Billy Eichner News

Photo: Production Underway for Disney's Live-Action THE LION KING

by Caryn Robbins — December 21, 2017

Director Jon Favreau took to Twitter yesterday to share the first photo from the set of Disney's highly anticipated live-action remake of THE LION KING.

VIDEO: Who Will Have to Wait to Be King? Saturday Night Live Shares Screen Tests of THE LION KING Hopefuls

by Julie Musbach — November 12, 2017

'The Lion King' is one of the most highly anticipated live action remakes on the way, especially following the exciting casting news.

Beyonce and More Additional Casting Revealed in New Preview Poster for THE LION KING

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2017

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming film remake of The Lion King.

Josh Groban, Bette Midler & More Send Love & Support to NYC Following Terrorist Attack

by Caryn Robbins — November 1, 2017

Throughout the evening, celebrities took to social media to send their love and support to the people of New York City, including Josh Groban, who was only a half a block away from the sight of the incident.

John Hill & Ben Rimalower Bring TWO HAND JOB to The Duplex this December

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2017

For the first time on stage, veteran New York writer/performers Ben Rimalower (Patti LuPone savant) and John Hill (unclear) join forces to blur the lines between sketch comedy and just general sketchiness.

Kingsley Ben-Adir Joins Anna Kendrick in Disney's NICOLE

by Emily Bruno — October 5, 2017

Kinglsey Ben-Adir has joined Disney's new film NICOLE, which also stars Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader and Billy Eichner, as reported by Deadline.

Emmy-Nominated BILLY ON THE STREET Leaving TruTv

by Emily Bruno — September 21, 2017

Deadline reports that Emmy-nominated BILLY ON THE STREET is leaving truTV after 2 years.

Comedy Series SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Releases New Season on Amazon

by TV News Desk — September 12, 2017

The second season of the popular short form comedy series Successful People will be released in full exclusively via Amazon on September 17.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Be Afraid of the Dark' Episode of AHS: CULT

by Caryn Robbins — September 6, 2017

Below, check out a sneak peek at the next episode of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT titled 'Be Afraid of the Dark'.

VIDEO: First Look at Opening Credit Sequence for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT

by Caryn Robbins — August 21, 2017

Below, check out a first look at opening credits from the seventh installment of Ryan Murphy's FX anthology, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT.

HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Wins Three Emmy Awards; Derek McLane Wins 2nd Emmy

by Caryn Robbins — September 9, 2017

It was announced at tonight's CREATIVE EMMY AWARDS that NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! was the winner of three Emmy Awards

VIDEO: Billy Eichner & Metallica Rock Out to Classic LITTLE MERMAID Tune in New CARPOOL KARAOKE

by Caryn Robbins — August 15, 2017

Below, check out clips from the next two episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series, featuring Alicia Keys & John Legend and Billy Eichner & Metallica.

Ben Rimalower's PATTI ISSUES to Play Provincetown

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2017

Producer Mark Cortale will present writer and performer Ben Rimalower's celebrated autobiographical comedy Patti Issues for one show only on Monday, August 28 at 9:30 PM at The Art House in Provincetown, MA.

VIDEO: Billy Eichner & Riley Keough Visit LATE LATE SHOW

by Caryn Robbins — August 15, 2017

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, after learning how Riley Keough can make a facial mask out of foods in your fridge, James asked Billy Eichner about how he likes to get pampered, and Billy recalled a massage with high stakes.

BWW Morning Brief August 11th, 2017: JERSEY BOYS Announces Off-Broadway Return, Janet Metz Reprises Role in JOSEPH, and More!

by Danielle Ashley — August 11, 2017

Good morning and happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: JERSEY BOYS announces Off-Broadway return, Janet Metz reprises Role in JOSEPH, and more!