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Tony-winning producer Jeffrey Seller recently visited The View to discuss his new memoir, "Theater Kid." During the conversation, Seller opened up about discovering his love of theater at a young age, why he created the rush and lottery ticketing system, and his experience producing hit musicals like Hamilton. He touched on Jonathan Larson, with whom he worked during the original production of Rent. "Jonathan was ferocious in his mission, and he had a singular mission," shared Seller. "We did not have a contemporary musical [at that time], and Jonathan used to say, 'I want to write musicals for our characters, for our stories, with our music.' And that's what Rent was." Seller has also collaborated extensively with Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was at the producer's...

Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal is set to star as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Studio Tenn. The production will run from May 7 - 24, 2026. Jesus Christ Superstar features lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events that led to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot. The production which features an iconic 1970s rock score contains numbers including “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane.” About Adam Pascal Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal is best known for his role as ‘Roger’ in the original 1996 cast of Jonathan Larson's musical Rent on Broadway and later reprised his role in...

I had just finished interviewing Ariana Grande on this year’s Oscars red carpet when someone from her team asked me, “Are you going to get away after all this, take a little vacation?”

I nodded my head and smiled.

The “all this” was awards season. In the past, I spent my post-Academy Awards days and nights getting much needed rest and relaxation after a seemingly endless cycle of red carpets, FYC panels and events and parties.

I did take time off again this year. But it wasn’t a vacation.

On March 19, I underwent open-heart surgery.

It all began three years ago when my brother, Kevin, my only sibling, died of a heart attack at age 54. He collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. He was rushed to a hospital. He never woke up. It was during Covid, so my mother and I said goodbye to Kevin via a...

New York is known for its famous on screen eateries like Tom's Restaurant in "Seinfeld" or Katz's Delicatessen in "When Harry Met Sally" (which appears in the scene featuring that famous punchline), but rarely has a diner appeared as frequently in film and television as the Moondance Diner. Located on the corner of Sixth Avenue between Grand Street and Canal Street in the New York neighborhood of SoHo (South of Houston Street), the Moondance Diner was a railroad car-style diner built in 1933 made of shiny chrome. It had an adorable spinning crescent moon sign on top and shimmering glitter around its logo. On the inside, it had laminate tables squeezed next to shiny blue vinyl stools in front of a counter.

The diner's cartoony and 20th-century Americana aesthetic stood out against the surrounding brick apartment facades and other historic buildings, which made it really pop on screen. In addition to its motion picture appearances,...

Andrew Garfield and Jude Law are set to play iconic magicians in a new Apple TV+ limited series, Wild Things. Garfield, who is best known for playing Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man film series, has been nominated for two Academy Awards in the past, one for his portrayal of Desmond Doss in the 2016 war film Hacksaw Ridge, and another for playing Jonathan Larson in the musical Tick, Tick... Boom!. Law, also an Academy Award nominee, has starred in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Guy Ritchie's SherlockHolmes movies.

According to Apple TV+, Law and Garfield have signed on to playmagicians Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, a magician pair known as Siegfried & Roy, who performed an animal-based magic show and were romantically involved. The new limited series titled Wild Things, based on the Apple Original podcast about the pair, has tapped Only Murders in the Building's John Hoffman as lead writer,...

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent about the timeless struggles and aspirations of young artists searching for love and purpose. With book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson and direction and choreography by Chip Miller, Rent will run June 25 to July 12 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Ma. The cast for Rent features Jordan Barrow (Wicked) as Benny; Ashley Blanchet as Maureen; Tsilala Brock (Suffs) as Joanne; Terrance L. Johnson (Rent at Muny) as Collins; Dillon Klena (Jagged Little Pill/National Tour) as Mark; Storm Lever as Mimi; and Frankie Rodriguez (Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) as Angel. The...

Songwriter and Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda really, really wanted to appear in Jon M. Chu's recent "Wicked" adaptation — but I bet you'll never guess which role he was gunning for.

During an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in February 2025, Miranda, the man behind Broadway hits like "Hamilton" and huge cinematic songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from "Encanto" revealed that he basically begged Chu for a specific and incredibly small role in the adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's acclaimed Broadway musical. "In the opening number of the show, this one munchkin runs out and goes, 'Is it true you were her friend?'" Miranda told Colbert. "Because, man, I don't know if you've seen a live production of 'Wicked,' but sometimes they really put some sauce on the ball when they deliver that line. It's where the story starts. So I was like,...

English actors, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, are some of the biggest stars currently working in Hollywood, with a strong following thanks to the varied range of their filmography. Both Garfield and Pugh attracted major mainstream attention as they took on the roles of two arachnid-themed heroes when they played Spider-Man and Yelena Belova in several projects inspired by the Marvel Comics characters. While their superhero roles may have netted them major attention across the globe, Garfield and Pugh's respective ranges can be seen throughout their past roles.

Garfield's mainstream breakout came when he portrayed social media entrepreneur Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network, while his portrayal of pacifist World War II corporal Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge and playwright Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick... Boom! saw him receive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor. After Pugh made her breakthrough through her roles in Fighting with My Family,...

What do the Golden Globes love more than a juicy dramatic performance? A juicy dramatic performance that sings.

From Austin Butler to Renée Zellweger, the Globes have long rewarded actors not known for their musical abilities who decided to show off their chops on screen in biopics. This year, that historical trend could boost the chances of two nominees: Timothée Chalamet for Best Film Drama Actor in A Complete Unknown and Angelina Jolie for Best Film Drama Actress in Maria.

In A Complete Unknown, Chalamet plays Bob Dylan. The film follows the legendary singer-songwriter from January 1961, when he moves from Minnesota to New York City, to his 1965 concert at the Newport Folk Festival, where he notoriously introduces electric instruments. Chalamet does all of his own singing in the film, refusing to lip-synch along to Dylan’s original recordings. As of today, the actor ranks second with 4/1 odds.

In Maria, Jolie plays Maria Callas.

Exclusive: The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical featuring more than 20 songs that have never been part of a fully staged production – including material cut from Rent and tick, tick… Boom! – will make its Off Broadway world premiere in February, producers announced today.

The Jonathan Larson Project will begin a 16-week limited engagement with previews starting Friday, February 14, at the Orpheum Theatre in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood. The official opening night is Monday, March 10.

Casting will be announced at a later date.

The “new” music was found in files and boxes after the visionary Rent writer died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996. The trove of songs includes work from unproduced shows including 1984 and Superbia, songs that were cut from Rent and tick, tick… Boom!, songs written for theatrical revues and for the radio, and even songs never publicly performed or recorded before The Jonathan Larson Project.

The new...

Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man movies elevated the actor’s career to a stratospheric level overnight. However, the success and fame that comes with donning the red and blue costume of Marvel’s most profitable and iconic hero comes at a price. As Garfield recently revealed during an appearance at the Marrakech Film Festival (via Variety), the benefits of stepping into the role of Spider-Man were offset by interviewers and fans only ever wanting to talk about the web-slinger.

As part of the jury at the festival, Garfield has found himself in a commanding position in Hollywood over the last decade, from being sought for some coveted roles to finding himself on nomination short-lists for many awards. As he explained to the press, though, there have been many struggles to break free from the shadow cast by his short time as a Marvel hero. He...

From a multi-Oscar-winning drama to an acclaimed musical adaptation, we’ve picked the top Netflix original movies available on the platform.

While Netflix has gained its popularity from its hit series like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” and many others, the streamer has since its first original movie in 2015 been changing the game on how movies can be made and seen, producing high-quality projects and giving awards nominators and voters much to consider.

From Martin Scorsese’s three-and-a-half-hour gangster epic “The Irishman” to the just-released adaptation of the recent Broadway revival of “The Piano Lesson,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, and more, there are plenty of Netflix Originals for your next movie night. Ready to watch? Continue below for the best of what the streamer has to offer!

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Andrew Garfield has had a wonderful time in Hollywood so far. No scandals or spells of battling destructive inner demons, just hopping from one good movie to the next, like Peter Parker on top of New York buildings. So, when did the good times begin? Playing Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network put Garfields career on the fast track. He then gained wider recognition for playing Spider-Man in the superhero films The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Since then, fans have found it hard to separate the actor from the iconic Marvel character, but he has consistently proved himself elsewhere. Garfield received Oscar nominations for his portrayals of Desmond Doss in the war film Hacksaw Ridge...

