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Michael James Scott Joins Cast of SCRUBS Reboot
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

Michael James Scott, the longest-running performer to play the iconic role of the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, will star in the forthcoming reboot of Scrubs at ABC.

Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Coming to Disney+ in November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on November 12, the day after it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.

Exclusive: Chloe Fineman Stars in Extended Scene From Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

Check out Chloe Fineman in this extended scene from Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY, where Anna and Eric prepare for their wedding dance!

Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Sets Digital Release for October
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will arrive October 7 on digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD November 11. 

MID-CENTURY MODERN Canceled at Hulu After One Season
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Hulu has cancelled Mid-Century Modern after one season. The sitcom, which starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, premiered in March of this year and ran for ten episodes. 

Review Roundup: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Return in FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025

Reviews are now out for Freakier Friday, Disney's highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film. The movie, which features the return of Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released this Friday. Find out what critics think of the film!

MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS Series Sets Disney Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

“Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,” the first animated Iron Man preschool series, will premiere Monday, Aug. 11, on Disney Jr. and later that day on Disney Channel.

Video: Disney Drops the Official Trailer for FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025

It's a freaky Friday once more! Disney has released the full trailer for the eagerly anticipated Freakier Friday, the upcoming sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film. Watch it now!

Tony Hale, Vanessa Bayer & Talon Warburton Join Voice Cast for IRON MAN Animated Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Tony Hale, Vanessa Bayer, and Talon Warburton have joined the voice cast for Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends, the forthcoming preschool series premiering this summer.

Exclusive: MID-CENTURY MODERN Stars Reveal Their Characters' Favorite Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham are all starring in the new sitcom Mid-Century Modern. BroadwayWorld recently sat down with the trio to discuss how this show is different from sitcoms of the past and what might be their characters' favorite musicals. Watch the interview now!

Video: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Star in Teaser for FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Disney has dropped the teaser trailer for the eagerly anticipated Freakier Friday, the upcoming sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The movie will be released exclusively in theaters on August 8, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!

Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.

Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Exclusive: Watch Episode of PBS KIDS' CITY ISLAND Featuring Ali Stroker
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive episode from the second season of City Island, the hit PBS KIDS animated shorts series. In the clip, Watt and his friends attend a ballet class taught by the legendary Slipper Sisters. Lacey Rollerskate (voiced by Broadway performer Ali Stroker) is unable to perform some of the dance moves because she has wheels. With the help of Ollie Scooter, Lacey learns about all the great wheel-focused dance moves that she can do!

Linda Lavin, Matt Rogers & More Join Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Series
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.

Review: MATT ROGERS: HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHRISTMAS? ALBUM TOUR at The Fitzgerald Theater
by Jared Fessler - Dec 19, 2023

What did our critic think of MATT ROGERS: HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHRISTMAS? ALBUM TOUR at The Fitzgerald Theater?

Matt Rogers Serves Up Holiday Cheer With 'Have You Heard of Christmas?' Album
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023

The 12-track pop pastiche boasts a bounty of holiday mainstay tracks including collabs with Rogers' bestie and Las Culturistas podcast co-host, actor-comedian Bowen Yang, who makes a cameo on 'RockaFellaCenta', and Katie Gavin of the indie-pop band MUNA — a notable addition to his recent single and coinciding video “Everything You Want.”