How 'The Magicians' Musical Episode Came to Be by Jacob Bryant

In its third season, “The Magicians” has no intention of resting on its laurels. In addition to a quest to restore magic, exploring a character’s posthumous escapades, and …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:03pm on March 7, 2018☆⚑

The Best New York Theater of 2017 (So Far) by Jacob Bryant

It’s been a busy, diverse spring both on Broadway and off, with a bumper crop of headturning musicals and ambitious plays. Here’s our picks for the best of the year so far, as ch…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:25pm on June 23, 2017☆⚑

California Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana by Jacob Bryant

California has voted to approve marijuana for recreational use. Amid a tight presidential race, it was announced that Proposition 64 had been passed just after polls closed on the West Coast…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:50pm on November 8, 2016☆⚑

Corey Hawkins Joins 'Six Degrees of Separation' Broadway Revival by Jacob Bryant

Corey Hawkins has been cast in John Guare’s Broadway revival of “Six Degrees of Separation.” The “Straight Outta Compton” star is set to play Paul, the young co…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:58pm on November 3, 2016☆⚑

Rachel Weisz Will Star in Off Broadway Revival of David Hare's 'Plenty' by Jacob Bryant

Rachel Weisz will lead the cast of a new production of David Hare’s play “Plenty,” set for a run during the 2016-17 season at Off Broadway’s Public Theater. David …

SOURCE: Variety at 5:58pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

'Hamilton' Cast to Perform the Grammys Opening Number by Jacob Bryant

The cast of “Hamilton” will be performing at the Grammys this year. The members of the hit Broadway show will perform the opening number of the show, though not on-stage, Lin-Man…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:15am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Tuner 'Nerds' Set for Broadway by Jacob Bryant

Greenleaf Prods. has announced a musical comedy chronicling the rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs called “Nerds” to open this spring at NYC’s Longacre Theater. D…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:32pm on January 14, 2016☆⚑

Patricia Elliott, Tony Winner and 'One Life to Live' Actress, Dies at 77 by Jacob Bryant

Tony Award winner and soap opera star Patricia Elliott died Sunday after a battle with cancer. She was 77. Elliot died in her Manhattan home Sunday, her niece Sally Fay told ABC News. She wa…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:58pm on December 21, 2015☆⚑

'A Christmas Story' House and Museum Nabs Ralphie Parker's Red Ryder BB Gun by Jacob Bryant

A Christmas Story House and Museum has acquired the holy grail of “A Christmas Story” memorabilia — an original, custom-made Red Ryder BB gun used in the film. The “o…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:02pm on December 2, 2015☆⚑

Blythe Danner Looks Back on Early Acting Days in Play 'The Infantry' by Jacob Bryant

Blythe Danner, who's receiving accolades for her performance in comedy-drama "I'll See You in My Dreams" and will play the wife of the corrupt financier in the TV miniseries "Madoff," is per…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:41pm on November 13, 2015☆⚑

Center Theatre Group's 49th Season Announces Five Plays by Jacob Bryant

Five plays have been announced for the Center Theatre Group’s 49th season at the Mark Taper Forum: “The Mystery of Love & Sex,” “Father Comes Home From The Wars (…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:33pm on September 9, 2015☆⚑

'An American in Paris' is First Broadway Show to Perform on Colbert's 'Late Show' by Jacob Bryant

“An American in Paris” will be the first Broadway show to perform on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” appearing during the second week of Colbert’s much…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:04pm on August 31, 2015☆⚑