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For our Meet the Experts: TV Production Designers roundtable, Gold Derby gathered five acclaimed production designers to discuss highlights of their work both this season and throughout their careers. Joining us were Bridgerton production designer Alison Gartshore, Mid-Century Modern production designer Greg Grande, 1923 production designers Lisa Ward and Cary White, and Only Murders in the Building production designer Patrick Howe.

Watch the full group panel above. Click each person's name to watch their individual interview.

During their conversation, the production designers shared their most surprising “happy accident” that occurred under a tight deadline, which ultimately improved a set or scene beyond its original vision.

"My motto is it's better to be lucky than smart," veteran designer White declares when thinking back on the many instances where planning is thrown out the window because of unforeseen circumstances. Co-designer Ward concurs, explaining that "there are days you just have to pivot and make decisions so quickly.

" It’s always an honor to be nominated," Emmy-contending production designer Greg Grande declares about his sixth career Emmy nomination, this time for Mid-Century Modern. But, as he explains in Gold Derby's Meet the Experts: TV Production Designers panel, he was pleasantly surprised on the morning the nominations were announced, because "this format, the multi-cam format, up against these beautiful single-camera half-hour shows -- is tough to be head-to-head against. My first reaction was, ‘wow, I'm glad it holds its own, but in a completely different format; a completely different situation in how we build the sets and how we shoot them and our budgets." (Watch our full interview above.)

See Making of ‘Mid-Century Modern’: How comedy legends created Hulu’s freshest sitcom

Hulu’s gay‑Golden Girls homage Mid‑Century Modern brings viewers to sun-drenched Palm Springs, where three older friends; Bunny Schneiderman (Nathan Lane), Jerry Frank (Matt Bomer...

Alan Bergman, the lyricist whose collaborations with his wife Marilyn were behind the Oscar-winning songs “The Way We Were,” and “The Windmills of Your Mind” as well as such beloved TV theme songs for such series as Good Times, Maude and Alice, died on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 99.

His death was announced by a family spokesman, Ken Sunshine. (Marilyn Bergman died in 2022.)

According to Sunshine, Bergman suffered from respiratory issues in recent months, but continued to write songs till the very end. His daughter Julie Bergman was present at the time of his death.

For most of the three decades starting in 1970, the husband-and-wife team scored 16 Oscar nominations. A partial list of their notable songs includes:

“I Knew I Loved You” (music by Ennio Morricone) recorded by Céline Dion for the Morricone tribute album We All Love Ennio Morricone (2007) “The Windmills of Your Mind...

Over a 50+-year career, legendary sitcom director James Burrows has been honored with 28 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, winning five.

At age 84, his most recent nomination came Tuesday for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern for the episode “Here’s To You, Mrs. Schneiderman.” It is the ninth episode of Season 1 in which Bunny (Nathan Lane), Jerry (Matt Bomer) and Arthur (Nathan Lee Graham) face the sudden tragedy of losing Bunny’s mom, Sybil Schneiderman, played by Linda Lavin, as they try to find how to move on. Lavin had died unexpectedly of lung cancer after filming seven of the 10 episodes in the season.

Burrows, who began his career with The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1974, has won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards over the course of his career, including for Outstanding Comedy Series. His first nomination and first win for directing in...

Brenda Pressley will take her first bow as Claudine Jasper in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Purpose tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15. Pressley will appear in the role through the conclusion of the production’s run on August 31. A photo of Pressley in character has been released ahead of her debut. Pressley began her theatrical career in And Still I Rise, written and directed by Maya Angelou. Her Broadway credits include the original company of Dreamgirls, The Lyons opposite Linda Lavin, Richard Greenberg’s The American Plan, and Cats. Off-Broadway, she recently co-starred in Annie Baker’s Infinite Life at Atlantic Theater Company and The National Theatre in London. Other Off-Broadway credits include Proof of Love, The First Breeze of Summer, Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles?, Seven...

The weekend is here, and it’s time to relax and find something funny to watch. If you are on the hunt for short one-season comedies to get your weekly dose of laughter, then Hulu has got you. The streaming platform hosts multiple one-season comedy shows that offer everything from heartfelt humor to sharp satire.

Here are 6 Hulu comedy shows that include rom-coms, cringe-fests, genre-bending humor, and more. Most of them ran for one season only, either because they were canceled or were designed as such. However, they have left a lasting impression on viewers. So, make some popcorn and dive into these Hulu comedy shows.

