Rita Moreno News

Hollywood stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish reveal their ambitions to star in a new version of Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' on Broadway. Find out why they are excited about this project and their plans to entertain theatergoers.

 On Thursday, July 13, 2023, the Grace Mansion dressed up to celebrate the Puerto Rican spirit in all its splendor. The Honorable Mayor Eric Adams opened the doors of the official residence to distinguished figures to recognize the richness of their culture and identity.

Watch Entertainment Community Fund Chairman of the Board Annette Bening share a message for those affected by the WGA and SAG strikes.

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 96 nominees who will be arriving to New York City to compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress as well as other honors and scholarships at the 14th annual Jimmy Awards® ceremony.

At the Annual Board meeting held yesterday, the Board of Trustees of the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), voted Annette Bening as the new Chair of the Board.

As Judy Garland’s centennial year draws to a close on June 10, the Great American Songbook Foundation is celebrating the iconic performer’s induction into the Songbook Hall of Fame.

ATOMIC COMIC - A Human Cartoon Fantasia, written by and starring Sara Toby Moore will be performed beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, with an opening night scheduled for Saturday, July 1. Additional performances will be on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) All shows will be at 8:00 pm.

Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins;  well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.  

Top stories: Find out who's joining the cast of Titanique beginning in June, plus an exclusive message from Joaquina Kalukango in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Unlucky Gal is the second segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of one-act plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus' cases and directed by Antony Marsellis.

 Last night, EGOT winner Rita Moreno attended Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window after originating the role of “Iris” in the original Broadway production in 1964. This was the first time Ms. Moreno had seen the show from the audience since the original premiere over 50 years ago. Check out photos and video from her visit!

Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance.

A panel of nationally recognized judges—including Danny Gorman, Anthony Jackson, and Tory Ross Roman—announced the 2023 winners of The Rita Moreno Awards held in-person at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 8.

The Rita Moreno Awards has announced the 2023 nominees. See the full list!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

Watch Broadway Barbara take a stroll through Shubert Alley and stop by Sardi's to speak about her show Broadway Barbara Live! at Soho Playhouse, beginning performances tonight!

This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

Fresh off the heels of his latest single “Shut Me Up”, 23-year-old indie-pop artist Nicky Youre has released his new song “Found” from the Netflix animated film THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT. Written by 14-time Academy Award-nominated songwriter Diane Warren, “Found” arrives alongside an animated lyric video that offers a sneak peek of the film.

See photos from the New York ceremony of The 38th Annual Artios Awards, hosted by Amber Ruffin at the Edison Ballroom.

See photos of Rita Moreno, Sheryl Lee Ralph at more at the 38th Artios Awards!