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Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!

Bryce Pinkham, Alex Brightman, and More Talk Musicals and Theatre at FanX
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 7, 2025

This year’s FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, held September 25-27, 2025, was once again filled with connections to musicals and theatre, some obvious but others unexpected. If you missed out on this year’s rush of celebrity-infused excitement, you will definitely want to plan on attending next year.

THE INSTITUTE Returning for Season Two at MGM+
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025

The thriller horror series The Institute, based on the Stephen King novel, has been renewed for an eight-episode second season. Casting will be announced at a later date. 

Listen: New Musical Based on THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Will Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

A new musical based on the classic 1890 Oscar Wilde novel The Picture of Dorian Gray has been announced. Penned by musician and lyricist Mark J. Middlemiss, the show is aiming for a 2026 London production, followed by a UK Tour.

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY's Sarah Snook Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress
by - Jun 9, 2025

Sarah Snook has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.

Video: Actor Ben Barnes Shares 'One Minute More' Video Featuring Monica Martin
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

Singer-songwriter and actor Ben Barnes has shared a video for the single “One Minute More,” a heartfelt collaboration with Chicago-born singer-songwriter Monica Martin, from his debut album Where The Light Gets In. Watch it now!

Actor Ben Barnes Releases Debut Album 'Where The Light Gets In’
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter and acclaimed actor Ben Barnes has released his debut album Where The Light Gets In. The album showcases Ben’s innate hopefulness and his perspective earned through lived experience. Listen to it now.

Everything We Know About Broadway-Bound THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 13, 2024

A stage adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray is coming to Broadway! The play is set to open at a Shubert theater in March for a strictly limited engagement. What do we know so far about the new show?

Review Roundup: Ian McKellen Stars In New Film THE CRITIC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024

Critics have stopped by The Critic, the dark and sharp-witted new thriller starring stage and screen icon, Ian McKellen. Read the reviews!

Film Review: THE CRITIC
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 9, 2024

The Irish writer Brendan Behan described critics as “eunuchs in a harem; they know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves”. Quite a damning characterisation. Anand Tucker introduces an ageing critic, Jimmy Erskine, whose name and ruthlessness are the stuff of legends. When a struggling actress becomes entangled in his web, Erskine drags both of them down a dangerous path. Loosely based on Anthony Quinn’s novel Curtain Call but featuring a different premise, The Critic is a solid, witty black comedy before seamlessly shifting into a chic crime drama.

PHILIP QUAST: THE ROAD I TOOK Will Make UK Premiere at Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Philip Quast, a three-time Laurence Olivier Award winner, will star in the UK premiere of PHILIP QUAST: THE ROAD I TOOK, showcasing his illustrious career in musical theatre.

THE CRITIC, Starring Ian McKellan, Lands North American Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 18, 2024

The Critic, the upcoming thriller starring Ian McKellen, will be released on September 13, 2014 in North America. Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the rights for the film, which is based on the novel Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn.​​​​​​​ The movie is set to premiere in the UK on the same day. 

Video: Watch Trailer for THE CRITIC With Ian McKellen
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024

The trailer for The Critic, the upcoming dark and sharp-witted thriller starring Ian McKellen, has just dropped. The film features an all-star British cast including McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.

Telly Leung & More to Star in HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND? Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Private industry readings of 'Has Anyone Seen My Mind?' by Bill Russell, are scheduled for October 26 & 27.

Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

BLACK MIRROR Returns to Netflix This June
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2023

Black Mirror 6 includes Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thornton, Ben Barnes, Clara Rugaard, Daniel Portman, Danny Ramirez, Himesh Patel, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Monica Dolan, Myha'la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Rory Culkin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel Blenkin, Zazie Beetz. Watch the video teaser!

Billy Porter, Viola Davis & More Win Audie Awards - Full List of Winners
by Michael Major - Mar 29, 2023

The 2023 Audie Awards recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Billy Porter won for Best Autobiography/Memoir for his Finding Me audiobook. Viola Davis’ Finding Me, which she wrote and narrated, and published by HarperCollins Publishers, earned two Audie Awards. Check out the full list of winners!

Mind Tricks, Time Travel and Sharp Things Are Up Next On MASTERS OF ILLUSION Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for Week Eight of its Ninth Anniversary Season on The CW Network with back-to-back encore episodes airing on Saturday, April 1, 2023 8/7 Central. 

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, Hosted By Dean Cain, Returns To The CW Network For Week Five Of Season Nine
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for Week Five of its Ninth Anniversary Season on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes airing on Saturday, March 11, 2023 8/7 Central.

Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC.