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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2025- Dylan Mulvaney Talks THE LEAST PROBLEMATIC WOMAN IN THE WORLD And More
by - Oct 6, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Listen: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Everytime You Go Away' Cover From John Candy Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025

Cynthia Erivo pays tribute to John Candy with her cover of 'Everytime You Go Away' from the documentary 'John Candy: I Like Me.' Listen now!

NUREMBERG, Starring Russell Crowe, Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American and worldwide airline rights to James Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon.

Review: THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 12, 2023

This is Our Youth, is a play written by Playwright Kenneth Lonergan (The Waverly Gallery) and Screenwriter (Manchester by the Sea). Youth premiered off-Broadway in 1996, and since its premiere has seen productions all over the world on Broadway, in Sydney and Toronto. The most recent Broadway revival featured Michael Cera in the role of Warren and Kieran Culkin in the role of Dennis, featuring Tavi Gevinson as Jessica.

Mckenna Grace Releases New Single 'Ugly Crier'
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023

Mckenna’s growing musical fan base eagerly awaited the tracks arrival after her recent teasing of the audio on Tik Tok, a platform where the rising stars has over 63M views and more than 3M followers. “Ugly Crier” follows directly on the heels of the multi-million streaming “Self Dysmorphia”, which was performed on television.

Michael Jackson's Iconic 'Thriller' Album to Be Subject of Official Documentary
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022

To commemorate the 40-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s revolutionary Thriller album, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music Entertainment are celebrating the artistic vision that anchored the biggest selling album of all time with a new official documentary. The film will feature never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

HBO Sports Documentary SAY HEY, WILLIE MAYS! to Debut in November
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022

HBO Sports Documentaries in association with Company Name,  UNINTERRUPTED & Major League Baseball presents SAY HEY, WILLIE MAYS!, a film exploring the life and career of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. Directed by Nelson George, the documentary includes exclusive interviews with Mays and his family.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY Official Teaser
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2022

Peacock has shared the official teaser trailer for A Friend of the Family. The upcoming true-crime limited drama series from Nick Antosca (Candy, The Act) is based on the true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of a few years by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.” Watch the new video now!

THE KING'S DAUGHTER to Be Available for Streaming and Purchase
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 30, 2022

Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, and Benjamin Walker star in the epic fantasy adventure film narrated by Academy Award winner Julie Andrews. Own The King's Daughter with never-before-seen extras on digital on April 4th on Blu Ray and DVD April 19th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Gravitas Ventures. 

Mckenna Grace to Star in Peacock's Upcoming True Crime Limited Drama Series A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2022

Grace joins previously  announced  series stars  Anna Paquin (Flack, The Irishman,True Blood), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus, Being the Ricardos), Colin Hanks (The Offer, Impeachment: American Crime Story) and Lio Tipton (The Edge of Sleep, Why Women Kill). 

Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy & More to Star in A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY on Peacock
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2022

Peacock has announced that the new true crime drama series will star Anna Paquin (Flack, The Irishman and True Blood), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus, Being the Ricardos), Colin Hanks (The Offer, Impeachment: American Crime Story) and Lio Tipton (The Edge of Sleep, Why Women Kill). Acclaimed director Eliza Hittman is set to direct.

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero & Nelly Join Buddy Holly Biopic CLEAR LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero, and Nelly  have joined the cast of 'Clear Lake,' an upcoming Buddy Holly biopic, 

Comedy Central Cancels DRUNK HISTORY
by Kelle Long - Aug 20, 2020

Well, history fans. You’ll have to go back to learning your lesson the old-fashioned sober way. Comedy Central is putting a cork in DRUNK HISTORY, according to Deadline.

André De Shields Headlines NPR Kids' Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2019

Hadestown star and 2019 Tony Award winner André de Shields has emerged from the underworld to star in the latest episode of the acclaimed public-radio children's podcast, Circle Round.

National Geographic Announces BRAIN GAMES Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 24, 2019

Get ready for celebrities to get cerebral! National Geographic announced today its star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, spanning actors and musicians to entrepreneurs and athletes, for the reboot of its Emmy-nominated series, BRAIN GAMES. The eight-episode season, produced by Magical Elves, with Alfred Street Industries, adds a Hollywood twist to its classic mind-bending format by challenging the world's biggest celebrities to realize their exceptional brain power through fun and highly entertaining interactive games, illusions and social experiments.

Photo Flash: Cast of Riverdale, Jason Alexander And More Attend Opening Night of GOOD BOYS At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents the Los Angeles premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Good Boys starring Betsy Brandt as Elizabeth Hardy, and directed by Carolyn Cantor on the mainstage of Pasadena Playhouse.

Photo Flash: Pasadena Playhouse Presents GOOD BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is pleased to announce that casting is complete for the Los Angeles premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Good Boys starring Betsy Brandt (CBS' Life in Pieces, and AMC's Breaking Bad) as Elizabeth Hardy, and directed by Carolyn Cantor on the mainstage of Pasadena Playhouse. The production will play June 26 through Sunday July 21; the press opening is June 30 at 5:00pm. 

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Full Cast Of GOOD BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is pleased to announce that casting is complete for the Los Angeles premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Good Boys starring Betsy Brandt (CBS' Life in Pieces, and AMC's Breaking Bad) as Elizabeth Hardy, and directed by Carolyn Cantor on the mainstage of Pasadena Playhouse. The production will play June 26 through Sunday July 21; the press opening is June 30 at 5:00pm.

DRUNK HISTORY Returns to Comedy Central with New Episodes on June 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019

Pour a shot and learn a lot! The Emmy(R) Award-winning Comedy Central series Drunk History returns with eight all-new episodes premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, leading off with the highly innovative and spellbinding Derek Waters' Believe It or Not and followed by the series premiere of Alternatino with Arturo Castro at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can watch the all new trailer featuring highlights from the new summer season here and catch up on the first eight episodes of season six on the Comedy Central App and at cc.com/drunk.

Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway Part 3
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2019

Deciding where to go for college or university is nothing short of daunting. To help out, we're rounding up some of the top theatre schools to give students some stats to consider when getting ready to apply or even transfer.