tony Awards race. Following the opening of new musical “The Outsiders” on Broadway on April 11, we rack our brains about what other shows are likely to earn nominations in the top category of Best Musical, including frontrunners “Suffs,” “Illinoise” and others.
Sam Eckmann: Hi David! I can’t believe we are sitting roughly two weeks out from Tony nominations and we still have no idea what the Best Musical race is going to look like. That’s partly due to the insane crunch of new musicals opening at the end of the month: I’ll be squeaking in shows like “The Great Gatsby” and “Illinoise” right before the Tony Awards deadline, just like the nominators. But also partly because there is still no obvious frontrunner (be it a giant...
Sam Eckmann: Hi David! I can’t believe we are sitting roughly two weeks out from Tony nominations and we still have no idea what the Best Musical race is going to look like. That’s partly due to the insane crunch of new musicals opening at the end of the month: I’ll be squeaking in shows like “The Great Gatsby” and “Illinoise” right before the Tony Awards deadline, just like the nominators. But also partly because there is still no obvious frontrunner (be it a giant...
- 4/12/2024
- by David Buchanan and Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Broadway’s busy spring was reaching peak bloom last week as the season’s final batch of new shows – save for the upcoming Sufjan Stevens musical Illinoise – was in previews, boosting total box office receipts to an impressive $39,445,823.
The figure for the week ending April 7 marks a 6% increase over the previous week. Attendance was 305,211, a 12% bump over the previous week (and 9% higher than last season at this time). In all, 37 Broadway productions filled 94% of available seats.
A healthy number of the recent arrivals played to full houses, including An Enemy of the People, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Stereophonic, Uncle Vanya, The Great Gatsby, and The Outsiders. They joined the usual sell-outs Hadestown, Hamilton, Merrily We Roll Along, Moulin Rouge! and Wicked.
Among the spring arrivals:
The Outsiders, in previews at the Jacobs and opening Thursday, sold out its seven performances, grossing $732,073; Lempicka took in $357,757 for seven previews at the Longacre,...
The figure for the week ending April 7 marks a 6% increase over the previous week. Attendance was 305,211, a 12% bump over the previous week (and 9% higher than last season at this time). In all, 37 Broadway productions filled 94% of available seats.
A healthy number of the recent arrivals played to full houses, including An Enemy of the People, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Stereophonic, Uncle Vanya, The Great Gatsby, and The Outsiders. They joined the usual sell-outs Hadestown, Hamilton, Merrily We Roll Along, Moulin Rouge! and Wicked.
Among the spring arrivals:
The Outsiders, in previews at the Jacobs and opening Thursday, sold out its seven performances, grossing $732,073; Lempicka took in $357,757 for seven previews at the Longacre,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Ariana DeBose has joined Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa and Demi Lovato in Stephanie Laing’s Tow, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The drama will center on a real-life unhoused woman, Amanda Ogle (Byrne), who fought her way out of tow-company hell in Seattle through the courts to reclaim her old car and life after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Ogle also serves as an executive producer on the film, which has The Exchange handling international sales and CAA Media Finance representing the U.S. rights.
The Tow screenplay is written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin and Annie Weisman. The project marks a reunion for Byrne, Weisman and Laing, who worked together on Apple TV’s Physical.
DeBose’s feature film slate for 2024 includes Kraven the Hunter and Blumhouse’s House of Spoils. She won an Oscar for West Side Story, received a Tony nomination for her role in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,...
The drama will center on a real-life unhoused woman, Amanda Ogle (Byrne), who fought her way out of tow-company hell in Seattle through the courts to reclaim her old car and life after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Ogle also serves as an executive producer on the film, which has The Exchange handling international sales and CAA Media Finance representing the U.S. rights.
The Tow screenplay is written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin and Annie Weisman. The project marks a reunion for Byrne, Weisman and Laing, who worked together on Apple TV’s Physical.
DeBose’s feature film slate for 2024 includes Kraven the Hunter and Blumhouse’s House of Spoils. She won an Oscar for West Side Story, received a Tony nomination for her role in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
My guest this week is Renée Elise Goldsberry.
A Tony and Grammy winner and Emmy nominee for her Broadway performance in Hamilton, Goldsberry starred as Nettie in the original Broadway production of The Color Purple and as Mimi in Rent, along with roles in TV series The Good Wife and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and the movie Tick, Tick… Boom! Now, you can see her flex both her acting and musical muscles in Girls5eva Season 3—the comedy series that earned Goldsberry Critics Choice nominations in 2022 and 2023. The show recently moved to Netflix for its third season.
