Ralph Macchio News

The Karate Kid franchise was announced as another adaptation for the stage back in January 2020, though there had been little news since then. Ralph Macchio, well known for portraying the role of Daniel LaRusso, gave an encouraging update on the progress of the adaptation. 

The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, surrounded by icons in the entertainment community.

Lindsay Lohan, Channing Tatum, Ana de Armas, Cheech & Chong, David Jonsson, Madeleine McGraw, and Ben Wang will all be honored at the 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards.

Netflix has the trailer for part three of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Part 3, the season finale, will premiere on February 13, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

Netflix has revealed the date and released first-look photos for part three of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Take a look at the photos here and learn more about the final episodes for the series!

SF Sketchfest has announced additions to the 2025 festival taking place January 16-February 2 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.

Netflix has dropped the trailer for part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Part 2 premireres on November 28, 2024. Watch the trailer now!

Netflix has dropped the first look of part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Part 1 is currently on Netflix and Part 2 will premiere on November 28, 2024. The event finale will come in 2025.

Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Titus Burgess, and more will serve as 2024 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!

Ralph Macchio, star of the 1983 film adaptation of The Outsiders, visited Live With Kelly and Mark on Tuesday. On the talk show, he shared his thoughts about the Broadway musical, which is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Watch the interview!

The Long Island International Film Expo has announced the full schedule of screenings and events for the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, happening from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore.

Netflix has dropped the trailer for the highly anticipated sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate. Watch the trailer!

Ralph Macchio, who appeared in the film adaptation of The Outsiders as  Johnny Cade, recently paid a visit to the Broadway production, and posed backstage with the cast after the show. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

The series takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The first five seasons are now streaming. See the newly released photos here!

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are reuniting for a new 'The Karate Kid' movie. While plot details are under wraps, Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso and Chan will return as Mr. Han. Watch the announcement video now!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Burt Young has died at age 83. Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, known professionally as Burt Young, is best known for playing Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Go inside Royal Family Production’s Sweet Sixteen Kick-Off gala, where they previewed their upcoming productions for their sixteenth season. The event was held October 2nd at their Times Square location with Kathleen Chalfant (Tony nominee, Angels in America) as host for the evening. Check out photos here!