THEATER

There are a lot of people who don’t think Shakespeare was actually Shakespeare.

8 Shakespeare Conspiracy Theories

Discover the controversial conspiracy theories that challenge Shakespeare’s authorship, from the Baconian Theory to the Alien Theory and beyond.

Back in the day, the box office was everything.

Where Did the Term ‘Box Office’ Come From?

The origins of the term ‘box office’ will probably surprise you—it's more about box seats than those old-fashioned detached booths that look like glorified boxes.

Roger Bart and Casey Likes star in 'Back to the Future: The Musical' on Broadway.

Whoa! How ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ Reinvented Its Iconic DeLorean for the Stage

The creative team behind ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ inherited the heavy task of recreating the movie's time-traveling DeLorean for the stage.

The Cryptic Case of Ambrose Small, Missing Millionaire

In 1919, Canadian businessman Ambrose Small cashed a check for 1 million dollars. Hours later, he vanished.

Elton John at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.

All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)

On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.

James Cameron was indeed "The King of the World"—and the box office—in the 1990s.

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1990s

Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.

The cover of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men.’

13 Things You Might Not Have Known About John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’

Here are a few things about this iconic piece of literature that might not have been covered in your high school English class.

Paddington Bear at the Berlin premiere of 'Paddington' (2014).

Bear-ily We Roll Along: A Paddington Musical Is Happening

The top-notch creative team for the Paddington musical includes McFly's Tom Fletcher and 'Nell Gwynn' playwright Jessica Swale.

'The Exorcist' arrived in theaters the day after Christmas in 1973—and promptly traumatized audiences.

Watch Moviegoers’ Terrified Reactions to ’The Exorcist’ When It Premiered in 1973

Thousands of moviegoers rushed to theaters to experience ‘The Exorcist’ in 1973—and many left just as quickly when the scares proved too much to handle.

7 Facts About Lorraine Hansberry

By the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.

Larry Kramer in Manhattan's Washington Square in 2007.

10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer

While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.

Melody Thornton performing from 'The Bodyguard' at The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals in Manchester, February 2023.

‘The Bodyguard’ Musical Cut Short in Manchester Due to Rowdy Audience Sing-Along

The show must go on—unless boisterous audience members insist on being part of it.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' will premiere on London's West End in 2023.

A 'Stranger Things' Prequel Play Is Coming to London's West End

The new 'Stranger Things' stage play will follow teenage Hopper and Joyce in 1950s Hawkins, Indiana.

Heather Chasen poses for a ‘Mousetrap’ publicity still.

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ Is the World’s Longest-Running Play. Now It’s Set to Make Its Broadway Debut

Christie’s murder mystery has run nearly uninterrupted in London’s West End for the past 70 years.

The DeLorean will hit the road once again.

A ‘Back to the Future’ Musical Arrives on Broadway Next Summer

The show, which has drawn rave reviews in London, will have previews beginning June 30.

This beloved classic will soon be adapted for the stage.

'My Neighbor Totoro' Is Getting a Stage Adaptation, Complete With Puppets From Jim Henson's Creature Shop

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop will help bring all the larger-than-life characters from 'My Neighbor Totoro' to the stage.

Beware: Movie Theaters Could Be Facing a Popcorn Shortage

Following a record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend at the box office, popcorn suppliers are struggling to meet demand.

Cattitude: When 'Garfield' Made the Leap From Page to Stage

Garfield, the famous orange tabby comic strip cat, made his musical debut in 2015. Unfortunately for him, the show takes place on a Monday.

10 Surprising Facts About Bryan Cranston

You probably know that Bryan Cranston starred as Walter White on 'Breaking Bad.' But did you know that he once came face-to-face with Charles Manson? Or that he was suspected of murder in Florida?

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9 Fascinating Facts About Oscar Wilde

'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.

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Why Do Performers Say 'Break a Leg'?

The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.

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Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Is Being Turned Into an Actual Show for One Night Only

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ is officially happening, and the livestream performance premieres on TodayTix on January 1.

James Monroe Iglehart hosts HGTV's The Biggest Little Christmas Showdown

'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' Host James Monroe Iglehart on Filming During Coronavirus and the Incredible Art of Miniatures

We spoke with Tony Award-winning actor and 'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' host James Monroe Iglehart about working from home with cats, filming during coronavirus, tiny tools, and all things holidays.

Lily James as Mrs de Winter and Armie Hammer as Maxim de Winter in Rebecca (2020).

Remembering Rebecca: 11 Facts About Daphne du Maurier's Enduring Novel

Mention Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' to any bibliophile and they will no doubt share the many reasons why the novel has charmed and captivated so many generations of readers.