After Late-Night Run, Samantha Bee Leans Into Podcasting With ‘Choice Words’
The Full Frontal host is launching a new podcast series, Choice Words, with Lemonada Media.
Shucked to Release Broadway Cast Album; Get a 1st Look at the New Musical
The maize-themed comedy is directed by Jack O'Brien and written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally.
Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
Her portrayal of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker marks Chastain's first Oscar win and third nomination.
SWEPT AWAY, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, POTUS & More Set for Arena Stage
The season will kick off in July with the North American tour of New York’s Signature Theatre’s production of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band.
Madison Wells Options Young Adult Mystery ‘This Golden State’
The upcoming book follows a teenager who, in searching for answers, takes a DNA test that could unravel her family's carefully crafted world.
Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman & More Returning For ‘My Spy’ Sequel At Prime Video
Prime Video has secured the return of Dave Bautista (Knock at the Cabin), Chloe Coleman (Avatar: The Way of Water), Kristen Schaal (What We Do in the Shadows), Ken Jeong (The Afterparty) and others for their My Spy sequel.
Hillary Clinton, Louise Penny’s ‘State of Terror’ Sells Movie Rights to Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s entertainment company, has acquired and will develop a feature adaptation of “State of Terror,” a thriller that Clinton penned with help from best-selling writer Louise Penny.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ First Podcast Gleans Life Lessons From Women Over 70
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is dropping her first podcast series this spring — in which she’ll drop some knowledge from women who are older than she is.
Beverley Schottenstein Trial Limited Series in the Works at HBO Max
A limited series about Beverley Schottenstein’s legal case against her grandsons is in the works at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.
‘Hell or High Water’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Fox From SK Global
A series adaptation of the film “Hell or High Water” is in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.
Digital Publisher Tapas Media Launches Original Content Division
Digital publisher Tapas Media is making a concentrated shift into original content by launching Studio Tapas, a new division dedicated to producing and publishing original webcomics and novels.
Alex Newell, John Behlmann, Andrew Durand, More to Bring New Musical Shucked to Broadway This Season
The corn-themed comedy is directed by Jack O'Brien, written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally.
‘The Old Man & the Pool’ Review: Wading Into Mike Birbiglia’s Comfort Zone
The comedian once again proves his virtuosity as a narrator, weaving a new harrowing tale in his latest Broadway show.
Mike Birbiglia Does Not Have Time for “the Golden Age of TV”
With his latest Broadway show, 'The Old Man and the Pool,' comedy’s erudite goofball explains the difference between stand-up and theater and why he’ll always reject sitcom offers…
‘Come as You Are’ Podcast Set From Madison Wells, Pushkin
Come As You Are — the New York Times best-seller from Emily Nagoski — is being adapted as a podcast via Madison Wells and Pushkin Industries.
Mike Birbiglia Can't Get 'Hadestown Out of His Head
The comedian, 44, discussed his one-man Broadway show that opens this month, his love for Taylor Swift and why he doesn't actually hate the Y.M.C.A.