ENTERTAINMENT April 18 Huey Lewis not letting hearing loss define him, calls Broadway show his 'salvation' Huey Lewis has a new Broadway show based on his music set to debut next week, which has helped him cope with his sudden hearing loss caused by Ménière’s disease.
United Kingdom April 15 'Sunset Boulevard' sweeps London's Olivier awards A restaging of Hollywood film noir musical “Sunset Boulevard" won in several categories of the Olivier Awards as theatre in London bounces back post-pandemic.
Musicals March 31 On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt' On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.
New York March 28 Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third consecutive year, this time at new location Ariana DeBose, known for her roles in theater, including an Oscar win for "West Side Story," will return as host for the Tony Awards, marking her third year.
Movies March 18 Second suspect charged in theft of ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" after 76-year-old Terry Jon Martin pleaded guilty.
Media March 15 Hillary Clinton partners with 'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda to host Broadway fundraiser for Biden Hillary Clinton is teaming up with Lin-Manuel Miranda and using a performance of her musical "Suffs" to fundraise for the President Biden's reelection campaign.
Movies February 13 New 'Wicked' movie trailer with Ariana Grande released: Look back at films based on Land of Oz "Wicked" is the latest movie based on the magical Land of Oz. There have been many movies and prequels based on the children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
Obituary February 12 Opera star Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith has died at 75 in Kentucky Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith, a soprano opera singer well known for her performance in the French cult-classic film “Diva" has died.
Taylor Swift February 2 Taylor Swift plays Sandy from 'Grease' in throwback photos shared by childhood co-star Taylor Swift was seen starring as Sandy in a 2000 production of the hit Broadway musical "Grease" in throwback photos that her childhood co-star shared on Instagram.
ENTERTAINMENT January 30 Chita Rivera, Broadway star and singer, dead at 91 Dancer, singer and actress Chita Rivera, one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history, died Tuesday at age 91.