6. High Fidelity (2020) Zoë Kravitz in High Fidelity (Credit- Hulu)

High Fidelity is a romantic comedy that follows Zoë Kravitz as Rob, a Brooklyn record store owner who revisits her past relationships through her favorite music. She creates music and mixtapes that reflect her heartbreak,...

As the saying goes, No Good Deed goes unpunished. Amid a day when the cancellation axe has already cut down the comedic murder-mystery The Residence and the medical procedural Pulse, Netflix is also hitting the pause button on its darkly comedic anthology series, according to Deadline. The show, which featured a bevy of talent led by Lisa Kudrow and Linda Cardellini, has been waiting for an update since its first season dropped back in December, and it was becoming clear that the news would not be good when it arrived. Fortunately, there is a ray of hope as, while there are currently no plans for a sophomore outing, sources have said that a second season is possible in the future with a new cast and an entirely new story.

Part of the reason for the indefinite pause likely came down to the lukewarm reception to the series from audiences. Although...

Mark Brokaw, a prolific director of Off Broadway, Broadway and regional stage productions who beginning in the 1990s worked with some of the brightest emerging playwrights including Douglas Carter Beane, Kenneth Lonergan, Nicky Silver, Paula Vogel and Lynda Barry, died Sunday, June 29, following a battle with cancer. He was 66.

His death was confirmed by the actor Camryn Manheim on social media. “My beautiful friend Mark Brokaw lost his battle with cancer this morning….Today, we lost a beautiful, gifted, beloved friend, artist, husband, and son. The entire theater community is grieving today. I will miss him terribly.”

Raised in Illinois, Brokaw graduated from Yale Drama school and received a fellowship from the Drama League in New York. He soon met Carole Rothman, artistic director of the Second Stage Off Broadway theater, and was hired as her assistant director on Tina Howe’s Costal Disturbances in 1987.

His first solo job, also at Second Stage,...

With 99 submissions, this year's Best Comedy Directing category at the Emmys will have six finalists when the nominations are announced July 15.

Similar to the drama category, the comedy directing ballot has a mix of shows that took different approaches to their entries. While some played it smart (see: Hacks and The Studio) submitting one memorable episode that will be a sure-thing to make the final field, others opted for three entries, with Shrinking going up to four. In those cases, overload and potential vote-splitting make it harder to discern which episode entry will make it into the lineup of six — technically five, since one spot is reserved for a multicamera show. (More on that below.)

As mentioned, Hacks and The Studio are essentially locks for this category because of their single options. The HBO Max series has been a consistent nominee — Lucia Aniello won for the first season in 2021 — and it submitted the penultimate episode,...

Joe Epperson, the three-time Emmy-nominated camera operator who had long stints on All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Full House and The Tonight Show, has died. He was 80.

Epperson died Saturday of cardiac arrest at Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, his wife of 58 years, Patty Epperson, told The Hollywood Reporter. He had been in and out of the hospital and rehab since April 29 when his appendix burst.

Known for his skill with hand-held cameras, Epperson in 1981 shot from the Roxy in West Hollywood The Pee-wee Herman Show, which ran on HBO and put Paul Reubens and his hilarious alter ego on the map.

He also trained his lens on Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr. over three nights at the Fox Theatre in Detroit for a 1989 Showtime special and worked on the James Keach-directed Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, the 2014 documentary that followed...

We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2025 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 12 to June 23, with the official Emmy nominations announced Tuesday, July 15. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27. The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 14, and air live on CBS at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.

The State of the Race

It really does not look like there will be much turnaround this year with the Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The way “The Bear” uses its new season to campaign for its old season is a bit too complicated to explain in one sentence, but the important thing to know is that although...

“Mid-Century Modern” star Nathan Lane is fully embracing his sitcom’s queerness. Moreover, he feels that it’s a necessity for mainstream television in the current, divisive political era. In an interview with Deadline, Lane called such “joyously gay” series necessary for the good of the nation.

“I just think it’s healthy for the environment,” Lane said. “Look, there are 365 million people in this country. This is not a show for everybody. Just as ‘Yellowstone’ has its demographic, we have ours. And it’s not going to be to everybody’s taste because it is naughty and because it’s so joyously gay, without shame, and just reveling in their gayness. That’s upsetting to some people, but I think it’s healthy and it’s great for people to see that men of a certain age are still out there living their lives openly and freely and having...

Emmy-nominated veteran actor Harris Yulin had another major TV role lined up when he died suddenly of cardiac arrest on June 10 at the age of 87 — he was set a lead opposite Kevin Kline, Joe Tenney and Laura Linney in the upcoming MGM+ comedy American Classic. The half-hour series, from creators/executive producers Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin, had just started production in New York on Monday, with Yulin preparing to start filming his role this week before his passing.

