John Goodman News

HERE COMES J. EDGAR! Musical Eyes Broadway Transfer

by Michael Major — July 7, 2026

As Here Comes J.

Long Island High School for the Arts Students To Be Accepted Into Top Honor Societies

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 21, 2026

Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) inducted 49 of its students from 26 school districts across the county into three distinguished national honor societies and one international honor society during a special ceremony earlier this spring.

Joseph Price Appointed Dean Of The Conservatory For Performing Arts At Stephens College

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2026

Joseph Price, a veteran director, producer, and educator with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, has been appointed Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia.

THE FANTASTICKS Will Be Reimagined as a Gay Love Story For Broadway

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2026

A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

Disney Launches Holiday Campaign with New Short Film and World Tour

by Josh Sharpe — November 10, 2025

To mark the 2025 holiday season, Disney has launched their “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic' campaign to celebrate the joy of giving, which includes a new short film and a holiday tour.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented At VA Rep This Holiday Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 5, 2025

Virginia Repertory Theatre will present their holiday production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - adapted and directed by Rick Hammerly.

THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE to Receive 4K Release for 25th Anniversary

by Josh Sharpe — October 29, 2025

Celebrate The Emperor's New Groove's 25th anniversary with its 4K release on December 9 and a theatrical return this November.

Britt Lower to Headline The Repertory Theater of St. Louis' Holiday Benefit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 29, 2025

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Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles.

SMURFS Animated Film Sets Paramount+ Streaming Debut

by Josh Sharpe — September 15, 2025

Paramount+ has announced that the animated film SMURFS, featuring Art star James Corden, will arrive on the service on September 16 in the U.

Sherie Rene Scott Joins the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 21, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott will join the company of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway.

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Paul Giamatti's Stage Career

by Josh Sharpe — August 29, 2025

A graduate of Yale College and Yale School of Drama, Paul Giamatti is no stranger to the stage.

Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends

by Stephi Wild — June 25, 2025

Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

Listen: SMURFS Movie Soundtrack Featuring Rihanna, James Corden, & More

by Josh Sharpe — June 16, 2025

The SMURFS movie has unveiled its complete soundtrack featuring Tyla’s new track “Everything Goes With Blue, “Always On The Outside” by James Corden, and more.

LUCKY MAN – A WARRIOR’S JOURNEY Opens Tonight at Gene Frankel Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2025

This June, Emmy and Golden Globe winner John Goodman and Evan Azriliant, in association with Without A Net Productions, will present Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey, a rock & 'role' monologue written and performed by veteran actor and musician Thomas G.