Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower
Read full article: Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lowerDrops for Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
All of Broadway's theater lights will dim for actor Gavin Creel after an outcry
Read full article: All of Broadway's theater lights will dim for actor Gavin Creel after an outcryAll of Broadway’s marquees will dim to honor the life of Gavin Creel following an outcry by theater fans when only a partial dimming was proposed after the 48-year-old Tony Award-winner’s death last month.
Ken Page, who starred in 'Cats' on Broadway and voiced Oogie Boogie, dies at 70
Read full article: Ken Page, who starred in 'Cats' on Broadway and voiced Oogie Boogie, dies at 70Ken Page, a stage and screen actor who starred alongside Beyoncé in “Dreamgirls,” introduced Broadway audiences to Old Deuteronomy in “Cats” and scared generations of kids as the voice of Oogie Boogie, the villain of the 1993 animated holiday film ”The Nightmare Before Christmas,″ has died.
‘It’s so empowering’: AARP hosts ‘A Tribute to American Servicewomen’ in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘It’s so empowering’: AARP hosts ‘A Tribute to American Servicewomen’ in JacksonvilleAARP hosted “A Tribute to America’s Servicewomen.” Dozens of servicewomen gathered for discussion panels, guest speakers and special presentation.
The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'
Read full article: The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'The four stars who helped shape the new musical “Swept Away” — John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Wayne Duvall — will steer the nautical tale to the commercial waves of Broadway.
New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr
Read full article: New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill BurrA revival of the cutthroat business play “Glengarry Glen Ross” is slated for Broadway this spring, cast with a star from “Succession.”.
'Bill & Ted' stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter eye Broadway reunion in 2025 for 'Waiting for Godot'
Read full article: 'Bill & Ted' stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter eye Broadway reunion in 2025 for 'Waiting for Godot'Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who played a pair of extraordinary slackers in three “Bill & Ted” films, are reuniting on Broadway for a revival of the brainy, existential classic “Waiting for Godot.”.
Tony-winning musical 'Suffs' disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner
Read full article: Tony-winning musical 'Suffs' disrupted by chanting protesters with a bannerA performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs” was briefly disrupted Tuesday when protesters unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chants of “Cancel ‘Suffs.
Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset
Read full article: Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upsetThe Tonys are often the most entertaining of awards shows, with Broadway performers showing their best work.
Broadway star from Jacksonville shares talents with hometown Friday at Underbelly concert
Read full article: Broadway star from Jacksonville shares talents with hometown Friday at Underbelly concertSherrod Brown honed his performance skills in Jacksonville before embarking on an adventure that eventually landed him on Broadway as part of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing
Read full article: Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to singOn opening night of the Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” one person in the audience strangely wasn’t nervous — the director.
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Read full article: George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a familiar project for the Hollywood star: “Good Night, and Good Luck.”.
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark
Read full article: 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's sparkTwo Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.
Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé Nast
Read full article: Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé NastJournalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes are striking amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry.
Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp and the stars of the new 'Mean Girls' turn out for premiere
Read full article: Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp and the stars of the new 'Mean Girls' turn out for premiereShe doesn’t even go here, but Lindsay Lohan still joined the cast of the new “Mean Girls” at the musical film’s premiere in New Year.
‘Feel like you’re part of the show’: Venardos Circus returns to St. Augustine for holidays
Read full article: ‘Feel like you’re part of the show’: Venardos Circus returns to St. Augustine for holidaysThe Venardos Circus is back for the sixth year in a row with a brand-new tent at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.
Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in spring
Read full article: Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in springBroadway audiences will soon be hearing the hit songs of Alicia Keys not far from where the multiple-Grammy-winner grew up.
Huey Lewis' rom-com musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' finds a stage on Broadway in spring
Read full article: Huey Lewis' rom-com musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' finds a stage on Broadway in springHuey Lewis, who with his band The News stormed radio in the 1980s with such rock-pop hits as “The Power of Love” and “I Want a New Drug,” is about to take his music to a Broadway stage.
Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65
Read full article: Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as 'adorable, mischievous, brilliant,' dies at 65Michael McGrath, a Broadway character actor who shined in zany, feel-good musicals and won a Tony Award for “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” has died.
Vina Morales replaces Lea Salonga in Broadway's 'Here Lies Love' to spotlight Filipino stars
Read full article: Vina Morales replaces Lea Salonga in Broadway's 'Here Lies Love' to spotlight Filipino starsAs Tony Award winner Lea Salonga prepares to depart the first ever all-Filipino cast Broadway cast this week, her role will become a revolving door to showcase other well-known talent from the Philippines.
Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
Read full article: Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTokA 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”.
Lights on Broadway dim to honor ‘The Lion King’ star from Jacksonville following death at 47
Read full article: Lights on Broadway dim to honor ‘The Lion King’ star from Jacksonville following death at 47Clifton Oliver, who graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, died last week at the age of 47.
Inside the Tony Awards: No script, but plenty of song, dance, high spirits and history
Read full article: Inside the Tony Awards: No script, but plenty of song, dance, high spirits and historyThere was plenty of uncertainty in the run-up to this year’s Tony Awards, which at one point seemed unlikely to happen at all due to the Hollywood writer’s strike.
Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike
Read full article: Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strikeThe intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside more splashier rivals on Sunday to win the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway flexed its muscle in the face of Hollywood writers’ strike and fully embraced trans-rights with history-making winners.
Lin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway
Read full article: Lin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes to increase diversity on Broadway and in theaters across the country with a new initiative announced Thursday.
Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of show
Read full article: Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of showStriking members of the Writers Guild of America have said they will not picket next month’s Tony Awards telecast, clearing a thorny issue facing show organizers and opening the door for some sort of Broadway razzle-dazzle.
Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the ‘Wicked’ movie
Read full article: Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the ‘Wicked’ movieWe’re not getting part one of the highly anticipated “Wicked” movie until November of 2024, so I will take any kind of sneak peak or update on the filming, even if that includes behind-the-scenes videos and photos.
'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years
Read full article: 'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 yearsThe final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti.
Once a TV show, 'Smash' to make its Broadway bow in 2024
Read full article: Once a TV show, 'Smash' to make its Broadway bow in 2024The glitzy, fictional Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe that formed the heart of the TV show “Smash” will make the leap to an actual Broadway stage next season.
A lion roars on Broadway as box office hauls reveal winners
Read full article: A lion roars on Broadway as box office hauls reveal winnersIt was feast or famine at the Broadway box office as 2022 wound down, with eye-popping revenue for popular shows — including a staggering new Broadway record for “The Lion King” — not lifting all strugglers.
'The Phantom of the Opera' to close on Broadway next year
Read full article: 'The Phantom of the Opera' to close on Broadway next year“The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, a victim of post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York.
'Chicago' to welcome trans actor Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart
Read full article: 'Chicago' to welcome trans actor Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart“Pose” star Angelica Ross is set to make her Broadway debut in the musical “Chicago” this fall, becoming the first openly transgender actor to play the murderous vixen Roxie Hart.
Broadway's 'MJ' gets a box office bump after the Tony Awards
Read full article: Broadway's 'MJ' gets a box office bump after the Tony Awards“MJ,” the hit-filled Broadway musical about the King of Pop, got a huge bump at the box office after nabbing four Tony Awards and getting valuable exposure in front of millions during its electric telecast performance.
Police: 3 critically hurt when taxi jumps curb on Broadway
Read full article: Police: 3 critically hurt when taxi jumps curb on BroadwayThree people have been critically injured after a taxi cab turning onto a narrow section of Broadway hit a bicyclist, swerved onto a Manhattan sidewalk and into a group of pedestrians.
'A Strange Loop’ makes history at Tonys; ‘Company’ wins 5
Read full article: 'A Strange Loop’ makes history at Tonys; ‘Company’ wins 5“A Strange Loop,” an irreverent, sexually frank work about Blackness and queerness took home the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on Sunday, as voters celebrated Broadway’s most racially diverse season by choosing an envelope-pushing Black voice.
