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Exclusive: Jason Moore Talks Bringing Theatricality to the World of ELLE, Returning to AVENUE Q
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026

We caught up with stage and screen director Jason Moore, who spoke about working on Prime Video's Elle, his theatrical directing style, and returning to direct Avenue Q decades after the original production.

Video: Elle Woods Receives Life-Changing News in ELLE Prequel Series Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026

An extended clip is now available from the first episode of Elle, the newly released Legally Blonde prequel series. Check it out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the fan-favorite character.

Broadway Watch Guide July 2026: Where to Watch HADESTOWN Proshot, MOANA & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026

Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.

Video: Watch the Official Trailer for LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026

Check out the new trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, which picks up with the pink-loving character in a new school in Seattle, worlds away from her native Los Angeles. 

ELLE WORLD Experience Coming to NYC to Celebrate LEGALLY BLONDE Anniversary and New Prequel Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

In celebration of the upcoming launch of the prequel series Elle and the 25th anniversary of Legally Blonde, New York's Hall des Lumières will be reimagined as “Elle World” on June 20.

Video/Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel ELLE Drops Official Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026

The official teaser trailer and new images are here for Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Prime Video. Check them out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the title character.

Video: James Van Der Beek Stars in Trailer for Final Film THE GATES
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

You don't want to cross this neighborhood pastor in the first trailer for The Gates, starring the late James Van Der Beek in one of his final roles. Check out the trailer now.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Debuts A New Song and More
by - Feb 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

DAWSON'S CREEK Star James Van Der Beek Passes Away at 48
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Van Der Beek, best known for his celebrated role as Dawson Leery on the series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48.

LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel Series ELLE Sets Summer Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026

Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on Prime Video on July 1. A second season of the series is already on the way.

Ten Years of Hamilton: Renée Elise Goldsberry on Family, Fame, and 'Satisfied'
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 23, 2025

Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for her role as “Angelica” in Hamilton, talks with BroadwayWorld about her solo Los Angeles show, her upcoming documentary, and the joy of returning to a story that she says belongs to everyone.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Over After James Van Der Beek Drops Out of DAWSON'S CREEK Live Event
by Gillian Blum - Sep 21, 2025

James Van Der Beek had to drop out of Monday's Dawson's Creek live event due to illness, but Lin-Manuel Miranda will take his place in the upcoming reading and we've got the scoop.

DAWSON'S CREEK Cast to Reunite for Live Reading Benefit at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2025

The cast of Dawson's Creek is set to reunite on Monday, September 22, for a live script reading of the pilot episode. The one-night only event will take place at the Richard Rodgers Theater, currently home of Broadway's Hamilton.

THE REAL FULL MONTY Benefit Special With Taye Diggs Airing This December
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 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. The special will air on Monday, December 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

FAST FOODIES to Premiere on Food Network in April
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2023

Fast Foodies is set for a special nine-week, ten-episode run on Food Network. Episodes of the cooking competition will subsequently air Thursdays at 9:30PM ET and additional guests will include Jillian Bell, Fortune Feimster, Ron Funches, Chris Jericho, Bobby Moynihan, Andy Richter, Amanda Seales and James Van Der Beek.

VIDEO: Alfonso Ribeiro Talks DANCING WITH THE STARS on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2022

The dance competition show host also chats about his Thanksgiving tradition of inviting the “DWTS” professional dancers from out of town to his house for dinner. Plus, Jennifer plays “AlfonSO or AlfonsNO” with the multi-talented star. Watch the new videos from the interview now!

Billy D Washington Comes to Comedy Works Landmark, September 1 - 4
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that Billy D. Washington will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek of New Episode of FAST FOODIES Starring TOP CHEF Winners
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022

truTV is excited to share a sneak peek clip from the tenth episode of Fast Foodies season two, premiering on Thursday, April 7, at 10 pm on truTV. In the tenth episode, when Shakespeare wrote “Boldness be my friend” – he didn’t know it would be used to describe two lifelong friends, comedians, actors and fast food aficionados Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus or their desire to boldly challenge our chefs to recreate a “secret menu” item combining two fast food classics. Shakespeare also wrote: “All that glitters is not gold” but then again, he never laid eyes on the Chompionship Trophy.

VIDEO: TruTV Shares Clip from FAST FOODIES Season Two
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

In the premiere episode, season two of Fast Foodies is off to a shocking start when comedian and roaster, Nikki Glaser not only brings a fast-food classic to our chefs... but also, a secret! Will the night end in tragedy or romance? Watch the new clip now!

VIDEO: truTV Releases Official Trailer For FAST FOODIES Season Two
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2022

Guests this season include Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Modern Family”), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Jillian Bell (“22 Jump Street”), Keith and Kenneth Lucas (“Just for Laughs”), Adam Pally (“Champaign Ill”),”), Jon Gabrus (“Game Over, Man!”) Horatio Sanz (“Saturday Night Live”)and returning fan-favorite foodie Joel McHale (“Community”)