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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Broadway advertising agency the Pekoe Group announces seven staff promotions by Andy Lefkowitz

The theatrical marketing firm has elevated team members across its creative, digital, partnerships and executive departments.

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Broadway play ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ will receive a graphic novel adaptation by Andy Lefkowitz

Dark Horse Books is set to release an 80-page printed version of the stage play.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

MTI releases ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ for worldwide licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

Regional theaters and school groups around the globe can now secure rights to perform the Broadway musical adaptation of the Garry Marshall film.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Bobby Rush bio-musical from ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ co-creator sets world premiere in Mississippi by Andy Lefkowitz

Stephen Lloyd Helper and Matthew Johnson Harris will co-direct “Slippin’ Through the Cracks” at New Stage Theatre.

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to open in the Netherlands by Andy Lefkowitz

The staging will feature Dutch dialogue and songs in English.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

‘Wicked’ partners with the Trevor Project for special Pride Night performance by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming event will feature a post-show talkback with company members moderated by the organization’s director of communications.

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Monday, June 8, 2026

7 special moments from the 2026 Tony Award speeches by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway’s biggest night at Radio City Music Hall delivered unforgettable words of wisdom, sharp wit and deep gratitude from this year’s brightest stars.

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Mikaal Sulaiman becomes first Black person to win Tony Award for sound design by Andy Lefkowitz

Sulaiman contributed sound design to “Death of a Salesman,” which also won Best Revival of a Play.

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Watch the standout performances from the 2026 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Experience the magic of Broadway’s biggest night with our video roundup of the top musical numbers, anniversary reunions, and emotional tributes from the 79th Annual Tony Awards.

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Friday, June 5, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ ensemble wins Actors’ Equity’s 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s 16 original ensemble members will receive the accolade from the Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Corbin Bleu to host ‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ concert as Debbie Allen receives legacy award by Andy Lefkowitz

The star of “The Great Gatsby” and director of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” will headline the sixth annual Times Square event featuring performances from 17 Broadway productions.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Queen Latifah to lead star-studded 30th anniversary ‘Chicago’ tribute number at Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Oscar nominee will team up with host P!NK and more for the performance.

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Exclusive: ‘Schmigadoon!,’ ‘The Balusters’ and ‘Giant’ win top categories at LGBTQ critics’ 2026 Dorian Theater Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The productions led a diverse field of winners geared toward queer storytelling and artistic excellence in the fourth annual theater honors.

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Friday, May 29, 2026

League of Resident Theatres, Special Tony Award recipient, delivers early acceptance remarks by Andy Lefkowitz

LORT president and La Jolla Playhouse managing director Debby Goosenberg Buchholz delivers the acceptance speech in the video below.

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Watch veteran entertainment attorney Loren Plotkin accept his 2026 Tony Honor by Andy Lefkowitz

Plotkin looks back on five decades of theatrical advocacy.

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Watch 2026 Tony Award honoree Jake Bell offer his acceptance speech by Andy Lefkowitz

The veteran production manager is being honored for his contributions to the theater.

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See the 1/52 Project celebrate its 2026 Tony Honor with this acceptance speech by Andy Lefkowitz

The project’s founder Beowulf Boritt and past grant recipient Stefania Bulbarella are among those featured in the video.

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Watch branding pioneer Kenn Lubin reflect on his 2026 Tony Honor by Andy Lefkowitz

The creative director is recognized for shaping the visual identity of the Theater District.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Exclusive: Original cast album of Broadway’s ‘Schmigadoon!’ set for summer release by Andy Lefkowitz

Joy Machine Records and Theatrical Rights Worldwide will produce the album for the 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess will host the Tony Awards pre-show ‘Act One’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The timing, streaming channel and more details for the “Act One” Tony Awards pre-show have also been announced.

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Monday, May 18, 2026

‘Just in Time’ becomes first musical of the 2024-2025 Broadway season to recoup by Andy Lefkowitz

The Bobby Darin jukebox musical has returned its full capitalization.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

‘The Book of Mormon’ expects to resume performances on May 21 at Eugene O’Neill Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The venue’s box office will reopen Friday morning as repair work nears completion following a fire earlier this month.

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

New musical ‘Imitation of Life’ sets world premiere dates by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical features a book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend and direction by Liesl Tommy.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Exclusive: City Center announces full 2026-2027 season, including complete Encores! slate by Andy Lefkowitz

Andy Blankenbuehler and Sam Pinkleton will helm 2027 Encores! productions at New York City Center.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raises a record $7.1 million in spring red bucket fundraising competition by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences across 54 productions helped surpass last year’s record by contributing to the iconic red buckets following performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway and on national tours.

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Monday, April 27, 2026

2026 Tony Honors will go to 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee has announced four recipients of the annual honors recognizing extraordinary industry achievement outside established competitive categories.

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Friday, April 17, 2026