Martin Short News

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for the documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell. It will hit theaters this September.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Meryl Streep has expressed interest in returning to Broadway with Martin Short as her co-star! While chatting with Andy Cohen with the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Streep said that she and Short have chatted about starring on Broadway together.

The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short Tour featuring Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers will come to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis this fall. Tickets go on sale in April.

Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!

The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.

The Beverly Hills Film Festival will return April 12–19, 2026 with a record 450 films from more than 65 countries. The festival will feature screenings, panels, and events at venues including TCL Chinese Theatres and The Beverly Hilton.

The official trailer has dropped for Lorne, the forthcoming behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Watch it now,

Ariana Grande is not expected to attend the 2026 Actor Awards this Sunday due to the rehearsal schedule for her highly anticipated eternal sunshine tour, which kicks off in June.

The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short Tour featuring Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers will come to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. See two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century perform.

Focus Features has set the release date for Lorne, a new behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Lorne Michaels, the famed creator of Saturday Night Live. The film will be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 17, 2026. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will grace the Civic Center stage with their acclaimed humor and camaraderie. Learn more about the performance here!

Bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have partnered with Steve Martin on the third track unveiled from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Next Act. Check it out now.

Kean Stage will present Good Witch Bad Witch at Enlow Recital Hall. Get ready for a show-stopping concert event packed with diva-level musical theater hits, starring Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker from the Broadway company of Wicked.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that the award-winning actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has passed away at the age of 71.

During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman visited The View on Tuesday to preview his new memoir. Check out the segment, where he speaks about some of his projects, and plays tunes from Sister Act, The American President, and more.