Sunday, April 19, 2026

Theater

First Kennedy Center Cancellation: Emmy Winner Issa Rae Says Sold Out Show Will Not Go On

The fallout at the Kennedy Center has begun. Popular and respected Emmy winner Issa Rae (Insecure, also Barbie) has cancelled her sold out show at...

UPDATED Kennedy Center Collapse as Everyone Is Out: Chief Officer Ousted, Shonda Rimes and Renee Fleming Exit, Ben Folds Quits National Symphony as Advisor

UPDATED Shonda Rhimes has officially quit the Kennedy Center board. She was the last holdover from the old regime still on the new list....

Trump Installs Stooge as Head of the Kennedy Center, May Prompt Buy Out of Current Chief’s Contract

Well. why not? Donald Trump -- on his rampage to destroy everything -- has appointed one of his stooges as head of the Kennedy Center. Richard...

Broadway Box Office Falls $13 Million in First $9 Congestion Price Week, Post-Holiday Season

Out of town fans of Broadway shows didn't like congestion pricing's first week at all. Receipts were down by $13 million from the previous week,...

Music Mogul Irving Azoff Sets Jan. 30th for Fire Aid Mega Concert in LA: Eagles, Harry Styles, Earth Wind & Fire Possible

The record companies aren't having their parties, but Grammy weekend just got a jolt. Music mogul Irving Azoff is organizing a mega concert called "Fire...

Broadway Boomed Last Week Even with “Gypsy” Shut Down Because of Cast Illness

Except for "Gypsy," every other show on Broadway boomed during Christmas week. Total receipts were up by $11 million over the previous week to $55...

RIP Beloved “Alice” Actress and Broadway MVP Linda Lavin, 87, Tony Award Winner

Linda Lavin's death was announced last night. She was 87 and apparently had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. What a shock. We saw her...

Broadway: “Gypsy” Cancelled Again, Audra McDonald Musical Misses Vital Christmas Week Box Office

Terrible news for the revival of "Gypsy" on Broadway. They've cancelled tonight's show, which means the entire Christmas week was a shut down because of...