Miranda News

In addition to writing songs for a multitude of award-winning artists including Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Hunter Hayes and Reba McEntire, Lori McKenna also co-wrote “Always Remember Us This Way,” which was featured in the Academy Award-winning 2018 film, A Star Is Born. Pre-save the new EP now!

Last night, Netflix hosted the World Premiere of tick, tick...BOOM! with cast members Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Vanessa Hudgens, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda. tick, tick…BOOM!, is an adaptation of the musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent.

The new film adaptation of tick, tick...BOOM! had its world premiere at AFI Fest on November 10, and will have a limited release on November 12, before streaming on Netflix on November 19, 2021.

Today's top stories include Billy Crystal's return to Broadway in Mr. Saturday Night! Plus, watch a new trailer for the upcoming West Side Story film, clips from the South Korean production of Hadestown, a new clip of Andrew Garfield in tick, tick...BOOM!, and more!

Jazz Power Initiative welcomes jazz vocalist Trineice Robinson in a livestream performance on Sunday, November 21 with saxophonist Don Braden and the Jazz Power Band, to salute her debut recording All Or Nothing.

Netflix's film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! will be featured in the December issue of Vogue! The profile includes new interviews with director Lin Manuel Miranda and star Andrew Garfield. Check out photos from the photoshoot featuring Miranda and Garfield now!

Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.

Watch Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson in a new clip from '30/90', the opening song in Netflix's new adaption of tick, tick...BOOM!, directed by Lin Manuel Miranda. The film also features Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, MJ Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, The Roots' Tariq Trotter, with Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.

North Star Theater Company is staging Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, '21 Chump Street,' and Susan Glaspell's drama, 'Trifles,' at the Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College in Newton this December.

First-time CMA Awards winner Kelsea Ballerini and nine-time CMA Awards winner, Kenny Chesney take home trophies in two categories for “half of my hometown.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, the ceremony will feature appearances and performances from Carrie Underwood, Zachary Levi, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Jennifer Hudson, Susan Sarandon, and more.

When Johnnie & Friends can't find a last-minute replacement to play Santa Claus in their annual holiday show, it seems like their brand-new production is sunk. So, when the kindly doorman at The Triad agrees to step in and play St. Nick, Johnnie hires him on the spot. There's only one problem: this new friend seems to think he actually is Father Christmas and Johnnie stopped believing in Santa decades ago.

There will be fun for all the family when Milkshake! Live returns to Parr Hall next year for a musical spectacular. Milkshake Monkey will be joined by his favourite friends plus two presenters for the all-new kids' show on Sunday, 20 February.

With a face and head of glorious hair you may recognize at first glance, Sasha Hutchings (Laurey) opens OKLAHOMA!'s national tour in Minneapolis at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum in the first Equity tour of the show in 40 years. The actor gives some insight into the reimagined production and more in 6 Questions.

A new clip of Stephanie Beatriz singing a song from 'Encanto' has been released. 'Welcome to the Family Madrigal' was written by Lin Manuel Miranda as one of the eight new original songs in the film. The cast also includes cast also includes John Leguizamo, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, and more.

John Leguizamo appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss his new film, Encanto.He shares what it was like getting to live out his 'closeted rapper' dreams getting to perform a rap by Lin Manuel Miranda and the impact of being part of a film that represents his Columbian culture. Watch the full interview now!

Once a selection of the 2019 METLab: Plays in Progress series, No, Virginia now makes its Mainstage debut and audiences are sure to find themselves overflowing with holiday spirit, good cheer, and laughter after this night at the theatre.

The film follows a group of “deadly” animals as they escape the Australian Wildlife Park and head Back to the Outback! They’re dangerously cute and on the loose in this new family comedy starring Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Keith Urban, Aislinn Derbez, and Jacki Weaver.

CMA Awards presenters will also include Trace Adkins, Kelsea Ballerini, Lauren Daigle, Florida Georgia Line, Dulé Hill, Alan Jackson, Elle King, Lady A, Scotty McCreery, Hayley Orrantia, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Susan Sarandon, Saycon Sengbloh, Kurt Warner, Lainey Wilson, and Trisha Yearwood. 

Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.

Second Stage Theater’s 2021 Fall Gala will honor Producer DEBRA MARTIN CHASE and Playwright LYNN NOTTAGE at a one-night-only celebration on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. Ms. Chase and Ms. Nottage are both members of Second Stage Theater’s Board of Directors.