Girls5eva follows an early aughts girl group as they try to get the band back together 20 years later. It’s a sort of Spice Girls reunion tour meets Spinal Tap with a side of Bridesmaids. Case in point: Goldsberry, as wannabe popstar Wickie Roy, announces that, like Billie Eilish, she too can have a documentary.
A Tony and Grammy winner and Emmy nominee for her Broadway performance in Hamilton, Goldsberry starred as Nettie in the original Broadway production of The Color Purple and as Mimi in Rent, along with roles in TV series The Good Wife and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and the movie Tick, Tick… Boom! Now, you can see her flex both her acting and musical muscles in Girls5eva Season 3—the comedy series that earned Goldsberry Critics Choice nominations in 2022 and 2023. The show recently moved to Netflix for its third season.
Girls5eva follows an early aughts girl group as they try to get the band back together 20 years later. It’s a sort of Spice Girls reunion tour meets Spinal Tap with a side of Bridesmaids. Case in point: Goldsberry, as wannabe popstar Wickie Roy, announces that, like Billie Eilish, she too can have a documentary.
- 3/28/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
The Disney+ and Hulu merger just moved out of its Beta phase. But it can be confusing to know the differences between the services and features. The Streamable will break down every subscription option and the multiple ways to save money. Whether you’re looking to entertain children, adults, sports fans, or live TV lovers, there’s a package for everyone.
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Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for just $14.99 a month ($12 savings).
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Hulu Only
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Duo: Disney+ and Hulu
Trio: Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+
Best Value: Hulu Live TV, Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+
Conclusion
Disney+ Only
Disney+ is a fantastic streaming choice for families. You’ll be able to watch Disney animated classics, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, The Simpsons, and The Muppets. There’s also Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Avatar films. You’ll see musicals like “Hamilton,” “The Greatest Showman,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Ariana DeBose will return as the host of the 77th Annual Tony Awards in June.
This marks the third time The West Side Story star has hosted the awards show, which will take place on June 16 at the David H. Koch Theater at the Lincoln Center. DeBose will also choreograph the opening number for the show and serve as a producer.
“I couldn’t pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season’s achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home,” DeBose said.
The broadcast will yet again be split into two parts, with a pre-show, entitled The Tony Awards: Act One, to air on Paramount’s free streaming service PlutoTV and feature select awards presentations. The host for the pre-show has not yet been named.
This marks the third time The West Side Story star has hosted the awards show, which will take place on June 16 at the David H. Koch Theater at the Lincoln Center. DeBose will also choreograph the opening number for the show and serve as a producer.
“I couldn’t pass up the chance to host the Tonys one more time at Lincoln Center. I’m excited to collaborate with the team to create an incredible celebration of this season’s achievements on Broadway for our community and for everyone at home,” DeBose said.
The broadcast will yet again be split into two parts, with a pre-show, entitled The Tony Awards: Act One, to air on Paramount’s free streaming service PlutoTV and feature select awards presentations. The host for the pre-show has not yet been named.
- 3/27/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose is set to star in 87North’s With Love for Universal Pictures opposite Ke Huy Quan. Universal Pictures will release With Love wide on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The film marks Huy Quan’s first starring role since winning the Oscar for best supporting actor with 87North’s Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, who also produced Atomic Blonde, Nobody and the upcoming summer pic The Fall Guy, will produce.
The pic is written by Josh Stoddard, Luke Passmore and Matthew Murray. Guy Danella is also producing for 87North. Making his feature film directing debut on With Love is acclaimed veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Universal’s Executive Vice President of Production Development Jay Polidoro and Director of Production Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project on behalf of the Studio.
After attaching Huy Quan to the starring role,...
The pic is written by Josh Stoddard, Luke Passmore and Matthew Murray. Guy Danella is also producing for 87North. Making his feature film directing debut on With Love is acclaimed veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Universal’s Executive Vice President of Production Development Jay Polidoro and Director of Production Development Tony Ducret will oversee the project on behalf of the Studio.
After attaching Huy Quan to the starring role,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s possible to divide American history into two eras: before the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and after. Before John Wilkes Booth fatally shot Lincoln at a performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater on April 15, 1865, assassination simply wasn’t a part of the national conscience. For all the political disputes of America’s 18th and early 19th centuries, straight up killing the other guy wasn’t seen as a possibility, let alone an option. Lincoln’s murder marked the transition to an America where, mathematically speaking, 9% of all sitting Presidents have been assassinated. And they say logging is a dangerous job.
