After runs in Chicago and on Broadway, Good Night, Oscar arrives at the Barbican Centre in London this month. The show, starring Sean Hayes as the titular character, follows famed character actor and pianist Oscar Levant on an unforgettable night as a guest star on Jack Paar’s late-night television talk show. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ben Rappaport, who plays the role of Jack Paar in Good Night, Oscar. We discussed what it’s been like to be a part of the show since 2022, how he has worked on the role and how it feels to be bringing the show to the West End.
Tony Award–winners Roger Bart, Laura Benanti, Will Brill, and Nikki M. James will join Emmy Award–winning actor, writer, comedian, and co-creator of Ted Lasso Brendan Hunt for a full-cast reading of his new play, The Art Couple.
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced initial casting for its Fridays@3 reading series and summer workshops, including a new reading for 'White Bitches in Delhi'.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced additional programming for its summer line-up of Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.
Join the writers of Seth Meyers for a special evening, Don't Tell Seth!, on June 14-15. Experience the wit and humor behind one of late night's most popular shows.
Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn
Joining HYPROV tonight! Peter Grosz, known for his work in 'The Two Guys' Sonic commercials, will be part of the star-studded lineup of improv comedians. Don't miss this hilarious blend of hypnosis and improvisation!
Broadway says goodbye to two limited run productions. Good Night, Oscar takes its final bow at the Belasco following 16 previews and 126 regular performances; and El Mago Pop will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 5 previews and 13 regular performances.
The casts of Into the Woods, New York, New York, and & Juliet performed at this week's Ham4Ham, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performers backstage at the event. Check out the photos here!
Sean Hayes sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring on Broadway in Good Night, Oscar. Hayes revealed how starring as Oscar Levant in the new play is 'almost therapeutic' to him. Hayes also discussed why the performance is such a departure from his Will & Grace character, how Broadway relies on the Tony Awards, and more. Watch the video now!
Good Night, Oscar starring Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes, is running now at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. In celebration of the actor's acclaimed turn as Oscar Levant in the new play from Doug Wright, Sean has been honored with his very own Sardi's portrait! See photos from his unveiling celebration!
Good Night, Oscar starring Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes, opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 24th at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th St) for a 20-week limited engagement. See video of Sean and the company taking their opening night bows!
The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opened on Broadway last night, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night party here!
The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opened on Broadway last night, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opens on Broadway tonight, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar's 20-week limited engagement will end on August 27. Read reviews for the production!
The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opens on Broadway tonight, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar’s 20-week limited engagement will end on August 27. Check out all new photos and video footage of the production here!