Shooting on American Classic, from Fifth Season, with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story and Anonymous Content, is continuing. The schedule has been adjusted around Yulin’s scenes as the producing team is regrouping to figure out next steps, sources tell Deadline. The role Yulin was supposed to play, Linus, will likely be recast.

American Classic centers on Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kline) who returns to his hometown and the...

Crafting a hit comedy is all about collaboration, and Mid-Century Modern proves just that. Hulu’s multi-cam sitcom, set against the vibrant Palm Springs aesthetic, benefits from decades of combined expertise poured into every frame by its talented behind-the-scenes team.

Led by co-creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan (Will & Grace), the all-star crew of this freshman series shares their insights in an in-depth discussion about the making of Mid-Century Modern. The panel features legendary director and co-executive producer James Burrows, editor Peter Chakos, cinematographer Gary Baum, and production designer Greg Grande. (Watch the full Making of Mid-Century Modern panel above.)

In Mid-Century Modern, Nathan Lane plays Bunny, a successful bra designer who invites his pals Jerry (Matt Bomer) and Arthur (Nathan Lee Graham) to spend their golden years living with him in Palm Springs after a close friend dies unexpectedly. Bunny's quick-witted mother, Sybil (played by the late Linda Lavin...

Imagine you’re the production designer of a legendary sitcom so beloved that there is an entire pop-up experience devoted to it. And then try to imagine topping that. Greg Grande is the literal architect of Central Perk, Monica and Rachel’s apartment and Joey and Chandler’s across-the-hall domicile in “Friends.” But his impressive throwback Palm

Springs, California, home featured in Hulu’s “Mid-Century Modern” might win a new legion of admirers and maybe another pop-up at some point — only this one will have a grotto.

“The backstory of this set came from the Dinah Shore estate,” said Grande, speaking of one of architect Donald Wexler’s signature Palm Springs houses from the 1960s. That 1.3-acre steel-beam oasis inspires the look of the comedy,

created by “Will & Grace” showrunners Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. In the series, three lifelong gay male friends share a home owned by the...

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Pinkleton choreographed Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are at The Shed. Other recent work includes a new stage production of The Wizard Of Oz at Act in San Francisco, the undefinable dance-driven club experience Untitled DanceShowPartyThing for Virgin Voyages (created with Ani Taj), the world premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick starring Linda Lavin (Roundabout Theater Company), a...

The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural June 10th marquee dimming will honor artists and industry members Marshall Brickman, Richard Chamberlain, William Finn, Athol Fugard, Helen Gallagher, Gene Hackman, Quincy Jones, Linda Lavin, Merle Louise, Ken Page, Joan Plowright, Tony Roberts, Charles Strouse and Lynne Taylor-Corbett. All theatre marquees will dim simultaneously on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:45Pm Et in their honor. Earlier this year, the Broadway in Memoriam Committee announced the establishment of “Broadway in Memoriam,” a quarterly tradition dedicated to honoring the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on Broadway. <br...

Broadway’s inaugural group marquee dimming to honor multiple artists and industry members who have passed away will pay tribute to such luminaries as Gene Hackman, Linda Lavin, Helen Gallagher, Quincy Jones, Ken Page and Joan Plowright, among others.

The dimming of all 41 Broadway marquees will occur simultaneously on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:45 p.m. Et, two days after this year’s Tony Awards.

Others being honored by the first group dimming are Marshall Brickman, Richard Chamberlain, William Finn, Athol Fugard, Merle Louise, Tony Roberts, Charles Strouse and Lynne Taylor-Corbett.

The initiation of group dimmings, called Broadway In Memoriam and which will take place four times a year, was announced in March by the newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee as a response to criticism over what some in the theater community saw as a process that was both too secretive and too selective.

The practice of dimming theater marquees...

To date, Emmy voters have showered Only Murders in the Building with 49 nominations and seven wins, though none of the main actors has prevailed. That could all change for the buzzed-about fourth season, which aired last summer and is now eligible at the 2025 Emmys.

According to our updated odds, Martin Short (Oliver Putnam) is out front to win his Best Comedy Actor category, just months after he shockingly scored at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. His costars, Steve Martin (Charles-Haden Savage) and Selena Gomez (Mabel Mora), are both in sixth place for nominations. The three leads play unlikely crime-solvers who podcast about murders that occur in and around their building, the fancy-schmancy Arconia in New York City.

