Broadway

Tony-winning Broadway star Elizabeth Franz has died.

Her husband, Christopher Pelham, told the New York Times she died from cancer as well as having a "severe reaction" to the drugs used to treat it.

She took her last breath on November 4 at her home in Woodbury, Connecticut, according to the outlet.

Tom Felton made a truly show-stopping entrance, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" last night ... and the moment was captured on video.

The crowd erupted for more than 30 seconds as Tom politely stood, waiting to deliver his first line.

"I need a favor," he was finally allowed to say after the cheers and applause simmered down.

Keanu Reeves' security had to go "John Wick" on an unhinged fan who tried to get in his SUV ... and the whole encounter was caught on video.

The actor was leaving a performance of "Waiting for Godot" on Broadway -- in which he's costarring with his longtime collaborator Alex Winter -- and fans crowded around the stage door to catch a glimpse of the superstar.

Reeves gets in his car safely ... when a commotion suddenly breaks out -- with a fan rushing to try and get in the vehicle with him while the security that walked him out holds her back.

Constance Wu is calling on Andrew Barth Feldman to take action after his casting in Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending" sparked controversy ... though, she's doubtful her words will spark action.

If you missed the drama ... Feldman stepped into the lead role of Oliver for the Tony-winning musical this month, taking over for Darren Criss -- who is of Asian descent and originated the part on Broadway. This casting news sent waves throughout the Broadway community, given the role has traditionally been played by Asian actors since its initial conception in South Korea.

Feldman -- who is now starring opposite current girlfriend Helen J. Shen in "Maybe Happy Ending" -- has yet to address the controversy publicly ... though, has seemingly discussed the situation behind closed doors.

Or, at least, this is what Wu is saying ... revealing in a new Instagram post that she and Feldman had a back-and-forth about the drama over the phone.

The "Crazy Rich Asians" star says they had "an in-depth call about Asian American representation and erasure in theater," as well as exchanged a few texts and emails.

However, she's now "feeling pretty discouraged" about the situation ... blaming one recent voice memo from Feldman.

While Wu acknowledged it may be unfair to put the responsibility on ABF's shoulders, given the casting issue is his producers' problem, she called on him to do the responsible thing ... especially as thousands, including BD Wong, are petitioning for him to exit the production.

She added ... "It's hard to keep speaking up when it feels like no one is listening anymore in this new era. It's exhausting and increasingly lonely. Once again, Asian Americans are left unheard, unacknowledged, invisible. Sadly, we're used to this."

Before signing off her note, she sent a direct message to Feldman ... "Silence is a choice."

The "Maybe Happy Ending" team has defended their casting decision, however ... reminding audiences that the character Oliver is a robot and wasn't created to only be played by an Asian actor.

Billy Porter is cutting his Broadway return short ... stepping away from "Cabaret" weeks earlier than expected due to a serious health scare.

On Sunday, producers for the Broadway revival announced the Tony winner is battling a "serious case of sepsis" and will not finish his originally scheduled run at New York City's August Wilson Theatre. Porter was slated to star as the Emcee through October 21, but his final performance will now be September 21.

"His doctors are confident that he will make a full recovery but have advised him to maintain a restful schedule," read a statement on the show's social media accounts.

Harvey Weinstein is taking a financial dispute from Broadway to court -- he's suing the producers of the "Finding Neverland" musical for more than $2 million he says he's owed.

Here's the sitch ... in Tuesday's legal filing obtained by TMZ, the former film producer says his partners behind the "Finding Neverland" national tour withheld more than $2.3 million owed to him and 2 of his companies, Weinstein Live Entertainment and Finding Neverland USA LLC.

But here's the problem -- the disgraced Hollywood mogul says the final agreements were never signed before the show went on the road after it closed on Broadway in August 2016. But, he argues the agreements were honored when the tour kicked off in October 2016 ... until the money stopped coming.

Oh, the misery ... this can't be how President Trump envisioned opening night for his revamped Kennedy Center going -- a vocal battle between boo birds and his supporters -- and that was even before the curtain came up on "Les Misérables."

