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BroadwayWorld sat down with Emmy-Award nominated songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman to speak with them about the process of working together on Only Murders in the Building, crafting the patter song for the show, and how they knew Steve Martin could pull it off.
Cabaret singer Michael Walters, who has the distinction of being the longest-running Dame Edna tribute act in the world, is making his off-Broadway debut with the character on Saturday 9/7 at the Triad Theater. OVERDRESSED FOR THE APOCALYPSE features original songs and material, plus that special brand of Dame Edna humor.
With the fifth season now airing, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars who appear across the five seasons of Only Murders in the Building and how you might know them on the stage.
The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Desperation, or The Return of the Black Crook!: A Musical Comedy Fantasy with book and lyrics by Bryan Leys and music by Clare Cooper, with music direction by Frank Lindquist and directed by Bryan Leys.
Four-time EMMY® winner Derek Hough announced his all-new Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays tour. The screen and stage star will be at the Boch Cetner Wang Theatre November 6, 2024.
In Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, Jesse Williams played the fan-favorite character of Tobert who also served as the love interest of Selena Gomez's Mabel. In a new interview, the actor has confirmed that he won't return for the new season, which premieres on Hulu next month.
BWW caught up with Tom Hearn about bringing How Fabulous is That?! to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers share the third single, 'Can't Get Home (Live),' from Live at Greenfield Lake, the band’s first live album of original material, out August 30. The band recently headlined Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and are on tour for the remainder of the year, including a series of headlining dates out West and performances with Steve Martin and Martin Short. Listen to the new single!
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale will reveal the 76th Primetime Emmy Award nominations from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees include Only Murders in the Building, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, The Crown, and more.
Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is set to premiere in Chicago, offering a unique and humorous take on the life and times of the 44th President of the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Virginia Repertory Theatre, the largest professional theatre in Central Virginia with roots dating more than 70 years, has announced that Klaus Peter Schuller has been named its new Managing Director.
Following an earlier tease on social media, Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has revealed the planned musicals that were to be parodied in the canceled third season of the show, which was titled Into the Schmoods.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Melissa McCarthy sat down for an interview with entertainment reporter Jiminy Glick (played by Martin Short) on Jimmy Kimmel Live! During the segment, the actor and comedian discussed some of her projects, including her current role as an investor in the Broadway musical Suffs. Watch the interview!
Selena Gomez stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday during Martin Short's stint as guest host of the late-night show. Gomez and Short traded stories about their time together on the set of Only Murders in the Building, and she also very briefly discussed the movie musical Emilia Pérez. Watch the full interview!
Jane Lynch stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday during Martin Short's weeklong tenure as guest host. The duo swapped stories about working together on Only Murders in the Building, and Lynch also talked about some of her other work including Best in Show and her stint as Mrs. Rosie Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. Watch the full interview!
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Disney's The Little Mermaid, the third show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
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