Season 4 features a sprawling roster of special guests, including two actors — Meryl Streep (Loretta Durkin) and Paul Rudd (Glen Stubbins) — who received supporting nominations last year. Due to an already-controversial new Emmy rule,...

The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 14th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 2:00pm at Sardis. Awards will be presented in five competitive categories: Best New Musical, Best New Play, Best Revival, Best Solo Performance and Best Unique Theatrical Experience. In addition to the competitive awards, Legend of Off-Broadway Awards will be presented to David Greenspan and Scott Morfee for their extraordinary contributions over many years. William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin will be posthumously inducted into the Off Broadway Hall of Fame. The Friend of Off-Broadway Award will be presented to <a...

“Adolescence” was the big winner at the Gotham Television Awards, taking home three prizes, including breakthrough limited series, on Monday night.

Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” won breakthrough comedy series, and “The Pitt” won best drama.

The actors, directors, writers and producers feted at the ceremony, hosted at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street, emphasized the need to preserve and protect the entertainment industry amid geopolitical strife and AI fears.

“We love this business,” said Amy Sherman-Palladino, accepting the Creator Tribute alongside her husband Daniel Palladino. “God please help everybody. Let’s make it survive.”

“Let’s keep the arts alive!” shouted an enthusiastic Parker Posey. “Let’s turn this business into entertainment that everyone can love. That old people and young people and even babies laugh at!”

Posey, who was honored with the Legend Tribute, was introduced by her “White Lotus” co-stars Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell, who took...

There was a funny moment during my recent Zoom with Criminal Minds: Evolution star (and TVLine Performer of the Week honorable mention) A.J. Cook, to discuss JJ tragically losing her husband Will after 18 years together.

She and I were talking about the late Linda Lavin guest-starring as WIll’s mother Connie… and franchise vet Matthew Gray Gubler’s cameo as Spencer… when I quipped about her TV husband’s unexpected Episode 2 encore:

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Criminal Minds: Evolution star Aj Cook reveals why filming Will's funeral was so meaningful, and the reason is more than heartbreaking. Cook's character (Jennifer "JJ" Jareau) is a Supervisory Special Agent who used to be a part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, also known as the Bau, working with police and media officials until season 6, accepting an assignment with the Pentagon. However, for season 7, she became the acting unit chief of the Bau.

During an interview with ScreenRant's Alisha Grauso, Cook opened up about working with Linda Lavin (Connie Lamontagne) and how special it was to work with her before she passed away in December 2024. Cook was honored to work with Lavin, especially since she was her on-screen daughter-in-law. While she was sad they only got to work on one episode together, Cook is grateful for the time they had.

Screen Rant: The scene between JJ and Connie was very intense.

The following contains spoilers from the May 22 episode of Criminal Minds: Evolution, now streaming on Paramount+.

It’s all over but (more of) the crying.

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Criminal Minds this week said a sad farewell to Special Agent JJ Jareau’s husband, Will Lamontagne, Jr., who from Season...

The following contains spoilers from the May 22 episode of Criminal Minds: Evolution, now streaming on Paramount+.

This week on Criminal Minds: Evolution, as Special Agent JJ Jareau (played by A.J. Cook) laid husband Will Lamontagne, Jr. to rest, she felt the love from Bau colleagues past and present.

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On hand for Will’s funeral were,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 18 Episode 3 “Time to Say Goodbye.”] A.J. Cook delivers her best performance of the series in the Criminal Minds: Evolution episode (directed by Joe Mantegna!) following the shocking death of JJ’s husband, Will. It’s one that should but sadly probably won’t get the acknowledgement by awards voters it deserves. This is a JJ who’s trying to be strong for her kids and her mother (Candy Clark), struggling with having Will’s mother, Connie (Linda Lavin), around criticizing and blaming her for not knowing about her son’s health issues, and generally just trying to hold it together. She succeeds in doing that last bit, but just barely and understandably. All in all, it’s a solid post-death episode, especially for one that has as major an impact on a main character as this one does (they were together 18 years!) and it features Matthew Gray Gubler...

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 3 slowed its pace but deepened its pulse.

“Time to Say Goodbye” isn’t a standard episode. It’s a meditation on grief, guilt, and how loss ripples through the people left behind.

Where other shows might fast-forward through mourning, Evolution lingers. It lets JJ — and us — feel every beat of the aftershock.

(Michael Yarish/Paramount+)

From the start, it’s clear this episode will hit differently.

JJ sits on the couch, lost in the memory of her wedding to Will, only to be yanked back to the present by the sound of her boys.

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It’s a simple moment,...