On Broadway, more visibility, yes, but also an unseen threat
Read full article: On Broadway, more visibility, yes, but also an unseen threatFor the first full season since the death of George Floyd reignited a conversation about race and representation in America, Broadway responded with one of its most diverse Tony slates yet.
Unauthorized video of Jesse Williams onstage prompts outrage
Read full article: Unauthorized video of Jesse Williams onstage prompts outrageVideo of a naked Jesse Williams captured onstage in a shower scene from a Broadway play has been posted online, prompting an outcry from the producers and the union that represents actors and stage managers.
Playwright Neil Simon's papers go to Library of Congress
Read full article: Playwright Neil Simon's papers go to Library of CongressDozens of notebooks, scripts, speeches, drafts of letters, artwork and even signed baseballs owned by the late playwright Neil Simon have been donated to the Library of Congress.
'Get used to it': Outbreaks give taste of living with virus
Read full article: 'Get used to it': Outbreaks give taste of living with virusThe U.S. is getting a first glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the newly infected is studded with stars.
'Girl from the North Country' sets Broadway return dates
Read full article: 'Girl from the North Country' sets Broadway return dates“Girl from the North Country,” the Depression-era drama set to the songs of Bob Dylan, will reopen on Broadway this spring, a little more than three months after going on hiatus because of coronavirus concerns.
One of Broadway’s hottest musicals is coming to Jacksonville. Here’s how you can witness it in person.
Read full article: One of Broadway’s hottest musicals is coming to Jacksonville. Here’s how you can witness it in person.On April 29, the musical “Waitress” will perform for one night at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
Broadway theater will be renamed after James Earl Jones
Read full article: Broadway theater will be renamed after James Earl JonesThe Shubert Organization's Cort Theatre on Broadway will be renamed after James Earl Jones, fulfilling a promise by the theater giant to honor a Black artist in such a way.
The Chris Thomas Band performing with The Jacksonville Symphony
Read full article: The Chris Thomas Band performing with The Jacksonville SymphonyThe Chris Thomas Big Band with the Jacksonville symphony strings presents RAT PACK at Times-Union Center Feb 4 & 5, 7:30pm. Show features CTB 18 piece big band feat. Chris Thomas with special guests Cortnie Frazier (local favorite and performed with Post Modern Jukebox) and Olivia Donalson (currently on Broadway in Aladdin, just landed a lead role in SIX). This will be Chris Thomas’ last public performance of 2022. The band is continuing on fulfilling events as Bold City Classics featuring multiple singers.
Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' actor fired
Read full article: Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' actor firedThe actor playing Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” following a complaint by a co-star about his conduct.
Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaks
Read full article: Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaksMany stages on both Broadway and the West End have been forced to go dark once more as the live theater community grapples with new backstage outbreaks of the coronavirus and its variants.
Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of ‘Company’ on Broadway
Read full article: Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of ‘Company’ on BroadwayIt’s still hard to believe for fans of musical theater, but Broadway icon and legend Stephen Sondheim passed away over the weekend at the age of 91.
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
Read full article: As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain lusterEven as visitors again crowd below the jumbo screens in New York’s Times Square, the souvenir shops, restaurants, hotels and entrepreneurs within the iconic U.S. landmark are still reeling from a staggering pandemic.
David Byrne says audiences seem 'thrilled' to be in theater
Read full article: David Byrne says audiences seem 'thrilled' to be in theaterAs he brings “American Utopia” back to Broadway following the pandemic pause, David Byrne says it's evident how thrilled people are simply to be enjoying live entertainment again.
Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Reopening of 'Aladdin' on Broadway halted by COVID-19 casesThe hit Broadway show “Aladdin” was canceled Wednesday night when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were reported within the musical’s company, a day after the show reopened, a worrying sign for Broadway.
Chenoweth, Miranda, Rivera and more to celebrate Broadway
Read full article: Chenoweth, Miranda, Rivera and more to celebrate BroadwayMany of Broadway’s biggest lights — including Kristin Chenoweth, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chita Rivera and Idina Menzel — will make appearances at Sunday’s TV celebration of Broadway’s return.