Stephen Colbert News

Acclaimed actor Don Cheadle is making his Broadway debut in Proof, the new revival of David Auburn's play. Watch the actor discuss the play on The Late Show, where he also looked back on his first stage role as Templeton the Rat in a production of Charlotte's Web.

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has added new 2026 shows to his world tour in support of his latest album, Who Is The Sky?

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor performing arts festival in the heart of Midtown, will return in May with its most expansive season yet as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer will return to his theater roots and join the cast as Vice Principal Douglas Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Long-awaited Broadway dreams are finally coming true for Maya Rudolph. The Emmy-winner and SNL veteran will soon make her Broadway debut in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary!, fulfilling a childhood wish for the performer.

On Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as the First Lady to shed some light on comments she made during a recent press conference. Watch Benanti

Brandi Carlile visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano as well as a cover of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” Check out both performances here.

Emmy Award-winning comedian and THE VIEW co-host Joy Behar will perform at Provincetown Town Hall, hosted by Emmy winner Judy Gold, with proceeds benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.

Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly performs her 20th anniversary concert on April 15 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, joined by a four-piece ensemble.

UCBLK, the all-Black variety show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, will present its April edition on, featuring Chris Redd, Larry Owens, and Jon Lampley of The Late Show's house band.

The iconic Meryl Streep visited The Late Show on Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated film The Devil Wears Prada 2, bringing along a new clip from the film. She also expressed interest in returning to the Mamma Mia! franchise. Watch her appearance now.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Lucinda Williams will perform two East Coast concerts this spring, appearing at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey on May 27 and at Beacon Theatre in New York City on May 29.

Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert to discuss the long journey that led to playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. Watch the interview, where he remembers his first experience with the play as a kid.

Acclaimed actor Nathan Lane appears on tonight's episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert. As part of his appearance, Lane, an icon of musical theatre, accompanied by Marc Shaiman, performed “Laughing Matters” from the 1996 Off-Broadway revue, “When Pigs Fly.” Watch the video below!

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has unveiled the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards, honoring excellence on the Internet. 

Jon Batiste will perform at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. The Grammy-winning artist will appear in July as part of a Music at the Intersection event. Tickets go on sale March 27.

City Theatre will present LAUGH HARDER, NOT SMARTER by The Second City from April 9 to 18 at City Theatre in Pittsburgh. Learn more about the performance here!

Jesse Welles has announced his 26-date Red Tour with headlining dates in cities including NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and more. These dates will feature support by special guests Steph Strings, Ratboys, and Hudson Freeman.