The TV show “Manhunt” on Apple TV+, premiering March 15, tells the story of how Booth evaded capture for twelve days after killing Lincoln, but it’s also a dramatization of the first few weeks of the post-assassination era of American history — the era in which we live today.
The TV show “Manhunt” on Apple TV+, premiering March 15, tells the story of how Booth evaded capture for twelve days after killing Lincoln, but it’s also a dramatization of the first few weeks of the post-assassination era of American history — the era in which we live today.
- 3/15/2024
- by Alexis Nedd
- Indiewire
The actors from the current revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s “Merrily We Roll Along” have skyrocketed in Gold Derby’s combined odds for the 2024 Tony Awards nominations. The prediction center displays commanding leads for Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe to win their respective categories. This is an understandable result considering this revival is the hottest ticket in town and this trio of performers has been ever-present in the media. But how often does a trio of actors from the same production pull off three separate acting victories at the Tony Awards?
It’s quite common for a musical to grab two acting trophies, but three awards is much rarer. To date, only 15 musical productions have earned three acting wins. The first time this feat occurred was at the 1956 ceremony, which was ironically the first time the Tony Awards ever announced a slate of nominees (previously...
It’s quite common for a musical to grab two acting trophies, but three awards is much rarer. To date, only 15 musical productions have earned three acting wins. The first time this feat occurred was at the 1956 ceremony, which was ironically the first time the Tony Awards ever announced a slate of nominees (previously...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Originally announced to drop on Disney+ on Friday, March 15, the streamer moved back the release by a few hours.
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert film “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” would be coming to Disney+, the original plan was for the latest version of the film — aptly dubbed “Taylor’s Version — to be released on Friday, March 15. However, the legions of Swifties around the world are going to get a few hours of extra viewing time, as the film will actually drop a few hours earlier than originally planned.
Originally planned to premiere on Disney+ on Friday, the concert film will now premiere on the streamer on Thursday evening. Two of the four bonus acoustic songs that are being added to “Taylor’s Version” of the film have been confirmed. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” grossed more than $260 million at the box office,...
When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert film “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” would be coming to Disney+, the original plan was for the latest version of the film — aptly dubbed “Taylor’s Version — to be released on Friday, March 15. However, the legions of Swifties around the world are going to get a few hours of extra viewing time, as the film will actually drop a few hours earlier than originally planned.
Originally planned to premiere on Disney+ on Friday, the concert film will now premiere on the streamer on Thursday evening. Two of the four bonus acoustic songs that are being added to “Taylor’s Version” of the film have been confirmed. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” grossed more than $260 million at the box office,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman are officially parents!
The 42-year-old Blindspotting star and the 35-year-old Umbrella Academy actress announced that they have recently welcomed their first child together.
The longtime couple revealed the exciting news in a joint post on Instagram.
Keep reading to find out more…
“dear baby, you have forever changed us. our hearts are filled with a kind of love we never thought possible. we love you more than you will truly ever know,” the actress captioned her post.
Emmy also joked about the lack of sleep they’re getting with the newborn.
“thank you for choosing us. now please…go the f*ck to sleep. love, mom and dad. ♥️,” she concluded the post.
Daveed and Emmy first announced they were expecting back in September.
The couple met while performing in the original cast of Hamilton on Broadway back in 2015.
Congratulations to the new parents!
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The 42-year-old Blindspotting star and the 35-year-old Umbrella Academy actress announced that they have recently welcomed their first child together.
The longtime couple revealed the exciting news in a joint post on Instagram.
Keep reading to find out more…
“dear baby, you have forever changed us. our hearts are filled with a kind of love we never thought possible. we love you more than you will truly ever know,” the actress captioned her post.
Emmy also joked about the lack of sleep they’re getting with the newborn.
“thank you for choosing us. now please…go the f*ck to sleep. love, mom and dad. ♥️,” she concluded the post.
Daveed and Emmy first announced they were expecting back in September.
The couple met while performing in the original cast of Hamilton on Broadway back in 2015.
Congratulations to the new parents!
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- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Back in May 2021, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles returned to the Hollywood Bowl to promote a new album. At one point, she invited her “Girls5eva” co-stars — Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps — to join her onstage. The quartet performed the song “4 Stars” from the comedy, marking the first and only time they’ve sung together in public.
But here’s the rub: This was the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and all 17,500 seats around the Hollywood Bowl were empty. Bareilles’ concert was being livestreamed, and the cast had no idea what the fans at home felt about their performance.