Andrew Garfield, known for his performances in films such as The Amazing Spider-Man and Tick, Tick… Boom!, has often spoken about his mother, Lynn Garfield, and her battle with pancreatic cancer. In recent interviews, the actor has opened up about the profound impact her illness and eventual passing had on his life, both personally and professionally.

One of the three major Spider-Men to have been cast in recent decades, the loss of his mother in 2019 played a huge role in the actor’s life.

When did Andrew Garfield lose his mom? Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone in The Amazing Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures

Andrew Garfield lost his mother, Lynn, to pancreatic cancer in 2019. At the time, he was in the middle of filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye, a biopic where he portrayed televangelist Jim Bakker, according to Metro. Lynn had encouraged Andrew to take the role despite her diagnosis,...

On top of portraying one of the most iconic versions of Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield is also an extremely beloved figure in the world of Hollywood. Being one of the least controversial figures out there, his light-hearted personality and ability to make audiences love him more and more with each passing day have turned him into a heavily respected figure in the industry.

Andrew Garfield stars as Peter Parker in a still from The Amazing Spider-Man | Credit: Columbia Pictures

Just when one thought that this admiration could not get any greater, the actor ended up getting more fan support. During a recent interview, Garfield was asked if he ever wanted to be a father. His answer is one of the most thoughtful ones out there.

Andrew Garfield On Being A Father

Recently, Andrew Garfield gave an interview with Esquire for the promotion of his upcoming film with Florence Pugh, We Live in Time.

Richard Kind's best movies and TV shows reveal that this incomparable character actor has found his niche working with some of the best filmmakers in the world - and in an impressive range of roles. Kind got his start in the entertainment industry when he worked with The Second City in Chicago, a group with alums like John Belushi, Bill Murray, Jordan Peele, and Amy Poehler. This start led to his eventual big break when he got a role in the Paul Reiser/Helen Hunt sitcom Mad About You and then, shortly after that, Spin City.

While Kind had his biggest success on television, with more roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Stargate Atlantis, and Scrubs, he has also developed a substantial list of movie roles. However, most have been in supporting and minor roles. He has worked with directors like Roland Emmerich, George Clooney, Christopher Guest, and The Coen...

The Magic Faraway Tree is an upcoming movie based on the childrens book of the same name, which follows a family in the remote British countryside as they discover a magical tree that transports them to fantastical lands. Its a sweet story about the importance of family, compassion, and appreciating the world around you, penned by the popular childrens author Enid Blyton. There are plenty of great animated movies based on childrens books, but theres a sense of playful wonder to The Magic Faraway Tree that sets it apart.

Blytons 1943 book was previously adapted as a collection of short TV episodes called Enid Blyton's Enchanted Lands: The Magic of the Faraway Tree. However, the upcoming film will take a deeper dive into the story. Simon Farnaby will pen the script, with Ben Gregor directing, promising an all-around great adaptation. The entire cast of The Magic Faraway Tree hasn't been announced yet,...

Andrew Garfield is back with yet another gutwrenching drama, this time teaming with another phenomenal actress, Florence Pugh, in We Live in Time. The new film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday and moved a few fans to tears. Garfield has no dearth of roles where he could portray his vulnerability and has been choosing such projects in the last decade and a half.

Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who directed him in the musical biography Tick, Tick… Boom!, had a take on why Garfield was cast in such roles. Miranda shared that Garfield has the gift to suffer beautifully in films. Out of the three Spider-Man actors, Garfield has managed to impact Marvel fans more emotionally than the others.

Andrew Garfield Attracts Tragic Roles Because He “Suffers Beautifully” Andrew Garfield in Tick, Tick… Boom! | Credits: Netflix

Even before impressing fans with The Amazing Spider-Man series,...

Universal has dated the Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry musical feature Atlantis for May 9, 2025.

The pic is based on Williams’ childhood at the Virginia Beach Atlantis Apartments during the summer of 1977.

Piece by Piece, the Focus Features biopic about Williams told through Lego animation and directed by Morgan Neville, is making its world premiere at Telluride this week.

