17 iconic movies that became Broadway shows
Some of the most famous Broadway musicals were inspired by or adapted from hit films. Musical adaptations of "Beetlejuice" and "Tootsie" opened in 2019."Hairspray" was based on John Waters' movie of...
View ArticleHere are all of the winners and biggest moments of the 2019 Tony Awards
Sunday night was Broadway's biggest night: The American Theatre Wing's 73rd Tony Awards.James Corden, of "The Late Late Show," hosted a night punctuated by live numbers from nominated Broadway...
View ArticleVideo: Hong Kong protesters belt out 'Do You Hear The People Sing?' from 'Les...
Protesters in Hong Kong have adopted a popular protest anthem in recent days as they enter into their 10th week of anti-government demonstrations. Video posted on social media by pro-democracy leader...
View Article13-year-old Broadway star Laurel Griggs died after massive asthma attack
Broadway star Laurel Griggs passed away this week at age 13 after suffering a massive asthma attack. Her funeral was held on Friday, according to the a obituary post on Dignity Memorial.Griggs was best...
View ArticleA day in the life of a 'Hamilton' performer, who can play 6 characters at a...
Jimmie "JJ" Jeter has one of the hardest jobs on Broadway. He knows six different parts from the hit musical, "Hamilton," and has to be prepared to play one of them at any given moment. He's what's...
View Article7 cruises you can take with a celebrity
There are quite a few cruises that let you set sail with your favorite celebrities.Gwyneth Paltrow recently announced her "Goop at Sea" cruise, packed with wellness-themed activities and "goopified...
View ArticleBroadway shows are still on during the coronavirus outbreak, but some of the...
Broadway shows are continuing to play during the coronavirus outbreak, but extra precautions are being taken.While attendance at shows has remained stable, prices have been dropping, suggesting that...
View ArticleFrom Broadway receipts to NBA attendance, these 6 charts from JPMorgan show...
The coronavirus is driving steep downturns for several industries as cities issue stay-at-home orders and ban non-essential activity.Early slumps in the restaurant, movie theater, and sports industries...
View ArticleHere are the latest major events that have been canceled or postponed because...
Events are being canceled and postponed worldwide to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, which emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year and was labeled a pandemic by WHO in March.Countries...
View ArticleA beloved Broadway actor woke from a medically induced coma to find that his...
Nick Cordero is awake after weeks of being in a medically induced coma while he fought COVID-19, his wife announced on Tuesday.Although Cordero is weakened to the point that opening and closing his...
View ArticleHow Lin-Manuel Miranda's non-stop work ethic from a young age made 'Hamilton'...
Lin-Manuel Miranda rose to fame for his Broadway musical, "Hamilton." More than five years after its 2015 debut, a filmed version with the original Broadway cast will premiere on Disney Plus on July...
View ArticleA couple created an online babysitting club that's giving out-of-work...
New York City coupleKyle Reilly and Kristina Hanford are connecting talented out-of-work performers with parents who need help keeping kids occupied.Professional performers often rely on side jobs as...
View ArticleHow to watch 'Hamilton' on Disney Plus
A filmed version of "Hamilton," the wildly popular Broadway musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now streaming on Disney Plus.The movie adaptation, which seeks to emulate the in-person theatrical...
View Article'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's best advice for juggling projects,...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the hit musical "Hamilton," has won a MacArthur Fellowship, a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy, three Tonys, and three Grammys at age 40.He's known for his relentless work...
View ArticleJulie Andrews' career took off at the 'Mary Poppins' premiere, she says — and...
Summary List Placement"Mary Poppins" finally premiered on August 27, 1964, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The Walt Disney Studios pulled out all the stops; it was a glorious, old-fashioned...
View ArticleOut-of-work Broadway actors can eat now and pay later (or never) at 2...
Summary List PlacementOut-of-work Broadway actors can now eat at two New York City restaurants and pay later — or not at all.Sister restaurants Marseille and Nizza in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen...
View ArticleI'm a former Broadway actress who makes over $8,000 a month running a digital...
Summary List PlacementFor almost two years, I starred in the Broadway show Chicago, playing Annie and serving as the understudy for Roxie Hart. Then, the pandemic hit. It was always a dream of mine to...
View ArticleFauci: We could return to theaters mid-fall once a 'substantial proportion'...
Summary List PlacementAmericans can look forward to returning to movie theaters and maybe even Broadway full-houses by mid- or late-fall 2021, if 70% to 85% of the population is vaccinated by then, Dr....
View ArticleBroadway reopened for 36 minutes for the first time since March of last year
Summary List PlacementBroadway reopened its doors for a 36-minute performance on Saturday, more than a year after it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.Tony Award winners Nathan...
View ArticleBroadway, restaurants, and shops will return with 'most capacity...
Summary List PlacementGov. Andrew Cuomo of New York announced on Monday that Broadway theaters and a slew of other places would be close to fully reopened by May 19.Cuomo described the initiative as a...
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