Which sounds a lot like the fate of “Girls5eva” itself. The comedy was one of the first original series on Peacock, but on a nascent streamer, the audiences weren’t huge. Critics and a small cadre of fans embraced the Tina Fey-produced comedy, but it never caught on with a broader viewership.
But here’s the rub: This was the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and all 17,500 seats around the Hollywood Bowl were empty. Bareilles’ concert was being livestreamed, and the cast had no idea what the fans at home felt about their performance.
Which sounds a lot like the fate of “Girls5eva” itself. The comedy was one of the first original series on Peacock, but on a nascent streamer, the audiences weren’t huge. Critics and a small cadre of fans embraced the Tina Fey-produced comedy, but it never caught on with a broader viewership.
- 3/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
To quote a famous lyric from the musical Hamilton, immigrants get the job done. That message seems to be getting lost in the current wave of anti-immigrant sentiment sweeping the nation, if not the world. But it receives a timely reminder in Cabrini, the new drama about Francesca Cabrini, the Catholic missionary who arrived on our shores in 1889 and eventually established enough schools, orphanages and hospitals to form a veritable charitable empire. She became the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, in 1946, 29 years after her death. (And she’s apparently still performing miracles to this day, since she’s billed as one of the film’s executive producers.)
The film arrives courtesy of Angel Studios and director Alejandro Monteverde, both responsible for last year’s surprise, controversial smash hit about child sex trafficking, Sound of Freedom. This effort will likely prove far less divisive, if also less commercial. An old-fashioned,...
The film arrives courtesy of Angel Studios and director Alejandro Monteverde, both responsible for last year’s surprise, controversial smash hit about child sex trafficking, Sound of Freedom. This effort will likely prove far less divisive, if also less commercial. An old-fashioned,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Broadway box office held its own following the Presidents Day holiday highs, slipping only about 3% in overall receipts and keeping steady with a total attendance for 24 shows at 205,020 (about 94% of capacity).
In all, the productions grossed $26,049,492 for the week ending February 25. Average ticket price of $127.06 was down from the holiday week’s average of $133.91.
While most shows – 17 of the 24 – reported box office decreases from the holiday week, the addition of newcomer Water For Elephants contributed $344,493 to the overall tally; the circus-themed musical performed two previews at the Imperial, filling 94% of seats at the venue. Opening night is March 21.
Another recent arrival, The Notebook musical, adapted from the bestseller and hit movie, continued pulling in big audiences in previews at the Schoenfeld, with 99.7% of seats filled and a gross of $880,360. Opening night is March 14.
Doubt, the other previewing show (starring Amy Ryan and Liev Schreiber) took in $555,197 for seven performances at...
In all, the productions grossed $26,049,492 for the week ending February 25. Average ticket price of $127.06 was down from the holiday week’s average of $133.91.
While most shows – 17 of the 24 – reported box office decreases from the holiday week, the addition of newcomer Water For Elephants contributed $344,493 to the overall tally; the circus-themed musical performed two previews at the Imperial, filling 94% of seats at the venue. Opening night is March 21.
Another recent arrival, The Notebook musical, adapted from the bestseller and hit movie, continued pulling in big audiences in previews at the Schoenfeld, with 99.7% of seats filled and a gross of $880,360. Opening night is March 14.
Doubt, the other previewing show (starring Amy Ryan and Liev Schreiber) took in $555,197 for seven performances at...
- 2/27/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway in Hollywood at the Pantages Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season, with offerings including the Los Angeles premieres of Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo, the stage adaptation of Back to the Future, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical, Some Like It Hot and Shucked.
In addition to the L.A. premieres, the season includes return engagements of Hamilton and Wicked.
Season ticket packages are available now.
The 2024-25 line-up of L.A. premieres is:
Kimberly Akimbo
October 15 – November 3, 2024 Back To The Future: The Musical
November 5 – December 1, 2024 Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
February 13 – June 22, 2025 A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
July 8 – 27, 2025 Some Like It Hot
July 29 – August 17, 2025 Shucked
August 19 – September 7, 2025
Return Engagements:
Hamilton
September 4 – October 13, 2024 Wicked
December 4, 2024 – February 2, 2025...
In addition to the L.A. premieres, the season includes return engagements of Hamilton and Wicked.
Season ticket packages are available now.