Atlantis is directed by Gondry from a screenplay by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4) and the Tony award winning writer of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and the film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick … Boom!, Steven Levenson. Williams penned the songs along with near Egot-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Williams produces with Emmy winner Mimi Valdés (EP of Hidden Figures and the series Harlem) and two-time Best Picture Oscar nominee Gil Netter.

EPs are Matthew Hirsch, Raffi Adlan, Jennie Lee, Shani Saxon, Michael Mayer,...

“A Complete Unknown” debuted its trailer on July 24, and it’s already paying dividends for star Timothee Chalamet in our Oscar odds for Best Actor. As of this writing he’s within striking distance of a nomination. Make or update your forecasts now here in our predictions center.

“A Complete Unknown” is that classic Oscars genre: the music biopic. It focuses on Bob Dylan (played by Chalamet) in the early years of his career. Playing famous musicians has resulted in Oscars for multiple actors, including Jamie Foxx (Ray Charles in “Ray”), Reese Witherspoon (June Carter in “Walk the Line”) and Renee Zellweger (Judy Garland in “Judy”). Jeff Bridges even won Best Actor for playing a fictional musician in “Crazy Heart.”

The most recent music men to earn Best Actor nominations were Andrew Garfield, Austin Butler (Elvis Presley in “Elvis”) and Bradley Cooper (Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro”). And the most recent...

Música is a “non-musical musical” coming-of-age romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Rudy Mancuso. Based on his personal experiences, the Prime Video film follows the story of a young college student Rudy, who is about to graduate but still doesn’t if he should get a stable job or go after his dream of becoming a puppeteer. He finds himself stuck in a love triangle between his long-time girlfriend who doesn’t understand him and his dreams and a girl he recently met who seems to support his dreams, while also dealing with his overbearing mother who wants him to get himself a Brazilian girlfriend. Música stars Mancuso in the lead role with Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale, J.B. Smoove, and Maria Mancuso starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the charming story and music of Música, here are some similar films you should check out next.

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The holiday season is in full swing, which means December 24th, 9 pm, Eastern Standard Time is gaining on us as we speak. And with all the wintertime hustle and bustle comes the oft-asked question: Is Rent a Christmas movie or not?

The 2005 film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s hit Broadway musical starts off on Christmas Eve. It chronicles a year in the life of a group of artistic friends living in New York’s East Village in the late 1980s. The final scene takes place on the following Christmas Eve. As such, it has become one of those movies — like...

Andrew Garfield spoke to an audience rich in Spider-Man fans about his career at the Red Sea Film Festival Thursday, sitting alongside Saudi producer and Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Mohammed Al Turki. The two have known each other since Garfield starred in Ramin Bahrani’s 2014 drama “99 Homes,” which Al Turki produced. “I’m currently out of work,” Garfield quipped. “So I’m just here to talk to Mo really.”

“I’m 40 years old now and I still get absolutely petrified,” Garfield said. “I have terrible impostor syndrome. I didn’t know it was a viable option to be an actor. I loved being an athlete. I hated school. I wasn’t strong enough to be a rugby player. It was my mother who suggested I look at doing something creative.”

Garfield spoke about his career from making a Doritos commercial when he was 21 to his early days in Hollywood,...

Almost every year, there is at least one performer who finally takes home that elusive Oscar. In 2022, Jessica Chastain won for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” after two prior nominations, and, in 2020, Joaquin Phoenix prevailed for “Joker” after three previous bids. Expect this year to be no different — we have a whole crew searching for their first Oscar wins after years of nominations, near-misses, or just plain being snubbed. Here are a so far unlucky seven contenders who could break that curse this year and win long overdue Oscars. (We’ve updated this post to include Ryan Gosling after his absence was pointed out by several readers.)

Annette Bening — “Nyad” (Netflix)

Dir: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

Co-Starring: Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans

Release Date: October 20 in theaters, November 3 on Netflix

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%

“64-year-old marathon swimmer, Diana Nyad, attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida.

Sad movies on Netflix offer unique and diverse ways of communicating sadness, whether through war, personal struggles, or historic events. These films have received positive reviews and even some Oscar nominations, making them worth adding to your watchlist before they leave the platform. From heartbreaking moments like characters battling illness or experiencing loss, to exploring themes like dreams, love, and family, these movies will surely leave audiences feeling all the feels.

