Theater
How 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' Came Together to Help Live Theater
"I hope what we take from [this show] is that anyone can be part of a musical. It's the same theme of 'Ratatouille' itself: 'Anyone can cook,'" the show's music supervisor, Daniel Mertzlufft, told Newsweek recently.
'Meet Me in St. Louis' on Zoom From Irish Rep Is a Holiday Treat
With Irish Rep's latest entry "Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen," the company adds a musical to its résumé, and it is a pleasure.
Warner Brothers' HBO Max Deal Is a Seismic Shift for the Movie Industry'
The movie company will release their films in theaters and on the premium summer next year.
Biden Wants Lin-Manuel Miranda to Write a Musical About Janet Yellen
To honor the historic nomination of a woman as Secretary of Treasury, Biden says that the "Hamilton" creator should write a musical about Yellen.
'Singular Sensation' Chronicles 1990s Broadway With a Little Razzle Dazzle
Michael Riedel's engaging new book "Singular Sensation," brings backstage drama front and center stage with news, gossip and bold-faced names.
Irish Rep's 'A Touch of the Poet' Is the Latest Entry in the Shutdown
With its post-shutdown productions, the Irish Repertory Theatre has charted a clever and innovative course to navigate the pandemic restrictions.
Broadway's Shut Down Until June 2021—Here's What to Do With Your Tickets
Most people should receive automatic refunds, but in some complicated situations, you should contact the seller.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Blew Up a Real Plane For a Very Practical Reaso
After realizing that it would be more cost effective to blow up a real plane for a scene in "Tenet," Nolan opted to go that route rather than use CGI effects.
'Playbill' Brings Broadway Into a New Era With COVID-19, BLM Stories
"It is my belief that theater can be damaged but not destroyed," Phil Birsh, "Playbill" CEO told Newsweek.
Irish Rep's 'The Weir' Brings Zoom Play Production to Another Level
The play was shot with five actors in separate states performing in front of green screens.
This 'Hamilton'-Themed Dr. Fauci Tribute Video Is What Quarantine Needs
Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying rewrote the lyrics to "Alexander Hamilton" to offer praise for Dr. Anthony Fauci on TikTok and Instagram.
'The Line' Tells the Stories of Front-Liners in the Pandemic and It Zooms
A new documentary Zoom play, tells the stories of front-liners in the pandemic in their own words.
AMC Will Require Guests to Wear Masks In Its Theaters Following Backlash
The theater chain announced that it would not require patrons to wear masks, to avoid "political controversy," but has switched the policy following public backlash.
Who Is Larry Kramer, and What Did He Do for AIDS Activism?
Kramer was an important part of establishing two important organizations that helped people living with AIDS.
Steven Spielberg to Adapt NBC's 'Smash' for Broadway: How to Watch the Show
Fans of the series about backstage drama on Broadway can relive the meta magic all over again— actually on the stage this time.
Nurse Helps Fellow Health Care Workers Cope During COVID-19 Pandemic
"We heal the general public, our patients. But we also have this untapped power to heal one another," Tara Rynders told Newsweek.
Famed Shakespeare's Globe Theater Could Close Permanently Due to COVID-19
The famous recreation of William Shakespeare's original London venue is seeking U.K. government funds to help stay afloat during the pandemic if performances can't resume before September.
Two Texas Theater Chains Will Reopen in What Could Be a Sign to Come
With theaters reopening at reduced capacities, two Texas chains will implement special precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
We Break Down 'What Do We Need to Talk About?' — The First Zoom Play
"There are a lot of plays out there being done on Zoom," he says. "This is something else. It's not a stage play. It's a play for Zoom. As a writer, it's a different form, and as a director it's a very different form."
Oklahoma Movie Theater Plans to Reopen With Safety Precautions
Plexiglass, masks, and gloves are some of the biggest changes that the theater will have when it reopens during the early phases of shelter-in-place restrictions being lifted.
Broadway Star Nick Cordero Receives Temporary Pacemaker, Says His Wife
Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, shared an updated with fans on Friday and also said that the Broadway actor had tested negative in two COVID-19 tests.
Royal Shakespeare Company Pays Tribute to the Bard on His 456th Birthday
Using the hashtag #ShareYourShakespeare, fans got together and recited their favorite lines via webcam.
'My Daughter and I Are Making Shakespeare Movies During Lockdown'
Neve played Hamlet in her black hoodie, and we used her cuddly toys for the other characters.
He Can Do More Than Make a Negroni — Other Reasons Stanley Tucci Is A Boss
The award winning actor charmed the internet with his Negroni recipe, but there's more to the actor than just being a great mixologist.
B'way's 'Virginia Woolf' Will Not Reopen After Coronavirus Shutdown
Even once Broadway reopens after going dark for COVID-19 concerns, the new revival of the Edward Albee play will not.
Movie Theater Chain to Reduce Auditorium Capacity by Half for Coronavirus
Showcase Cinemas became the latest theater chain to introduce new social distancing plans, including reducing theater capacity by 50 percent.
For Charles Busch in 'Lily Dare' off-Broadway Life's a Drag and That's Good
Charles Busch has a loyal following, one that has followed him from the East Village to Broadway and now to the West Village in his latest hit, "The Confession of Lily Dare."
Celebs and Fans Remember the Late Actor Orson Bean
Bean, 91, had a long career in television and movies, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.'
How to Watch 'The Inheritance': The Two-Part Epic Play on Broadway
The current Broadway production of "The Inheritance," the two-part six-and-a-half-hour play by Matthew Lopez "that is inspired by the novel 'Howards End' by E. M. Forster" has potential audiences asking: Do you see both parts in one day or over two days?