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55 stories by "Ellise Shafer"

'Romeo & Juliet' West End Review: Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe Lead an Angsty, Time-Bending Adaptation That Builds to a Real Gut-Punch by Ellise Shafer

In Robert Icke's take on William Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet," the play's star-crossed lovers " played here by "Hamnet" breakout Noah Jupe and "Stranger Things" star Sadie Sink " are r…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on April 1, 2026[SHARE]

In Defense of Rachel Zegler and Jamie Lloyd's Controversial 'Evita' Balcony Scene: It Gets to the Heart of What the Musical Is Really About by Ellise Shafer

Rachel Zegler is perched on a balcony, looking down graciously at a crowd of her adoring supporters. No, this isn't a meet-and-greet for the "Snow White" and "West Side Story" star " she's b…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:29pm on July 2, 2025[SHARE]

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky (and Rihanna!) Stun Cannes as 'Highest 2 Lowest' Earns 5.5-Minute Ovation by Ellise Shafer

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky brought New York City to Cannes for the world premiere of their neo-noir crime thriller "Highest 2 Lowest," which earned a five and a half-minute …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:03pm on May 20, 2025[SHARE]

Pedro Pascal Says 'F" the People That Try to Make You Scared' When Asked About U.S. Political Chaos: 'Fight Back. Don't Let Them Win' by Ellise Shafer

Pedro Pascal had a strong message about the current political chaos in the U.S. at the Cannes press conference for Ari Aster's "Eddington," telling journalists: "Fuck the people who try to m…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:34pm on May 18, 2025[SHARE]

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen Making '10 Things I Hate About You' Broadway Musical by Ellise Shafer

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen are bringing a musical adaptation of the 1999 rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" to Broadway, Variety has confirmed. The Golden Globe-winning "Girls" creat…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:55am on April 25, 2025[SHARE]

Val Kilmer's Career in Photos: From 'Top Gun' to 'Batman Forever' and More by Ellise Shafer

Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65 after battling throat cancer, became one of the biggest stars of the '80s and '90s with a diverse array of films, ranging from action thrille…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:02pm on April 2, 2025[SHARE]

Orville Peck to Take Mask Off as Emcee in Broadway's 'Cabaret': 'I'm Here to Play This Role … It's Not About Me' by Ellise Shafer

Orville Peck won't be sporting his signature mask when he debuts as Emcee in Broadway's "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club" later this month. The alt-country crooner, who has never revealed his fa…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:21pm on March 17, 2025[SHARE]

Jesse Eisenberg Granted Polish Citizenship After 'A Real Pain' Oscar Win: 'An Honor of a Lifetime' by Ellise Shafer

Jesse Eisenberg is officially a Polish citizen. The actor, writer and director was granted citizenship by President Andrzej Duda at a ceremony in New York on Tuesday night, just days after h…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:03pm on March 5, 2025[SHARE]

Gene Hackman's Career in Photos: From 'The French Connection' to 'Superman' and More by Ellise Shafer

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a caree…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:14am on February 27, 2025[SHARE]

'Leaving Neverland' Sequel 'Surviving Michael Jackson' to Premiere on YouTube in U.S. by Ellise Shafer

The sequel to 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," subtitled "Surviving Michael Jackson," will be available to watch on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Little Dot Studios, an All3Media comp…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:59am on February 26, 2025[SHARE]

Ethan Hawke Says Casting Actors Based on Instagram Followers Is 'Crazy': Some Young People Think 'Being an Actor Is Protein Shakes and Going to by Ellise Shafer

Ethan Hawke is weighing in on his daughter Maya's comments about certain producers wanting to cast actors based on the amount of Instagram followers they have. In an interview on the "Happy …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:42am on February 19, 2025[SHARE]

Isaac Hernández on Bringing Ballet to Berlin With 'Dreams,' Steamy Scenes With Jessica Chastain and the Film's Timely Message: 'Immigrants Ar by Ellise Shafer

When Isaac Hernández was cast in Michel Franco's upcoming drama "Dreams" alongside Jessica Chastain, he immediately felt the weight of the story on his shoulders. Premiering at the Berlin…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:48am on February 15, 2025[SHARE]

Ariana Grande Says Studios and Labels Need to Offer Weekly Therapy in Contracts for Young Stars: 'That Should Be Non-Negotiable' by Ellise Shafer