There are plenty of sad movies on Netflix that can be watched and enjoyed, and are perfect for a good cry. The streaming platform's content library is so enormous that it's guaranteed to have films that will appeal to almost every single person whether it be G-rated Netflix movies for kids, scary movies for horror fans, or sad movies that give audiences all the feels. And when it comes to the sad movies available on Netflix, they aren't limited...

Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks from tradition with a song he wrote for Big Mouth season 7, showcasing his versatility beyond Disney projects. Big Mouth season 7 deviates from Miranda's usual wholesome tone and explores raunchy humor and relatable teenage themes. Miranda effortlessly came up with the catchy Spanish-language song "Esperando Pelitos," showcasing his talent as a lyricist beyond his usual repertoire.

Known for penning Oscar-nominated tunes for Disney films like Moana and Encanto, Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks from tradition with a song he wrote for Big Mouth season 7. After rising to global stardom with his Tony-winning sensation Hamilton, Miranda landed prominent roles in various Disney projects, ranging from a turn in Mary Poppins Returns to writing the much-loved songs for animated darling Moana. Nearly a decade after his Hamilton breakthrough, Miranda has become Hollywood's go-to songwriter, with credits in everything from Encanto to 2023's live-action version of The Little Mermaid.

Of course, Miranda's talents...

The Social Network, directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, has become a timeless film praised for its directing, writing, and score. Jesse Eisenberg gave an excellent performance as Mark Zuckerberg, receiving an Oscar nomination. He has since appeared in high-profile films like Batman V Superman and Zombieland: Double Tap. The film's all-star cast, including Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, and Max Minghella, have all found success in their careers since the film's release.

Since the 2010 release of the critically acclaimed biopic about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, many have wondered where the cast of The Social Network is today. Directed by legendary filmmaker David Fincher and written by master screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network is a fictionalized retelling of how Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) created Facebook and the people he hurt to become the famous billionaire tech genius that he is today. The film was met with...

Walter Hill's 1979 cult action thriller "The Warriors" is a favorite among film fans, adapting Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name into an addicting tale about a group of rival gangs in New York City all trying to track down and take out a group known as the Warriors after they're framed for the killing of a powerful gang leader named Cyrus who had been attempting to unite the different groups. The Warriors, miles from home in the Bronx, attempt to make it back to their turf on Coney Island, as the various groups try to kill them once they enter each new territory. Hill's film is as gripping as it is gritty, but Yurick's novel is an even bleaker examination of gang culture and urban rot. So of course, it's only fitting that "The Warriors" would become the subject of a large-scale musical theatre adaptation.

According to a report from Variety,...

Musicians have always been a source of fascination for filmmakers, making music biopics a genre that's endured for decades. Sofia Coppola's film Priscilla is already generating buzz because it promises an unfiltered look into Elvis Presley's relationship with Priscilla Presley. But over the years, there have been numerous movies that have similarly delved into the inner lives of music superstars.

Music biopics like Priscilla offer a peek into the famed lifestyles of musicians for their biggest fans, and sometimes even provide a reality check about what happened versus what audiences may believe. They also typically include memorable musical numbers that incorporate the artists' most popular songs. From both a film and music standpoint, these music biopics are smash hits.

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Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

Tick Tick... Boom! followed the life of musical theatre visionary Jonathan Larson and was based on Larson's...

From left: Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kayne, and Emma MackeyPhoto: Warner Bros.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling may get top billing in Barbie, but they’re surrounded by a fantastic ensemble of supporting players who embody different versions of Barbie and Ken in the fantasy world of Barbieland.

Every year, there are one or two performers who finally land the Oscar wins that they have been long overdue. Last year, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis both won for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” after years of never quite getting the attention they deserved. In 2022, Jessica Chastain won for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” after two prior nominations, and, in 2020, Joaquin Phoenix won for “Joker” after three previous bids. Expect this year to be no different — we have a whole crew of actors all searching for their first Oscar wins after years of nominations, near-misses, or just plain being snubbed. Here are eight actors who could break that curse this year.

Annette Bening — “Nyad” (Netflix)

Dir: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

Co-Starring: Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans

Release Date: October 20 in theaters, November 3 on Netflix

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%

“64-year-old marathon swimmer, Diana Nyad, attempts to become the first...

