Bret Easton Ellis

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

THE SHARDS Show: Terry's Fall Leaves Six Suspects
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

THE SHARDS show reveals a new scene where Terry Schaffer is pushed over a banister, leaving six characters as possible suspects in the FX thriller.

REBOUNDER Release 'Heavenmaxxing' From Debut LP DOWNTOWN PEOPLE
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

NYC brothers Dylan and Noah Chenfeld share the new single 'Heavenmaxxing' from their debut album via Nettwerk, with an accompanying video directed by Dylan Chenfeld and Grant Jorissen.

DOWNSTATE Will Come to Broadway Beginning in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

It's official! Downstate will make its Broadway premiere this fall, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Learn more about the show here!

THE SHARDS: Game Night Turns Grim as Bret Delivers Trawler News
by Rachel Stone - Sep 5, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS in which a friendly game of Secret Ballot among the show's core group turns tense with word of another Trawler victim.

THE SHARDS: Bret Confronts Robert in Overdue Bedroom Conversation
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS in which Bret returns home to find Robert waiting in his bedroom for a long overdue conversation, deepening the show's central fixation.

THE SHARDS: Secret Ballot Game Turns Tense as News of The Trawler's Latest Victim Arrives
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS in which a game night among Susan, Debbie, Thom and Robert is interrupted by word of another Trawler victim.

Igby Rigney, Hayes Warner Break Down Bret and Debbie's Unraveling on THE SHARDS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

Igby Rigney and Hayes Warner discuss their characters' shifting relationship, working with Ryan Murphy, and Warner's acting debut on THE SHARDS Official Podcast.

THE SHARDS: Rhonda Gets Homecoming Makeover, Liz Butts In
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

FX's THE SHARDS shares a new scene: Susan and Debbie give Really Rhonda a homecoming makeover, until Debbie's mom Liz crashes the party uninvited.

THE SHARDS: Susan Unravels While Planning Homecoming Float With Debbie, Steven
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

FX released a new scene from THE SHARDS showing Susan, played by Kaia Gerber, breaking down under pressure while working on the senior homecoming float with Debbie and Steven.

THE SHARDS: Homecoming Court Scene Ends in Shocking Trawler Reveal
by Rachel Stone - Aug 29, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS in which the homecoming court's crowning moment turns into a shocking revelation about The Trawler, deepening the drama's central mystery.

Troye Sivan Drops New Single 'LA Wants Me Dead' For FX's THE SHARDS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Troye Sivan released a new original single, 'LA Wants Me Dead,' created for FX's THE SHARDS, ahead of the drama's full soundtrack release.

THE SHARDS: Daniel Dale Introduced as Ryan Gifford
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

FX's new THE SHARDS scene introduces Daniel Dale as Ryan Gifford, revealing his morning routine and an unusual part-time job in episode four.

THE SHARDS: Bret Presses Ron Kellner on Son Matt's Disappearance
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

A new scene from FX's THE SHARDS finds Bret confronting Ron Kellner about the disappearance of his son Matt, deepening the drama's mystery.

THE SHARDS Cast Opens Up About Their Off-Screen Chemistry
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

The ensemble cast of FX's THE SHARDS discusses the bond behind the scenes that shaped their portrayal of a tight-knit group of 1980s prep school seniors.

THE SHARDS Designer Cat Smith on Building 1980s LA From Her Own Childhood
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Production designer Cat Smith discusses how her own upbringing shaped the private school setting of FX's THE SHARDS on the show's Official Podcast with host Evan Ross Katz.

THE SHARDS: Susan and Robert Share Quiet Moment Before Dance Off! Chaos
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

FX released a scene from THE SHARDS in which Susan and Robert share a private moment before classmate Thom arrives at the Dance Off! competition, highlighting the pair's growing bond.

THE SHARDS Cast Compete for Camera Time on '80s Dance Show in New Scene
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS showing its prep school ensemble jockeying for attention on a fictional 1980s dance program while one classmate struggles to fit in.

THE SHARDS Scene: Thom Voices Fears Over Robert's Motives to Bret
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

FX shared a new scene from THE SHARDS in which Thom confides in Bret about his suspicions of Robert's intentions toward Susan, deepening the drama's simmering tension.

Kaia Gerber and Graham Campbell Break Down Their THE SHARDS Characters' Bond
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Kaia Gerber and Graham Campbell discuss their characters' relationship on THE SHARDS Official Podcast, exploring why the pair seem detached from the danger unfolding around them.