Ryan Murphy News

Today we are talking to one of the most exciting breakout stars from FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE all about his Broadway and Hollywood past, present and future while previewing what we can expect in the coming weeks at McKinley High and beyond - the one and only Darren Criss. Detailing the finer points of his upbringing as a musical theatre fan, Criss speaks about some of his early theatre roles and shines some light on his stint starring in the recent revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING in addition to musing on some roles he would like to take on in the future, near and far. Besides all about GLEE, Criss also opens up about his recent film projects such as GIRL MOST LIKELY, co-starring Kristen Wiig (available now) as well as first news and fascinating new details on HBO's hotly anticipated documentary centered on musical theatre master Stephen Sondheim, directed by longtime collaborator James Lapine, titled SIX BY SONDHEIM. Criss outlines his role in the new doc as well as shares stories from the set and sharing time with Sondheim himself, as well as Lapine and co-stars Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes and America Ferrerra as part of the film's 'Opening Doors' sequence. Additionally, Criss shares his foremost early influences, imparts his perspective on his unique place in the performing arts realm, reflects on his recent sold-out national tour and solo music projects as well as looks ahead to what's next. All of that, a generous helping of GLEE backstage dish and a tantalizing appetizer of what is to come as well as much, much more in this extensive chat with one of the most popular personalities in the performing arts.

FX has ordered a fourth installment of American Horror Story, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning miniseries franchise from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, it was announced today

Yesterday, BWW reported that a GLEE spin-off, centered on Lea Michele's fictional Rachel Berry could be in the works according to Radaronline.

Earlier today, popular Glee star and Broadway headliner Darren Criss generously participated in my ongoing InDepth InterView series and offered his candid perspective on many upcoming episodes of the hit musical dramedy series, also briefly commenting on the recent rumors of a re-positioned focus for Glee S5 and S6 or maybe even a full-blown New York City-set spin-off series centering on the characters of Rachel, Kurt and Santana - portrayed by Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Naya Rivera, respectively - coming up in the future and whether or not Criss could become a part of that mix, particularly given his character's long-established romantic affiliation with Kurt.

Following his stint on Fox's long-running musical dramedy, Jackson has signed on for Murphy's new HBO series OPEN, according to Deadline. Murphy reportedly wrote the series regular role into the script specifically for Jackson.

Radaronline reports exclusively that GLEE creator and co-writer Ryan Murphy is currently developing a spinoff series of the FOX musical dramedy which will be centered on Lea Michele's character Rachel Berry.

Lea Michele will be featured on the cover of December's Elle Magazine. In the issue, the GLEE star spoke candidly about her life following the tragic death of her co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith.

IDOL alum Adam Lambert talked about his upcoming guest starring role on GLEE and how IDOL helped prepare him for his future in entertainment. In this behind the scenes video, GLEE stars Chris Colfer and Demi Lovato also share their thoughts on their talented co-star.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Connie Britton discussed the possibility of an appearance on this season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN.

E! News sources confirm that Fox and the Glee team of Murphy, Brad Falchuck and Ian Brennan are discussing the idea of focusing an upcoming episode of the sixth and final season of the series on gay rights in Russia. 'We are mulling around the idea of moving Kurt to Russia,' says one source.

Just as the internet was supposedly made for porn - at least as far as the Tony Award-winning Best Musical's ribald lyrics go - so was AVENUE Q made for FOX's hit musical dramedy series GLEE.

HBO has ordered an extra helping of Broadway's Andrew Rannells for GIRLS season three, according to Deadline. He will return as Elijah, Hannah's gay ex-boyfriend, and will become a series regular if Lena Dunham's comedy is picked up for a fourth season.

Hell nearly froze over - or, perhaps we should we say burned brighter than ever before - as a result of the sheer, stupefying, awe-inspiring array of major theatre stars populating FX's hit horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN last night. Given the legendary leading ladies lighting up the night, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: TONY AWARDS is more like it!

In an interview today with the Los Angeles Times, Lange confirmed that she would depart Ryan Murphy's FX horror series following next season - and that a return to the the stage may in her near future.

Michelle Monaghan is set to lead the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' latest romance novel THE BEST OF ME, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Michael Hoffman will direct for Relativity, featuring a script by Will Fetters.

With week-over-week increases in time-shifted viewing nearly doubling (Live+3), the second episode of American Horror Story: Coven, 'Boy Parts' (10/16/13), posted a spectacular performance

Iconic Broadway legend Patti LuPone is set for a season-long arc on the third edition of FX's anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, this year subtitled COVEN, and the creative mastermind behind the show, Ryan Murphy, teases what we can expect from the dynamic diva on the horror hit in the weeks to come.

It is time for the students and faculty of McKinley High to say farewell? Tell us what you think!

Variety reports that FOX's musical drama GLEE will end following next year's sixth season.

GLEE creator/mastermind Ryan Murphy took to Twitter earlier this week to share a social media promotional poster featuring eagerly awaited Season Five addition Adam Lambert, who begins his multi-episode arc on the next new episode of the long-running hit musical dramedy series on FOX, airing the first week of November.