Shailene Woodley News

Comedian, actor and BRIT Awards 2026 host Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with Bad Influence, his brand-new national arena tour. Hitting arenas across the UK in 2027.

The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.

A new trailer has dropped for Season 2 of Paradise, which returns to Hulu on February 23. Sterling K. Brown returns as Agent Xavier Collins, alongside a cast that includes Julianne Nicholson and Sarah Shahi, as well as the addition of Shailene Woodley. Check it out now.

On a recent visit to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Zachary Quinto reflected on his time in the theater and told the host why he enjoys knowing who is in the audience at a given performance, but avoids reviews. Watch the interview now.

Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer and television and film star Thomas Doherty had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, with an afterparty at Sir Henry’s. See photos here!

The Zoo Story, written by Edward Albee, is coming to The Drama Factory. Performances take place June 19 through June 22. The show is directed by Chris Weare and performed by Michael Mackenzie and Francois Immelman. The show will fun fifty minutes. 

Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. We have the full list of honorees!

Something special was going on at the Hayes Theatre earlier this year. It had a lot to do with Leslye Headland, who after years as a playwright and screenwriter, made her Broadway debut with Cult of Love. Watch in this video as Leslye chats more about the process of getting it to Broadway and what to expect on the big screen!

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love, which premiered on Broadway in 2024, is now officially in the works with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum attached as producers. Headland is set to adapt her script and direct the feature.

Broadway says goodbye to two limited run productions. Left on Tenth takes its final bow at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 29 previews and 118 regular performances; and Cult of Love will conclude its limited run at the Hayes Theatre following 24 previews and 59 regular performances.

Playwright Leslye Headland makes her Broadway debut this season with Cult of Love, directed by Trip Cullman and presented by Second Stage The playwright has revealed that the work is headed for a big screen adaptation.

On a visit to The Tonight Show, Shailene Woodley talked about making her Broadway debut in Cult of Love, why she enjoys knowing which celebrities are in the audience, and more. Watch the interview now!

On Monday, Zachary Quinto joined Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the new Broadway play Cult of Love. During the interview, he talks about the show running during the holiday season, playing the banjo onstage, and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Read BroadwayWorld's January 2025 Debut of the Month feature, spotlighting screen star Christopher Lowell, currently starring in Cult of Love on Broadway. Learn more about Lowell in the interview here!

The nominees have been announced for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. New socially voted categories this year include Favorite Broadway Debut and Favorite Soundtrack, with nominees including Rachel Zegler, Nicole Scherzinger, the Wicked movie, and more.

John Schneider, who is currently starring in Perfect Crime Off-Broadway, recently received his caricature at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of the portrait. Check out photos here!

It was a Big Little Lies reunion at Cult of Love over the weekend as Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage saw Shailene Woodley in Cult of Love. Check out the backstage photo now and Iain's backstage story!

BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown with stars picking their favorite holidays tunes. Day 9 features Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley.