Molly Shannon News

Fundraiser, theatrical producer, and communications executive, Timothy J. Boynton, has released his debut book, Joni Mitchell Called Me Ugly: Persuasion and the Power of the Ask.

Singer-songwriter and actress Katelyn Tarver has announced her Spring 2026 headline tour, kicking off April 30 in Chicago, which follows the recent news of her forthcoming third studio album.

Join the celebration of The Grinch in theaters 2025! Experience the holiday classic starring Jim Carrey starting December 12.

The Peacock original documentary “Downey Wrote That,” about the career of Jim Downey, is set to premiere Oct. 17. The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions, and enduring influence of the SNL comedy writer.

Breton Follies has announced a private industry reading of I DREAM OF HAZEL, a new original television series written by director, writer, choreographer, and actor Breton Tyner-Bryan, taking place Sunday, September 21, 2025, in New York City.

The 2025 San Francisco Fringe Festival revealed sales of 159% over the 2024 festival which itself was up 35% from 2023. Learn more about the Festival here!

EXIT Theatre will present the 34th Annual San Francisco Fringe Festival from August 8 through August 24, 2025. The festival will present 45 performances by 15 different indie theater companies.

Beginning tomorrow, July 1, a collection of movies honoring actors and comedians who made their mark on entertainment over 50 years and celebrate their lasting impact on Hollywood and beyond will be available to stream on Netflix in the US.

STAGES St. Louis has a hit with their zany Muder for Two. Director Michael Kostroff keeps the fun coming for the entire 90-minutes in a fast-paced audience pleasing comedy. The script is goofy and the lyrics witty, but it is the comedic physicality of two immensely talented actors, singers, pianists, and entertainers who fearlessly earn every laugh. Ian Fairlee and Jeremiah Ginn make a sharp comedic duo who mine plenty of giggles, chortles, guffaws, and thigh-slapping laughter. 

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills is announcing its 2025-2026 season led by performances of the Los Angeles premiere of the Atlantic Theater Company and Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of English by Sanaz Toossi (April 4 - 24, 2026).

NBC will broadcast an encore presentation of the highly rated and critically acclaimed “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30-11 p.m. ET/PT.

Multi-award-winning producer/director/writer/actor/choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan's latest film ESCAPE, will make its German Premiere at the Berlin Commercial Film Festival. Learn more!

Beanie Feldstein has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, now in production in New York.

Over 500 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at Cipriani South Street on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala, raising over $1.7 million to support the critical needs of talented Tisch students.

Renée Zellweger, who recently reprised the role of Bridget Jones in the series' fourth installment, is now set to appear in the upcoming fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.

Keegan-Michael Key is set to star in the fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, which has just begun production in New York. He will appear in an unnamed recurring role.

The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards has revealed that Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and more will serve as presenters for this year’s show.

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

On Friday, February 14, Peacock celebrated five decades of Saturday Night Live with SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT, featuring a star-studded lineup of musical guests and comedians at Radio City Music Hall. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

Sabrina Carpenter was featured in a continuation of the 'Domingo' storyline – started by Ariana Grande last year – leading her to perform an off-key rendition of 'Defying Gravity.' Watch the SNL50 video, also with Bad Bunny, Martin Short, and more.