
Bill Hader to exit 'SNL' after 8 seasons
Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run. His spokesman confirms that the 34-year-old comedian will depart "SNL" after this ...

'Lucky Guy' recoups investment on Broadway
Newcomer Tom Hanks has led "Lucky Guy" into the black. Producers said Thursday that Norah Ephron's final work has recouped its $3.6 million ...

Tony Award nods largely skip stars for veterans
The Tony Awards committee largely favored tried-and-true stage veterans over flashy visitors Tuesday when announcing this year's Tony nominations, ...

Craig, Weisz to star in 'Betrayal' on Broadway
Real-life husband and wife Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are to play an adulterous stage couple in a Broadway production this fall of Harold Pinter's ...

Rapper Tone Loc collapses on stage in Iowa
Rapper Tone Loc didn't want to be hospitalized after collapsing on stage during a weekend performance in Iowa. Loc, whose real name is Anthony T.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson to star onstage in NYC
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is heading from modern to classic — the "Modern Family" star is going to star this summer in William Shakespeare's "The Comedy ...

Chastain's 'The Heiress' recoups on Broadway
The play "The Heiress" ends sadly for almost everyone, but the producers of the Broadway revival starring Jessica Chastain are happy: They'll make ...

'Warm Bodies' heats up box office with $20 million
The love-struck zombies of "Warm Bodies" swarmed the box office on Super Bowl weekend with a $20 million opening. On a weekend that Hollywood largely ...

Review: Veteran actors elevate 'Stand Up Guys'
Watching "Stand Up Guys" feels akin to seeing an old, favorite rock band getting back together for one last gig after decades apart. They're not as ...

Pacino's late comedic turn also a homecoming
Al Pacino, energized by a conversation that has inevitably turned to the intricacies of acting, is snapping his fingers. "When you get me on the ...

Soldier who lost 4 limbs has double-arm transplant
On Facebook, he describes himself as a "wounded warrior...very wounded." Brendan Marrocco was the first soldier to survive losing all four limbs in ...
Vigil planned to remember Paterno 1 year later
From bumper stickers to signs posted by a few businesses to the occasional T-shirt, reminders of Joe Paterno sprinkle Happy Valley. Most cues are ...

Pacino to play Paterno in upcoming movie
Al Pacino will play Joe Paterno in a movie about the late Penn State football coach. Producer Edward R. Pressman confirms Brian De Palma will direct ...
Pacino says he didn't want to meet Spector
Al Pacino said Friday that he decided not to meet famed record producer and convicted killer Phil Spector before portraying him in an HBO movie — only ...
Serpico: Pacino played me better than I did
New York City police whistle-blower Frank Serpico says Al Pacino played him better than he did himself. Pacino played the detective who exposed ...

The AP picks its Top 10 theater moments of 2012
Al Pacino came back again and Jessica Chastain showed up for the first time. "Annie" returned and so did "Evita" and "Elf." Katie Holmes made a second ...

Al Pacino wins as 'Glengarry Glen Ross' recoups
The Al Pacino-led revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross" on Broadway has plenty to be happy about this Christmas. Producers said Wednesday that the show, ...

Jessica Chastain: 'I want to do it all'
"I want to do everything!" Jessica Chastain is getting animated. Even though she's managed to pack more films into an 18-month period than would seem ...

Review: Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' crackles
David Mamet's return to Broadway has been upstaged — by David Mamet. A crackling revival of his excellent "Glengarry Glen Ross" opened Saturday at the ...

Bon Jovi talks charity, tour, daughter's struggle
Jon Bon Jovi has been with his band for more than 30 years, so he could be considered something of an expert when it comes to the durability of rock ...