Skylar Astin News

Today's top stories includes last night's opening of The Little Prince! Read all of the reviews here! Plus, Andre De Shields is set to depart Hadestown, Skylar Astin joins Little Shop of Horrors, and more!

Award-winning film, television, and Broadway star Skylar Astin will take on the lead role of Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. 

Jonathan Groff sat down with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss the upcoming Spring Awakening: Those You've Known HBO documentary. The interview also features a clip from the new documentary, which is set to premiere on May 3 on HBO. Watch as the interview concluded with Groff performing a surprise rendition of 'Totally F*cked' from the hit musical.

Today's top stories include an upcoming Spring Awakening documentary called 'Those You've Known'! Plus, find out about the latest COVID-related cancellations and changes, including the first preview of A Strange Loop, and Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite.

15 years after the smash, Tony-winning Broadway run of “Spring Awakening,” the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-night only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund. The documentary features Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr., Lauren Pritchard, Lilli Cooper, Skylar Astin, Krysta Rodriguez, and more.

The new music video features co-stars from the beloved NBC drama This Is Us including Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Justin Hartley, and Jon Huertas, as well as friends Hilary Duff, Wilmer Valderrama, Tess Holiday, Skylar Astin, Ashley Streicher of longtime hair and makeup team Streicher sisters, and more.

Today's top stories include a new Prizeo campaign from Lin-Manuel Miranda! Win a prize pack that includes access to a screening of The Greatest Showman, where you will hang out with Miranda, plus Hamilton tickets, and more! Plus, check out all new photos of Brittney Johnson as Glinda, and more!

Skylar Astin has joined the cast of Grey's Anatomy as a new recurring character. The Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist star will play Todd Eames, who has a PhD in environmental sciences, is close with his sister who is currently a pregnant patient at Grey Sloan Memorial.

Today's top stories include the opening of Flying Over Sunset, which officially opened on Broadway last night. Read all of the reviews here! Plus, check out the full list of Golden Globe nominees, Critics Choice Award nominees, and more!

Jonathan Groff sat down with Kelly Ripa and guest-host Mark Conseulos this morning, discussing the Spring Awakning reunion concert. The reunion also featured Skylar Astin, Lilli Cooper, Jennifer Damiano, John Gallagher, Jr., Gideon Glick, Lea Michele, Lauren Pritchard, and Krysta Rodriguez.

Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more. Watch Hilty's character in action in an exclusive clip from the new season!

Go behind the scenes of Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas with stars Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Mary Steenburgen and more! The cast of the beloved musical series return for a brand-new holiday musical film, featuring Bernadette Peters, Alice Lee, and Alex Newell. Watch this new behind-the-scenes featurette, also featuring new footage from the film, now!

2021 closes with new soundtracks, including West Side Story and Annie LIVE!, and new musical films, including Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas and Encanto, hitting streaming services. This month also features new livestream concerts from Seth Rudetsky and Jessica Vosk, with RHONY's Countess Luann streaming from 54 Below.

Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, Andrew Leeds, Alice Lee, Mary Steenburgen, Peter Gallagher, and Bernadette Peters have returned for Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas! Listen to the film's new soundtrack, concluding Christmas classics like 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year', 'Mele Kalikimaka', 'Underneath the Tree', and more!

Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas is coming to the Roku Channel on December 1! Watch Jane Levy, Alice Lee, and Michael Thomas Grant in an exclusive new clip. The film also stars Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Michael Thomas Grant, Kapil Talwalkar, Mary Steenburgen, Peter Gallagher, and Bernadette Peters

As we welcome the most wonderful time of the year, Broadway fans will have much to be joyful about as dozens of Broadway stars appear in holiday films throughout the season. From Annie Live to Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, see where Broadway stars will be appearing this holiday season. Check out our complete guide on where and when to watch your favorite Broadway stars in a hoiday film this season! 

Roku has released the trailer for Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, a new film serving as a followup to the beloved series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, starring Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, Bernadette Peters, and more. After the show's cancellation in June 2021, the new film will take off just where the series left off.

Today's top stories include full casting announced for Annie Live! Plus, we're taking you inside Company's first performance back on Broadway with photos and videos from the big night. Additionally, check out photos from the Spring Awakening reunion concert, and the New York premiere of tick, tick...BOOM!

.The entire original cast of Broadway's Spring Awakening participated, including Jonathan Groff, Lauren Pritchard, Lea Michele, Skylar Astin, John Gallagher, Jr., Gerard Canonico, Lilli Cooper, Jennifer Damiano, Christine Eastbrook, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Brian Johnson, Krysta Rodriguez, Stephen Spinella, Phoebe Strole, Jonny B. Wright, and Remy Zaken.

Rehearsals for the Spring Awakening reunion concert are underway and Steven Sater, who wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, shared a photo of the cast together at last.