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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.

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.

People in Victorian London were amazed by a stage effect perfected by John Henry Pepper that had them seeing a ghost.

How 'Pepper's Ghost' Became the Toast of Victorian London

In the mid-1800s, John Henry Pepper was a superstar in science demonstrations. Then he helped usher in a dramatic special effect that left Victorian London awestruck.

Imagine watching Lady Gaga belt out "Shallow" from A Star Is Born with Sandringham House in the background.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)

So, who here had “Watching ‘Toy Story’ at Queen Elizabeth II’s country house” on their 2020 bingo card?

Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, and Martin Sheen in The West Wing.

The West Wing Cast Is Filming a Reunion Special to Promote Voter Participation This Fall

It’s a stage adaptation of an episode from season three, and Aaron Sorkin is on board to write new material for it.

The real work begins after the final bow.

Hamilton Cast Discusses the History and Impact of the Musical in New Disney+ Exclusive

After you watch ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the cast will help you understand it.

The Show Must Not Go On: 14 Times Broadway Went Dark

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway shows will be closed through 2021. The Great White Way has closed before, but shutdowns are usually short-lived and prompted by strikes or inclement weather.

You could ask the stars of Frozen what it's like to compete for the spotlight with a giant, shaggy reindeer.

Broadway's Biggest Stars Want to Say Hello, Teach You to Sing, and More on Broadway Plus

You can’t meet the ‘Hamilton’ cast at the stage door after the show, but you can Zoom with them instead.

This summer, we'll all get to be in the room where it happens.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Musical Is Coming to Disney+ More Than a Year Early

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., and the rest of the original Broadway cast of 'Hamilton' are coming soon to a streaming device near you.

Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2018.

YouTube Will Air a Different Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical for Free Each Friday

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ airs this weekend, and our fingers are crossed that the ‘Cats’ musical will be next.

Liza Minnelli performs on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1992.

14 Showstopping Facts About Liza Minnelli

Find out about the dazzling life and career of ‘Cabaret’ star and daughter of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli.

New App Lets You Hear Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales in Original 14th-Century English

Monty Python member Terry Jones—who wrote two books on Chaucer—contributed to the app before his death in January.

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The Most Successful Entertainment Production in History Might Just Surprise You

The most financially successful show in history isn't a Marvel movie. It's not Harry Potter. It's not a theme park ride. It's not what you think.

10 Impressive Facts About Dame Maggie Smith

Find out more about the iconic actor behind Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess.

James Corden, Laurie Davidson, and Francesca Hayward star in Tom Hooper's Cats (2019).

The Definitive Guide to All the Cats in Cats

All you need to know about the ‘Cats’ movie’s cast of characters, from Taylor Swift’s Bombalurina to James Corden’s Bustopher Jones.

Artificial Intelligence Identifies Shakespeare's Co-Writer on 'Henry VIII'

The Bard is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, but what if he had a little help?

A stone in memory of Christopher Marlowe at Kings School, Canterbury

10 Facts About Christopher Marlowe

Christopher Marlowe is more than a footnote in William Shakespeare’s life—here are 10 facts about a man we should know more about.

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