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Alyssa Fox to assume the role of Elphaba in ‘Wicked’
Broadway's First Asian American Elphaba Lands Role After First Audition for 'Wicked' 15 Years Ago
https://vimeo.com/733162051 Monica Bellucci in Maria Callas
Monica Bellucci Takes on Her First Stage Show as Opera Legend Maria Callas: 'Beauty Deserves Risks'
Hailee Kaleem Wright (Catherine of Aragon, center) with (l-r) Nasia Thomas (Anna of Cleves), Leandra Ellis-Gaston (Anne Boleyn), Bella Coppola (Jane Seymour), Taylor Iman Jones (Catherine Parr), & Zoe Jensen (Katherine Howard); Hailee Kaleem Wright - Photo Credit Denita Turner
Once She Was Homeless — Now Hailee Kaleem Wright Is a Broadway Star: 'It's Taken a Lot of Strength'
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen Have a Modern Family Reunion at Take Me Out Broadway Performance
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen Have a 'Modern Family' Reunion at 'Take Me Out' on Broadway
Anthony Rapp
Anthony Rapp Reflects on the 'Life-Changing' Deaths of His Mother and 'Rent' Creator Jonathan Larson
(L-R) Oprah Winfrey, Danielle Brooks and Gayle King pose backstage at the play "The Piano Lesson" on Broadway at The Barrymore Theater January 18, 2023 in New York City.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Visit 'Piano Lesson' Broadway Cast Backstage, Praise Danielle Brooks
Kristin Chenoweth publicity
Kristin Chenoweth Teases Broadway Return with 'Brand-New' Show: 'I'm Excited'
McKinely Blake wedding
Actor McKinley Belcher III Marries Blake Fox in a Intimate Black-Tie Wedding: 'It Means Everything'
Maude Apatow attends HBO's "Euphoria" Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
Maude Apatow to Make Her New York Stage Debut in Off-Broadway 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele to Lead Broadway's New Kander & Ebb Musical 'New York, New York'
Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele Will Lead Broadway's New Kander & Ebb Musical 'New York, New York'
Ben Plat as ‘Leo Frank’ and Micaela Diamond as ‘Lucille Frank’ in the 2022 New York City Center produc�on of PARADE.
The True Story Behind the Broadway Musical 'Parade', Starring Ben Platt
Ben Plat as ‘Leo Frank’ and Micaela Diamond as ‘Lucille Frank’ in the 2022 New York City Center produc�on of PARADE.
Ben Platt Will Return to Broadway in 'Parade' — Watch Exclusive First Look with Costar Micaela Diamond
Michael R. Jackson steps into the role of Usher in A Strange Loop
When Illness Hit, Tony-Winning 'Strange Loop' Creator Saved Show by Going on: 'Not in My Wildest Dreams'
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Hilary Duff and Molly Bernard Rave After Seeing Lea Michele in 'Funny Girl' : 'It Was Made for You'
Jimmy Fallon chats with the cast backstage at the new musical based on the film "Almost Famous" on Broadway at The Jacobs Theater on January 5, 2023 in New York City. Jimmy Fallon, made his movie debut as Dennis Hope, the manager of a 1970s rock band called Stillwater which the Broadway show's plot revolves around
Jimmy Fallon Attends 'Almost Famous' Musical — and Sits Next to Cameron Crowe: 'That Was Emotional'
Meredith OneCMS People New Denise Domlesky 0 Notices Go to Greenhouse CMS Log Out Media Library Add New Courtney Reed Engaged
Broadway Star Courtney Reed Engaged to Former College Boyfriend After Reconnecting Years Later
Death of a Salesman
'Death of a Salesman' Broadway Performance Interrupted by Person Who Approached Stage 
Jesse Williams
Former 'Take Me Out' Understudy Flies Through Snow Storm to Fill in for Jesse Williams on Broadway
The Piano Lesson Sam Birthday - For Press_Photos by Tricia Baron
Al Sharpton Surprises Samuel L. Jackson with Birthday Cake Onstage at Broadway's 'The Piano Lesson'
Alma Musical
What to Expect from New Musical 'Alma: The Revolution of a Dream', Bringing 'Beauty of Cuba' to N.Y.C.
