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58 stories by "Jordan Moreau"

Imani Smith, Former 'Lion King' Child Star, Killed at 25; Boyfriend Charged With Murder by Jordan Moreau

Imani Smith, a former child actor who starred in "The Lion King" on Broadway, was found dead on Dec. 21, according to a press release from Middlesex County, N.J., Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone …

SOURCE: Variety at 5:47pm on December 24, 2025[SHARE]

Constance Wu Calls Out Andrew Barth Feldman Over 'Maybe Happy Ending' Asian Casting Controversy: 'I'm So Disappointed in Him' by Jordan Moreau

The Broadway controversy over Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in "Maybe Happy Ending" has continued, and actor Constance Wu has called him out for accepting the role. Feldman has taken over t…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:23pm on September 17, 2025[SHARE]

Making Broadway's Mind Flayer: How 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Brought Netflix's Scariest Monster to Life by Jordan Moreau

Just like the Netflix series, Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is full of terrifying monsters, breath-taking special effects and it's up for several top prizes this award seaso…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:30pm on June 2, 2025[SHARE]

Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' Comedian, Dies at 88 by Jordan Moreau

Ruth Buzzi, the effervescent Emmy-nominated comedian and voice actor who starred on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," died Thursday at her Texas home, her family announced on Facebook. She wa…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:10pm on May 2, 2025[SHARE]

'Smash' Broadway Stars Reveal Their Biggest Onstage Disasters: Cockroaches, Wardrobe Malfunctions and Confusing Method Acting Accents by Jordan Moreau

A lot goes wrong in Broadway's new "Smash" musical: There's a Method-acting lead, laxative-laced cupcakes and a trio of stars all vying to play Marilyn Monroe " but it's all part of the show…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:01pm on April 11, 2025[SHARE]

Scott Rudin Plans Comeback After Hollywood Downfall Over Abuse Allegations: 'It Was Bad Behavior. I Own It' by Jordan Moreau

Producer Scott Rudin, who stepped back from the film and theater industry in 2021 after workplace abuse allegations, is planning his Broadway return. The New York Times reported Friday that …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30pm on March 28, 2025[SHARE]

Joe and Jill Biden Make First Public Appearance Since White House Exit at Broadway's 'Othello' Premiere: 'Riveting, Brilliant, Bravo!' by Jordan Moreau

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's "Othello" premiere, one of the hottest tickets on Broadway, had Oscar-winning actors, Grammy recipients and legendary directors in the audience on Sun…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:05pm on March 24, 2025[SHARE]

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Sets Guest Stars for Final Shows (EXCLUSIVE) by Jordan Moreau

"Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" has revealed its slate of guest stars for its final performances before the show hits the road and embarks on a national tour. The upcomi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on March 13, 2025[SHARE]

'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Sets Final New York Performances Before National Tour by Jordan Moreau

It's time to roll for initiative one last time. "Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" has released its final block of tickets ahead of its national tour, a little more than a yea…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on March 4, 2025[SHARE]

Oscars 2025: Complete Winners List (Updating Live) by Jordan Moreau

The 2025 Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when "Oppenheimer" dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:34pm on March 2, 2025[SHARE]

Idina Menzel on Her 'Exhilarating' Broadway Return in 'Redwood' and Swinging From a Tree 20 Feet Above the Stage by Jordan Moreau

Idina Menzel is no stranger to flying high above Broadway stages, and she made her soaring return (literally) Thursday night with the new musical "Redwood." The show marks her first Broadway…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:56pm on February 14, 2025[SHARE]

Harvey Weinstein 'Begging' to Move Up Trial Date: 'I Want to Be Out of This Hellhole' and 'I Can't Hold On' by Jordan Moreau

Harvey Weinstein's New York trial date has been set for April 15, but the disgraced movie mogul pleaded for an earlier start due to his recent cancer diagnosis and poor health conditions. We…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:28pm on January 29, 2025[SHARE]

Jules Feiffer, Cartoonist, Playwright and Screenwriter, Dies at 95 by Jordan Moreau

Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who also wrote occasionally for the stage and screen,  including Mike Nichols' film "Carnal Knowledge" and Robert Altman's "Popeye," d…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:32am on January 21, 2025[SHARE]

'Stranger Things' Creators the Duffer Brothers to Receive Variety's Showrunner Award at 2025 SCAD TVfest by Jordan Moreau

The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix's hit "Stranger Things," will receive the Variety Showrunner Award on the opening night of the 13th annual SCAD TVfest. The festival returns in Atlan…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:11pm on January 14, 2025[SHARE]

Gavin Creel, Tony Winner and Star of 'Hair,' 'Hello, Dolly,' 'Into the Woods' and More, Dies at 48 by Jordan Moreau

Gavin Creel, a Tony-winning Broadway star who appeared in "Hair," "Hello, Dolly," "Into the Woods" and more, died Monday at his home in Manhattan of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve she…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:03pm on September 30, 2024[SHARE]

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93 by Jordan Moreau

James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning …

SOURCE: Variety at 4:42pm on September 9, 2024[SHARE]

Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' Opens on Broadway With a Gay Leather Bar After-Party, a Closeted Abe Lincoln and Plenty of 'Stupid Gems' by Jordan Moreau

After the curtain call of "Oh, Mary!," star and playwright Cole Escola said that creating the absurd, queer play was a lot like trying to convince your doctor that you have a tumor. "When yo…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:42pm on July 12, 2024[SHARE]

George Clooney to Make Broadway Debut in Adaptation of His Film 'Good Night, and Good Luck' by Jordan Moreau

George Clooney is making his Broadway debut in a play adaptation of his 2005 drama "Good Night, and Good Luck." Clooney will play journalist Edward R. Murrow, who was the host of CBS' "See I…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:28pm on May 13, 2024[SHARE]

'SNL' Makes Fun of JoJo Siwa's Edgy Rebrand: Like a 'Figure Skater Joined a Street Gang' and 'Mad Max on Broadway' by Jordan Moreau

On "SNL," a Weekend Update segment playfully poked fun at 20-year-old singer JoJo Siwa's transformation into an edgier and more adult persona. Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend U…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:12am on May 5, 2024[SHARE]

'Twenty-Sided Tavern' Brings Dungeons & Dragons Improv, Audience Voting and Real Tequila Shots to Off-Broadway by Jordan Moreau

All hope seemed to be lost when the zombie cowboy faced off against the putrid walrus in the final boss battle of "The Twenty-Sided Tavern," which opens at Stage 42 on May 5 in New York City…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:24pm on May 3, 2024[SHARE]

Tony Nominations 2024: Alicia Keys' Musical 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' Lead With 13 Nods Apiece by Jordan Moreau

"Hell's Kitchen," a musical inspired by Alicia Keys' teenage years in New York City, and "Stereophonic," the story of a rock group in danger of splintering, dominated the 2024 Tony Awards no…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:15am on April 30, 2024[SHARE]

'Twenty-Sided Tavern,' the First Dungeons & Dragons Theater Show, Sets New York Premiere by Jordan Moreau

Roll for performance! "Twenty-Sided Tavern," the first official Dungeons & Dragons live theatrical experience, is coming to a New York theater this spring. The popular tabletop roleplayi…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:52am on February 15, 2024[SHARE]

Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend From 'Chicago' and 'West Side Story,' Dies at 91 by Jordan Moreau

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, her publicist announced. She was 91. The actor-singer-dancer origin…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:41pm on January 30, 2024[SHARE]

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin Retires After 18 Years by Jordan Moreau

Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League since 2006, has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 16. She will continue to serve in an advisory capacity for special events thro…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:26pm on January 16, 2024[SHARE]

'Back to the Future' Reunion: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson Attend Broadway Musical Performance by Jordan Moreau

Michael J. Fox came face to face with his younger self on Tuesday. Like a time-traveling scene out of "Back to the Future," the star met Casey Likes, the young actor who plays Marty McFly in…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:59pm on July 26, 2023[SHARE]
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