Amy Poehler News

The Second City will bring The Best of The Second City! to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of its anniversary year. The one-night performance will feature sketches, songs, and improvisation drawn from the company’s comedy archive.

The forthcoming film adaptation of the murder mystery series Murder She Wrote has recruited stage and screen director Jason Moore to helm the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star as detective Jessica Fletcher.

Last night, the 83rd Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Check out photos from the ceremony featuring Ariana Grande, Stephen Schwartz, Jessie Buckley, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Spielberg, and more!

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!

The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify kicked off awards season on Thursday with the Golden Globes Nominees Night, with John Legend, Odessa A'zion, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, and more in attendance. Check out photos from the evening.

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has revealed the nominees of the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. 

Tony nominee Fina Strazza, who starred as Beth in John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway, has joined the cast of Dig, a new Peacock comedy from Mike Schur and Amy Poehler.

On Monday, The New York Times named Tony-nominated Broadway performer Jasmine Amy Rogers one of their “Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2025' in the 'Theater' category.

Wicked: For Good, Blue Moon, Hamnet, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes!. Check out the full list of nominees, which also includes Amanda Seyfried, Tessa Thompson, Sarah Snook, Carrie Coon, and more.

From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.

Comedian Zarna Garg will bring her touring show Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 12, 2026. Known for her sharp storytelling and social commentary, Garg has built a significant following online and through her stand-up specials.

With Ariana Grande moving her primary focus to acting, she has shared that her 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour will likely be the last one for the foreseeable future.

A Broadway veteran is making headlines for using social media to connect families losing SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown with a 'buddy' who can help them out.

In a new interview with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast, Mariska Hargitay shared her 'hardcore' love for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, and revealed who she would like to play in an all-women version of the show.

Soho Theatre has announced the return of Natalie Palamides' smash hit, Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show WEER at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. Learn more here!

Multi-award-winning actor Santino Fontana, has joined the star-studded cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL, a one-night-only musical event playing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on October 30. 

Ina Garten will host a brand-new roster of friends in the return of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, including Broadway alum Christine Baranski, Tina Fey, and more.

The 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” will premiere Oct. 4 with Bad Bunny returning for his second turn as host. On Oct. 11, Amy Poehler will return as host and on Oct. 18, Sabrina Carpenter will do double duty as both host and musical guest.

This October, Northwestern University Press will publish Funnier, a roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from visionary Second City director Anne Libera.

RORY SCOVEL: KNOW YOUR ENEMY TOUR is coming to Boulder Theater this winter. Learn more about Scovell and the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!