Laverne Cox News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, and more will star in The Drowsy Chaperon benefit concert! Learn more about the concert and see how to attend the performance!

From New Jersey to Hawaii, BroadwayWorld’s regional editors have rounded up the standout theater productions happening this summer in their communities.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.

Check out our top cabaret, comedy, jazz and more for Summer 2025 in New York with picks ranging from free comedy, jazz and a Deaf production of WAITRESS to OITNB star Laverne Cox's solo show.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Audible will present The Pansy Craze, a six-part series written and created by Hunter Bird and Mason Alexander Park, hosted by Mason Alexander Park and featuring Lachlan Watson. Learn more!

Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.

Glenn Close, Broadway's first Norma Desmond, went to see Nicole Scherzinger in the current Broadway revival last night. See BroadwayWorld's photos of their first meeting backstage at the St. James Theatre.

Laverne Cox recently stopped by The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Watch video of her visit as she raves about her friends Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland. 

Last night, Billboard hosted the Women in Music event celebrating the powerhouse artists, executives, and visionaries who are shaping the music industry today. Take a look at photos from the evening!

Last night at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards, Cynthia Erivo accepted the special Stephen F. Kolzak Award, in recognition of her raising visibility and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues. Watch her speech now.

Billboard has revealed the full lineup of presenters and performers for the Women in Music, which now includes Erykah Badu. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA.

In a new video for Vogue, Gigi Hadid takes the stage to perform Hairspray's “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” The model is joined by a starry cast including Broadway's Cole Escola, Laverne Cox, and more. Watch it now!

Billboard has announced that Doechii will receive the prestigious 2025 Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Music event taking place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA.

This week's Bob Barth's One Night Stand on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room Stream celebrates the best of theatre, featuring two must-see productions lighting up stages in Southern California. Learn more!

Hosted by Laverne Cox, the star-studded evening will take place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, honoring the most influential artists and industry leaders with inspiring performances, awards, and tributes.

Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The awards are set to be presented in Los Angeles next month.

GLAAD has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Mean Girls, Wicked, Agatha All Along, the 77th Tony Awards. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!