Lin-Manuel Miranda wants to keep directing movies, but don’t look for him to mount any large-scale spectacles.

“My responsibility as a filmmaker — and I really hope to make more movies — is to make the weird little musicals that no one else can get made,” he told Rosie Perez during an appearance Tuesday at the Tribeca Festival. His 2021 debut as a director, tick … tick … Boom!, was “a really nice size for me,” the Hamilton creator said. “I really love working with actors. I really love unlocking musical storytelling, and that’s the fun part.”

Miranda maintained he “would never” attempt something as lavish as Wicked, the forthcoming Universal adaptation of the long-running Broadway show. Jon M. Chu, a friend as well as the director of the film adaptation of Miranda’s In The Heights, “is going to do something amazing, and I can’t wait to see it,” he said.

Making the best of a bad situation is often easier said than done. When characters live a life of poverty, several are battling life-threatening diseases, and it seems like there is absolutely no relief in the near future, a storyline can fall into a dark place. In 1996, Jonathan Larson thought differently. He took the daily struggles of the average person in East Village, New York along with inspiration from Giacomo Puccini's opera, La boheme, and he created a piece of art that shed light on harsh truths in an upbeat way. Larson was able to focus on devastating topics while maintaining a sense of hope for each of the spirited characters.

In 2005, Chris Columbus took on the challenge of adapting Larson's play, Rent, into a musical film to make the unique story more accessible to people. He managed to keep six of the original Broadway cast members, so the...

Andrew Garfield and the Tick, Tick… Boom! cast helped to bring the beloved musical to life in a geature film with stunning results. The feature directorial debut of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tick. Tick… Boom! is the on-screen adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical of the same name. With a screenplay by Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson, Tick, Tick... Boom! follows Larson as he struggles with the internal turmoil of turning 30 and not achieving anything yet.

In 1990, Jonathan Larson originated the show off-off-Broadway, calling it Boho Days. Over the next three years, he performed the rock monologue, now called Tick, Tick… Boom! in different festivals, venues, and theater workshops. This caught the attention of producer Jeffrey Seller, leading him to become a fan of Larson’s Rent and bring the musical to Broadway. Following Larson’s death in 1996, Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn reshaped Tick, Tick… Boom! into a three-actor musical.

Donald Trump may have stumbled onto a novel copyright issue.

On Jan. 30, the ever-litigious Trump sued Bob Woodward and his publisher Simon & Schuster over the public release of audio recordings from their interviews for Woodward’s book, aptly titled The Trump Tapes. More than eight hours of excerpts from the interviews were published in October as an audiobook, and Trump says he’s entitled to all or most of those profits because he only granted Woodward permission to use his responses in a book. The former president asked for a court order declaring that he owns the copyright to the recordings or, at least, to his responses to the questions in the back-and-forth.

Woodward, in his motion for dismissal, argues that Trump’s claim fails because he hasn’t obtained the requisite copyright registration. While few courts have addressed interview ownership, he also argues it’s “obvious that ownership vests in the journalist,...

Production has started on the StudioCanal pic, We Live In Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.

Deadline previously revealed that Irish filmmaker John Crowley is directing the feature from a script penned by Nick Payne (Wanderlust). StudioCanal developed the script and is producing with Sunny March. Leah Clarke, Adam Ackland, and Guy Heeley are producers, with Benedict Cumberbatch set as executive producer.

Plot details have not been shared, but the film has been described as a “funny, deeply moving, and immersive love story.” The film had been expected to move into production later this year, but StudioCanal announced cameras are already rolling by tweeting an image from the set Tuesday morning.

Actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, who presented screenplay prizes at the 95th Oscars ceremony, are in talks to star as co-stars in the upcoming film ‘We Live in Time’.

The two Academy Award-nominated actors are in talks to star in the StudioCanal project, which is described as a “funny, deeply moving and immersive love story.” John Crowley, best known for the BAFTA-winning film ‘Brooklyn’, is on board to direct, reports Variety.

Further plot details are being kept under wraps, but if the deals with Pugh and Garfield close, the intention is to begin production later this year.

Already coming off a busy 2022 with ‘The Wonder’ and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’, Pugh is primed for an even bigger year in 2023. She’ll next be seen in ‘A Good Person’, followed by Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ in July and ‘Dune Part Two’ in November.

