Wendy Makkena

I'LL GET BY: UK Duo Ashplant Brothers Set WWII Drama in Guernsey
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Brandon and Cameron Ashplant are set to film I'LL GET BY, a WWII drama shot on Guernsey and at RAF Thorpe Abbotts, through their banner Golden Goat Films.

Broadway Bound Kids Benefit Raises Over $45,000 For NYC Arts Education
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

On March 10th, Broadway Bound Kids celebrated its third annual Benefit Concert, Raise Your Voice! The evening included a debut of the inaugural Broadway Bound Legacy Award to its first recipients, Josh Groban and his Find Your Light Foundation.

Video: SISTER ACT 2 Cast Performs for Whoopi Goldberg Birthday Tribute
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

Following the Sister Act 2 30th anniversary reunion on The View earlier this year, the original cast has once again reunited to pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg on her birthday. The cast joined forces to sing 'To Her & Sir With Love'. Watch the video now!

Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!

Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Take a look the photos here!

Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch the preview!

THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn Warren, plus additional cast members, performances, surprises, and more.

Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42
by Kristen Morale - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of R.E.D. HAT FIGHT SOCIETY at The Green Room 42?

R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB Musical Parody to be Presented at The Green Room 42 on Mother's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Green Room 42 will present the world premiere concert of R.E.D. Hat Fight Club, with Broadway performers in an utterly ridiculous and overtly queer musical parody.

Whoopi Goldberg Says HOCUS POCUS 2 Success Led to SISTER ACT 3 Happening
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022

On The View, Goldberg revealed to her Sister Act co-star Kathy Najimy that Sister Act 3 'is happening' and that she will be getting a script at the end of the month. Goldberg attributed Disney's interest in the project to the success of Hocus Pocus 2. Goldberg has also teased the film with Tyler Perry and Jenifer Lewis.

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020

BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack Joins Cast of Tom Hanks' Mister Rogers Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 26, 2018

Carmen Cusack has been cast in the Mister Rogers film, starring Tom Hanks, according to Deadline. Cusack will play the longtime Mister Rogers' Neighborhood producer, Margy.

Tracy Morgan Makes His Return to Television in THE LAST O.G. Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 3, 2018

Comedy superstar and multiple Emmy(R) nominee Tracy Morgan returns to television with TBS starring in THE LAST O.G., a new comedy series that he executive produces alongside creator and executive producer Jordan Peele.

Tracy Morgan Makes His Return to Television in THE LAST O.G. This April
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2018

Comedy superstar and multiple Emmy(R) nominee Tracy Morgan returns to television with TBS starring in THE LAST O.G., a new comedy series that he executive produces alongside creator and executive producer Jordan Peele.

Snoop Dog, Tracy Morgan Among TBS's Fall Programming Slate of New & Returning Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2017

Leading the pack on Tuesday, Oct. 24 will be TBS's new scripted comedy The Last O.G, starring and created by superstar and multiple Emmy-nominee Tracy Morgan alongside creators and executive producers Jordan Peele and John Carcieri.

Review Roundup: Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2013

Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Sneak Peek at Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2013

Primary Stages presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). The production opened last night, Tuesday, October 8, and features Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/ Bird) as Reggie Jackson and Elston Howard,Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful) as Joe DiMaggio,Bill Dawes(Broadway's Lombardi) as Mickey Mantle/Thurman Munson,Christopher Jackson(Broadway's In the Heights, Memphis) asDerek Jeter, Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) as Carmen Berra, Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi) as Billy Martin, Richard Topol (Broadway'sThe Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) as Yogi Berra, John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons) as Lou Gehrig, and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife,Glengarry Glen Ross) as Babe Ruth. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Review: BRONX BOMBERS Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
by Michael Dale - Oct 9, 2013

Eric Simonson's fantasy/drama about Yankee Pride is heavy on sentiment, but thin on content.

Photo Coverage: Cast of Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 9, 2013

Primary Stages presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). The production opened last night, Tuesday, October 8, and features Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/ Bird) as Reggie Jackson and Elston Howard,Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful) as Joe DiMaggio,Bill Dawes(Broadway's Lombardi) as Mickey Mantle/Thurman Munson,Christopher Jackson(Broadway's In the Heights, Memphis) asDerek Jeter, Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) as Carmen Berra, Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi) as Billy Martin, Richard Topol (Broadway'sThe Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) as Yogi Berra, John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons) as Lou Gehrig, and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife,Glengarry Glen Ross) as Babe Ruth. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. Check out a look back at the opening night festivities below!