The Latest Breaking News from Broadway

Betty McGuire death: Broadway and Growing Pains sitcom star dies aged 100

Star was a veteran of US television and theatre and starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Duncan Sheik death: ‘Barely Breathing’ singer-songwriter and ‘Spring Awakening’ composer dies at 56

Sheik was working on a new musical, ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen,’ which is slated to begin previews Off-Broadway next week

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Most nominated play in Tony awards history leads Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2027 program

MTC will also stage a local production of Broadway hit John Proctor is the Villain, as well as plays starring Rachel Griffiths, Kate Mulvany and Sigrid Thornton

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

Glen Hansard dies at 56: Oscar-winning ‘Once’ singer killed in Dublin motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard death: Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died at age fifty-six. He passed away following a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday morning. Hansard won an Academy Award for the song "Falling Slowly" from the film Once. His career began busking on Dublin streets and later fronting The Frames.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Midnight at the Never Get: Polished if schmaltzy gay lounge singer musical

3/5 Mark Sonnnenblack’s musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory explores sexual identity and self-expression on the 60s New York club scene

Evening Standard · Jul 21

How to Pull Off a Velvet Skirt in Summer—the Jennifer Lopez Way

Follow her lead, if you dare.

Marie Claire · Jul 7

Broadway star’s family launches GoFundMe as ALS leaves actor without use of arms, hands and legs

‘Les Misérables’ star was diagnosed with slow-moving ALS in 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 30

The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help

In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of work

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29

Mariska Hargitay Got Brutally Honest Advice Right Before Landing Law & Order: SVU (And I’m Glad She Didn’t Take It)

The advice would have changed everything.

Cinemablend · Jun 27

How Did Gina Ferrall Die? Real Cause of Death and Inside the Final Broadway Triumphs of Mamma Mia Legend

Broadway actress Gina Ferrall has died at 67 from uterine sarcoma. Her career spanned decades with roles in Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and more. Tributes honour her legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11