George Takei News

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Thursday, March 19.

Triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of a?oeOl' Blue Eyesa?? himself in an outstanding, critically acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes a?oeCome Fly with Me,a?? a?oeI've Got the World On a String,a?? a?oeIt Was A Very Good Year,a?? a?oeOne for My Baby,a?? a?oeThe Summer Wind,a?? a?oeI Get A Kick Out of You,a?? a?oeNight and Day,a?? a?oeNew York, New York,a?? a?oeMy Way,a?? and more.

BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened this morning to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences.

Pissi Myles, the drag performer who made a splash at Trump's impeachment hearing, is making all your Christmas wishes come true! The New Jersey-based entertainer just dropped her holiday special, The Christmas Wish, on YouTube for free as a gift to all of her fans.

The Old Globe's 2020 Summer Season brings to Balboa Park an extraordinarily talented group of artists who will delight audiences with their unique takes on four great works of theatre. The season incudes a classic American musical, a new adaptation of a 20th century thriller, and two of Shakespeare's masterworks on our outdoor stage.

Fresh off the heels of her international impeachment coverage, the a?oeImpeachment Queena?? Pissi Myles returns for the second year with her show The Christmas Wish: A Theatrical Drag Romp. Turn your holiday into a holislay as Pissi Myles and Jacklynn Hyde, two of New York's most talented drag personalities, make the yuletide gay with their new live show written and directed by Myles. What do two drag queens wish for on the night before Christmas? Do they wish for snacks? Suitors? Clean tights? Find out just what these zany ladies want to stick in their stockings in this fully staged production, this December at the Triad in NYC.

The Inheritance officially opened tonight on Broadway! BroadwayWorld attended the big night and we're taking you on the red carpet. Stars in attendance included George Takei, Anderson Cooper, Judith Light, Matt Bomer, Glenn Close, Jimmy Fallon, Antoni Porowski, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, and many more!

Today's top stories: go inside opening night of The Inheritance, including photos, video, reviews, and more!

George Takei recently chatted with The Guardian about his career, personal life, and more. During the Q&A, he revealed that his biggest purchase was his money spent on the musical Allegiance, but he has no regrets about the decision.

Conrad Ricamora who plays Oliver in the ABC Series “How To Get Away With Murder” has been jetting back and forth across the country filming the final season of the show and also starring in the new musical “Soft Power” written by David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori at the Public Theatre in NY.  Over the weekend, an old friend, George Takei stopped by to see the show and congratulate him backstage along with Playwright David Henry Hwang and the cast.

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas will present its 10th Annual Visionary Leadership Award to actor and activist George Takei at an Award Luncheon and Ceremony on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale (155 Temple Street).

With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television about their work-study program, New York Musical Theater Showcase, and more.

The best of Broadway gathered at the Golden Theatre last night, October 6, to celebrate the arrival of Slave Play, the acclaimed new play by Jeremy O. Harris, directed by Robert O'Hara, opens tonight, October 6, at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Broadway World was there for the big night and we're taking you to the red carpet below!

All five episodes of 'True Terror With George Takei' are available now on ABC Premiere. Watch a clip below!

Nickelodeon's hit preschool series Bubble Guppies will make a splash with the debut of an all-new season and a brand-new guppy on Friday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. (ET/PT). Season five of Bubble Guppies (26 half-hour episodes) will introduce Zooli, a spunky and smart student, animal expert and fin-tastic friend to the guppies' school class. Together, the guppies will dance, sing, play and learn valuable lessons as they embark on all-new underwater adventures.

George Takei recently stopped by Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish at Stage 42! Following the performance, he posed backstage with members of the company.

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Broadway and TV star Telly Leung for an encore performance of his show a?oeSing Happya?? on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM.

George Takei is having an extraordinary year. He has conquered the New York Times bestseller list with his graphic memoir, a?oeThey Called Us Enemy.a?? He is currently starring in AMC's hit television show, a?oeThe Terror: Infamy,a?? which has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. And today, on Monday August 19th, George is releasing the premiere episode of his new podcast, a?oeOh Myyy Pod!a??

AMC Networks announced today from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including IFC's Baroness von Sketch Show, which has been picked up for a fifth season, and programming events, including AMC's FearFest and newly expanded Best Christmas Ever holiday celebration, which will air across all of AMC Networks.