As the prez and First Lady Melania Trump strode to their balcony box seats, they were hit with a chorus of boos and excited cheers ... the theatergoers went back and forth for a bit before the "USA, USA!!!" chants won -- and Trump celebrated the small victory by throwing up a raised fist.

Clearly, the audience wasn’t shy -- one woman in the crowd made sure Trump heard her loud and clear, waiting for the crowd to quiet before repeatedly shouting "convicted felon!"

Patti LuPone says she's doing something she hasn't done in all her years of showbiz -- she's apologizing for speaking her mind ... admitting her recent comments about a couple fellow Broadway stars went too far.

The Broadway legend shared her apology to social media Saturday ... saying she hasn't apologized for her words in all her years of doing theater -- but, that's changing because she really wronged two talented artists.

PL says she's sorry for her comments in a recent profile in the New Yorker ... where LuPone scoffed at Kecia Lewis -- star of the hit musical "Hell's Kitchen" -- for calling herself a "Broadway vet." She labeled Kecia a "bitch."

Denzel Washington dipped early from Cannes on Monday for a good reason ... and it had nothing to do with the heated red carpet exchange with an aggressive photographer.

A source close to the superstar tells TMZ … Mondays are DW's only day off from his super-popular, totally sold-out run of "Othello" on Broadway in NYC -- and the plan was to jet after his film's festival screening in France.

Denzel was absent for the press conference after the world premiere of Spike Lee's “Highest 2 Lowest” ... and there was some speculation in the media he bounced due to being pissed after telling a photog to act right, all caught on camera.

George Clooney's Broadway debut drew some of the biggest names in showbiz ... and you gotta see their outfits.

Celebs flocked to the Winter Garden Theatre on Thursday night for the opening night of Clooney's play, "Good Night, and Good Luck."

Jennifer Lopez turned heads on the red carpet in a stunning black gown with a floor-length cape. Kaia Gerber posed alongside her parents, Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, as the dapper trio smiled for the cameras.

From one stage to the next, Nicole Scherzinger showed all her millions what it takes to be a Broadway star -- staying' fit and slaying a revealing workout set!

The singer-actress has been a busy lady on Broadway -- playing Norma Desmond in the stage adaptation of the highly-acclaimed "Sunset Boulevard" -- and shared a workout vid which entailed a series of intense exercises!

Check it out ... Nicole got down on her back and busted out some crunches, while holding a dumbbell over her head.

There has been an onslaught of outrage since it was announced Cynthia Erivo would star in a short run of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in L.A. ... but one former messiah actor says haters need to chill and maybe ask -- WWJD?

Here's the deal ... Cynthia will play Jesus in the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in a three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl in August ... and some people have gone berserk online over a Black queer woman being cast in the title role.

Ted Neeley, who played Jesus on Broadway and several world tours, as well as in the Golden Globe-nominated film, tells TMZ ... he's sadly not shocked the CE casting choice is getting backlash -- after all, he says the show has been polarizing since it opened decades ago!

Kristin Chenoweth may have nailed Glinda on Broadway, but she was all about a wicked smooth transition while passing the baton to Ariana Grande on the set of the "Wicked" movie.

The stage star shared some behind-the-scenes magic on X, posting pics of her and Ariana rocking matching custom pink Glinda jackets while filming ... explaining she had surprised her with the outfits as a "little physical memento of our 'passing of the wand.'"

In true Glinda form, Kristin said she was all about leading Ariana down the yellow brick road -- or any road, really -- and couldn't be prouder of her!

Hidden behind this cheeky-altered photo is a highly accoladed gal from across the pond who comes with an exceptional fashion sense. Given the clues, put your celeb knowledge on the line and see if you can land on the unknown star.

She scored big recognition with her performance on a popular Broadway show ... You probably haven't seen her wearing purple recently, because she's doused herself in green.

Kristin Chenoweth -- aka the OG Glinda -- is defying gravity in these wickedly awesome photos! She rose to fame in pink, but take a look at this green ensemble and see if you can track down the witch switches.

Earlier this week in the Big Apple, the Broadway star made her grand exit and rocked a fire-fit -- donning a strapless sequin dress and strappy heels.

She may have passed the wand to Ariana Grande, but no one does Glinda the Good Witch like Chenoweth!

Can you find the minor magical changes?