Then, she’ll reprise her role as assassin...

After presenting the screenplay prizes at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield have begun formulating plans to share the screen again, as co-stars in the upcoming film “We Live in Time.”

The two Academy Award-nominated actors are in talks to star in the StudioCanal project, which is described as a “funny, deeply moving and immersive love story.” John Crowley, best known for the BAFTA-winning film “Brooklyn,” is on board to direct, from a script by Nick Payne. In addition to developing the script, StudioCanal will produce the project with SunnyMarch.

Further plot details are being kept under wraps, but if the deals with Pugh and Garfield close, the intention is to begin production later this year. StudioCanal executives Ron Halpern, EVP global production, and Joe Naftalin, SVP global production, are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.

Already coming off a busy 2022 with “The Wonder” and “Don’t Worry Darling,...

Exclusive: After setting the internet on fire Sunday when they presented at the Oscars together, Academy Award nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield have now found their own project to co-star in. Sources tell Deadline that the two are in negotiations to star in StudioCanal’s We Live In Time. John Crowley is on board to direct, with Nick Payne penning the script. StudioCanal developed the script and will produce with Sunny March.

Leah Clarke, Adam Ackland with Guy Heeley are producing with Benedict Cumberbatch executive producer.

Plot details are being kept under wraps other then it being described as a funny, deeply moving and immersive love story. Ff deals close, the plan is to shoot later this year. EVP Global Production Ron Halpern and SVP Global Production Joe Naftalin are overseeing for StudioCanal.

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Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer who revolutionized the way opera is written, performed, and enjoyed. His music is still heard in operas worldwide and has inspired countless musicians and singers of modern times.

Puccini’s music was unique, blending elements of traditional Italian operas with newer styles pioneered by other major composers of his era. He wrote some of the most beloved operas of all time, such as La Boheme and Tosca.

In this article, we’ll explore the life and music of Giacomo Puccini and look at why his work is still so popular today. We’ll also discuss how his influence has been carried on by modern opera composers. Finally, we will examine the impact that he had on the world of opera and how his music continues to be enjoyed today.

Biography of Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was an Italian composer and one of the...

Film musicals. You love them or you hate them. Your cringe-o-meter pings into the red or your heart swells with joy, and I’m not convinced there’s any in-between. There once was a time, though, when a simple tune had the ability to stitch itself into the cultural fabric for anyone and everyone. What’s changed?

In recent years, we’ve been served the hip-hop-infused, cultural soup of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton and In the Heights, the chart music bombast of The Greatest Showman, even stabs at nostalgia via Disney reboots and the Golden Era homage La La Land, the inevitable Broadway adaptation of which was announced last week. They tell good stories, have high-budget productions, and rake it in at the box office. At the centre of it all, though, I’m not convinced I hear any truly timeless melodies to be remembered or rebooted for the years to come.

Four writer-participants for a DreamWorks Theatricals emerging writers program have been selected to help develop new musical adaptations of DreamWorks Animation films for the theatrical licensing agency Music Theatre International’s catalogue.

The program is sponsored by DreamWorks Theatricals and Mti in partnership with NBCUniversal’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion team. Beginning this month, the selected writers – Krista Knight, Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour, and Kate Thomas – will participate in projects intended for the Mti catalogue.

The program also provides access to various industry professionals and agents via roundtable discussions, master classes, and individual meetings to advance career development.

Drew Cohen, CEO of Mti, said in a statement that the work of the new participants will “in turn “inspire a new, expanded generation of theater performers, theater writers, and theatergoers.”

Selected participants in the Emerging Writers Program are:

Krista Knight achievements include a Juilliard School Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program...

Throughout his career, Andrew Garfield has starred in some terrific movies, ranging from action-packed comic book blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home to sobering, socially conscious dramas like Hacksaw Ridge and Never Let Me Go. Since making his critically lauded feature film debut in Boy A, Garfield has quickly become one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Garfield has received such prestigious accolades as a Tony Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe, and he’s been nominated for two Oscars, both for Best Actor. In 2022, Time included Garfield on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Garfield has worked with such acclaimed movie directors as Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Robert Redford, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. He’s played a wide range of characters, from a conscientious objector forced to fight in World War II to a clone who learns his days are numbered to a...