Television has often been described as a mirror of our world. Through various genres and formats, we can see the many ways humankind comes together and interacts with each other, for better or for worse. Just like the people we encounter in real life, the characters on our favorite shows and the people who bring them to life will sometimes have to deal with death.

The cast and crew of Hulu's "Mid-Century Modern" learned this the hard way when the legendary Linda Lavin passed away while the show was in the middle of filming their first season. The Broadway veteran and "Alice" star played Sybil, the wise-cracking, overbearing, and deeply loving mother of Nathan Lane's Bunny Schneiderman, who is the Sophia of the "Golden Girls"-esque series. But when Lavin succumbed to cardiopulmonary arrest in December 2024, her character suffered a similar fate, leaving behind mourners on both sides of the camera.

Charles Strouse, the famed Broadway composer who received Tony Awards for his scores for Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, died Thursday at his home in New York City, his family announced. He was 96.

A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Theater Hall of Fame, Strouse wrote music for more than a dozen Broadway shows.

He and lyricist Martin Charnin were responsible for the immortal tunes “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life” from Annie, and he and his most frequent collaborator, lyricist Lee Adams, partnered on such classic show tunes as “Put on a Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie, “You’ve Got Possibilities” from It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … It’s Superman and “This Is the Life” from Golden Boy.

Asked by Playbill in 2009 why he got into the theater, Strouse replied: “You can make a lot of money and you meet beautiful girls.

Charles Strouse, the musical composer for such Broadway hits as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, films including Bonnie and Clyde (1967) The Night They Raided Minsky’s (1968) and All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989) and for the TV series All In The Family, died at his home in New York City on May 15. He was 96.

His death was announced by his children Benjamin, Nicholas, Victoria, and William Strouse., and was nominated for Golden Boy, Charlie & Algernon, Rags, and Nick & Nora.

Strouse was born on June 7, 1928 in New York City, the son of Ethel (Newman) and Ira Strouse. After graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 1947, he received two scholarships to Tanglewood, where he studied under composer Aaron Copland. Subsequently, Copland arranged for Strouse to get a scholarship with legendary teacher, Nadia Boulanger, in Paris.

Strouse met songwriting partner, lyricist Adams, at a party in 1949, and the duo began a longtime collaboration starting with writing songs for summer resorts in the Adirondacks. Strouse and Adams contributed material to numerous Off-Broadway musical revues, including Catch a Star, Shoestring Revue, The Littlest Revue and Kaleidoscope, and wrote specialty material for Kaye Ballard, Carol Burnett, Jane Morgan and Dick Shawn.

In 1958, Strouse and lyricist, Fred Tobias wrote the chart-topping pop song “Born Too Late” (recorded by The Poni-Tails), and it was in that same year that Strouse and Adams had their Broadway breakthrough. They were hired by producer Edward Padula to write a satirical musical about rock and roll and teen idol culture. The show, Bye Bye Birdie, became their first Tony Award-winning hit. The production starred Chita Rivera and Dick Van Dyke and won four 1961 Tony Awards including Best Musical, earning Strouse the first of his three Tony Awards.

The show introduced the world to such songs as “Put On A Happy Face,” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do.” A 1962 movie version, starring Ann-Margret, was one of the top-grossing films of the year, and featured Margret’s now iconic performance of the film’s newly added title song, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Strouse would later win a 1996 Emmy Award for the new song, “Let’s Settle Down,” written with Adams and added for the musical’s 1995 TV adaptation, starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams.

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Additional collaborations with Adams include the Mel Brooks musical All American (1962) starring Ray Bolger. Though the show was not a commercial success, it featured what would become the popular American standard “Once Upon a Time”. Golden Boy (1963), a musical adaptation of the play by Clifford Odets starred Sammy Davis Jr., garnered Strouse his second Tony Award nomination. It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane… It’s Superman! gave audiences another popular Strouse & Adams song, “You’ve Got Possibilities” (first recorded by Linda Lavin). And in 1970, when the team wrote the score for Applause (based on the film All About Eve and Mary Orr’s The Wisdom of Eve and starring Lauren Bacall), Strouse would win his second Tony Award.

Strouse’s biggest Broadway success was with collaborators Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan on Annie (1977), based on the comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” by Harold Gray. The Depression-era musical about a plucky red-headed orphan girl who wins the heart of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, was one of Broadway’s biggest hits of the 1970s, winning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and garnering Strouse his third Tony Award and a Grammy Award for Best Cast Show Album. Strouse’s score included “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard–Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You.” Annie ran for over 2,300 performances on Broadway, where it has been revived twice and has inspired hundreds of worldwide productions. It has also been adapted for two film and two television productions.