The 2024-25 line-up of L.A. premieres is:
Kimberly Akimbo
October 15 – November 3, 2024 Back To The Future: The Musical
November 5 – December 1, 2024 Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
February 13 – June 22, 2025 A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
July 8 – 27, 2025 Some Like It Hot
July 29 – August 17, 2025 Shucked
August 19 – September 7, 2025
Return Engagements:
Hamilton
September 4 – October 13, 2024 Wicked
December 4, 2024 – February 2, 2025...
- 2/23/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Join in for an inspiring journey on the upcoming episode of “Operation Healing Heroes” airing this Sunday on Discovery! In Season 2 Episode 5, titled “George Hamilton,” viewers will be introduced to the remarkable story of George Hamilton, a 101-year-old WWII U.S. Navy veteran.
Through firsthand accounts and heartfelt interviews, George recounts his incredible experiences serving in the military during World War II. From his time in the Navy to his post-war pursuits as a semi-professional baseball player, George’s life story is filled with bravery, resilience, and dedication.
As the episode unfolds, audiences will have the opportunity to gain insight into George’s remarkable journey and the impact of his service on both himself and those around him. From his wartime experiences to his later accomplishments, George’s story serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of resilience.
Don’t miss the chance to...
Through firsthand accounts and heartfelt interviews, George recounts his incredible experiences serving in the military during World War II. From his time in the Navy to his post-war pursuits as a semi-professional baseball player, George’s life story is filled with bravery, resilience, and dedication.
As the episode unfolds, audiences will have the opportunity to gain insight into George’s remarkable journey and the impact of his service on both himself and those around him. From his wartime experiences to his later accomplishments, George’s story serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of resilience.
Don’t miss the chance to...
- 2/18/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Update: Upon the announcement of Moana 2, many wondered why the original cast of Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho weren’t mentioned. It turns out that they’re not officially attached… yet. According to Deadline, Johnson is in talks to reprise his role of Maui, and it’s looking positive that he’ll be back. As for Cravalho, she’s also in talks to return, but they haven’t progressed as far as Johnson’s.
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You’re welcome… again. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2 is in the works. The original animated movie was released in 2016 and proved to be quite the hit, grossing $682 million worldwide, and featured more than a few earworms. The sequel is clearly further along than expected, as Iger revealed that the animated movie will actually hit theaters later this year on November 27th.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can...
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You’re welcome… again. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that Moana 2 is in the works. The original animated movie was released in 2016 and proved to be quite the hit, grossing $682 million worldwide, and featured more than a few earworms. The sequel is clearly further along than expected, as Iger revealed that the animated movie will actually hit theaters later this year on November 27th.
“Moana remains an incredibly popular franchise,” said Iger, “and we can...
- 2/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Broadway box office held fairly steady last week, with Sweeney Todd‘s post-Groban slide at least partially offset by gains from most other shows. In all, the 25 productions grossed $24,615,726 for the week ending January 28, about 4% greater than the previous week.
Attendance was up about 5% to 217,847.
Box office for Sweeney, which recently saw the departures of original stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, was on the decline for the second consecutive week, down about $19,000 to $776,081. Attendance at the Lunt-Fontanne was at 90% of capacity, but a low average ticket price – $81.97 – kept total receipts modest. The trend likely will slow or stop with the February 9 arrivals of starry replacements Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster.
In the final week of its limited run, Gutenberg! The Musical! set a house record at the James Earl Jones Theatre, taking in $1,462,227 and playing to standing room only crowds. Producers announced yesterday that the musical, starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells,...
Attendance was up about 5% to 217,847.
Box office for Sweeney, which recently saw the departures of original stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, was on the decline for the second consecutive week, down about $19,000 to $776,081. Attendance at the Lunt-Fontanne was at 90% of capacity, but a low average ticket price – $81.97 – kept total receipts modest. The trend likely will slow or stop with the February 9 arrivals of starry replacements Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster.
In the final week of its limited run, Gutenberg! The Musical! set a house record at the James Earl Jones Theatre, taking in $1,462,227 and playing to standing room only crowds. Producers announced yesterday that the musical, starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway box office took a slide last week as receipts for Sweeney Todd fell by more than $1 million with the departures of Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford (and before the February 9 arrival of big-name replacements Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster).
Overall, box office for the 25 Broadway productions was off by 15% from the previous week, with receipts for the week ending January 21 (the first week of the annual Broadway Week 2-for-1 discount promotion) totaling $23,589,174. Attendance of 204,612 was down only 6% (and holding about even with last season at this time).
Average ticket price for all shows was $115.29, down from $126.70 the previous week.
