Paul Mescal

Will WICKED and GLADIATOR II Be the Next 'Barbenheimer'? Paul Mescal Weighs In

Wicked and Gladiator II are both set to release on November 22, 2024. Paul Mescal stars in Gladiator II and, in a new interview, talked about the potential that the two films have to be the next Barbenheimer.

Video: See Paul Mescal in First Trailer for GLADIATOR II

Paramount Pictures has just released the first trailer for the long-awaited Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal. From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Watch the trailer now!

Ania Magliano Will Embark on Tour With New Show FORGIVE ME, FATHER

After a debut tour which saw her sell out a Soho Theatre run and an extra London show at Bloomsbury Theatre, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ania Magliano has announced a brand new tour with her new show, 'Forgive Me, Father', following a month long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Ethan Hawke to Star in BLUE MOON Film About Lyricist Lorenz Hart

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, is a go at Sony Pictures Classics and features a starry cast that includes Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott. The film will begin production this summer in Dublin.

Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.

Richard Linklater Says Sondheim Was 'Extremely Generous' on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film

In a new interview, director Richard Linklater touched on his forthcoming film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along and his relationship with the late composer. The movie is based on the musical that is currently on Broadway and follows three friends throughout their lives and careers.

New Film About Songwriting Duo Rodgers and Hart in Development From Richard Linklater

Filmmaker Richard Linklater may be working on a new film called Blue Moon, about songwriters Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

Richard Linklater Calls Paul Mescal 'Transcendent' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film

In a new interview, director Richard Linklater has praised Paul Mescal, who is playing Franklin Shephard in the film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. The movie, based on the Sondheim musical that is currently on Broadway, is being shot every couple of years over the course of 20 years.

Jeremy O. Harris Will Be Creative Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival's Creative Collective

It was announced today Jeremy O. Harris will be the inaugural Creative Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Creative Collective, a new artistic leadership model that will ensure boundary-breaking and diverse programming, create new opportunities for emerging artists, and foster shared ownership of the creative vision for the Festival. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 7, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Mallory Bechtel Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film

Mallory Bechtel has joined the cast of the Merrily We Roll Along film adaptation. The Richard Linklater-directed movie musical stars Paul Mescal as Franklin Shepard, Ben Platt as Charley Kringas, and Beanie Feldstein as Mary Flynn.

ALL OF US STRANGERS to Stream on Hulu This Month

'ALL OF US STRANGERS' arrives at digital retailers and Hulu. This universally-acclaimed film will break your heart, but it might just mend it too. Don't miss out on this emotional journey as the film comes to Hulu and all major digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu/Fandango).

Paul Mescal to Star in HAMNET Movie Adaptation

Paul Mesca will be starring in a film adaptation of Hamnet. 

Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Residency Artists

Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For BAFTA Awards - Full List of Nominees!

The 2024 BAFTA Award nominations have been announced. Check out the full list of nominations, including Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Wonka, Maestro, and more.

Photos: Go Inside the ALL OF US STRANGERS Premiere with CASAMIGOS

Casamigos joined Fox Searchlight at the premiere of their new drama “All Of Us Strangers”. Check out the photos here!

SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!

'Don't dream it. Be it!' Get Your Tickets to Roxy Regional Theatre's ROCKY HORROR Before It Closes

What rugby shorts did for Paul Mescal’s thighs in 2020’s Normal People, so do fishnet stockings do for Bradley Oosterink’s thighs in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show in 2023. Not that Mr. Oosterink’s thighs are the best things about the Roxy’s 11th annual iteration of the classically off-kilter and decidedly off-beat musical, but they are indeed a highlight.

Los Angeles Media Fund and Protozoa Pictures Team Up To Launch the LAMF / Protozoa Theater Fund

Following successful collaborations in both film and television, Los Angeles Media Fund and Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures are extending their relationship with a joint venture focused on live theater to commission and produce new work as well as co-produce and support larger productions, all from bold, diverse, and adventurous talents.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway. Check out all the details here!