Tom Hanks News

As scooped first by BroadwayWorld.com earlier this week here, the hit Broadway musical BEAUTIFUL is headed to the big screen. Sony pictures confirmed today that 'The film version of 'Beautiful' will be produced by Tom Hanks; Gary Goetzman, a producer whose movie credits include 'Mamma Mia!' in 2008; and Paul Blake, the lead producer of 'Beautiful' on Broadway. Douglas McGrath, who wrote the book for the stage production, will work on the screenplay.'

Yesterday we revealed that Betty Buckley and Peter Polycarpou had joined the starry cast of the one-night-only FOLLIES concert in London at the Royal Albert Hall. Today we've confirmed that Buckley will play 'Carlotta', singing the Sondheim classic 'I'm Still Here'!

THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN will feature guests that span the worlds of film, television and music during the first week of the series, which premieres Monday, March 23

Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun and Melissa McBride stopped by ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to talk about working on their series, "The Walking Dead" and being in fear of their characters dying on the show.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, comedian Bill Murray made a special entrance on horseback with a mariachi band. Check out the appearance below!

A new movie musical based on BEAUTIFUL!

Last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE went out onto the streets of South by Southwest to ask people their opinions on a bunch of fake bands they made up.

Broadwayworld.com interviewed John Tartaglia about his career and current role in George Street Playhouse's 'Buyer and Cellar.'

LAFF - today announced three individual film licensing agreements that will bring the network some of the biggest comedic stars and performances of recent times.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: WOLF HALL comes to Broadway, ALADDIN marks a milestone and Stephen Sondheim gets a starry birthday party!

In Episode 309, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Shayla Benoit, an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer, producer, and Star Wars enthusiast (shaylabenoit.com).

FISH IN THE DARK's Rita Wilson has released a new music video for her single 'Girls Night In,' which features singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles, and even a cameo by Wilson's husband Tom Hanks. Check it out below!

Jason Robert Brown revealed in concert on Friday night at SubCulture in New York City that he is at work on a new musical adaptation of the 1992 Tom Hanks film, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. No word yet as to when we may hear the Tony Award-winner's score or who else is on the creative team.

With a second appearance by President Barack Obama on Thursday, March 12, 2015, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' attracted an impressive 3.914 million Total Viewers

Sean Penn stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to talk about watching "The Bachelor". The actor shared his opinion on who he thinks should be the next Bachelorette. Check out the clip below!

President Obama stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and commented on his seating arrangement, reading Mean Tweets and why he has to use a Blackberry.

From time to time, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE gives celebrities a chance to read some of the mean things people tweet about them. The show extended that same offer to the Commander in Chief, guest President Obama, who happily agreed.

This week the spotlight shines on Lauren Frances Johnson, who has made her mark in Music City, performing on stages all over town and sharing the remarkable talents that have won her legions of followers. Charming and gorgeous, she has stage presence to spare and tonight, as she opens as Felicia Farrell in Street Theatre Company's production of Memphis the Musical, she's destined to command the stage like nobody's business!

Frank Abagnale Jr. can be anything he dreams when he grows up… if he doesn't get caught first! The University of Southern Maine (USM) Department of Theatre and School of Music will present the Maine premiere of the musical 'Catch Me If You Can,' tonight, March 13-22, in Russell Hall on the USM Gorham campus.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC, the great Liam Neeson read a classic children's book. Check out the hilarious clip below!