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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dorian Theater Awards announces 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Schmigadoon!” leads Broadway with nine nominations for the awards, which are selected by the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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Springboard to Design launches virtual fellowship program by Lee D'amato

The fellowship is for high school students and early-career designers interested in various types of theater design.

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‘Fallen Angels’ to be streamed live on BroadwayHD by Lee D'amato

The revival of Noël Coward’s play, directed by Scott Ellis, recently reopened the Todd Haimes Theatre.

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Broadway play ‘Giant,’ starring John Lithgow, to receive cinematic release by Lee D'amato

The drama, based on the life of Roald Dahl, will play cinemas worldwide.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Gutenberg!’ team to collab with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic on new musical by Lee D'amato

“Dare to Be Stupid” will be directed by Alex Timbers, with an original story by Scott Brown, Anthony King and Yankovic.

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Grosses analysis: New shows soar following Tony nominations as ‘Book of Mormon’ cancels by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 10, the 39 running productions grossed $38,297,488.

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James Brown musical in development for Broadway by Lee D'amato

The new musical will examine Brown’s life, music and legacy as the Godfather of Soul.

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Roundabout Theatre Company announces Next Stage fundraising campaign by Lee D'amato

The three-pronged plan aims to raise $120 million, which will go toward improving sustainability, accessibility and mission-driven programming.

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‘The Fear of 13’ to host benefit performance with the Innocence Project by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit aims to exonerate and free the wrongfully convicted, such was Nick Yarris, the subject of “The Fear of 13.”

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‘The Book of Mormon’ in-person ticket sales temporarily relocated to August Wilson Theatre by Lee D'amato

The Eugene O’Neill Theatre, which has hosted the show since its 2011 opening, is closed following a fire.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

‘Hamilton’ announces multiple new cast members by Lee D'amato

Five new cast members, including Lauren Mariasoosay, will join the company of “Hamilton” this May.

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Tony Awards names Freddie Hendricks of Ellenwood, Georgia as 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education honoree by Lee D'amato

The honor, which is co-presented by Carnegie Mellon University, recognizes K-12 theater educators across the U.S.

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Museum of Broadway announces puppetry exhibit by Lee D'amato

The exhibit will display iconic works of puppetry alongside concept art and a simulated puppet workshop.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Broadway Green Alliance to hold spring 2026 textile drive by Lee D'amato

The drive is open to all shows, industry members and members of the public as a free resource to recycle unwanted textiles.

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ recoups Broadway investment by Lee D'amato

The play, which currently stars Daniel Radcliffe, was recently nominated for two Tony Awards.

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Exclusive: Broadway-aimed musical ‘The Hello Girls’ sets concert reading by Lee D'amato

Tony Award nominee Gracie Lawrence and more are set for the presentation for a show about the first women to serve in the U.S. Army during World War I.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips as ‘Oh, Mary!” sets records by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 3, the 40 running productions grossed $39,259,008.

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Tony Awards nominees share their first reactions by Lee D'amato

Nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards were announced the morning of May 5.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

2026 Drama Desk Awards announces presenters by Lee D'amato

Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz and Christopher Fitzgerald are among the presenters for the 70th annual Drama Desk Awards.

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‘Liberation’ wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Lee D'amato

The play, written by Bess Wohl, played Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre beginning in October 2025.

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Drama League announces 2026 Directors Project recipients by Lee D'amato

The program offers fellowships, assistantships, residencies and exchange opportunities to 25 stage directors this year.

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The Tony Awards’ ‘classics’ rule, explained by Lee D'amato

When is a revival a work that’s never been on Broadway before?

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Regal Cinemas to screen movie musicals in Musical Mayhem series by Lee D'amato

Programming will include stage-to-screen and screen-to-stage adaptations, along with a variety of other movie musicals.

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‘Benjamin Button’ musical sets North American premiere at Public Theater by Lee D'amato

Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the musical centers on a man who ages in reverse.

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Chita Rivera Awards announce 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Schmigadoon!” player Max Clayton is among the nominees.

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André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine to receive 2026 Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement by Lee D'amato

They will all be honored during the 79th annual Tonys ceremony.

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ATPAM names new executive officers by Lee D'amato

The press agents and managers’ union elected three new officers in a general membership meeting this April.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Mary-Mitchell Campbell to receive 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Lee D'amato

The music director will be honored at the 79th annual Tonys for her work with charitable organizations.

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MTI acquires licensing rights to ‘Flying Over Sunset’ by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated musical is now available for licensing.

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Drama Desk Awards announce 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Ragtime” and “The Balusters” lead Broadway with eight nominations each.

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Tony Awards administration committee holds final meeting for 2025-2026 season by Lee D'amato

The committee met to discuss the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2026 Tonys.

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Apr 22, 2026: Beaches A New Musical - Majestic Theatre
Apr 23, 2026: The Rocky Horror Show - Studio 54
Apr 25, 2026: Joe Turner's Come and Gone - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: The Lost Boys - Palace Theatre
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