John Oliver News

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has revealed the nominees of the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. 

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!

Broadway's Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Learn more and watch the video here!

Dances With Films has unveiled the film lineup for the 4th New York City edition of the bicoastal indie-film focused film festival. January 15-18 will kick off the new year with several feature-length narratives, documentaries, and midnight films making their debut, with pilots, family films, and short films also featuring in the cinema showcase.

​As America marks its 250th anniversary, American musical icon James Taylor will return to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performancees in Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed.

Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Children in Conflict has announced “Children in Conflict Show,” a benefit concert taking place Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City. It will feature performances by Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Anthony Ramos, and Mon Rovia.

South Florida's favorite holiday tradition is back! Mouse King: The Untold Story of The Nutcracker, the family-favorite musical created by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning composer Jim Camacho, returns to the Mandelstam Theater this December.

Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 13, at the historic Shubert Theatre, hosted by John Oliver. Check out photos from the evening below!

Russell Howard will return to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up tour, Don't Tell The Algorithm. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!

Only Make Believe has revealed the performers for its Annual Gala, marking the culmination of its 25th Anniversary year. See the full list of performers and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!

Two-time Academy Award nominee Bryan Buckley, producing team Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, international recording artist Rita Ora, Tony Award nominee Matthew Weaver and Hungry Man Productions just announced the development of FYRE FEST THE MUSICAL. We have all of the details!

Reviews are in for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery comedy starring Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. Find out what critics thought of the movie here! 

Chicago’s South Loop comedy venue The Revival has announced its September lineup featuring the improvised rock musical Faking the Band, a one-night stand-up showcase Adam Burke & Friends on September 18, and the immersive comedy experience Improv Near Me.

Only Make Believe, the nonprofit organization bringing interactive theatre to children in hospitals and care facilities, will mark the grand finale of its 25th anniversary year with a celebratory gala on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Shubert Theatre.

Only Make Believe will present its Annual Gala, marking the joyous culmination of its 25th Anniversary year. This year’s evening will be hosted by multi-Emmy Award-winning host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver. Learn how to attend!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Michael James Leslie.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor Michael James Leslie. Learn more about Michael James Leslie's life and career on BroadwayWorld.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. To cheer up Colbert and his audience, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird' Al Yankovic stopped by during last night's episode to perform Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida.' Watch the video here!