Most of the productions reported a drop in receipts, though none on the scale of the $1,315,747 hit taken by Sweeney: The acclaimed Sondheim musical revival grossed $795,400, compared to the massive $2,111,147 for the previous week, when Groban and Ashford came to the ends of their limited runs.
Overall, box office for the 25 Broadway productions was off by 15% from the previous week, with receipts for the week ending January 21 (the first week of the annual Broadway Week 2-for-1 discount promotion) totaling $23,589,174. Attendance of 204,612 was down only 6% (and holding about even with last season at this time).
Average ticket price for all shows was $115.29, down from $126.70 the previous week.
Most of the productions reported a drop in receipts, though none on the scale of the $1,315,747 hit taken by Sweeney: The acclaimed Sondheim musical revival grossed $795,400, compared to the massive $2,111,147 for the previous week, when Groban and Ashford came to the ends of their limited runs.
- 1/23/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Studios has a slew of projects in the pipeline, and while fans eagerly await updates on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘The Fantastic Four’ reboot, one project that has been generating buzz for years is ‘Ironheart.’ Despite years of anticipation, the series has faced delays in development and release.
In July 2018, a film based on the Marvel Comics character Riri Williams/Ironheart had a script by Jada Rodriguez and was listed on The Black List. However, the film never materialized. In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced the development of a Disney+ television series titled ‘Ironheart,’ with Chinaka Hodge appointed as the head writer in April 2021. In March 2022, it was disclosed that Ryan Coogler, the director of ‘Black Panther,’ was involved in the production, and Dominique Thorne, Ironheart’s star, makes her first appearance in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ Coogler’s Proximity Media is collaborating with Marvel Studios on select Disney+ series,...
In July 2018, a film based on the Marvel Comics character Riri Williams/Ironheart had a script by Jada Rodriguez and was listed on The Black List. However, the film never materialized. In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced the development of a Disney+ television series titled ‘Ironheart,’ with Chinaka Hodge appointed as the head writer in April 2021. In March 2022, it was disclosed that Ryan Coogler, the director of ‘Black Panther,’ was involved in the production, and Dominique Thorne, Ironheart’s star, makes her first appearance in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ Coogler’s Proximity Media is collaborating with Marvel Studios on select Disney+ series,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Ariana DeBose and Bella Ramsey are putting that awful Critics Choice Awards joke in their past.
The two actors were seen sharing a hug while meeting up in the audience at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
One night earlier, Bella and Ariana‘s former Hamilton co-star Anthony Ramos presented the award for Best Song at the Critics Choice Awards.
Keep reading to find out more…
While reading the teleprompter, Bella dissed Ariana by calling her an “actor who also thinks they’re a singer.” In actuality, Ariana is a celebrated Broadway actress with an incredible singing voice and she even won an Oscar for her performance in a movie musical. She reacted to the diss on social media and was not pleased.
Well, it looks like that’s all behind them!
Most fans have defended Bella as they likely was...
The two actors were seen sharing a hug while meeting up in the audience at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
One night earlier, Bella and Ariana‘s former Hamilton co-star Anthony Ramos presented the award for Best Song at the Critics Choice Awards.
Keep reading to find out more…
While reading the teleprompter, Bella dissed Ariana by calling her an “actor who also thinks they’re a singer.” In actuality, Ariana is a celebrated Broadway actress with an incredible singing voice and she even won an Oscar for her performance in a movie musical. She reacted to the diss on social media and was not pleased.
Well, it looks like that’s all behind them!
Most fans have defended Bella as they likely was...
- 1/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jamie Lee Curtis is once again defending Ariana DeBose, this time due to a joke made at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards at the expense of the “West Side Story” Oscar winner. “The Last of Us” star Bella Ramsey and Anthony Ramos presented the Critics Choice Award in the best song category and noted how the nominees were split between songs “delivered by some of the most famous voices in the music industry” and “actors who also think that they are singers”.
When the camera cut to DeBose, she did not seem all too pleased that she was lumped into the “actors who also think that they are singers” category. Not only is DeBose a Broadway veteran and a Tony Award nominee, but the performer also won the Oscar for best supporting actress thanks to her singing and dancing-heavy role in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” DeBose took to Instagram...
When the camera cut to DeBose, she did not seem all too pleased that she was lumped into the “actors who also think that they are singers” category. Not only is DeBose a Broadway veteran and a Tony Award nominee, but the performer also won the Oscar for best supporting actress thanks to her singing and dancing-heavy role in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” DeBose took to Instagram...
- 1/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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