Broadway's The Collaboration, Starring Jeremy Pope, Cancels Opening Night Ahead of Performance
Broadway's 'The Collaboration', Starring Jeremy Pope, Cancels Opening Night Ahead of Performance
Lea Michele as "Fanny Brice" in "Funny Girl" on Broadway
Lea Michele's 'Funny Girl' Sets Box Office Record for Broadway's August Wilson Theatre
The Company of ALMOST FAMOUS. Photo by Matt Murphy
'Almost Famous' Musical Will Close After 3-Month Run on Broadway
Stephanie Bissonnette
'Mean Girls' Broadway Performer Stephanie Bissonnette Dead at 32 from Cancer: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe Returning to Broadway with 'Merrily We Roll Along' Musical Revival
Playwright/Actor Jordan E. Cooper during the opening night curtain call for the new play "Ain't No Mo'" on Broadway at The Belasco Theatre on December 1, 2022 in New York City.
'Ain't No Mo'' Earns Broadway Extension as Stars Rally in Support: 'We Are Still Fighting'
Mariah Carey performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Mariah Carey Is Making a Secret Appearance in Broadway's 'Some Like It Hot' Musical — Watch
Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson
Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson Worried 'Smash' Duet Was a 'Terrible Song' — but 'We Had a Little Fun'
Ruthie Ann Miles attends the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images); Josh Groban attends the New York Stage & Film 2019 Winter Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on December 08, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
Ruthie Ann Miles Will Return to Broadway Alongside Josh Groban in Revival of 'Sweeney Todd'
Emma Roberts and Lea Michele kick off the Holiday Season with Kohl’s at their "New Gifts At Every Turn" pop-up on November 06, 2019 in New York City.
Emma Roberts Pokes Fun at Rumor Lea Michele Can't Read: 'Never Been in a Book Club Together'
Titanique Honors 25th Anniversary of Titanic with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance
'Titanique' Honors 25th Anniversary of 'Titanic' with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance
Joey McIntyre performs at Carnegie Hall
Joey McIntyre on His 'Extraordinary Night' Performing at Carnegie Hall: 'It Was Hard Not to Get Emotional'
exclusive images from the opening night of Broadway's "Ain't No No" credit to: Emilio Madrid
'Ain't No Mo'': Lee Daniels and Gabrielle Union Attend Broadway Show on Opening Night (Photos)
Elizabeth A. Davis poses at the opening night of the Roundabout Theatre production of the musical "1776" on Broadway at The American Airlines Theatre on October 6, 2022 in New York City.(Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images); https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXUhPWOPFI/
'1776' Actress Elizabeth A. Davis Welcomes Baby Girl — 1 Day After Her Broadway Show Closed
Lea Michele attends the Golden Heart Awards 2022 Benefiting God's Love We Deliver at The Glasshouse
Lea Michele Says She Was Told to Get a Nose Job Because She 'Wasn't Pretty Enough'
TikTok Nathan Broxton A Video of a Kid Singing Showtunes Went Viral, Now Delta Is Helping Him Get to Broadway A TikTok clip of young Nathan Broxton singing along to the new Matilda film has captivated social media, leading to love from the Broadway community.
Video of Boy Singing Showtunes Goes Viral, Delta Offers to Fly Him and His Family to Broadway Show
Bad Cinderella Cast Announcement Bad Cinderella on Broadway
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bad Cinderella' Reveals Broadway Cast — with Inspiration from the Real Housewives
Amanda Seyfried Missed Golden Globes to Work on Thelma & Louise Musical with Evan Rachel Wood: Report
Amanda Seyfried Missed Golden Globes to Work on 'Thelma & Louise' Musical with Evan Rachel Wood: Report
Lea Michele attends the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions); Barbra Streisand attends "Tribeca Talks: Storytellers" during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at Borough of Manhattan Community College on April 29, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Lea Michele Reveals She Got a Letter from Barbra Streisand — and Called Jonathan Groff Right After!
Taylor Louderman baby
Broadway's Taylor Louderman and Husband Brooks Toth Welcome First Baby, Son Addison: Photos
Stomp closing off Broadway
'Stomp' to Close in January After Almost 30 Years Off-Broadway: 'Such an Incredible New York Run'
Joe Tippett and Sara Bareilles pose at the opening night of "Into The Woods" on Broadway at The St. James Theatre on July 10, 2022 in New York City.
