Vince Vaughn To Topline Stephen Chbosky Comedy ‘Nonnas’; Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro & Linda Cardellini Among Others Set
Vince Vaughn will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season, 1Community, and Madison Wells.
Broadway-Aimed Avett Brothers Musical ‘Swept Away’ Sets Washington D.C. Cast: John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Others Reprise Roles
Swept Away, the Broadway-aimed musical with music and lyrics by roots rock band The Avett Brothers, has announced principal cast for its fall-winter 2023 production at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C..
Nonbinary Actors Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee Just Made Tony Awards History
They're the first openly nonbinary performers to win acting prizes.
‘Loch Down Abbey’: ‘Downton Abbey’-Esque Pandemic Novel Being Adapted For TV By Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Loch Down Abbey, the debut novel by Beth Cowan-Erskine, is headed for the small screen. Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s company behind Nat Geo’s Genius and 21 Bridges, is developing the book as a series after optioning the rights.
Tony Award Nominations 2023: ‘Some Like It Hot’ Dominates, Followed by ‘& Juliet,’ ‘Shucked,’ ‘New York, New York’
“Some Like It Hot,” a jazzy re-imagining of the classic comedy film about two musicians on the run, dominated the nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards, which were announced on Tuesday, with 13 nods.
For Alex Newell, standing ovations just keep coming
Newell was nominated for best featured actor in a musical for their role as the big-voiced whiskey entrepreneur Lulu in "Shucked."
Madison Wells’ Gigi Pritzker, Nanette Burstein Sign Co-Production Deal
The two-year pact will see the longtime collaborators develop premium unscripted projects together that spotlight current issues impacting women.
Review: In ‘Shucked’, a Glut of Gleeful Puns and 'Cornography’
A countrified musical about corn, and filled with it, too, transplants itself to Broadway, with songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.
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.