Broadway

Broadway Star Hinton Battle Dead at 67

Hinton Battle—who originated the role of the Scarecrow in Broadway's The Wiz—died at the age of 67 on Jan. 29. Read Debbie Allen's tribute.

January 31, 2024

Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Dead at 91

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who originated roles in West Side Story and Chicago, has died at the age of 91.

January 30, 2024

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Ariana Madix Shares the Sweetest Update on Boyfriend Daniel Wai Ahead of Broadway Debut

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix revealed the adorable ways boyfriend of nearly a year Daniel Wai has been supporting her as she prepares to make her Broadway debut in Chicago.

January 18, 2024

Anne Hathaway & Anna Wintour Make Surprise Broadway Appearance

Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour are poking fun at their 'Devil Wears Prada' history during a surprise appearance at Broadway's 'Gutenberg! The Musical!'

January 11, 2024

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Ariana Madix Details "Rollercoaster" Journey From Scandoval to Broadway Debut

Ariana Madix revealed how her Vanderpump Rules costars plan to support her Broadway debut in Chicago and reflected on her latest career milestone following breakup from Tom Sandoval.

January 11, 2024

Ariana Madix Dishes on Making Her Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'

E! News spoke with Ariana Madix, who will make her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ beginning on Jan. 29.

January 10, 2024

Ariana Madix Is Headed to Broadway: All the Details on Her Iconic Next Role

Following her impressive stint on Dancing With the Stars, Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2024.

December 6, 2023

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O-Town's Ashley Parker Angel Shares Rare Insight Into His Life Outside of the Spotlight

Ashley Parker Angel, who just wrapped a stint on The Masked Singer, told E! News in an exclusive interview more about his private life in the years since he left O-Town in the early 2000s.

November 30, 2023

See Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Step Out for Broadway Date Night

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater enjoyed a night out at Gutenberg! The Musical! on Broadway Nov. 12. See their backstage hangout with stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells.

November 13, 2023

Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater Step Out for DATE NIGHT

'Wicked' co-stars Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have entered a new phase in their romance: public date nights. Ariana captions a photo, "Had the best time."

November 13, 2023

Ariana Grande Supports Boyfriend Ethan Slater as He Kicks Off Broadway’s Spamalot Revival

Ariana Grande was front and center for the first preview of Spamalot, the latest play her boyfriend Ethan Slater has a role in, on Halloween night.

November 1, 2023

Ariana Grande Subtly Supports Ethan Slater's Return to Instagram

Ariana Grande gives boyfriend Ethan Slater's return to Instagram her stamp of approval, one month after the “Wicked” co-stars’ romance was made public.

September 6, 2023

Reneé Rapp Says She Was Body-Shamed While Working on Broadway's Mean Girls

Reneé Rapp said that production staff on Broadway's Mean Girls would say "vile f--king things" about her body amid her struggles with an eating disorder at the time.

August 24, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth Mourns Death of Her Birth Mother Lynn

Kristin Chenoweth is paying tribute following the death of her birth mother Lynn, who she met in 2012.

August 21, 2023

Broadway Star Chris Peluso Dead at 40

Broadway actor Chris Peluso, who performed in Mamma Mia! and toured in Wicked, died on Aug. 15 at age 40. No cause of death has been shared.

August 18, 2023

Ariana Grande’s Boyfriend Ethan Slater Lands New Broadway Role After SpongeBob Show

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater is heading back to Broadway for a role in Spamalot, the Monty Python musical.

August 10, 2023

The Lion King on Broadway Star Clifton Oliver Dead at 47

Clifton Oliver, who starred in Broadway productions of The Lion King and In the Heights, died Aug. 2 at the age of 47, his sister announced.

August 4, 2023

Disney Singer Lea Salonga Calls Out Fans for Sneaking Backstage to Take Pic

Broadway star Lea Salonga said she will "protect my territory and my boundaries" after a group of fans snuck over to her dressing room door to ask for a photo.

July 20, 2023

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Olivia Holt Shares the Products She Uses To Do Her Hair and Makeup on Broadway Including This $7 Pick

Add some Roxie Hart-inspired glamour to your routine with Olivia Holt's beauty tips she uses backstage for Chicago on Broadway.

May 30, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber Dedicates Final Broadway Performance of Phantom of the Opera to Late Son Nick

During the curtain call for the last performance of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber honored his late son Nick, who died in March after a battle with gastric cancer.

April 17, 2023

Ariana DeBose Will Do Her Thing Once More as Host of the 2023 Tony Awards

After hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards in 2022, West Side Story actress Ariana DeBose will return as host of the 2023 Tonys on June 11.

April 12, 2023

Lea Michele's 2-Year-Old Son Ever Leo Hospitalized for "Scary Health Issue"

Lea Michele announced she will be missing performances in Funny Girl on Broadway after her 2-year-old son Ever was sent to the hospital for an undisclosed health matter.

March 22, 2023