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Emmy Rossum on Julia Roberts as Her Kids' "Aunt Juju"
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

Emmy Rossum discussed her family's relationship with Julia Roberts, known to her children as "Aunt Juju," and shared that her 5-year-old is already writing a movie, during an appearance on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW.

Sundance Institute Returns Directors Lab With $3M Hearthland Gift
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

Sundance Institute received a $3 million grant from The Hearthland Foundation, founded by Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, to support the return of its Directors Lab to Sundance Mountain Resort and expand fellowships for independent filmmakers.

Tom Hanks & Kelli O'Hara To Star In THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

Tom Hanks and Kelli O'Hara will reprise their roles in This World of Tomorrow on Broadway in fall 2027. Kenny Leon will direct the new play by Hanks and James Glossman following its 2025 run at The Shed.

ONE NIGHT ONLY: AN EVENING WITH DENÉE BENTON AND JORDAN DONICA is Coming to Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026

Tony Award nominees Denée Benton and Jordan Donica, co-stars of HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will perform with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, featuring Broadway classics and selections from the HBO Original Soundtrack.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Musical Acquired by MTI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has acquired Back to the Future: The Musical. Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage from the Universal/Amblin film by the movie's creators.

Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jessie Mueller will perform three shows at Steppenwolf Theatre's Downstairs Theater in Chicago, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and music from her career alongside pianist Seth Rudetsky.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Tour Sets Box Office Records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

The five-time Tony Award-winning musical broke attendance and box office records at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, continuing its national tour through 2027 and beyond.

Imogen Stubbs Will Lead A THING OF BEAUTY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Imogen Stubbs will reprise her role as filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl in A THING OF BEAUTY, opening at Tabard Theatre in West London on 1 February, followed by venues in Cheltenham, Salford, Oxford, Norwich, Guildford, and Windsor through 6 March.

Lisa Ann Walter & Elaine Hendrix on 30 Years of THE PARENT TRAP Bond
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026

Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix reflected on their decades-long friendship since starring together in THE PARENT TRAP during an appearance on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW.

Lisa Ann Walter Recalls Working With Tom Cruise, Spielberg
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026

Lisa Ann Walter opens up to Jennifer Hudson about working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, sharing a standout story from her career.

Geffen Playhouse Raises Funds at Backstage Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

The Geffen Playhouse annual fundraiser honored Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, and Harold A. Brown while launching the Artist & Athlete Collaborative ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Academy Museum Sixth Annual Gala Raises $14 Million Honoring Carpenter, Domingo, Theron
by Rachel Stone - Oct 18, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its sixth annual gala, raising over $14 million for exhibitions, education, and public programming. The evening honored filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron with special awards.

Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 18, 2026

She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK.  She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing  Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244

THE DIFFICULTY ADJUSTMENT to Make World Premiere at Beverly Hills Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Allen Barton's drama examines financial crises through two men separated by time: an economics professor during 2008's market collapse and a theatre owner navigating pandemic lockdowns.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Open Asolo Rep's 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2026–27 season with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. The production features Tyler Hanes, Sara Esty, Colin Bradbury, and Ryah Nixon in leading roles.

Daisy Edgar-Jones Recalls Meeting Spielberg at First Hollywood Party
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026

Daisy Edgar-Jones discussed meeting Steven Spielberg, her new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, and how she got her name during a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Taylor Swift to Perform at Academy Museum Gala Honoring Carpenter, Domingo, Theron
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026

Taylor Swift will perform at the Academy Museum's sixth annual gala, which will honor filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron. Proceeds support the museum's exhibitions, screenings, and education programs.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Colony Theatre
by Harker Jones - Oct 8, 2026

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a vivacious and colorful show making the most of its 1960s setting to dazzle us with period fashions and backdrops.

DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go On Sale at Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER will go on sale for its engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center, part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Photos: Deborah Cox Headlines NY POPS UNDERGROUND at 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 6, 2026

Just last night, Grammy and Tony-nominated singer and actress Deborah Cox (Broadway’s Titanique, The Wiz, Aida) headlined the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance at 54 Below.