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, an adaptation of the hit stage musical, came to Netflix on Christmas day and features 13 songs, and the musical numbers are all memorable in their own way. Matilda the Musical was the first musical by composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, who has a background as a theater actor and musical comedian. Of the 13 songs in the film, all but one had appeared in the stage show, with Minchin having composed a brand-new finale number. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is full of musical numbers ranging from soft ballads to large ensemble numbers that make for an interesting ranking.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is not Netflix’s first movie musical adapted from a stage show, recently having distributed adaptations of Jason Robert Brown’s 13: The Musical and Jonathan Larson’s Tick, Tick … Boom, the latter being the critically acclaimed directorial debut of Lin Manuel Miranda.

Idina Menzel is taking fans along with her on her path to Madison Square Garden.

Disney shared the trailer for her film “Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?” on Wednesday, which tells the story of her rise to fame and the culmination into her dream venue concert.

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“We’re gonna do 17 shows and then end up in my dream spot which is at the [Madison Square] Garden,” she shared. “This tour is bigger. It’s to tell the story of my life – how I got here.”

Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? – Photo: Disney

Menzel began singing at a young age and dreamed of being on Broadway. Her breakout musical role was in the off-Broadway production of Jonathan Larson’s Rent, which landed her an agent and a record deal.

It wasn’t the beginning of her meteoric rise to fame,...

Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Roadside Attractions releases the film in theaters on Friday, August 4.

There is such raw tragedy when it comes to artists like Van Gogh or Jonathan Larson, with success and recognition of their genius only coming after they died. That fear lies in the heart of so many creative people, but “Dreamin’ Wild” is the real-life story of something even stranger. Based on the real story of Donnie and Joe Emerson, and based on the “Fruitland” article published by Steven Kurutz in The New York Times in 2012, “Dreamin’ Wild” is the tale of two musicians finding success when the 30-year-old record they recorded as teenagers finds a new audience.

Donnie Emerson (Casey Affleck) has never fully given up on his dreams of making it as a musician. He lives, unfulfilled, with his loving musician wife Nancy (a conspicuously...

Joan Scott, the founder and president of the talent and literary agency Writers and Artists, died of natural causes on Thursday, August 4 at her home in New York City. She was 98.

Scott was instrumental in starting the careers of many award-winning actors, including Harrison Ford, Danny Glover, Roy Scheider, James Woods, Henry Winkler, Elizabeth McGovern, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, and James Gandolfini, among others. She also furthered the publishing of writers George Wing, David Henry Hwang, Robert Schenkkan, David Magee, and Jonathan Larson, and directors Joe Mantello and Philip Noyce.

She also helped start the careers of many literary and talent agents who later moved on to run studios or become partners at bigger agencies.

Nellie Bellflower, an Academy Award nominee and producer of Finding Neverland, praised Scott’s loyalty. “Once you became her client, you also became her family.”

Born June 14, 1924 in New Jersey, Scott started her...

In a new Instagram post, Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the only Easter Egg in tick, tick...Boom that fans missed. On the rooftop of Jonathan Larson's apartment, a brick wall with 'Rent' graffiti'd on it can be seen in the distance. Check out Miranda's Instagram post and watch Alexandra Shipp perform 'Come to Your Senses' to catch it yourself...

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“A Strange Loop” won the much-coveted Tony Award for Best Musical at the 2022 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12. The tuner from Michael R. Jackson claimed a total of two Tonys at the ceremony. In addition to its strong showing at Radio City Music Hall, “A Strange Loop” is now just the 7th Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner to also win the Tony for Best Musical.

The drama prize at the Pulitzers was first handed out back in 1918, but the voters of that American institution tend to prefer plays rather than song and dance. In 104 years of this award, only 10 musicals have been awarded the Pulitzer: “Of Thee I Sing” (1932), “South Pacific” (1950), “Fiorello!” (1960), “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (1962), “A Chorus Line” (1976), “Sunday in the Park With George” (1985), “Rent” (1996), “Next to Normal” (2010), “Hamilton” (2016), and “A Strange Loop” (2020). The Pulitzers also gave a special award to “Oklahoma!” in 1944, but this...