The world of Oz is getting a new roar, and it's coming from Colman Domingo. He's been picked to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. The news dropped on Monday, ending all the guesswork that had been buzzing online. The big reveal came from the film's official Instagram page. They shared a fun video of Domingo surrounded by lion plush toys....
The Tony Awards, a grand celebration of Broadway's finest, rolled around again, honoring the cream of the crop from the latest theater season. This year, three musicals stood out with 11 nominations each, showcasing a mix of unique stories and star power. Buena Vista Social Club took audiences on a journey through Havana, Cuba, spanning four decades. Death Becomes He...
The 2025 Tony Awards are set to be a spectacle. They will take place on Sunday at 8 p. m. Eastern time. The event will be held at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. It will be broadcast on CBS. This night is crucial for Broadway. It introduces the latest plays and musicals to millions of viewers. Some of these viewers might become theater enthusiasts. They could even...
Broadway fans woke up to exciting news on a recent Thursday. Three musicals stole the show with the most Tony Award nominations. "Buena Vista Social Club, " "Death Becomes Her, " and "Maybe Happy Ending" each received 10 nods. These shows are clearly the front-runners this year. But they're not alone at the top. "Dead Outlaw, " "John Proctor Is the Villain, " "Sunset...
Disney's Moana 2 is making waves even before Thanksgiving. The sequel, featuring Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, is expected to rake in over $12 million on Tuesday, smashing Disney's previous record set by Ralph Breaks the Internet. With a weekend forecast of $125-$135 million, this film is set to be a blockbuster. Reviews are mixed, with a 69% fresh rating on Ro...
The director of the ‘Wicked’ movie, Jon M. Chu, has a simple request for theatergoers: crank up the volume! On the film’s opening night, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the ideal audio level should be set to a 7. Chu, who has seen a few screenings, noticed that many theaters play it at around a 6. 4, which is slightly lower than intended. He believes that the ...
Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to an adult site. Mattel quickly apologized, admitting a misprint mista...