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Hannah Waddingham Will Host the 2023 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


Hannah Waddingham has been announced as the host for this year's Olivier Awards, as tickets go on sale today!

New Dramas Coming to PBS In 2023
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2022


Beginning in January, the primetime lineup includes season two of the popular Spanish-language drama LA OTRA MIRADA, the return of fan favorites MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE ON MASTERPIECE and ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE, and the highly anticipated third season of the murder mystery VIENNA BLOOD.

The Lonesome Frets and Sammie Jay Will Join Jeremy Jordan and Age of Madness at Debut UK Show
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022


Jeremy Jordan and his band AGE OF MADNESS have announced that George Maguire and Rachael Wooding with their band, THE LONESOME FRETS and singer-songwriter SAMMIE JAY will be joining them at their debut UK shows HERE at Outernet on Sunday 13 November 2022 at 7.30pm.

TED LASSO Star Nick Mohammed Announces First UK Tour 'THE VERY BEST & WORST OF MR. SWALLOW' in 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 26, 2022


Star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed’s beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is getting set to tour the UK for the first time with ‘Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow.

Ariana DeBose to Perform at the London Palladium in April 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022


Oscar, BAFTA, and SAG Award winning actor, singer, and dancer ARIANA DEBOSE will appear live in concert at the London Palladium on Saturday 1 April 2023 with Musical Director Benjamin Rauhala.

FOX Gives KRAPOPOLIS Early Season Two Renewal
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022


The series features the voices of Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel). The announcement was made by Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment, FOX Entertainment.

HOCUS POCUS 2 Is the Biggest Film Premiere on Disney+ Domestically to Date
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022


“Hocus Pocus 2” stars Bette Midler (“The First Wives Club,” “Beaches”), Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City,” “Divorce”), Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act,” “Younger”), Sam Richardson (“The Tomorrow War”), Doug Jones (“The Shape of Water”), Whitney Peak (“Gossip Girl”), and more. Watch a new video clip from the movie now!

Interview: Doug Jones & Sam Richardson Talk Honoring HOCUS POCUS Fans Through New Sequel
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022


Doug Jones has returned as Billy Butcherson for Hocus Pocus 2 and joining him in the film is Sam Richardson, who plays the new character of Gilbert. Watch BroadwayWorld's new video interview with Jones and Richardson as they discuss what to expect from the new and returning characters, Hocus Pocus' die-hard fans, the film's legacy, and more.

Get Ready for Halloween by Streaming BroadwayHD's Spookiest Shows!
by Team BWW - Oct 1, 2022


Prepare to enter a world full of witches, ghosts, phantoms, and zombies. No, it isn’t a haunted house — it’s BroadwayHD! Halloween is coming up and we’ve compiled a list of our spookiest shows for you to enjoy in the month of October. Visit www.broadwayhd.com to learn more!

Wake Up With BWW 9/30: HOCUS POCUS Musical in the Works, MERRILY Casting, and More!
by - Sep 30, 2022


Top stories include full casting for Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop, plus a musical adaptation of Hocus Pocus in the works, a clip of Idina Menzel embracing her Elphaba roots, and more!

Review Roundup: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & More Return For HOCUS POCUS 2 on Disney+
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022


Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy return to their original roles in “Hocus Pocus 2,” which also stars Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, and more. Before the film's debut on Disney+, check out what critics have been saying about the highly-anticipated sequel!

Broadway-Aimed HOCUS POCUS Musical Adaptation in the Works
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022


A musical adaption of Hocus Pocus might be coming to Broadway. The original film's producer, David Kirschner, has revealed that a stage adaption of the cult classic is in the works. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.

Photos: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & the HOCUS POCUS 2 Cast Hit the Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022


Check out photos of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, Tony Hale, Froy Gutierrez, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Lilia Buckingham, Taylor Henderson, Nina Kitchen, Juju Brenner, Kahmora Hall, and Ginger Minj at the Hocus Pocus 2 premiere and guests Kristin Chenoweth, Sunny Hostin, and Ralph Macchio.

Every Broadway Connection to the HOCUS POCUS Movies
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022


The Sanderson Sisters have made their long-awaited return in Hocus Pocus 2! Read on to find out which Broadway have run amok in the Hocus Pocus movies. With the recent news that a Broadway-aimed Hocus Pocus musical is in the works, BroadwayWorld has compiled a list of all of the Broadway connections in the Hocus Pocus movies.

Sarah Hadland Joins Cast Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL-ISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022


Berk's Nest has announced the full cast for A Christmas Carol-ish as critically acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland joins Mr Swallow (writer/star and double Emmy award nominee Nick Mohammed) and co.

FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs Recruit NFT Holders To Vote On Episodic Elements in the Special Preview Episode Of KRAPOPOLIS
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022


KRAPOPOLIS is the highly anticipated animated series from Emmy® Award-winner Dan Harmon (co-creator “Rick and Morty”). The series features voice actors Richard Ayoade (“The IT Crowd”), Emmy®-winner Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Get Shorty”), and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”).

VIDEO: Hannah Waddingham Talks HOCUS POCUS 2 on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2022


Hannah tells Jennifer about her exchange with Sheryl Lee Ralph, earlier this week, at the Primetime Emmy Awards, revealing she told her fellow nominee it was Sheryl’s year to win the Outstanding Supporting Actress category.  Hannah also discusses her upcoming role in the highly anticipated Halloween sequel “Hocus Pocus 2” and how she was fangirling over meeting the original cast. 

Wake Up With BWW 9/15: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends, and More!
by - Sep 15, 2022


Top stories include an extension for the off-Broadway production of Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez. Plus, new cast members will join The Lion King tour, and more!

The Disney Bundle Announces Halloween Streaming Lineup
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022


This year, Hulu’s iconic “Huluween,” now in its fifth year, and Disney+’s “Hallowstream” celebration make the Disney Bundle the ultimate destination for every kind of Halloween viewer, whether you’re looking for scares, sass, or even sports. Check out the complete lineup from Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN!

VIDEO: The Sanderson Sisters Take Flight in New HOCUS POCUS 2 Clip
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022


Disney+ has shared the first official video clip from the highly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2. Watch below as the Sanderson Sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, take flight for the first time in 29 years. The new film will also feature Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, Whitney Peak, and more.

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