Who Is Sara Bareilles' Fiancé? All About Joe Tippett
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gustavo Caballero/South Beach Photo/Shutterstock (9919802af) Quentin Oliver Lee Star of Touring Broadway Awards, Hollywood, USA - 09 Oct 2018
Broadway Actor Quentin Oliver Lee Dead at 34, Wife Says She 'Held His Hand Tight' in Final Moments
Sara Bareilles, Joe Tippett
Sara Bareilles Shows Off Her Unique Gold Feather Band Engagement Ring from Fiancé Joe Tippett
Idina Menzel attends the Premiere of Disney's "Frozen 2" at Dolby Theatre on November 07, 2019 in Hollywood, California
Idina Menzel Says She Almost Played Fanny Brice in a 'Funny Girl' Revival but Thought She Was 'Too Old'
Angelina Jolie, Paul Mescal
Angelina Jolie Meets with Paul Mescal in London After Bringing Shiloh, 16, to See His Play
Britney Spears attends the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Britney Spears on Broadway! New Jukebox Musical Scored by Singer's Hits Officially Set for Summer
sara bareilles
Sara Bareilles Reveals She's Engaged to Joe Tippett After 5 Years Together: 'What a Gift You Are'
Stephanie Mills as Dorothy sings in the Broadway play "The Wiz (Musical)" circa 1975.
'The Wiz' to Return to Broadway 'Entirely Reimagined' in All-New Production
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Ken Ithiphol and Anthony Rapp pose at The Museum of Broadway Opening Night at The Museum of Broadway on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Anthony Rapp Introduces Son's 'Awe-Inspiring' Surrogate with Sweet Maternity Photos: 'Forever Thankful'
Signage at The 34th Anniversary Performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of The Opera" on Broadway at The Majestic Theater on January 26, 2022 in New York City.
'Phantom of the Opera' Delays Broadway Closure, Adds 8 More Weeks of Shows After 'Phenomenal' Ticket Sales
Lea Michele, Evers
Lea Michele Says 2022 'Was One of My Favorites' as She Remembers 'Big Day' for Her 'Little Family'
KPOP Musical
Meet the 18 Performers Making Their Broadway Debuts in 'KPOP' the Musical
Cast of 1776 The Musical The American Airlines Theater & Arts
Broadway Moms from '1776' Celebrate Pregnant Elizabeth A. Davis as Baby's Arrival Nears — See the Photos
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 05: Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman attend the 7th AACTA International Awards at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles on January 5, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for the Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts )
Nicole Kidman Bids $100K on Hugh Jackman's 'Music Man' Hat for Charity: 'Not Australian Dollars'
Amanda Kloots Elvis Christmas
Amanda Kloots Shares Scenes from Christmas Celebration with Son Elvis and Family: 'Greatest Gift'
Lea Michele performs "Don't Rain on My Parade" from her Broadway Show "Funny Girl" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NYC's Upper West Side. Pictured: Ref: SPL5505660 241122 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Jennifer Mitchell / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: +1 310-525-5808 London: +44 (0)20 8126 1009 Berlin: +49 175 3764 166 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights,
Lea Michele Performs 'Funny Girl' Song at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Despite Head Cold
CHICAGO, Renee Zellweger, 2002
Renée Zellweger 'Was Very Afraid to Sing' for 'Chicago' at First, Director Recalls on 20th Anniversary
Jinkx Monsoon attends RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Premiere screening + panel discussion St Hudson Yards, Public Square & Gardens on May 10, 2022 in New York City.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner Jinkx Monsoon to Make History in 'Chicago' Broadway Debut: 'Lifelong Dream'
Denzel Washington Throwbacks
Denzel Washington's Life in Pictures, from Early Years to Groundbreaking Work
Luna, the star of KPOP, getting ready for her opening night Where was the image taken - Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway When was the image taken - Sunday, November 20, 2022 Who took the photograph - Emilio Madrid Full credit line – photo by Emilio Madrid
Go Behind the Scenes with Broadway's 'KPOP' as They Celebrate Opening — See the Exclusive Photos!
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Rosie O'Donnell Shares Photos from Son Blake's Romantic Broadway Proposal: 'Hillary Clinton Was There Too'
Lea Michele as "Fanny Brice" in "Funny Girl" on Broadway
Broadway's 'Funny Girl' Revival Gets a Cast Album Featuring Lea Michele — and It Drops at Midnight!

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