Meet Brittney Johnson, soon to be Broadway's first Black Glinda in 'Wicked' by Christi Carras

Brittney Johnson, current understudy for Glinda in 'Wicked,' has been promoted to play the good witch full-time on Broadway.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:39pm on December 7, 2021☆⚑

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cinderella' shutters on the West End due to COVID-19 by Christi Carras

'My sadness for our cast and crew ... is impossible to put into words,' Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote, blaming shutdown on government's pandemic guidance.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:24pm on July 19, 2021☆⚑

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' served up $2 million for COVID-19 relief by Christi Carras

The TikTok musical based on Pixar's "Ratatouille" film generated millions for relief efforts launched by the Actors Fund amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:47pm on January 12, 2021☆⚑

'Crazy Rich Asians' Star, Director Buy Out Theaters for 'Searching' by Christi Carras

#GoldOpens for everyone! Supporters around the world banded together to buy out screenings of “Crazy Rich Asians” as part of the #GoldOpen campaign on social media, and now the r…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:48pm on August 22, 2018☆⚑

Barbara Harris, Actress in 'Freaky Friday,' 'Family Plot,' Dies at 83 by Christi Carras

Actress Barbara Harris, known for roles in films like the original “Freaky Friday” and multiple stints on Broadway, died on Tuesday at age 83, the Chicago Sun Times reported. The…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:33pm on August 21, 2018☆⚑

Fall Movie Preview 2018: 'Venom,' 'A Star Is Born,' 'Halloween' by Christi Carras

With a Harry Potter follow-up, a Spider-Man spinoff, and a new take on “Mary Poppins” among the bounty of movies opening in theaters, the rest of 2018 has plenty to offer filmgoe…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:20pm on August 17, 2018☆⚑

'Some Like It Hot' to Become a Broadway Musical by Christi Carras

A stage adaption of the classic Marilyn Monroe-starrer “Some Like It Hot” is set to premiere on Broadway in 2020, the Shubert Organization announced Monday. “Jesus Christ S…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:06pm on May 14, 2018☆⚑

Bradley Cooper Set for American Cinematheque Award by Christi Carras

Bradley Cooper will receive the 32nd American Cinematheque Award during a gala Nov. 29 at the Beverly Hilton, the American Cinematheque announced Wednesday. The Hollywood organization will h…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:42pm on April 25, 2018☆⚑

Ariana Grande to Make Surprise Appearance at Coachella (EXCLUSIVE) by Christi Carras

Ariana Grande will make a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival on Friday night, Variety has learned. The performance will occur on the same day the pop star released her…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:10pm on April 20, 2018☆⚑

'Hamilton,' 'Rotterdam' Tie for Top Award From L.A. Drama Critics by Christi Carras

“Hamilton” and “Rotterdam,” both took home the 2017 production award during the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle’s 49th annual ceremony Monday night at A Noise …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:30am on March 20, 2018☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt Release 'Hamilton'-'Evan Hansen' Mashup to Benefit March for Our Lives by Christi Carras

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Dear Evan Hansen” star Ben Platt joined forces to release a song on Monday, a portion of the proceeds for which will help f…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:06pm on March 19, 2018☆⚑

Saoirse Ronan and Elisabeth Moss Tackle Love and Heartbreak in 'The Seagull' Trailer by Christi Carras

The newly released trailer for “The Seagull” features Saoirse Ronan, Elisabeth Moss, and Annette Bening in a lovestruck frenzy at their quiet country residence during the summer.…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:13pm on March 7, 2018☆⚑