Strouse was passionate about collaboration and would earn Tony Award nominations for his scores with lyricists: David Rogers, Charlie & Algernon (1980), based on the novel Flowers for Algernon, Steven Schwartz, for Rags (1986), with book writer Joseph Stein starring Teresa Stratas, and Nick and Nora (1991), a musical based on Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man characters, written with Richard Maltby, Jr.

Strouse’s film scores include Bonnie and Clyde (1967) starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, There Was a Crooked Man (1970), with Henry Fonda and Kirk Douglas, Sidney Lumet’s Just Tell Me What You Want, and the animated feature All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989).

In addition to his awards, Strouse was the recipient of several honorary doctorates. He was a longtime member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, inducted in 1985, and the Theatre Hall of Fame.

Strouse also composed orchestral works, chamber music, piano concertos, and an opera. His original piano work, Concerto America, was composed in 2002 to commemorate 9/11 and premiered at The Boston Pops in 2004. His opera Nightingale (1982), starring Sarah Brightman, had a successful run in London, followed by many subsequent productions.

In 1977, Strouse founded the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, through which many young composers and lyricists honed their craft and developed their work. Strouse authored the autobiography Put on a Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir, published by Union Square Press in July 2008.

In addition to his four children, Strouse is survived by eight grandchildren, Sam and Arthur Strouse, Navah Strouse, Vivian, Weston and Ever Brush, and Owen and Theodore Strouse.

A private ceremony will be held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City.

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. The Richard Seff Award for two veteran actors is awarded to Jessica Hecht (Suzanne in Eureka Day), and Francis Jue (Hyh and others in Yellow Face). The Seff Award has been presented annually since 2004 to character actors, 50 years old or older, who have been members of Actors’ Equity Association for 25 years or longer, for the best performance in a featured or unfeatured supporting role in a Broadway or off-Broadway production. Recent recipients include Kecia Lewis, Ciarán O'Reilly, Linda Lavin and Francis Guinan. The Clarence Derwent Award for the two most promising performances of the season...

On Thursday May 8 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Elsbeth!

Ramen Holiday Season 2 Episode 20 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “Ramen Holiday,” promises to be an intriguing addition to the series. Set to air on CBS, this episode finds Elsbeth in the middle of a murder investigation that brings her face-to-face with several familiar suspects. Fans of the show can expect a mix of suspense and familiar faces as Elsbeth navigates the complexities of the case.

In “Ramen Holiday,” Elsbeth’s determination to uncover the truth leads her to a variety of characters she has encountered before. Each suspect brings their own unique story and possible motives, making the investigation all the more challenging. The episode is likely to showcase Elsbeth’s sharp wit and keen instincts as she digs deeper into the mystery.

As the plot unfolds, viewers will see how Elsbeth balances her personal connections with the need for justice.

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 14th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Awards will be presented in five competitive categories: Best New Musical, Best New Play, Best Revival, Best Solo Performance, and Best Unique Theatrical Experience. In addition to the competitive awards, Legend of Off-Broadway Awards will be presented to David Greenspan and Scott Morfee for their extraordinary contributions over many years. William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin will be posthumously inducted into the Off Broadway Hall of Fame. The Friend of Off-Broadway Award will be...

Just four days after earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Play and five more citations for its cast members, Purpose has just won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Today's announcement of the finalists and winner by Columbia University described Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' work as "a play about the complex dynamics and legacy of an upper-middle class African American family whose patriarch was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. A skillful blend of drama and comedy that probes how different generations define heritage."

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! also received recognition as a finalist for the Pulitzer. Columbia described the play as "a zany portrait of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's family life, whose outrageous humor also serves as an empathetic celebration of anyone who's been marginalized or misunderstood." Escola's riotous spoof took off-Broadway and now Broadway by storm and earned Tony nominations for Best Play,...

Hulu has shared bloopers from all ten episodes of Mid-Century Modern Season 1, featuring Broadway alums Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nathan Lane, and more. Watch them now! Mid-Century Modern follows three best friends -- gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done. The series stars Nathan Lane as Bunny Schneiderman, Matt Bomer as Jerry Frank, Nathan Lee Graham as Arthur Broussard, and the late...

On Thursday May 1 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Elsbeth!

I’ve Got a Little List Season 2 Episode 19 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “I’ve Got a Little List,” promises to be an exciting and suspenseful installment. In this episode, Elsbeth finds herself in the middle of a complex investigation after a random shooting occurs. As she delves deeper into the case, she crosses paths with Rod, a playboy who is living life to the fullest by checking off items from his bucket list. However, Rod’s thrill-seeking behavior raises questions, and Elsbeth suspects there may be more to his adventures than meets the eye.

As Elsbeth works to uncover the truth behind the shooting, she faces unexpected challenges. Rod’s carefree attitude and entitlement may hide darker intentions, leading Elsbeth to consider the possibility that his list of thrills could include something as serious as murder.

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “Ramen Holiday.” Scheduled to air on CBS at 9:01 Pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025, this episode promises a thrilling mix of mystery and drama. Elsbeth, the sharp and determined protagonist, finds herself in a challenging situation as she dives into a murder case that hits closer to home than expected.

In “Ramen Holiday,” Elsbeth encounters a range of familiar faces while piecing together the clues surrounding the murder. This episode brings back characters from previous storylines, adding layers of complexity and intrigue. As Elsbeth navigates through the tangled web of relationships, viewers can expect surprising twists and turns that keep everyone guessing.

The blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling has been a hallmark of “Elsbeth,” and this episode seems no different. With the stakes higher than ever, Elsbeth’s determination to uncover the truth will be tested. Fans of the show...

Linda Lavin, Tony Award winner and beloved performer, will be honored and celebrated on Monday, May 5th from 1:00-3:00Pm at the Ambassador Theatre at a public memorial service. The afternoon will be filled with performances by stars of stage and screen, and close friends of the performer will share personal stories of their time together. The celebration will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lavin passed away on December 29, 2024 at age 87. Read her full obituary here. In her career, Linda Lavin won a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Broadway Bound in 1987. She was a six-time Tony Award nominee for her roles in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers,...

Adolescence, Dying for Sex, The Pitt, and The Studio are among the top Emmy contenders nominated for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, the Gotham Film & Media Institute announced on Tuesday.

Netflix hit limited series Adolescence led all programs with four nominations, including bids for limited series, lead performance for limited series (Stephen Graham), and two supporting performance nominations (Erin Doherty and show breakout Owen Cooper).

Max hit The Pitt landed three nominations: breakthrough drama series, best drama performance for star Noah Wyle, and best drama supporting performance for Katherine Lanasa.

Dying for Sex also hit in three categories: limited series, limited series lead (Michelle Williams), and limited series supporting performance (Jenny Slate).

Freshman comedy The Studio picked up two nominations, for comedy series and comedy supporting performance (Chase Sui Wonders).

As with the Gotham Film Awards, the Gotham Television Awards' acting categories are gender-neutral.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony,...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute handed out nominations to Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio as well as performances by Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti and Michelle Williams for its second annual Gotham Television Awards.

The 2025 event set noms in twelve categories with Netflix’ high-profile series Adolescence topping at four and The Pitt, Matlock and Dying For Sex with three each. A number had double hitters including The Studio, Overcompensating, Penelope, Fantasmas, Deli Boys, Forever, English Teacher and Paradise.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices,...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Filmmaker‘s parent organization, announced today the nominations in twelve competitive award categories for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing a range of series, including Adolescence, The Pitt, The Studio as well as performances from Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams, among others. “Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “As […]

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The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Filmmaker‘s parent organization, announced today the nominations in twelve competitive award categories for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing a range of series, including Adolescence, The Pitt, The Studio as well as performances from Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams, among others. “Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “As […]

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The Gotham Television Awards are recognizing the buzziest series of the year. IndieWire can announce the 2025 nominees, including “Adolescence,” “The Pitt,” and “The Studio.” The Gotham Television Awards ceremony will take place Monday, June 2 in New York City at Cipriani Wall Street.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham, said. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices, celebrate breakthrough achievements, and deepen our commitment to supporting the creative community.”

Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams are among the actors recognized in the genderless categories. The second annual awards...

The Bunker, a sci-fi horror feature led by the late Tony Todd, is getting ready to head out into the world.

Electric Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to the movie that hails from Jackrabbit Media. Helmed by Brian Hanson (The Black String), the film stars Todd, Tobin Bell (the Saw franchise), Chad Michael Collins (Sniper: Rogue Mission) and Chelsea Edmundson (The Iron Claw).

The Bunker centers on Dr. Michelle Riley (Edmundson), a young scientist sealed in a secret bunker with a team of researchers tasked with developing a weapon to stop an alien invasion. However, Riley begins to have doubts about the true goal of the mission. A trailer exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter can be seen below.

A release date and plan for distribution platforms have not yet been announced for The Bunker, which premiered at last year’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival. Electric Entertainment coordinator...

