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Video: Watch Raúl Esparza Sing 'Come to Your Senses' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Watch Raúl Esparza sing 'Come to Your Senses' from Tick, Tick...BOOM! at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The video was filmed at MCC's 2022 installation of the annual benefit concert.

Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!

Video: Steven Pasquale Sings 'The Streets of Dublin' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2025

Watch a video of Steven Pasquale performing 'The Streets of Dublin' from A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The 2022 event honored Christine Baranski.

Photos/Video: Netflix Drops THE RESIDENCE Teaser Trailer and First-Look Photos
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025

Netflix and Shondaland have debuted the teaser and new images for their highly anticipated upcoming series The Residence. The show is set to premiere on the streamer on March 20. Watch the teaser and take a look at the photos here! 

John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

Sophia Anne Caruso Joins Netflix's ONE PIECE Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Beetlejuice star Sophie Anne Caruso is set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix's live-action One Piece series, based on the popular manga of the same name.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

Video: Lea Michele Sings 'Gliding' at MCC's MISCAST22
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

Take a look back at Lea Michele's performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST22! Watch as Michele performs 'Gliding' from Ragtime.

Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2024

​ In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nomintaed and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. Check out the director's extenisve list of London and New York credits here or recap on some highlights below! In 2008, Lloyd was made the associate director of the Donmar Warehouse. His 2008 production of Piaf transferred to the West End and to Buenos Aires. In 2008 he directed The Pride at the Royal Court, for which he won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. His 2010 production of Passion won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Elena Roger sings from Passion at the 2010 Olivier Awards: In 2013, the Ambassador Theatre Group launched The Jamie Lloyd Company. As the  artistic director at Trafalgar Studios in 2013, Lloyd featured three productions: a revival of The Pride, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, and Macbeth, starring James McAvoy and Claire Foy, which received an Olivier nomination for Best Revival.  A second Trafalgar Transformed season opened in July 2014 with Richard III starring Martin Freeman, East is East, and The Ruling Class, again starring James McAvoy. In the same year, Lloyd directed Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit, and Jamie Parker. Starry productions in the following years included The Homecoming starring Gemma Chan and John Simm; The Maids , starring Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, and Laura Carmichael; and Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Lloyd's 2019 production of Evita, which played the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, earned two Olivier nominations and was lead by Samantha Pauly. Soon after, he brought Harold Pinter's Betrayal to Broadway, starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Carlie Cox. The production marked his first Tony nomination. Hightlights from Evita:  Ad for Betrayal on Broadway: In 2019, Lloyd revealed plans to direct and produce a series of three plays at the Playhouse Theatre in collaboration with The Jamie Lloyd Company. The lineup included a new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac featuring James McAvoy; a version of The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke, adapted by Anya Reiss; and A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain in the lead role. The latter opened on Broadway in 2023 (second Tony nomination). Cyrano de Bergerac would go on to play BAM in 2022. Highlights from The Seagull: Highlights from Cyrano de Bergerac:  Highlights from A Doll's House: Lloyd returned to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with his revival of Sunset Boulevard in late 2023. The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, won an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Lloyd won for Best Director. Earlier this year, Lloyd returned to the West End to direct Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which played a limited engagement in 2024.  Lloyd and Scherzinger talk Sunset Boulevard: Sunset Boulevard will open on October 20, 2024 at the St. James Theatre. ​

Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Perform 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2024

Watch Aaron Tveit perform 'Mein Herr' from Cabaret at the 2022 installment of Miscast. Miscast22 took place on April 4, 2022 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The evening honored Emmy and Tony Award® winner Christine Baranski.

The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

Theater director Jamie Lloyd will be making a foray into filmmaking. As part of his Jamie Lloyd Company, the director 'will set up a separate film division and work with new partners from the film world.' This news follows his company's recent split from Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) earlier this year.

ALOUD Fall Season to Kick Off with Jesmyn Ward, Edwidge Danticat & WordTheatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles has revealed the 2024 fall season of ALOUD. Learn more about the season.

Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein. 

Interview: Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY Is Becoming an Institution at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 25, 2024

Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.

Video: Watch Trailer for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

The trailer for Searchlight and Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat has been released. The movie features several stage alums, including the central trio Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Sanaa Lathan. Watch the trailer now!

See Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, & More in Poster for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

A new poster for Searchlight's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, which features several Broadway and theatre alums, has been released. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan) known as “The Supremes” who, for decades, have weathered life’s storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.

Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Named TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.

MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024

MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.

The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.