Matthew Perry News

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

The album and its producers get major points because the show as a whole is very well represented throughout

Matthew White’s latest creation is stunning and Sondheim’s score remains beautiful. White doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to condemning the actions depicted, though at the very end his vision seems to suddenly shift all the violence into the necessary evil that kick-started Japan’s technological advancement. Questionable, but interesting.

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the studio cast recording of 17 Again, a musical based on the popular 2009 film. The album is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. In honor of the release, a new music video for 'Time For Starting Over' performed by Eden Espinosa, has also been released.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joaquin Pedro Valdes, who is taking on the role of John Manjiro in Pacific Overtures. We discussed how he first got started in musical theatre, what it has been like to be a part of such a unique Sonhdime work, and even how the themes of the show can be compared to sushi!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and playwright Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit television show Friends, has passed away. He was 54.

Soho Rep presents the world premiere of multidisciplinary theater-maker, musician, and composer Jillian Walker's The Whitney Album. Walker's ritual performance flows between incantation, love lecture, scene, and song as it considers the labor of performance itself and honors the legacy of Whitney Houston and so many other Black women beloved, and consumed, for their art.

Soho Rep presents the world premiere of multidisciplinary theater-maker and “imaginary historian” Jillian Walker's The Whitney Album, a meditation on the artist's relationship to Whitney Houston's work and personal life, and perceptions of both in the American imagination. The production concludes a 2022-23 Soho Rep season consisting entirely of works commissioned by the organization

Today's subject Jason Ma is currently living his theatre life telling us all about 'The Advantages of Floating in The Middle of The Sea' in Signature Theatre's current production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's underappreciated masterpiece Pacific Overtures. Jason plays the lead role of Reciter plus other characters as well. The production runs through April ninth in Signature's MAX space.

Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

The two stars bond over their on-screen husband Marlon Wayans and Jennifer shares how much he spoiled her, shocking Regina. Then, Jennifer and Regina have a “girlfriend moment” and play a dating dealbreaker game. Later in the show, Jennifer sits down with country music star Russell Dickerson. Watch videos from the episode now!

James Corden joins Jennifer and talks about how he once tried to form a boy band with his high school friends called “Insatiable,” sharing that they never played proper shows but it was a way to meet girls. He touches upon how he and his wife are having troubles  with their lazy Elf on the Shelf who chooses not to move. Watch videos now!

Next week kicks off with country music superstar Blake Shelton, the multi-talented James Corden, “The Best Man” franchise actress Regina Hall, and country artist Russell Dickerson, followed by “Avatar” star Sam Worthington, “Friends” megastar Matthew Perry, and actress Gabrielle Union. Watch videos from the episode now!

Jennifer Hudson continues to spread holiday cheer with day two of her first Mama Hud’s Holiday Giveaways with the help of comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel. Ciara also talks about her role in the upcoming movie musical “The Color Purple” and how “blown away” she feels being part of the big film adaptation. Watch videos now!

Matthew Perry, known for his role on the hit television show “Friends,” shares his experience with success, fame, his struggle with addiction, and life now. The one-hour special features never before shared details from behind the scenes of “Friends” and Perry’s near-death experience that left him in a coma for nearly 14 days.

Laura Benanti took to Instagram to share the birth of her second daughter, Louisa Georgia Benanti-Brown.

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially begins previews tonight, April 14. Meet the cast!

Broadway’s uproarious new comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world, POTUS begins previews at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, April 14, 2022, with an official Opening Night of Monday, May 9, 2022, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 14, 2022.

The series features three Tony Award® winners and critically-acclaimed powerhouse talents: Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show) on January 7; Santino Fontana (Tootsie) on February 5; and Laura Benanti (Gypsy) on March 26.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present Tony Award winner, five-time Tony® nominee and highly celebrated stage and screen actress Laura Benanti in her debut in the Cabaret Series for three performances September 23, 24 and 25 at the Samueli Theatre.