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Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless and Sutton Foster as Princess Winnifred in the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Hudson Theater in New York, July 31, 2024. The hit Encores! production has transferred to Broadway, with a cast fiercely dedicated to entertaining its audience, writes the New York Times critic Elisabeth Vincentelli. (Sara Krulwich/The New York Times)

Sutton Foster and Michael Urie reunite in the zany 'Once Upon a Mattress'

Anaheim, CA

The Greatest Showman is officially heading to Broadway, with a live musical performance wowing audiences at D23. The film's success was propelled by its award-winning soundtrack, featuring original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Hugh Jackman led the ensemble cast in the iconic role of P.T. Barnum, showcasing his...

This Hugh Jackman-Led Movie Musical Is Finally Coming to Broadway

In April 2024, Carnegie Hall welcomed Broadway legend and three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone back for “A Life in Notes”!. The sold-out show featured musical reflections on her youth, coming of age, and eventual success in both her professional and personal lives—including "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Miserables, featured in the video here.

Video: Patti LuPone Sings 'I Dreamed a Dream' from LES MISERABLES at Carnegie Hall

Do you have a burning Broadway question? Dying to know more about an obscure Broadway fact? Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. Every month, BroadwayWorld will be accepting questions from theatre fans like you. If you're lucky, your question might be selected as the topic of her next column!

A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts

A new "Wicked" clip features Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero.

See Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in new 'Wicked' clip: Watch here

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It's been 32 years since actor Cleavon Little succumbed to colon cancer at only 53 years of age in 1992. He is best known for his ground-breaking role as a Black sheriff hired to save a redneck town in Mel Brooks' 1974 big-screen classic comedy western Blazing Saddles, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Cleavon Little: The Star of 'Blazing Saddles' (50 Years Later)

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

The entertainment world is saddened by the loss of actress and comedian Erica Ash, who has passed away at the age of 46. Known for her varied roles in television, film, and theatre, Ash brought a unique blend of humour and talent to her performances. The news of her passing was confirmed by fellow comedian and friend Loni Love, who shared the announcement on social media. Love wrote in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram that Ash was "talented and hilarious", and her post included several photos of her and Ash, capturing moments from Ash's appearance on The Real, which Love co-hosted.

'MadTV' Star Erica Ash Dead at 46

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Detroit, MI

Much to the delight of his fans, Tim Allen is headed back to his old stomping grounds on the Disney-owned ABC television network following the decision by network executives to move forward with his new sitcom. A Detroit Native Becomes Hollywood Royalty. Actor and comedian Tim Allen has become a...

Tim Allen Returns to ABC With a New Sitcom

‘Greatest Showman’ Heading for Broadway, ‘Frozen’ Musical to Stream on Disney+, Patti Sings ‘I Dreamed a Dream’. Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is...

Today on Broadway: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

Complete casting for two-time Tony Award® nominee and multiple Olivier Award®-winning director Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Olivier Award® winner and Grammy Award® nominee Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.’ Sunset Blvd., which features book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, will play the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) with preview performances beginning Saturday, September 28 ahead of a Sunday, October 20 opening night has been revealed.

'Sunset Boulevard' Announces Complete Broadway Casting

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The Tony-winner also reveals her travel essentials.

Kristin Chenoweth Shares How Her Husband Is the Best Travel Partner, Her NYC Recommendations, and More

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	Mitzi McCall, whose five-decade resume in entertainment included 11 films, 14 TV shows and many animated series voice-overs, died August 8 at her home in Studio City, CA, at age 91. No details on cause were immediately available.Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries




	Her husband and comedy partner, Charlie Brill, confirmed her death in a Facebook post. “I lost my Mitzi last night. Rest in peace my one and only love…Rest in peace and laughter.”








	McCall and Brill appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, better known as the U.S. television debut of The Beatles;...

Mitzi McCall Dies: Film & TV Actress And Comedian Who Followed The Beatles On ‘Ed Sullivan’ Was 91

Emmy winner and television icon, Bob Newhart, changed the world of comedy with his signature deadpan humor and stumbling delivery of cheeky punchlines that solidified him as a comedic genius. Newhart initially gained notoriety in 1960 with his album of comedic gags, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, which today still reigns as the 20th best-selling comedy album in history and earned Newhart a Grammy for Best Album of the Year. After starring in his own variety show, The Bob Newhart Show, the title was recycled for a new show where he starred as a Chicago psychologist, Robert Hartley, becoming the television star's most memorable series.

The 10 Best Bob Newhart TV Roles

A year on from the Locarno Film Festival’s international premiere of Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, which won the festival’s special jury prize on the way to becoming the filmmaker’s most celebrated work to date, a pair of new found-footage films by Radu Jude were screened publicly for the first time on Sunday night at this year’s edition of the festival. Exploring related themes with wildly different approaches, Eight Postcards from Utopia and Sleep #2 showed the Romanian provocateur retaining his fascination with death, the media, capitalist exploitation, and national identity.

Locarno Film Festival 2024: Radu Jude’s ‘Eight Postcards from Utopia’ and ‘Sleep #2’

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Desi Arnaz Jr., the son of I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has been largely absent from the spotlight following the tragic passing of his wife, Amy Arnaz, in 2015. However, in an Instagram post made on Saturday, August 3, Desi and Lucille's daughter Lucie posted a carousel of photos with her brother, giving fans their first glimpse of him in years.In her post, she wrote, "Thank you, Nick Luckinbill, for treating your family to a grand meal at Wally’s in Las Vegas, with our special guest, my recalcitrant brother, Desi Arnaz, Jr.! Desi is alive and...

Desi Arnaz Jr. Has Spent Almost a Decade out of the Spotlight — Where Does His Net Worth Stand Now?

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‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Review: A Quick-Witted, Big-Hearted Gem Returns to Broadway

In 1959, New York Times critic Brooks Atkinson heralded the arrival of a new musical comedy star in Once Upon a Mattress, a retelling of Hans...

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Review: A Quick-Witted, Big-Hearted Gem Returns to Broadway

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