Fred Ebb News

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with actor Diego Luna, who shared his passion for the project and how it serves as a reminder of the value of theater and cinema.

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with actor Tonatiuh, who shared what it was like to fulfill his dream of performing in a musical, working with Jennifer Lopez, and more.

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, is finally in theaters. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with writer and director Bill Condon, who shared insights about the project, including how it completes a trilogy with Cabaret and Chicago.

Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez shared a new clip from the highly anticipated Kiss of the Spider Woman movie. Check out the snippet, which is taken from the song 'A Visit' featuring Lopez as the title character and her co-star Tonatiuh as Molina.

On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical. Check out photos now!

Jennifer Lopez is making her movie musical debut in the new film version of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Since childhood, the superstar has loved musical theater and recalled some of her early Broadway memories during a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark. Check out the interview now.

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2024-2025 Class of Musical Theater and Playwriting Fellows. Learn more and see how to attend.

The official soundtrack is now available for the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh and featuring songs by Broadway songwriting duo John Kander and Frank Ebb. Listen to it now!

Tony nominee Norm Lewis has joined the cast of The Foundation for New American Musicals’ concert production of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Peter Stone’s Woman of the Year.

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. Learn how to purchase tickets to the Seattle engagement here!

Ahead of the release of Kiss of the Spider Woman, director Bill Condon shared his thoughts about the art (and difficulties) of bringing stage musicals to the big screen.

The American Theatre Guild will soon present CHICAGO, the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. This production will kick off the 25–26 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Nov. 7–9, 2025.

Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording will be released in November, featuring Jeremy Jordan and more! Learn more about the album and see how to stream it here!

Jennifer Lopez recently sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to preview the new screen adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Check out the full interview, where she recalls her early theater experiences, including her job selling programs for The Phantom of the Opera outside the Majestic Theater.

“She's a Woman,' another single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, is now available. The John Kander and Frank Ebb-penned tune is performed by Tonatiuh, who plays the character of Molina in the film. Listen to it here!

Sophie Carmen-Jones will return to Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, September 29 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!

Dawn Derow will present SING HAPPY-a bold celebration of Broadway's most unforgettable women, brought to life through the music of the legendary songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb at The Triad. Learn more!

Tonatiuh will compete in the awards category of leading actor for his performance as Molina in the Kiss of the Spider Woman film, with Diego Luna competing in the supporting category as Valentin.

Cumberland County Playhouse will open Curtains, The Musical Comedy Whodunit on September 26, 2025. Featuring music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Rupert Holmes.