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August 25, 2023

On this day in history, August 25, 1980, the Broadway musical '42nd Street' opens

On this day in history, the Tony Award-winning musical "42nd Street" opened on Broadway — eventually moving to three different theaters before closing eight years later.

August 18, 2023

Broadway star Chris Peluso, actor in 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Wicked,' dead at 40

"Mamma Mia!" actor Chris Peluso has died at the age of 40. A cause of death has yet to be revealed. In 2022, it was publicly announced Peluso battled with schizoaffective disorder.

July 11, 2023

On this day in history, July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr mortally wounds Alexander Hamilton in duel

The first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was shot and mortally wounded in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr on this day in history, July 11, 1804.

June 20, 2023

‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ celebrates National Accordion Month

‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts celebrate the musical instrument.‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts celebrate the musical instrument.

June 13, 2023

National tour of Tina Turner Broadway musical gains new meaning following rock icon’s death in May

Broadway's Tina Turner musical has gained another purpose to its audience. The musical will debut in California as a posthumous celebration of the rock icon who died earlier in May.

May 19, 2023

'Duck Dynasty's' Willie and Korie Robertson share key to marital success: ‘Faith is a big part of it'

Willie and Korie Robertson reflected on the role faith has played in their 30-year marriage. The "Duck Dynasty" stars produced a new musical about the life of Jesus.

April 20, 2023

Famous New York theater company CEO Todd Haimes dies at the age of 66

The CEO of the Roundabout Theater Company, Todd Haimes, has died at the age of 66. Haimes turned the company into a major theatrical force during his tenure.

April 18, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber recalls last moments with his late son

The "Phantom of the Opera" composer detailed the last moments he had with his son Nick in hospice before he died of stomach cancer in March.

April 16, 2023

‘Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after record-setting 35 year run

"Phantom of the Opera," the longest-running show in Broadway history, gave its final performance Sunday night with a star-packed red carpet and fond farewell from fans.

April 11, 2023

Ariana Grande addresses 'concerns' about her body: 'We can look different'

Ariana Grande asked fans to "be gentler" when talking about weight and bodies, and to stop comparing her current self with her past, which wasn't "healthy."