Kristen Johnston News

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — September 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward.

MADDIE'S SECRET Film by John Early Available on Digital Now

by Joshua Wright — July 31, 2026

MADDIE'S SECRET, John Early's directorial debut starring Early and Kate Berlant, is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

LEANNE Season 2 Trailer to Debut Ahead of Netflix Premiere

by Joshua Wright — July 30, 2026

Netflix has released a trailer for the second season of LEANNE, the comedy series from Chuck Lorre and Leanne Morgan, ahead of its upcoming premiere on the platform.

Photos: Tyne Daly to Guest Star in LEANNE Season 2; First Look at New Season

by Josh Sharpe — June 24, 2026

Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award Winner Tyne Daly has joined the second season of Netflix's comedy Leanne in an unnamed role.

How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy

by Sidney Paterra — May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.

Video/Photos: Leanne Morgan, Ryan Stiles, & More in First-Look at LEANNE

by Josh Sharpe — July 1, 2025

Netflix has debuted the official trailer and new images for Leanne, the upcoming comedy series starring Leanne Morgan.

Photos: Jane Curtin Honored At The Players

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 7, 2023

Actress and comedy icon Jane Curtin has joined a century-old tradition by being honored by a capacity crowd at The Players, New York's landmark members club for artists and arts lovers.

HBO Renews THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES For A Fourth Season

by Michael Major — July 27, 2023

HBO has officially renewed THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES for a highly anticipated fourth season.

VIDEO: Nomad Theatre Presents INCH OFF THE TOP as Part of the Micro-Film Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 30, 2021

Theatre - thanks to lockdown - has evolved into a stage/cinema hybrid.

SUBMISSIONS ONLY Will be Available to Stream Beginning Tomorrow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 24, 2020

Submissions Only is a grassroots web sitcom that shows viewers what really goes on off-stage.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 29- with Beth Malone, Next On Stage and More!

by Nicole Rosky — October 29, 2020

Today (October 29) in live streaming: Beth Malone visits Backstage Live, Meet the Top 5 on Next On Stage, and so much more!

TEVYE SERVED RAW To Be Performed At Centenary Stage Company

by A.A. Cristi — October 20, 2020

Find out what happens to the beloved characters in Fiddler on the Roof after the musical ends.

The New Group Off Stage Continues REUNION READING SERIES With Events Featuring Matthew Broderick, Melissa Errico & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

The New Group is continuing its Reunion Reading Series of iconic plays from the company's first 25 years with two plays by Wallace Shawn, featuring the original casts from The New Group's acclaimed productions.

Theatre Streaming Service STAGE To Offer Free Titles

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2020

Theatergoers, rejoice! STAGE, a new streaming service devoted to the entire world of theatre, announced today that it will be releasing free popular titles from its catalog!

L.A. Theatre Works to Stream LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART For Free Through April In Honor of Terrence McNally

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 30, 2020

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Caytha Jentis to Bring Her Film POOLING TO PARADISE to the Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 4, 2020

Play and Screenwriter, Caytha Jentis, will bring her new motion picture to live theatre with a special presentation of POOLING TO PARADISE, April 22, 23, 24 at 7:00 p.

Howard Stern To Launch SiriusXM's New Hollywood State-of-the-Art Studio Complex

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 5, 2019

SiriusXM and Pandora today announced that Howard Stern will commemorate the official October 7th opening of SiriusXM Hollywood, the company's new Hollywood complex featuring artist-first studios, with Stern's first broadcast from the West Coast in almost 20 years.