Ariana Grande is advocating for therapy for young stars in both the acting and music worlds, saying that weekly appointments should be built into their contracts. The Oscar-nominated actor a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:03am on February 10, 2025[SHARE]

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood and More Join Ewan McGregor in West End Play 'My Master Builder' by Ellise Shafer

Emmy winner Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown") and Tony nominee Kate Fleetwood (Broadway's "Macbeth") have joined Ewan McGregor in the West End play "My Master Builder." David Ajala ("Star Trek…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:48am on January 31, 2025[SHARE]

London's Prince Charles Cinema 'Under Serious Threat' of Closure, Launches Petition to Save Iconic Theater by Ellise Shafer

London's Prince Charles Cinema said on Tuesday that it is "under serious threat" of closing after a disagreement with its landlord over a new lease. The cinema posted a petition on its socia…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:49am on January 28, 2025[SHARE]

Claire van Kampen, Theater Composer, Director and Wife of Mark Rylance, Dies at 71 by Ellise Shafer

Claire van Kampen, a theater composer, director, playwright and the wife of actor Mark Rylance, has died. She was 71. According to an announcement from her family, van Kampen died on Saturda…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:46pm on January 18, 2025[SHARE]

Joan Plowright, Acting Legend of Stage and Screen and Laurence Olivier's Widow, Dies at 95 by Ellise Shafer

Joan Plowright, perhaps the greatest Anglophone actor of the 20th century and the widow of Laurence Oliver, died on Thursday. She was 95. Plowright was a prominent actress of stage and scree…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:05am on January 17, 2025[SHARE]

BAFTA Nominations Snubs and Surprises: 'Wicked' and Denzel Washington Miss Out While Hugh Grant and 'Kneecap' Muscle In by Ellise Shafer

The nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards are in, and as always, they have their fair share of snubs and surprises. At the top of the list of snubs this year are "Wicked," which missed …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:07pm on January 15, 2025[SHARE]

Bruce Springsteen Says Jeremy Allen White 'Sings Very Well' in Upcoming Biopic: It's an 'Interpretation of Me' That Fans 'Will Deeply Reco by Ellise Shafer

Bruce Springsteen is providing more insight to his upcoming biopic starring Jeremy Allen White, saying that "The Bear" star "sings very well" in the film. Titled "Deliver Me From Nowhere," t…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57am on January 4, 2025[SHARE]

Ncuti Gatwa Shines in First-Look Images of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at the National Theatre (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

Ncuti Gatwa is back on stage in a new production of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" at London's National Theatre, and first-look images have been released ahead of the play's…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:00am on November 28, 2024[SHARE]

Maggie Smith, Star of 'Downton Abbey,' 'Harry Potter,' Dies at 89 by Ellise Shafer

British stage and screen actress Maggie Smith, who numbers two Oscars, three Emmys and countless stage awards to her credit, has died. She was 89 years old. "It is with great sadness we have…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:23am on September 27, 2024[SHARE]

Willem Dafoe Named Artistic Director of Venice Biennale Theater Department by Ellise Shafer

Willem Dafoe has been appointed the artistic director of the Venice Biennale theater department for 2025 and 2026. The Biennale's theater department was founded in 1934, following the establ…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:19am on July 8, 2024[SHARE]

Inside Tom Holland's Teary, Blood-Soaked Romeo That's Igniting Fan Frenzy on London's West End " Even if the 'Spider-Man' Star Won't Sig by Ellise Shafer

Tom Holland is crying. No, it's not because of the not-so-great reviews he's been getting for playing the lead in "Romeo & Juliet" on the West End " that's literally how his Romeo greets…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:48am on June 5, 2024[SHARE]

Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Snook, David Tennant Score Olivier Awards Nominations " Full List by Ellise Shafer

The nominations have been revealed for this year's Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best in British theater. Among the acting nominees are Sarah Jessica Parker for "Plaza Suite," Sarah Sn…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:47am on March 12, 2024[SHARE]

'Stranger Things' Play Break Down: How 'The First Shadow' Explains Vecna's Origins and Sets Up the Final Season by Ellise Shafer

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," now playing on London's West End. "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a prequel play to Netflix's hit sci…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:27pm on December 15, 2023[SHARE]
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