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Exclusive: Emily Skinner Will Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE at Goodspeed Musicals
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Tony nominee Emily Skinner will play Miss Hannigan in its 50th anniversary production of Annie. The musical, which premiered at Goodspeed in 1976 before transferring to Broadway, returns to The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., from Oct. 30 through Dec. 27, 2026. The official press opening is set for Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

BINGE FRINGE FESTIVAL to Open at Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

Santa Monica Playhouse will present its Eleventh Annual Binge Fringe Festival, six weeks of free performances, workshops and music featuring local and visiting artists from across the country.

Janelle James Talks Fifth Emmy Nod for ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and Dealing with Hecklers on KIMMEL
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Janelle James discussed her fifth Emmy nomination for Abbott Elementary, her stand-up roots, and her upcoming Netflix comedy special during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Ballets with a Twist to Bring COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW to The Bijou Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

​The Bijou Theatre will present Ballets with a Twist's signature program Cocktail Hour: The Show, an evening of sparkling vignettes at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport.

THE CHER SHOW to be Presented at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

Emerald City Theatrical will present The Cher Show: The Broadway Musical at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for eight performances only.

Interview: Bruce Vilanch of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ at Harmony Gold Theater: Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 10, 2026

Celebration Theatre is honored to present the West Coast Premiere sneak peek of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ, and Bruce won't be taking the stage alone. Joining him is a genuinely staggering roster of screen and stage talent: five-time Golden Globe nominee MARILU HENNER (Taxi, Evening Shade, Broadway's Chicago); two-time Emmy winner SALLY STRUTHERS (All in the Family, Gilmore Girls); Emmy winner and original Queer Eye 'Fab Five' star JAI RODRIGUEZ (Broadway's Rent, Bros); GRANT SHOW, the primetime icon of Melrose Place and Dynasty; Ugly Betty scene-stealer and acclaimed comedian ALEC MAPA; and GARRETT CLAYTON (King Cobra, Hairspray Live!) — with more great names still to be announced. Trust us: you'll want to be in the room! site click: celebrationtheatre.org

I LOVE LUCY Script Reading, THE SHARDS Screening Set for Televerse 26
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

The Television Academy will present an I LOVE LUCY anniversary script reading, a THE SHARDS advance screening and panels on MODERN FAMILY and BIG BROTHER at its Televerse festival in Los Angeles.

Tracee Ellis Ross Recalls Being Painted by Andy Warhol and Meeting Lucille Ball
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Tracee Ellis Ross appeared on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK to share childhood memories of being painted by Andy Warhol and getting to meet comedy legend Lucille Ball.

McCarter Theatre's Historic Matthews Theatre to Get New Seats and Carpeting
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Princeton University and McCarter Theatre Center are replacing all seating in the Matthews Theatre, with the original 1930s end standards to be restored. The same company that built the original seats nearly a century ago will produce the new ones.

Review: TAMARIE'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME 3 at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jun 26, 2026

She’s a good time gal, and we need her more than ever with all the bad time boys running the world today. Let freedom ring, and let Tamarie sing! 250 years of America, and 30 of those with Tamarie out there.

AFI Names Mel Brooks' BLAZING SADDLES as the Funniest Film of All Time
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2026

AFI crowns Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles the funniest film of all time, bumping Some Like It Hot, in honor of Brooks' 100th birthday on June 28, 2026.

Review: RED, Crazy Coqs
by Christiana Rose - May 27, 2026

Red is a dazzling and richly entertaining musical revue which celebrates the flame haired icons who have shaped stage and screen history, whilst simultaneously showcasing the extraordinary talents of its creator and performer, Amber Topaz. Stylish, intelligent and brimming with affection for its subjects, this is far more than a cabaret showcase. It is a lovingly crafted theatrical celebration of female performers whose influence continues to resonate across generations.

BILL & LOIS WILSON: IN THEIR OWN WORDS to Play Bedford Hills with Katonah Classic Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Katonah Classic Stage will present BILL & LOIS WILSON: IN THEIR OWN WORDS, a play drawn from the diaries and letters of AA and Al-Anon founders, as part of a weekend of theater, film, and community events in Bedford Hills, NY.

Interview: 'A Showgirl Is A Showgirl!': Performer Amber Topaz on Her Show RED at Crazy Coqs
by Christiana Rose - May 20, 2026

On 24 May, cabaret siren Amber Topaz will be at Crazy Coqs to bring us Red, a musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A journey from Old Hollywood via the Westend to Broadway, with iconic show-stopping numbers that have shaped musical theatre her-story.

Mel Brooks Places Career Archives at National Comedy Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Mel Brooks announced his career archives, nearly 150,000 documents and over 5,000 photographs, will be preserved at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, spanning works from BLAZING SADDLES to THE PRODUCERS.

Mel Brooks Donates Historic Career Archives to the National Comedy Center
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

Mel Brooks, the Tony-winning comedy writer and performer behind The Producers, has placed his career archives at the National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to comedy.

Photos: Morgan Scott, Samantha Tullie, Logan Eliza in THE CHER SHOW Regional Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Moonlight Stage Productions, the resident theatre company at the City of Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre, is presenting the San Diego Regional Premiere production of THE CHER SHOW. Get a first look at photos here!

Review: THE CHER SHOW at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 11, 2026

Strong performances, impressive staging, and the sense of fun and theatricality that audiences expect from a jukebox musical built around one of popular culture’s most enduring stars.

THE CHER SHOW Makes Regional Debut at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

THE CHER SHOW makes its regional premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, with three actresses portraying Cher across six decades of her career, featuring 35 of her most recognized songs.

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

54 Below will welcome back two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, joined by her longtime music director Billy Stritch, for a special evening celebrating their 25-year friendship.