Christina Applegate News

Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Christina Applegate had mixed feelings about one of the most triumphant moments of her career.  In her candid new memoir You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir (out now), the 54-year-old actress looked back on her rocky road to Broadway.

Christina Applegate feels that some critics weren’t kind during her star turn as Charity Hope Valentine on Broadway. Though the actress, 54, was Tony-nominated for her performance in the 2005 Broadway revival of Sweet Charity, she said she can’t forget about what then-New York Times chief theater critic Ben Brantley wrote in his May 5 review. 

The actress, who was Tony-nominated for her star turn as Charity Hope Valentine in the 2005 Broadway revival of Sweet Charity, revealed in her memoir You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir (out now) that she was willing to do anything to ensure that the production made it to Broadway. 

The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Survival Jobs is back with Episode 146, hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, featuring the iconic actor, dancer, and artist Seth Stewart! In this rich and uplifting conversation, Stewart reflects on making his Broadway debut in Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, the joy of bringing In the Heights to life under the vision of Lin Manuel Miranda, and the deep camaraderie within that original Broadway company. Watch in this video.

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.

 In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Heartbreak Hotel, the stage musical which celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel will be presented from August 20 – September 14, 2025.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Barracuda Lounge, beloved Chelsea gay bar and drag performance space, will close its doors on March 23 after 30 years of operation.

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 7, 2025 with videos from Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Real Women Have Curves, and more!

Mylinda Hull is lighting up the stage at “Gypsy!” The critically acclaimed revival is telling this timeless story, with an all-star cast, singing a score for the ages. Mylinda was here to talk about her journey! She has performed with the greats like Jerry Lewis, danced with Christina Applegate, and told jokes with Billy Crystal. She has done shows across the country and many here on Broadway. Watch the whole interview in this video.

New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.

Steve Rannazzisi starred as Kevin McArthur alongside Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll and Paul Scheer on the critically acclaimed FX Network comedy series, The League.

Thanks to The Ed Asner Family Center, Hollywood's iconic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE film script was reanimated! TEAFC hosted its 4th annual theatrical fundraising benefit this past weekend.

Marcus Choi is currently appearing on Broadway in Maybe Happy Ending. He is taking us backstage at the Belasco Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage stories, moments, routines and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

In this episode, I am joined by a true Broadway legend, Janine LaManna! From standing by for Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, to originating the role of Gertrude McFuzz in Broadway's Seussical, Janine has truly done it all. She made her Broadway debut as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime alongside the original company, and eventually went on to work with such legends as Anne Reinking and Harold Prince.