The “Othello” ticket prices are high — but Denzel Washington’s self-confidence is higher. The 70-year-old actor made no apologies for the astronomical ticket prices for “Othello” on Broadway in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Entertainment Community Fund Gala on Monday. When a reporter mentioned that some seats for the show cost “upwards of … Read more
Back to the stage she goes. Pamela Anderson is making a career pivot after she got snubbed by the academy with no Oscar nomination for her acclaimed performance in “The Last Showgirl.” The 57-year-old is set to star in a revival of Tennessee Williams’ play “Camino Real” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer, according to … Read more
“It’s not Schindler’s List, people. It’s a kids movie. Get over it.” So read one of the reactions on social media to a post complaining about the behavior of viewers during a screening of A Minecraft Movie. But it’s not just that man, it’s so many people, minimising the outright vandalism and destruction left behind when the … Read more
Meghan Markle is taking a bite out of the Big Apple. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, grabbed dinner at the Polo Bar in Midtown with pals, before attending the Broadway production of “Gypsy” on Thursday night. In photos exclusively obtained by The Post, Markle appeared in good spirits during her outing, for which she donned … Read more
The game is supposed to be about building things up! Teens have been wrecking theaters during “A Minecraft Movie,” throwing popcorn buckets, spilling soda, jumping on seats, vomiting and breaking out into fights. Cops have been called to deal with the unruliness, and staffers are stuck clearing up the awful mess, according to employees and … Read more
They want butts in seats. Years after the pandemic forced movie theaters across the country to close down — sending everyone home to their streaming devices — cinema chains are struggling to figure out how to bring audiences back. And they’re looking at everything — from lifting strict anti-phone policies to raucous sing-alongs. Experts believe live events could … Read more
Forget Broadway. Those looking for a truly transporting theater experience are heading to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. An 870-square-foot, 37-seat jewel box theater hidden in the notoriously gritty transit hub — between a Dunkin’ Donuts and McAnn’s Pub — has become a hot ticket, selling out shows and turning into a raucous scene. “There … Read more
It’s the start of her West End story. Rachel Zegler is headed across the pond to make her West End debut in a revival of “Evita,” according to a report published on Variety Friday. “Evita” will be directed by “Sunset Boulevard” creator Jamie Lloyd and opening night is slated for June 14 at the London Palladium. … Read more
Hugh Jackman supported rumored girlfriend Sutton Foster at her “Once Upon a Mattress” show in Los Angeles on Friday. The “X-Men” actor, 56, was spotted in the audience at the Ahmanson Theatre to watch Foster, 49, perform in the Broadway production, according to photos published by DeuxMoi. Jackman sat next to Carol Burnett, who originated … Read more
Abracadabra, make some magic in brownstone Brooklyn! A new performing arts venue on the border of Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights is bringing top tier magicians to the borough — and it’s one hot ticket. Since it opened in mid-October, every show at 69 Atlantic has sold out. The intimate 18-seat venue offers the chance … Read more
Tis the season to dress up and get cultured — with theater, dance and music that is. Here, festive productions that will put the entire family in the holiday spirit. The timeless tale of Scrooge discovering the meaning of Christmas is a perpetual holiday favorite, but this isn’t what you might expect. “It’s true to … Read more
It’s still Rock-ing the box office. In its second Friday in theaters, “Moana 2” remained in the No. 1 spot, with sales of $11.7 million, according to The Numbers. The animated musical adventure, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is projected to enjoy earnings of $50.8 million this weekend and a $600 million total since its debut, according … Read more
Actor Julien Arnold has died after he suffered a medical emergency onstage while performing “A Christmas Carol” in Canada on Sunday. The Canadian-born performer, 60, was midway through the production at Edmonton’s Citadel Theater when suddenly he collapsed. Paramedics arrived on the scene at 8:28 p.m. and attempted to resuscitate the actor. Arnold died inside … Read more
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its … Read more
As I entered a sold-out cinema for a “Wicked: Part One” preview event in Sydney this week, I had a terrifying thought: What if people started to sing along? Moments into the film and just seconds into the first song, my worst fear was realized. A group of musical theater kids, who fancied themselves more talented than … Read more
“Tammy Faye” has fallen harder than, well, Tammy Faye. Elton John’s dreadful new Broadway musical about 1970s and ‘80s televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker posted its closing notice on Tuesday — just five days after it opened at the Palace Theatre. “Tammy Faye” was reportedly capitalized at $25 million, and will lose every penny. When the … Read more
Broadway battle. Broadway star Kecia Lewis has a bone to pick with legend Patti LuPone. Lewis, 59, released a six-minute Instagram video on Saturday where she called out LuPone, 75, for how she’s allegedly treated the production of “Hell’s Kitchen,” which Lewis stars in as Miss Liza Jane. The Tony Award winner said her “open … Read more
movie review JUROR NO.2 Running time: 113 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some violent images and strong language). In theaters. It’s an injustice that duds like “Joker: Folie a Deux” and “Megalopolis” played on thousands of screens around the country while Clint Eastwood’s engrossing new film about justice, “Juror No. 2,” will only grace 50. The swell … Read more
With the help of some red-hot comics, the late great Joan Rivers is still asking “Can we talk?” a decade after she died. A Nov. 7 tribute show at the Apollo Theater, brutally titled “Dead Funny,” is the opening-night event of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival, and will feature the barbs of Nikki Glaser, … Read more
It was all smiles in the box office. “Smile 2” smirked its way to No.1 on Friday, its first day in theaters, with sales of $9.4 million, according to The Numbers. The psychological supernatural horror flick, the sequel to 2022’s “Smile,” is projected to earn $23 million on its opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. … Read more