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Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Perform to Cheer Up Stephen Colbert Following THE LATE SHOW Cancellation

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2025

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026.

The Monkeypox Gospel Makes International Premiere at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2025

It's the summer of 2022.

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, & Ariana Grande Win Dorian TV Awards- See the Full List

by Josh Sharpe — July 8, 2025

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more have been recognized for their work at GALECA's 16th Dorian TV Awards.

Josh Gondelman Sets Release of New Comedy Special POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

by Josh Sharpe — June 17, 2025

Comedian Josh Gondelman is poised to release Positive Reinforcement, his latest hour of material, from Blonde Medicine as a full comedy special on June 27 and a comedy album on July 11.

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL Comes to the Weston Theater

by Stephi Wild — June 6, 2025

Weston Theater Company will take audiences of all ages on a flap-tastic musical ride in DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!, playing on Weston's Village Green and across southern Vermont.

Bucks County Playhouse Names Shannon Lewis, Eric Rosen and John Tartaglia as Artistic Associates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 30, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates.

Derek Klena to Return to WICKED on Broadway as Fiyero

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 23, 2025

Derek Klena will return to Wicked on Broadway as Fiyero for a limited engagement in May.

THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE IN EXILE A New Docufilm Honors A New York City Landmark

by A.A. Cristi — April 2, 2025

A new docufilm, The Cornelia Street Café in Exile, a tribute to the legendary Cornelia Street Café and its 41-year legacy as an artistic haven in Greenwich Village.

ACE Winners Announced for the 75th ACE Eddie Awards

by Emmy Rice — March 15, 2025

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced on March 14 the winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries.

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

Get Tickets To All The Comedy Shows Coming To New York in March 2025

by Joshua Wright — March 4, 2025

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in March 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy.

Tickets to ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ WITH ANDY EINHORN: UNVEILING at The Hobby Center on Sale Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Grammy Award-winning soprano, and Houston resident Ana María Martínez with renowned Broadway music director and conductor Andy Einhorn.

Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery

by Brett Singer — February 20, 2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm.

SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards

by Nicole Rosky — February 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.