Walter McBride News

Production has commenced on the eight-episode second season of HBO Original drama series Dune: Prophecy with Olivier Award winner Indira Varma, Ashley Walters, and Tony Award nominee Tom Hollander now among the cast.

Before her passing in 2024, Broadway legend Chita Rivera was originally attached to appear in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hit theaters earlier this month. 

Paul Mescal is making it known: he is a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim. In a new interview, the Olivier Award-winning actor shared his appreciation for the late composer, who is known for such musicals as Company, Sweeney Todd, and Merrily We Roll Along.

Director Danny Boyle will helm the film adaptation of James Graham's Ink, with Guy Pearce and Jack O'Connell in talks to play Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb, respectively.

Jennifer Aniston, best known for her role as Rachel in the TV show Friends, and films like Marley & Me, Horrible Bosses, and We're the Millers, still has acting dreams on her mind after all that she has accomplished.

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the casting of Elaine Hendrix in OFC’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” next season. See here for more information!

Tammy Faye, the musical filled with music by Elton John, had only 24 previews and 29 performances at the Palace Theatre before closing. Though the musical was not met with much interest from theatre goers, Elton John knows why.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtServe, ArtsUnited and History Fort Lauderdale, will present BLOOM, a juried art exhibition celebrating Earth Day, on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

On the recent episode of the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Josh Horowitz sat down with Mamma Mia actress Amanda Seyfried and discussed her audition process for the Wicked movie. Check here for the video!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jules Feiffer, the cartoonist and playwright, has passed away at 95 from congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife JZ Holden.

Colman Domingo has revealed that he is in talks with the National Theatre's incoming Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham for a possible project in the fall of 2026.

Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster are both set to appear as guest stars in Season 2 of the CBS crime drama. The guest star generally serves as the murderer in the episode, with the audience following along with attorney Elsbeth Tascioni as she attempts to solve the case.

Colman Domingo continues to stay booked and busy, with a new role in Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Domingo is set to star alongside Glen Powell in the film, playing the host of the world's most dangerous game show.

Hadestown fans have lots to be happy about this holiday season, as it was just announced that the original cast will reunite next year in the West End production. In celebration of the news, we're looking back at some of our favorite highlights of the original cast!

Amanda Seyfried has addressed the Glinda-shaped elephant in the room. In a new interview, the Les Miserables star explained that the recently surfaced video of her singing Wicked's Popular was, in fact, not her actual audition for the movie.

Amanda Seyfried has wrapped filming on Ann Lee, a musical based on the story of Mother Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. She will appear in the film alongside Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, and more.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Broadway icon Liza Minnelli is bringing her life story to the page in a new memoir. Magnolia Hill Productions has since optioned the rights to the memoir, bringing her story one step closer to the screen.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote the books for Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, passed away on Friday, November 29 at the age of 85.

BroadwayWorld sat down with John Lithgow to discuss voicing the character of Minister Bolinar in Spellbound, how his role in the film grew over time, and why children are the best audience members.

Netflix's Wednesday has added a major star to its Season 2 lineup. Pop icon Lady Gaga will be appearing in the second season of the Tim Burton series, which is currently filming in Europe.