Theater

Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Apple Martin Makes Directorial Debut With Student Show

Apple Martin—the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin—proved she’s followed in her mom's footsteps by making her directorial debut for a musical theater production at Vanderbilt University.

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Oscars 2026: Fran Drescher Defends Costar Timothée Chalamet Amid Controversial Ballet Comments

Fran Drescher came to the defense of her Marty Supreme costar Timothée Chalamet at Elton John's Oscars Party March 15 after the actor's recent remarks about ballet and opera courted controversy.

March 16, 2026

Metropolitan Opera Responds to Timothée Chalamet Saying “No One Cares” About Ballet or Opera

After Timothée Chalamet alleged that "no one cares" about ballet and opera during a recent interview, the Metropolitan Opera and other theater companies weighed in on the remarks.

March 7, 2026

Ben Lewis, Phantom of the Opera Actor, Dead at 46

Australian actor Ben Lewis, who portrayed the Phantom in the U.K. West End’s 2017 production of Phantom of the Opera, died at 46 years old after a battle with bowel cancer, according to his friend.

October 6, 2025

Jennifer Lopez Reveals the Way She Bonds With 17-Year-Old Twins Max & Emme

Jennifer Lopez detailed how she maintains a strong bond with her and ex Marc Anthony’s 17-year-old twins Max and Emme in an unconventional way.

September 30, 2025

Fyre Fest The Musical Is Coming—With Help From Rita Ora and Taika Waititi 

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are set to produce the upcoming Fyre Fest The Musical based on the ill-fated 2017 music festival organized by Billy McFarland and Ja Rule.

September 8, 2025

Billy Porter Withdraws From Cabaret Due to a "Serious Case" of Sepsis

Billy Porter stepped away from Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club six weeks after being diagnosed with sepsis.

September 8, 2025

Fran Drescher’s Nanny Reunion With Renée Taylor, Nicholle Tom Is Serving Major Joie de Vivre

The Nanny’s Fran Drescher supported her former costars Renée Taylor and Nicholle Tom during their run of Dying Is No Excuse!, a play Renée wrote about her relationship with late husband Joe Bologna.

August 13, 2025

Why John Stamos Had to Replace Josh Gad Last Minute in Jesus Christ Superstar Theater Show

John Stamos stepped in as a last-minute replacement in the role of King Herod for the Hollywood Bowl's production of Jesus Chris Superstar in Los Angeles after Josh Gad contracted COVID-19.

August 1, 2025

Rachel Zegler Leaves Evita Performance Mid-Show

Rachel Zegler made a sudden exit from the stage during a July 24 performance of 'Evita' at the London Palladium, after which her understudy Bella Brown went on to finish the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

July 25, 2025

Amber Heard Shares Glimpse Into Her First Acting Role Since Johnny Depp Trial

After it was announced that Amber Heard would be starring in a new play Spirit of the People, her first major role since her and Johnny Depp’s 2022 trial, she shared a glimpse into her “theatre era.”

June 24, 2025

Patti LuPone Reveals Audra McDonald Is “Not a Friend” Anymore

Patti LuPone revealed she and Audra McDonald are no longer friends, six months after the Company actress was embroiled in a feud with Kecia Lewis for being “racially microaggressive.”

May 27, 2025

George Clooney, Sadie Sink and More Earn 2025 Tony Nominations: See the Complete List

The nominees for the 2025 Tony Awards are here and among them are actors George Clooney, Sadie Sink and Nicole Scherzinger. Keep reading to see which stars and shows have been nominated.

May 1, 2025

Pat Sajak’s Surprising New Role After Wheel of Fortune Revealed

A year after leaving his job as host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak will return to the stage in Hawaii. Find out more about his new theater acting gig.

April 24, 2025

Lea Michele Reunites With 'Glee' Costars Dianna Agron and Darren Criss

Lea Michele is reuniting with 'Glee' costars Dianna Agron and Darren Criss to cheer him on in his new Broadway musical 'Maybe Happy Ending.'

April 10, 2025

The Word "Slay" Has Officially Been Banned—At Least, by Lady Gaga and Bowen Yang

Lady Gaga made an important announcement as host of Saturday Night Live: the word slay is out—and so are several more gen-z phrases. Allow her and Bowen Yang to explain.

March 10, 2025

Ariana Grande Supports 'Victorious' Costar Liz Gillies’ Return to Broadway

The 'Wicked' star is celebrating her longtime friend’s new role in the Off-Broadway revival of 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

January 28, 2025

Actor Julien Arnold Dies in Theater During Christmas Carol Performance

Julien Arnold—a Canadian actor who founded the Edmonton theater company Free Will Players—died after having a medical emergency during his Nov. 24 performance in A Christmas Carol at Citadel Theatre. 

November 28, 2024

Unleash Your Magic With These Gifts for Wicked Fans: Shop Exclusive Collabs at Loungefly, Walmart & More

Step into the world of Wicked with these gifts featuring dolls, Squishmallows, tees, and more inspired by the upcoming film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the lovable Glinda and Elphaba.

November 10, 2024

Broadway Star Sutton Foster Files for Divorce From Husband Ted Griffin After 10 Years

Sutton Foster filed for divorce from husband Ted Griffin after 10 years of marriage. The two share 7-year-old daughter Emily.

October 24, 2024

Pink Shares Why Daughter Willow, 13, Being a Theater Kid Is the “Ultimate Dream”

Grammy winner Pink attended Broadway’s The Great Gatsby with her teenage daughter Willow and praised theater kids as the “best humans.” 

October 14, 2024

Angelina Jolie Wins First Tony Award & Debuts New Chest Tattoo on Red Carpet

Angelina Jolie, who acts as a producer on 'The Outsiders' on Broadway, is joined by her and ex Brad Pitt's 15-year-old Vivienne on the red carpet

June 17, 2024

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Rachel McAdams Shares How Her Family Is Supporting Her Latest Career Milestone

Rachel McAdams—who shares two kids with longtime partner Jamie Linden—exclusively told E! News that she and her family had "a good cry" backstage at her Broadway debut of Mary Jane.

April 22, 2024