Playwright And Actor Sam Shepard Dies At 73
The writer of Buried Child and True West was also known for his robust acting career.
"Great Comet" Is Closing As A Result Of The Casting Backlash
It was announced that Mandy Patinkin would take over for Okieriete Onaodowan, ending Onaodowan's run three weeks early. Following backlash to the casting, Patinkin dropped out and now, the show is closing.
Inside The Scariest Show On Broadway
1984 is shocking audiences with its depiction of torture — but the real horrors of the production run deeper than that.
10 Movies That Wouldn't Exist Without George A. Romero
And one TV show.
The Story Behind the “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” Video From “The Hamilton Mixtape”
“It felt like a really unique opportunity to give a voice to the immigrant narrative,” director Tomás Whitmore told BuzzFeed News.
This All-Female “Julius Caesar” Is More About Blair Waldorf Than Donald Trump
In the wake of the Public Theater's highly controversial production, another iteration has moved the action to an all-girls high school, with nary a Trump mention in sight. "It’s a play about so many things and so many universal truths that we’ll keep contemplating," said Alyssa May Gold, who conceived the new version.
The "Julius Caesar" Controversy Reveals The Challenges Of Protest Art In Trump's America
In 2017, political art is angrier than ever — and so is the backlash against it. The Trump-inspired Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar has sparked another fierce debate over artistic expression and what it means to go too far.
"Dear Evan Hansen" Came Out On Top At The Tonys
There were few clear frontrunners in an unpredictable Tonys year.
Larisa Oleynik Is Here To Prove She's More Than Alex Mack
The former child star is working harder than ever in the off-Broadway musical Baghdaddy.
We're Getting An Alanis Morissette Musical And Everything's Gonna Be Fine, Fine, Fine
Jagged Little Pill will have its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater next year.
This Actor Is At The Heart Of A Casting Controversy Over Race
A production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was canceled when the Edward Albee estate protested the casting of a black actor as the character of Nick. Now Damien Geter, the actor in question, is sharing his side of the story.
An Attempt At Color-Conscious Casting Has Opened Up A Massive Theater Debate
The Edward Albee estate denied the rights to a production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in part over the casting of a black actor, raising questions about respecting a playwright's wishes and colorblind versus color-conscious casting.
Laura Linney And Cynthia Nixon On Acting, Aging, And Empathy
"I never felt like a happy-go-lucky ingenue to begin with." "We're serious people, god help us."
16 Amazing Broadway Performances Worth Celebrating
The 2017 Tony nominations reflect a theater season packed with talent. While these actors didn't make the cut this year, they deserve acclaim for their standout performances.
This Is What It's Like At The First-Ever Horror Film Festival At The "Shining" Hotel
I'm not not being haunted.
"Fire Island" Is Not As Shallow As It Looks
A conversation about body image reveals the Logo series' emotional truth — and reminds us that even trash TV can be meaningful representation.
Meet The Actor With A Disability Who Is Helping To Transform A Classic Play
In Sam Gold’s new production of The Glass Menagerie, newcomer Madison Ferris is playing Laura with strength and resilience, as well as a visible mobility disability.
The Lead Singer Of Panic! At The Disco Is Starring In "Kinky Boots"
And there aren't enough exclamation points to express our excitement.
The Refreshing Honesty Of The "Girls" Friendship Breakup
Nearing the end of its run, the HBO series is frank about the limitations of friendship in your twenties.
28 Movies And TV Shows To Watch If You Loved "Big Little Lies"
It's hard to imagine life after Big Little Lies, but this might help.