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9 Fascinating Facts About Oscar Wilde
'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.
THEATER
Why Do Performers Say 'Break a Leg'?
The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.
'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' Host James Monroe Iglehart on Filming During Coronavirus and the Incredible Art of Miniatures
We spoke with Tony Award-winning actor and 'Biggest Little Christmas Showdown' host James Monroe Iglehart about working from home with cats, filming during coronavirus, tiny tools, and all things holidays.
Remembering Rebecca: 11 Facts About Daphne du Maurier's Enduring Novel
Mention Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' to any bibliophile and they will no doubt share the many reasons why the novel has charmed and captivated so many generations of readers.
How 'Pepper's Ghost' Became the Toast of Victorian London
In the mid-1800s, John Henry Pepper was a superstar in science demonstrations. Then he helped usher in a dramatic special effect that left Victorian London awestruck.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)
So, who here had “Watching ‘Toy Story’ at Queen Elizabeth II’s country house” on their 2020 bingo card?
The West Wing Cast Is Filming a Reunion Special to Promote Voter Participation This Fall
It’s a stage adaptation of an episode from season three, and Aaron Sorkin is on board to write new material for it.
Hamilton Cast Discusses the History and Impact of the Musical in New Disney+ Exclusive
After you watch ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the cast will help you understand it.
The Show Must Not Go On: 14 Times Broadway Went Dark
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway shows will be closed through 2021. The Great White Way has closed before, but shutdowns are usually short-lived and prompted by strikes or inclement weather.
Broadway's Biggest Stars Want to Say Hello, Teach You to Sing, and More on Broadway Plus
You can’t meet the ‘Hamilton’ cast at the stage door after the show, but you can Zoom with them instead.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Musical Is Coming to Disney+ More Than a Year Early
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., and the rest of the original Broadway cast of 'Hamilton' are coming soon to a streaming device near you.
YouTube Will Air a Different Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical for Free Each Friday
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ airs this weekend, and our fingers are crossed that the ‘Cats’ musical will be next.
14 Showstopping Facts About Liza Minnelli
Find out about the dazzling life and career of ‘Cabaret’ star and daughter of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli.
New App Lets You Hear Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales in Original 14th-Century English
Monty Python member Terry Jones—who wrote two books on Chaucer—contributed to the app before his death in January.
The Most Successful Entertainment Production in History Might Just Surprise You
The most financially successful show in history isn't a Marvel movie. It's not Harry Potter. It's not a theme park ride. It's not what you think.
10 Impressive Facts About Dame Maggie Smith
Find out more about the iconic actor behind Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess.
The Definitive Guide to All the Cats in Cats
All you need to know about the ‘Cats’ movie’s cast of characters, from Taylor Swift’s Bombalurina to James Corden’s Bustopher Jones.
Artificial Intelligence Identifies Shakespeare's Co-Writer on 'Henry VIII'
The Bard is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, but what if he had a little help?
10 Facts About Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe is more than a footnote in William Shakespeare’s life—here are 10 facts about a man we should know more about.
The 50 Biggest Box Office Flops of All Time
How many of Hollywood’s biggest disappointments did you watch in a movie theater (or anywhere at all)?
When Bram Stoker Adapted Dracula for the Stage
For one of literature’s most enduring works, Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' didn’t receive much of a turnout when it was first adapted for the stage: A total of two people showed up.
13 Memorable Facts About Cats the Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber's dazzling Broadway production spawned the phrase “It was better than 'Cats'!” Here are a few more facts about 'Cats' the musical.
15 Surprising Facts About David Tennant
David Tennant became an actor with the goal of starring in 'Doctor Who,' and almost ended up playing Hannibal Lecter.
High School Production of Alien Is Getting an Encore, Thanks to Ridley Scott
If you missed the New Jersey high school's staging of the iconic sci-fi film the first time around, limited tickets are available for the encore performance, which is set to take place on the international "Alien Day."