Ryan Murphy News

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.  Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet,   and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.

CROWJANE has shared her cover of “Real Life” by post-punk icons Tones on Tail. A reflective song in the Tones on Tail oeuvre, CrowJane injects added meaning to the already loaded track. Listen to it now!

The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jonathan Groff's Tony Award acceptance speech for Merrily We Roll Along has been making waves across the internet for its touching nature. His mentor Sue Fisher has spoken out about Groff's shoutout and his Tony win.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

According to a new report, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show Golden Girls. The series, titled, Mid-Century Modern, was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan of Will & Grace. Ryan Murphy is set to executive produce the show.

Jonathan Groff took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Merrily We Roll Along.Watch what happened afterwards in this video!

Jonathan Groff won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!

Jonathan Groff has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Platt and Sam Smith performed a cover of Smith's song 'Lay Me Down,' and Jennifer Hudson joined Platt for a cover of the West Side Story classic 'Somewhere.' Watch videos of the performances here!

The party's over! Ben Platt concludes his concert residency, which celebrated the release of his third album Honeymind and brought some of the biggest stars of Broadway and the music industry to new the Palace Theatre stage. 

Tonight's special guest at Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was incoming 'Sunset Boulevard' leading lady, Nicole Scherzinger! Watch the video!

Tonight's special guest at Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Tony-nominee Brian d'Arcy James! See photos from his appearance and watch Brian and Ben perform 'Lily's Eyes' from the beloved musical, The Secret Garden.

Ariana DeBose, actor, singer, and host of the upcoming 77th Annual Tony Awards appeared on CBS Mornings on Thursday as part of their 'Road to the Tonys' segment to share some insights into the highly anticipated event. This is the Oscar winner's third time hosting the prestigious ceremony. Watch the interview!

Watch Ben Platt perform songs from Rent with Skylar Astin and Mykal Kilgore at Ben Platt Live at the Palace.

Yesterday's special guest at Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Cynthia Erivo! The Broadway star, and star of the upcoming Wicked film, joined Platt onstage for a rendition of 'Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again'. Check out video clips here!

Watch Meghan Trainor appear at Ben Platt's Palace Residency to perform a duet of 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' in the video here!

Joining Ben Platt as the special guest at his residency, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace, last night was Kristen Bell! Bell joined Platt for a mashup of songs from celebrated songwriters Carole King and James Taylor.

Ariana DeBose, actor, singer, and host of the upcoming 77th Annual Tony Awards will be appearing on CBS Mornings next week as part of their 'Road to the Tonys' segment. The program will air on Thursday, June 13 from 7:00-9:00 AM on CBS.

Darren Criss and his wife, Mia, have welcomed their second child. Brother László Criss was born on June 6. BroadwayWorld congratulates the couple on the new addition to their family!