Universal's "Wicked" is casting a spell worldwide, projected to rake in around $165 million in its opening weekend. The majority of this comes from North America, with an estimated $117 million, while the international box office contributes about $48 million. This debut makes "Wicked" the biggest o
When you think of "The Wizard of Oz, " you might picture Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow. But what about the Wicked Witch of the West? "Wicked" gives her a backstory, turning the green-skinned Elphaba into a sympathetic figure and showing that Glinda, the supposedly "good" witch, isn't all s
Elton John recently turned heads with a noticeable weight loss at the Broadway opening of Tammy Faye, a musical he composed. The 77-year-old singer, famous for hits like "Bennie and the Jets, " showed off his slimmer figure in a vibrant pink suit with ruffled details, black top with pearls, and pink
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
Recently, singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger found herself in a social media storm. She had commented on a photo of Russell Brand wearing a hat that said “Make Jesus First Again, ” expressing interest in getting one for herself. People interpreted this as support for former President Donald Trump
The new "Wicked" movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, has been getting amazing reactions from audiences. People are really loving the performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The movie is also being praised for its fantastic production quality. Simon Thom
Broadway is buzzing with Nicole Scherzinger's electrifying performance in the revival of "Sunset Boulevard. " Director Jamie Lloyd has transformed the classic musical into a sexy, modern showcase. Scherzinger, best known for her pop star past, is nailing the iconic role of Norma Desmond. She's not j
Katie Holmes made a splash on the Broadway scene at the Barrymore Theatre's revival of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." The 45-year-old actress, who stars in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, hasn't graced the Broadway stage in over two decades. The cast includes notable names like Jim Parsons and Zoey
Imagine a room filled with Broadway's brightest stars, creators, and producers. Variety hosted their annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, and the talk was all about firsts. Cole Escola, who created "Oh Mary!", remembers seeing "Kiss Me, Kate" when he was 13. He wasn’t excited at first, but Marin M
Gavin Creel was a talented and accomplished actor, singer, and musician who left an indelible mark on the world of musical theater. Born on April 18, 1976, in Findlay, Ohio, Creel began displaying his musical talents at a young age and went on to study at the University of Michigan School of Music,
