Lily Tomlin News

Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King attended the August 5 performance of Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joined by her wife Ilana Kloss. See a photo from her visit.

Performances are now underway for Billie Jean, running through August 10 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check out an all new trailer for the production in the video here!

Undermain Theatre has announced its 42nd season, running November 6, 2025 through June 28, 2026, under the theme The Season of Solace. Exploring the search for connection and comfort amid chaos, the 2025–2026 season will feature iconic American works alongside two world premieres.

The comapny of Billie Jean at the Chicago Theatre shares their thoughts and excitement for the upcoming production from the rehearsal room! The production runs July 18–August 10, 2025, in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. See the video here! 

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that it will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of the world premiere play Billie Jean, about sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Celebration Theatre, in partnership with City of West Hollywood and Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the West Coast Premiere reading of sweet lorraine.

North Shore Pride will partner for this event with the Cape Ann Symphony and American drag artist and classical musician Thorgy Thor to kick off Pride month with Pride Through Music: A Night of North Shore Pride.

In Too Fat For China, Phoebe Potts tells her own life story in an hilarious, award-winning solo, taking a comic look on the agony of adoption, It's onstage at Lost Nation Theater for one week only. Learn more!

The World According To Allee Willis, the new documentary about the late songwriter, will be available to stream on Hulu beginning April 5. The film features interviews with Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, and more.

In Too Fat For China, Phoebe Potts tells her own life story in an hilarious, award-winning solo, taking a comic look on the agony of adoption. Learn more about the production here!

When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time. 

What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at 21ten Theatre?

A new production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers will mark the UK directorial debut of Grammy Award, Emmy and three-time Tony Award winner, Billy Porter. The major new London production opens at the Soho Theatre on Wednesday 18 June.

Based on the classic comedy, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is set to clock in at Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) from April 10 through 27. Featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick.

Playwrights’ Arena and Los Angeles LGBT Center have announced the world premiere co-production of SWIPE conceived and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera. Learn more here!

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. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.

Following last year’s release of her highly anticipated album Unbreakable Heart, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin is currently on tour now to celebrate the project.

9 TO 5 at Toby’s is a treat for all your senses, with color-saturated visuals, harmonious, heartwarming songs created especially for the show and strong characters you’ll adore. It’s just the thing to relieve winter ‘blahs’ and get your toes tapping. Experienced performers have snappy timing, and dramatic lighting fosters swift set changes to retain the rapid pacing. The buffet is ample, the service is speedy and Toby's devotion to a quality experience is unparallelled.