Matt Damon News

Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore announced a co-production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Olive Branch in Valencia, CA — marking the Santa Clarita Valley's first live staging of the acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy.

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, with Nik Walker, Kara Lindsay, and Marcus M. Martin heading the company at Forest Park in St. Louis.

A slew of stage actors have joined the cast of the upcoming film from Tom McCarthy, including Noah Robbins, Dylan Baker, and Michael Chernus, as well as Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Nina Arianda.

“Matt & Ben” may be about two future Hollywood icons—but at New Village Arts, it’s the women who steal the spotlight, shape the story, and make the whole thing worth watching.

Olivia Rodrigo will do double duty as “Saturday Night Live” host and musical guest on May 2, marking her hosting debut and third time as musical guest.

Contemporary Christian music artist and former Broadway star Carla Bianco will perform a special concert highlighting Prime Stage Theatre's world premiere of Speak at New Hazlett Theater on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

You know Matt Damon and Ben Affleck—the freshly graduated, creative duo who wrote, starred in, and eventually won an Academy Award for “Good Will Hunting.” But do you know how the movie came to be?

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!

New Village Arts will produce the San Diego Regional Premiere of MATT & BEN, the two-handed, fast-paced comedy that imagines a wildly fictionalized origin story for Hollywood's favorite writing duo: Matt Damon & Ben Affleck.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to the latest film from Tom McCarthy, the award-winning filmmaker behind Spotlight and The Visitor. Currently untitled, the film is set to begin production at the end of February.

Ryan Hurst has been tapped to play Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War. Based on the PlayStation video games, the show is now in pre-production in Vancouver. Get the scoop here.

Following a highly successful run in 2025, THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY will resume its tour in January 2026, offering audiences another chance to experience this acclaimed production.

Actress Teyana Taylor will be honored with the Vanguard Spotlight Award, and costume designer and Michelle Cole will receive the Career Achievement Award at the 28th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards).

The highly anticipated first trailer has been released for The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's new big-screen version of the classic epic by Homer. Check it out now.

Kiss of the Spider Woman – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available on CD. The album was released in streaming and digital platforms last month and will be available on Friday, December 19.

MATT & BEN, by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers, will return to the city-directed by Rosie Corr and starring Julie Sandler and Will Tway. Learn more about the production here!

Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin shine in the staged reading of HOLD ON TO ME DARLING. Read about highlights and photos from this special theatrical event!

The first ever UK and International tour of Patricia Highsmith's iconic thriller THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY extends into 2026 ahead of a planned West End transfer.

Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin star in a staged reading of Hold on to me Darling. Join us on October 27 for this unique theater event!

Tony-nominated Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway will return to Crazy Coqs with her brand-new show, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway. The show runs for a limited four performances from 25– 29 November 2025 (not 27th).