Billy Crystal News

Ava Lalezarzadeh who plays Goli in English on Broadway took us backstage at the Todd Haimes Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.

Celebrate 10 years of HAMILTON on Broadway at United Palace with free film screenings and live talks featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original cast. Reserve your tickets now!

Join Lin-Manuel Miranda at the United Palace for a special 2025 film series celebrating Hamilton's 10-year legacy. Enjoy free screenings and chats with original cast members.

On tonight's star-studded lineup for NBC’s highly anticipated 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' John Mulaney led another one of his signature musical sketches. The segment featured songs from Les Misérables, Hamilton (with guest Lin-Manuel Miranda), The Lion King (with special guest Nathan Lane), and more.

The special will include appearances by Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Crystal, Cher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, and more surprises.

In this video, we talk to up and coming Broadway/TV Star Ava Lalezarzadeh who portrays “Goli’i in English, now playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway! 

Experience 'A Love Letter to New York' — a dazzling celebration of the Big Apple through music! Acclaimed Broadway star Lee Siegel joins forces with the Brampton Concert Band and The Jazz Mechanics for an afternoon of melodies and magic. Immerse yourself in the spirit of New York as the show takes you from jazz classics like Orange Colored Sky and In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning to Broadway hits from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Crazy for You, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more. Don’t miss this unique collaboration — it’s like a trip to Broadway, right here in Brampton!

BroadwayWorld chats with trailblazing actor/writer/director Robert Townsend about 'Living the Shuffle,' his rollercoaster ride of a one-man show running at The Marsh Berkeley January 30th to March 9th

Ensemble Theatre Company in association with J. Todd Harris will present an add-on production to its season, Sharon Lawrence starring in the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS.

BEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS has revealed a new performance date at Buell Theatre at Denver Performing Arts Complex in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.

Brad Zimmerman will bring his hit New York comedy to Lake Worth in February with his autobiographical comedy, My Son the Waiter:  A Jewish Tragedy. Learn more here!

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, and is now playing. Meet the cast of English here!

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!

Josh Gad will present IN GAD WE TRUST at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City in January. Learn more about Gad and about the event and see how to purchase tickets!

On December 7th, Washington will welcome Ellen Kuras, the director of Lee, that premiered this year at the Toronto Film Festival. Kuras received rave reviews for her feature film directing debut.

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!

Join Comedian Gianmarco Soresi with some of his closest friends in comedy to ring in the new year, as he sets off on an extended trip away from NYC.