NEW YORK — Audra McDonald is bringing the drama with her return to The Great White Way this fall. The six-time Tony Award winner will star in the limited engagement of Adrienne Kennedy’s “Ohio State Murders.” The production will be helmed by Kenny Leon…
London’s ‘Grease the Musical’ dedicates shows to Olivia Newton-John
They’re still hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John, who died Monday at age 73, is being remember by the London production of “Grease the Musical,” which dedicated its upcoming performances to the star, according to Entertainment Weekly…
Oscars producer Will Packer praises Will Smith’s ‘transparent’ apology for slapping Chris Rock
Whether or not it was a performance, it’s getting some critical acclaim. Will Packer, who produced this year’s controversial and tumultuous Oscars ceremony, is praising Will Smith’s long-awaited apology last month to Chris Rock for The Slap Heard ‘Roun…
Jane Lynch moves up ‘Funny Girl’ exit in Broadway show’s latest shake-up
NEW YORK — Goodbye, gorgeous. Jane Lynch will be taking her final bow as Mrs. Brice in the Broadway production of “Funny Girl” Sunday, nearly a month earlier than planned. The “Glee” alum, 62, was previously slated to leave the show on Sept. 4, but wil…
Trump takes the Fifth, refuses to answer questions in NY attorney general deposition over real estate business
NEW YORK — Ex-President Donald Trump refused to answer questions from the New York attorney general’s office Wednesday, providing the latest bizarre twist in the ongoing civil investigation of his real estate business. “Under the advice of my counsel ….
New York Film Festival announces its main slate of movies for 2022
NEW YORK — The New York Film Festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary this fall with movies featuring big-name stars and ties to the Big Apple. “Tar” starring Cate Blanchett and the Paul Schrader-directed “Master Gardner” help headline the 2022 fes…
Trump declines to answer questions from NY attorney general during deposition over real estate business
NEW YORK — Ex-President Donald Trump refused to answer questions Wednesday from the New York attorney general’s office Wednesday in the latest twist in an ongoing civil investigation into his real estate business. “Under the advice of my counsel … I …
Emmy and Tony winner Lillias White tapped to be the first female actor to play Hermes in Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’
NEW YORK — Lillias White is back on Broadway — and making history, too. The Emmy and Tony Award winner has been tapped to take on a monumental role in the critically acclaimed production of “Hadestown,” currently at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Producers o…
Kenan Thompson of ‘SNL’ to host 2022 Emmys
Live from the Emmys, it’s Kenan Thompson. The “Saturday Night Live” funnyman will host next month’s TV awards show, NBC announced Tuesday. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exci…
Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’ soars to top of Hot 100, as ‘Renaissance’ debuts at No. 1, becoming year’s biggest debut by a woman
Beyoncé is dominating the top of the U.S. music charts this week. The 28-time Grammy Award winner’s new album “Renaissance” has debuted in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. “Break My Soul,” the first single from the eagerly anticipated opus, h…