Mr. Kilmer got his start on the stage before rising to the top of the film industry.
With a new documentary and a Broadway revival in 2026, the cult classic is more boundary-pushing than ever.
On Broadway, he was a part of the original casting teams for Once On This Island, Master Class, Marie Christine, and 33 Variations.
Ms. D'Andrea was one of only six actors from the original Broadway cast to appear in the 1960 film adaptation.
Two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark also discusses returning to direct the project after nearly five years.
Kearney was a recipient of the Dramatists Guild's Jonathan Larson Musical Theater Fellowship and the Lazarus Family Musical Theater Award, among other honors.
The musical will release its cast album March 14.
Eric Randall penned the screenplay for the romantic comedy based on the play by Madhuri Shekar.
Mr. Hartenstein was the stage manager for a wide range of landmark original Broadway productions, including A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, and more.
The versatile performer was found in his longtime Sante Fe home alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, who was also deceased at the time of discovery.
The album for the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen will be released in March.
The marvelously talented pianist enjoyed an extended professional relationship with Mandy Patinkin.
Known to the general public for his collaborations with Woody Allen, Mr. Roberts was a prolific stage actor, appearing in 24 Broadway productions throughout his career.
Ms. James, also a Broadway alum, played Harry Belafonte's fianc茅e Cindy Lou in Otto Preminger's film adaptation of the 1943 musical.
Byrd created the art for original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and more.
William Whelton and Joseph Houston co-direct the Manchester concerts for Hope Mill Theatre.
Kebede will be the first Black actor to play Elphaba full time on Broadway.
The red carpet attendees to opening night included Bonnie Milligan, LaChanze, and the Duolingo owl.
Mr. Wydro was a familiar face in the Off-Broadway scene, having co-created the smash hit Mama, I Want to Sing with his wife, Vy Higginsen.
The new musical has also extended its run at New World Stages.
Mr. Paley's death comes only six weeks after his collaborator and husband Marvin E. Laird's passing.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist was a prolific artist, playwright, screenwriter, adult and children's book author, and art instructor.
The author of the Tony-nominated play Farinelli and the King was known for her creative collaborations with husband Mark Rylance.
The mind behind 2000's Big Band hit Swing!, Ms. Taylor-Corbett worked with Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and more.
A child of the Harlem Renaissance, Ms. McGrath was a prolifically multidisciplinary artist, engaging with the creative community in just about every possible way.
As a teacher, Mr. Waddell coached Brandon Victor Dixon, Jessica Vosk, Robert Fowler, Felicia P. Fields, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Angela Robinson, Soara-Joye Ross, and more.
This year saw the passing of many theatre luminaries, including James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera, Gavin Creel, and many more.
The singer-songwriter is joined by Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, David Ryan Harris, and more.
While Ms. Lavin was a beloved stage performer, to much of the general public she was known as the titular Alice on her popular sitcom.
The co-creator of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Mr. Shapiro was also the author of two of the industry's most popular books.
Mr. Garcia was active across numerous international markets, founding one of Asia鈥檚 most prolific theatre companies while establishing an extensive working relationship with Lea Salonga.
Seth Rudetsky hosted the annual fundraiser, featuring appearances from Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.
Mr. Saks was responsible for engineering and master recording hundreds of notable titles.
Known for his performance as Usher in the West End production A Strange Loop, Mr. Birch was a rising force in the U.K. theatre scene.
Williams leads the company as Miranda Priestly, with Jerry Mitchell at the helm.
Melanie La Barrie, Gloria Onitiri, and the original West End company are featured in the new recording, due December 6.
With a stage career spanning seven decades, Ms. Gallagher won her first Tony in 1952.
A highly respected arts and culture journalist, Mr. Vire privately battled multiple forms of cancer throughout the last year of his life.
Jenness was one of the most respected dramaturgs in the industry, training hundreds of artists through their teaching efforts in addition to their work inside the rehearsal studio.
Mr. Jones was one of the most prolific musicians in American history, enjoying a seven decades鈥搇ong career.
The comedian, who replaced Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the Fanny Brice biomusical, was one half of the duo Ford and Hines.
While promoting A Wonderful World on Broadway, which she's producing, the star teases what to expect in the new West End musical.
The Broadway alum's golden vocals brought Old Deuteronomy from CATS and the Lion from The Wiz to life, along with Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The Tony winner was one of the most prolifically beloved British actors of her generation.
The triple threat was seriously injured onstage in 2008, leading to the end of his Broadway career.
Mr. Jones brought groundbreaking intensity and gentility to his work as one of America's greatest actors.
Mr. McDonald was Tony nominated for his work designing the 2009 revival of Hair.
Etai Benson and Talia Suskauer are co-starring in the Maine production of the Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical.
The beloved usher, who instituted The Stoop on 44th Street, worked at the Broadway theatre for 23 years.
This show from Japan's Cirquework combines circus arts and techno.
Ethan Heard directs Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's musical fantasia at the Virginia venue.
In addition to his work as a stage and film director, Mr. Hardy was television producer and occasional performer.
"I get to be someone's inspiration to keep going and pursue their dreams."
The forthcoming 23-track PS Classics recording celebrates the songs of the late Gerald Ginsburg.
The dancer, choreographer, actor, and director was once married to his West Side Story co-star, Chita Rivera, who passed away earlier this year.
The new album from the 10-time Grammy winner celebrates the songbook of Coleman, whose musicals included Sweet Charity and City of Angels.
For more than two decades, Mr. Kane dedicated his life to finding and uplifting new talent across the industry.
Ms. Paige was one of the last remaining stars of Hollywood's Golden Age of Cinema.
The Tony nominated musical cancelled its evening May 8 performance in response to the tragedy.
Mr. Floyd was also an accomplished drag artist under the name KoKo Aviance.
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