Murder in the First is an upcoming American detective drama television series that has been announced to air on TNT in summer 2014. The series was created by Steven Bochco and Eric Lodal, and stars Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson. Set in San Francisco, the show will follow a single case across an entire season. TNT ordered 10 episodes on September 19, 2013, which are slated to begin on June 9, 2014.
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - February 28, 2026
It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!...
Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura....
Video: How Well Do Wayne Brady & Taye Diggs Remember Their Old Lines?
by Joey Mervis - September 21, 2025
We know them as Benny, Lola, Fiyero, The Wiz and more- but how well do Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs know those characters? We're putting them to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as they try to guess which shows they said each of these lines......
Video: Taye Diggs Shares That His Son 'Can't Stand' Musical Theater
by Josh Sharpe - July 31, 2025
Despite having two parents in the performing arts, Taye Diggs's son doesn't understand the appeal. During a visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Diggs told the hosts that his 15-year-old son's interests lie elsewhere. Watch the conversation now....
Cast Set For The Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2025
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 16–19 will be presented live onstage July 31–August 3....
Video: Taye Diggs Talks Returning to Broadway After 10 Years in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Josh Sharpe - July 16, 2025
Taye Diggs is making his return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Ahead of his debut in the hit musical, the Rent star visited TODAY to talk about coming back to the Broadway stage after a ten-year hiatus. Watch the interview now!...
Video: First Look at Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - July 10, 2025
Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway has released a first look at its upcoming stars – Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs! The new video features a first look at the pair in costume, counting down the days until their first performances later this month....
Tom Felton Will Reprise Role of Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Team BWW - June 05, 2025
Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child....
Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen stars Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs will return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Harold Zidler and The Duke of Monroth, respectively. We have all of the details here!...
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT to be Presented at Hendersonville Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2025
Hendersonville Theatre will preset the Western North Carolina premiere of Terms of Endearment, a heartfelt tale that captures the fierce, fragile, and fiercely funny ties between a mother and daughter. Learn more! ...
THE REAL FULL MONTY Benefit Special With Taye Diggs Airing This December
by Josh Sharpe - September 06, 2024
Inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film (which later became a Broadway musical), The Real Full Monty is an all-new two-hour special in which a daring group of male celebrities will volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research...
Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - July 27, 2024
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4....
Taye Diggs to Star in New Lifetime Movie TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: FOREVER
by Josh Sharpe - July 22, 2024
Taye Diggs is executive producing and starring in a new Lifetime movie alongside Meagan Good. Directed by Charles Murray, Terry McMillan Presents: Forever premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT....
Taye Diggs Joins Indie Thriller BOTH EYES OPEN
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024
Taye Diggs, who appeared in the original Broadway cast of Rent, will be appearing in a new psychological thriller from writer/director Ariel Julia Hairston called Both Eyes Open. Alongside Diggs, the cast will include Gail Bail as the central character Ally, along with Joy Brunson, Christie Leveret...
THE E.N.C. Will Receive Premiere Reading at Pearl Studios
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2024
The Directors Company have announced today that THE E.N.C , a new play by Matthew Freeman (Silver Spring) will receive a premiere reading on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00pm at Pearl Studios....
The Directors Company Presents A Reading Of THE E.N.C. A New Play By Matthew Freeman
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2024
Join The Directors Company for a reading of THE E.N.C., a new play by Matthew Freeman. This darkly comic and timely adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes premieres on March 6, 2024, featuring a star-studded cast and directed by Michael Parva....
FOR WHEN YOU GET LOST to Screen at Sedona International Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024
'For When You Get Lost' is a coming-of-middle-age story about family, death, and beer. Learn more about the film and screening here!...
Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024
Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series....
Surflight Theatre's Presents POPCORN FALLS, A Energetic Romp Full of Impressions, Wit, and Charm
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2023
Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023 Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls....
Taye Diggs Portrays Lance Herndon in New BET+ Film LOVE AND MURDER: ATLANTA PLAYBOY
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023
LOVE & MURDER: ATLANTA PLAYBOY is based on the book 'Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta,' by Ron Stodghill. Taye Diggs stars alongside Keesha Sharp, Ciera Payton, Apryl Jones, Ernestine Johnson, Nicole Lyn, Robert Brown, Tye White, Anton Peeples, Yung Joc, Karlie Redd, and Yandy Smith....
Video: Watch India Carney Sing 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' From New Rodgers & Hammerstein EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2023
Discover the latest collaboration between The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and stories, as they release a new EP featuring beloved musical theater classics. Stream the timeless tunes on your favorite platforms now....
Amber Riley & Taye Diggs Join ARIEL Animated Series Inspired By THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023
Broadway, film and television stars Taye Diggs (“Rent”) and Amber Riley (“Glee”) will voice King Triton and Ursula in “Disney Junior’s Ariel,” an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” Mykal-Michelle Harris (“Raven’s Home...
MURDER IN THE FIRST Extends at SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2023
Broadway Murder Mysteries, an immersive live entertainment murder mystery company, extends their run of MURDER IN THE FIRST, an interactive madcap murder mystery, at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St, New York, NY 10013) with additional performance dates on June 3, June 17, and July 1, 2023 all at 9p...
Immersive MURDER IN THE FIRST to Premiere Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2023
Broadway Murder Mysteries, an immersive live entertainment murder mystery company, is set to premiere their first public performance of MURDER IN THE FIRST, an interactive madcap murder mystery, at SoHo Playhouse....
Interview: Director, Rose Riccardi of POPCORN FALLS at NJ Rep 1/12 to 2/12
by Marina Kennedy - January 04, 2023
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing the Popcorn Falls director, Rose Riccardi about her career and the upcoming show at New Jersey Repertory Company....
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