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Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival
theater13 hours ago

Fantasticks Reimagined: Broadway Announces Fresh Cast for Limited Revival

Deadline reports a Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary two-male–centered love story, with previews beginning October 22 and an official opening November 16 at the Hayes Theater for a 15-week limited run. The cast includes Maxim Chlumecky, Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Zane Phillips, Nathan Levy, and Ahmad Simmons, among others, under director/choreographer Christopher Gattelli. The production features a revised book/lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, with design by Jason Sherwood (scenic), Linda Cho (costume), Jen Schriever (lighting), Nevin Steinberg (sound), and music supervision/orchestrations by Sam Davis and Rick Hip-Flores on music direction. It is produced by Second Stage in association with Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Daryl Roth, and True North Theatricals, and will run for 15 weeks.”,

The Greatest Showman Musical Gears Up for 2027 West End Debut
theater10 days ago

The Greatest Showman Musical Gears Up for 2027 West End Debut

Disney’s The Greatest Showman stage musical will premiere in London’s West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027, starring Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum, with Ben Joyce, Vajèn van den Bosch and Malinda Parris in key roles; the show, based on the 2017 film and directed by Casey Nicholaw with songs by Pasek and Paul, had a successful Bristol Hippodrome pre-West End run and will feature additional casting to be announced.

NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood unveils its civilian lineup
tv12 days ago

NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood unveils its civilian lineup

NBC has revealed the 22 civilian contestants for The Traitors: New Blood, a civilian spin on Peacock’s The Traitors, who will compete in a deceit-filled game in the Scottish Highlands hosted by Alan Cumming. The season premieres September 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode, featuring contestants such as Abbey Benjamin, Abby Lee, Arisa Thomas, Ben McDonnell, and more as Faithful or Traitors in pursuit of a prize.”

Green Day’s Nimrods Crowns a Star-Studded Cast From The Office to Scream
entertainment12 days ago

Green Day’s Nimrods Crowns a Star-Studded Cast From The Office to Scream

Green Day’s Nimrods follows Tommy (Mason Thames) and his band on a cross-country road trip to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve, with Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool appearing as themselves. The film also features McKenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen, Bobby Lee, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio, Sean Gunn and other familiar faces in a star‑studded lineup, with Nimrods hitting theaters on August 14.

Amazing Race S39: 13 Express Passes Kick Off and a Brand-New Cast
entertainment13 days ago

Amazing Race S39: 13 Express Passes Kick Off and a Brand-New Cast

The Amazing Race season 39 introduces a game-changing twist: 13 Express Passes are available at the start, each must be used by the end of Leg 6, shaping strategy as teams race across five continents and 13 cities over more than 25,000 miles. The two-night premiere runs Sept. 30–Oct. 1, and host Phil Keoghan returns for a globe-trotting season that includes a first-time stop in Albania. The cast blends pro athletes, family duos, friends, and more, including Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman among the new racers.

Disney+ Unveils Hidden Heroes Cast for New Descendants Story
entertainment17 days ago

Disney+ Unveils Hidden Heroes Cast for New Descendants Story

Disney+ and Disney Channel are expanding the Descendants universe with Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story, a movie musical set to begin production later this month. The film spotlights the descendants of famous sidekicks at Sidekick Academy, led by Dior Goodjohn as Jennie (Genie’s daughter), Momona Tamada as Zara (Yzma’s daughter), Jacob Rodriguez as Kronk Jr., Eva Fossaceca Smedley as Meri (Merryweather’s daughter), Harry Jones as Lou (Lumiere’s son), and Kyra Wong, Connor Wong, and Rhys Dawkins as the Potts Siblings, with Jude Weng directing and a team of writers and producers attached.

Grown Ups 3: Netflix Sets New Jersey Shoot With Sandler Reunion and Fresh Faces
film19 days ago

Grown Ups 3: Netflix Sets New Jersey Shoot With Sandler Reunion and Fresh Faces

Netflix announces the Grown Ups 3 cast, reuniting Adam Sandler with Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault, while adding newcomers like Julie Bowen, Deon Cole, Bailee Madison, Jake Goldberg, and Sadie and Sunny Sandler. Production has begun in New Jersey with Sandler co-writing with Tim Herlihy and Kyle Newacheck directing, as the gang—now with grown kids—embarks on the ultimate adventure in a Netflix-Sony Pictures collaboration.

Sopranos Stars Share Tributes as Vincent Pastore Dies at 80
entertainment23 days ago

Sopranos Stars Share Tributes as Vincent Pastore Dies at 80

The Sopranos family is mourning Vincent Pastore, who played Salvatore Bonpensiero, after his death at age 80; castmates including Michael Imperioli, Lorraine Bracco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Joe Pantoliano and Jason Cerbone posted tributes praising his kindness and humor. Pastore, who also appeared in Goodfellas, Shark Tale, Law & Order and General Hospital, was found dead at his New York home on Aug. 1. His longtime manager described him as one of the kindest, most generous people, and he is survived by his daughter Renee.

Nolan’s The Odyssey opens to $264M worldwide, boosted by IMAX
entertainment1 month ago

Nolan’s The Odyssey opens to $264M worldwide, boosted by IMAX

Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey opened to $264 million globally in its first weekend (NA $124.5m), with the UK/Ireland leading international sales at £12.9m. Made for about $250m, it was filmed entirely in IMAX and rolled out across 73 markets, 12,800 venues and 26,000 screens, with premium formats accounting for about 53% of North America’s box office. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, the film has drawn strong early returns and, per reports, posted a debut larger than Nolan’s previous global box office hit, Oppenheimer; Nolan has suggested his next project won’t be for at least three years due to the demanding shoot.

Middle-earth Returns as Andy Serkis Kicks Off The Hunt for Gollum Filming
movies1 month ago

Middle-earth Returns as Andy Serkis Kicks Off The Hunt for Gollum Filming

Filming has begun on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis directing and starring; Peter Jackson is producing. The film appears set before The Fellowship of the Ring, bringing back Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace, with Jamie Dornan stepping in as Aragorn and new cast members Kate Winslet and Anya Taylor-Joy; the movie is slated for a December 17, 2027 release.