McDonald News

Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite theatre-themed history books to fill the void!

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the cast of 'The Flash' will join them LIVE on 'Stars In The House' on Tuesday, May 19th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com.

'Stars In The House' will expand its popular 'Plays In The House' series with 'Plays In The House Jr.'  The series kicks off with Andrew Barth Feldman and Samantha Williams in 'I And You.'

CBS All Access today announced the season five order of its hit original series THE GOOD FIGHT, starring Broadway stars Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald and Cush Jumbo!

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 150 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 25th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.

With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 150 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 25th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted virtually for the first time May 22 to 24, 2020.

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that, ahead of the 'Bombshell In Concert' stream and 'SMASH' cast reunion, Katharine McPhee (Karen Cartwright), Megan Hilty (Ivy Lynn), Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman (Score), Neil Meron (Producer) and Robert Greenblatt (Producer) will visit Stars In The House.

Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Laura Michelle Kelly, Rob McClure, Sierra Boggess, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christine Baranski, and more!

We want to hear your opinion in our weekly polls! Which famous role from Audra McDonald, Kristen Chenoweth, and more Broadway stars would you save?

The sixth annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) will feature the largest group of panelists yet. Over Fourty-Two Broadway Stage Managers and Professionals will participate in the online digital experience on May 30th & 31st. This incredible array of panelists will be joined by stage managers from across the country and around the world.

Christine Baranski was a guest on Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about her CBS All Access series 'The Good Fight.'

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

'Two households, both alike in dignity.... ' Shakespeare experts and novices alike recognize these iconic opening lines. What might not be as easily recognizable are the modern additions to this classic story!

The Public Theater announced today that WE ARE ONE PUBLIC, a one-night-only star-studded virtual event to support The Public Theater, will take place on Monday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Covenant House announced today that Oscar winner Morgan Freeman is the latest star set to join A Night of Covenant House Stars, a May 18th concert to benefit Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness in 6 countries.

Today's top stories: Cats will stream this weekend, plus watch clips from Rise Up New York! featuring Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Rannells, Karen Olivo, Christopher Jackson, and more!

As part of tonight's Rise Up New York telethon, Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald narrated a segment on the magic of Broadway! Check out Barbra, Patti, and Audra below sharing some stage memories and their faith that Broadway will be back!