156 stories by "Marc Malkin"
Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct a feature film adaptation of the award-winning stage musical "Octet." The project marks his second film directing effort since his debut with "Tick, Tick… Bo…
Jake Shane isn't done with Broadway. The "Therapuss" host and actor recently made his Broadway debut in Simon Rich's "All Out: Comedy About Ambition" opposite Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano and …
Barack and Michelle Obama are coming to Broadway. The former president and first lady are making their Broadway producing debut with the upcoming revival of "Proof" through their Higher Grou…
As March rolled in, awards season was in full bloom. The month kicked off with the 32nd annual Actor Awards, where "Sinners" star Wunmi Mosaku stunned in a bright red Louis Vuitton gown. Oth…
The 2026 Tony Awards will take place June 7. The 79th edition of Broadway's biggest night of the year will return to Radio City Music Hall and will be broadcast live on both coasts on the CB…
Laurie Metcalf's four decades-long acting career spans comedy and drama across television, film and stage. However there's one dream she has yet to fulfill. "I've always wanted to do a music…
Damon Cardasis has a lot on his plate these days. A musical adaptation of his 2017 film "Saturday Church" is in the midst of its off-Broadway run, while "Mr. Scorsese," director Rebecca Mill…
Bill and Ted are on Broadway. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who starred in 1989's "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and its two sequels together, have reunited for director Jamie Lloyd'…
Jessica Chastain has gone back to school. A source tells me the Oscar winner is enrolled in the two-year Master in Public Administration program at The John F. Kennedy School of Government a…
July kicked off with "Jurassic World Rebirth" stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend touching down in Seoul, Korea, to meet the press and walk the red carpet. In the U.S…
Lena Waithe and Brandon Flynn are among those who will be featured in "Reclaim the Flag," a 30-minute short about the American flag. The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced…
Barbra Streisand hasn't stopped working since launching her professional singing career 65 years ago in New York City. The first performer to earn EGOT status, Streisand's legacy spans music…
Hugh Jackman earned an Oscar nomination for his work as Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables," but things didn't go so well decades ago while belting out the musical's "Stars" when he had to sin…
There was no June gloom at the Gotham Television Awards, where Parker Posey and Brian Tyree Henry were honored with special awards and Netflix's "Adolescence" was the top winner at the New Y…
Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter are among the more than 100 celebrities who have signed an open letter calling for the protection of $50 million in federal funds …
"The Pitt" star Supriya Ganesh was close to quitting acting before she booked the role of Dr. Samira Mohan on the hit Max medical drama. She was seriously considering going to medical school…
Family Equality's annual Night at the Pier brings together LGBTQ+ families, allies, and advocates to honor the changemakers who have fought for equality and shaped a more inclusive world. Th…
Natasha Lyonne kicked off May with the Season 2 launch of "Poker Face" in Los Angeles while Kerry Washington was in New York City for the premiere of "Shadow Force." At the same time, Reese …
Newly-minted Tony nominee Cole Escola, Lisa Rinna and "Another Simple Favor" director Paul Feig are among the guest judges for "King of Drag." The bold-faced names were revealed in the show'…
'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' wants fans to do the time warp again for its 50th anniversary. The musical cult classic's half-century milestone will be celebrated with a new 4K Ultra remast…
March began with Oscar pre-parties followed by the big show at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Winners, including Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña, celebrated at the Vanity Fai…
Ariana Grande is feeling grateful as she walks her first Oscars red carpet as a nominee. The Grammy winner is up for best supporting actress for her performance as Glinda in "Wicked," which …
Patrick Wilson is getting ready to return to musical theater. Not only is he a producer of the new "Lost Boys," but he's actively pursuing landing a starring role on the stage. "I definitely…
Happy Oscars Week! As Los Angeles gets ready for Hollywood's biggest night of the year, here's Variety's ultimate party guide for all things happening before, during and after the 97th Acade…