On Thursday April 24 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Elsbeth!

I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago Season 2 Episode 18 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago,” promises to be a thrilling ride for fans. As Judge Milton Crawford approaches a significant career milestone, the stakes are higher than ever. Elsbeth, known for her sharp instincts and determination, takes it upon herself to dig into Crawford’s past. She believes there are dark secrets that could reveal him as a murderer, and she races against time to uncover the truth before he secures his position as a federal judge.

This episode will showcase Elsbeth’s relentless pursuit of justice. Her investigative skills will be put to the test as she navigates through layers of deception and hidden history. The tension builds as Elsbeth uncovers clues that could change everything. Viewers...

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “I’ve Got a Little List,” promises to be an exciting ride for fans. Set to air on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:01 Pm on CBS, this episode dives into a mysterious shooting that seems random at first glance. Elsbeth, the determined protagonist, is on the case, ready to uncover the truth behind the chaos.

In this episode, Elsbeth encounters Rod, an entitled playboy with a quirky bucket list filled with daring thrills. However, as Elsbeth digs deeper, it becomes clear that Rod’s list may include something far more sinister than just adrenaline-pumping activities. The tension builds as Elsbeth races against time to piece together the clues, all while navigating the complexities of Rod’s unpredictable nature.

As Elsbeth’s investigation unfolds, she finds herself in serious legal trouble. The stakes have never been higher, and viewers can expect a mix of suspense and...

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “I Know What You Did Thirty-Three Summers Ago,” promises to be a thrilling ride. Set to air on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:01 Pm on CBS, this episode dives deep into the past of Judge Milton Crawford. As he gets closer to his dream of becoming a federal judge, secrets from his history threaten to surface.

Elsbeth, known for her sharp instincts and relentless pursuit of justice, takes it upon herself to investigate Crawford’s past. The stakes are high as she works against the clock to uncover evidence that could prove he is a murderer. With time running out, Elsbeth must navigate a web of deception and danger, making this episode a must-watch for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

Meanwhile, Teddy faces his own crossroads, contemplating whether to follow in his mother’s footsteps. This subplot adds an emotional layer to the episode, highlighting the...

It was a heartbreaking day when actress Linda Lavin passed away. Along with the sadness felt by her family, Lavin's death presented the creators of her last comedy series, Hulu'sMid-Century Modern, with something of a challenge as they would have to write her death into the show.

Lavin, who was suffering from cancer, had informed creators Max Mutchnik and David Kohan that theyshould feel free to use details about her actual death when it came to writing her character, Sybil Schneiderman, out of the show. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Mutchnik and Kohan, as well as series star Nathan Lane, explained how that conversation went down.

"She was very clear with us about making sure that we wrote everything that was going on with her into the show," Mutchnik explained. "It gave us a freedom that we never thought we were going to have to use in the way that we wrote that final episode.

On Thursday April 10 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Elsbeth!

Four Body Problem Season 2 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Elsbeth,” titled “Four Body Problem,” promises to be an intriguing addition to the series. Set to air on CBS, this episode dives into the mysterious world of a historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. The storyline takes a twist when Arthur’s nephew, known for his conspiracy theories, goes missing. This sets the stage for Elsbeth to uncover secrets that may be hidden within the funeral home’s walls.

As Elsbeth investigates the disappearance, viewers can expect her to navigate the complexities of the funeral home’s operations and the eccentric characters that inhabit it. The episode will likely showcase Elsbeth’s unique approach to problem-solving, as she pieces together clues that may reveal more than just the whereabouts of the missing nephew.

In addition to the central mystery,...

Will Mid-Century Modern be laughing all the way to the 2025 Emmys?

Gold Derby has confirmed that the Hulu comedy is submitting six different actors for its freshman season.

Nathan Lane, who plays Bunny Schneiderman — a successful bra designer who invites his pals to spend their golden years living with him in Palm Springs — will be submitted in Best Comedy Actor. Lane is an eight-time Emmy nominee who picked up his first win in 2022 for his guest appearance on Only Murders in the Building.

Bunny's roommates — Matt Bomer as Jerry Frank and Nathan Lee Graham as Arthur Broussard — will be submitted in Best Comedy Supporting Actor. Bomer is a two-time Emmy nominee for his previous work in The Normal Heart (2014) and Fellow Travelers (2023). Graham, a Grammy-winning stage performer from Tony-nominated productions The Wild Party and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is seeking his first Emmy nomination.

See 'Mid-Century Modern' stars Nathan Lane,...