Marilyn Monroe News

Review: Sarah Anne Fernandez' DON’T FORGET ME, An Empowering Look At Historic Women at Green Room 42

by Analisa Bell — January 20, 2025

Don’t Forget Me was a glorious celebration of women in history—an evening that was both reflective and empowering.

WITH LOVE, MARILYN Comes to Arches London Bridge

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

Step into the romance of Valentine’s with the glamour and charm of Hollywood’s golden age at With Love, Marilyn, the award-winning musical cabaret tribute to the legendary Marilyn Monroe.

Video: Watch Krysta Rodriguez In a New SMASH Promo

by Michael Major — January 14, 2025

Watch a first look video of Krysta Rodriguez in Smash on Broadway! Rodriguez was also seen in the Smash television series, appearing in the second and final series as Ana Vargas.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater

by Linda Hodges — January 12, 2025

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater?

Sean Keany and Cameron Patmore Join UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2025

Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.

SMASH to be Presented at Works & Process at The Guggenheim

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents SMASH with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, Bob Martin, Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse.

Works & Process Will Spotlight SMASH By Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, and Bob Martin with Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse

by Stephi Wild — January 8, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will spotlight SMASH with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, Bob Martin, Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse at the Peter B.

BINGE FREE FESTIVAL Returns To Santa Monica Playhouse This February

by A.A. Cristi — December 20, 2024

Binge Free Festival, the month-long festival of free shows at Santa Monica Playhouse, returns for the ninth time this February.

Video: Inside SMASH's Broadway Photoshoot With Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman & More

by Michael Major — December 20, 2024

Go inside the promotional photoshoot for the upcoming Broadway production of Smash in a new video featuring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman, and more!

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT Sizzles and Shakes at Dr. Phillips Center

by Albert Gutierrez — December 19, 2024

When SOME LIKE IT HOT began on Broadway, it was celebrated for updating a classic film to modern audiences in ways and themes not readily apparent from the original source material.

Olivia Newton-John's GREASE Jacket Sells for $476,000 at Auction

by Blair Ingenthron — December 14, 2024

Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies has concluded its year-end blockbuster event A WEEK OF HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS.

Review: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Aronoff Center

by Ana-Brit Asplen — December 13, 2024

With its spectacular design elements and a talented, lively cast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a great outing for any family looking to celebrate some holiday spirit, or really anyone who appreciates the classic story by Dr.

Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ Sell for Record-Breaking $28 Million

by Blair Ingenthron — December 8, 2024

According to the New York Times, the iconic ruby slippers from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz have sold at an auction in Dallas for a record $28 million.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Belk Theater

by Perry Tannenbaum — November 29, 2024

While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve.