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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips following few closings; ‘Rocky Horror’ sets house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 28, the 35 running productions grossed $36,698,946.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Annette Bening reelected as Entertainment Community Fund board chair by Lee D'amato

Kenny Leon returns as a member of the board of trustees, which also saw four new members join.

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Envoy Theatricals expands general management team by Lee D'amato

The firm’s clients include upcoming Broadway productions of “Other Desert Cities” and “Paranormal Activity.”

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club creates partnership to develop two new musicals by Lee D'amato

MTC has commissioned the writing teams of Lindsey Ferrentino and Samuel Beam and Sofya Levitsky-Weitz and Benjamin Velez for a pair of new works.

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Broadway’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to launch production in Puerto Rico by Lee D'amato

The musical follows the Cuban music supergroup of the same name.

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La Masseria restaurant group becomes operating partner of Sardi’s by Lee D'amato

Sardi’s has served as a home for Broadway business and opening-night celebrations since 1927.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ to become longest-running show at Broadway’s Belasco Theatre by Lee D'amato

The 2024 Tony Award-winning musical also announced a milestone event.

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‘Paranormal Activity’ sets new Broadway opening date by Lee D'amato

Based on the film franchise of the same name, the stage adaptation recently completed a national tour and a West End run.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway box office on the rise as three shows close by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 21, the 38 running productions grossed $38,949,543.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Broadway Barks sets 2026 date, hosts and participants by Lee D'amato

The 2026 pet adoption event, produced by Broadway Cares, will be emceed by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells.

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2026 Jimmy Awards winners announced by Lee D'amato

The Jimmy Awards honor outstanding performers and teachers in high school musical theater.

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2026 ‘Broadway Bares’ sets fundraising record by Lee D'amato

Since 2001, the annual event has raised $33.6 million for Broadway Cares.

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Monday, June 22, 2026

‘Chicago’ to hold post-show talkback with Matteo Lane and Caleb Hearon by Lee D'amato

Lane currently stars as Billy Flynn through July 19.

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Samantha Pauly sets departure date from ‘The Great Gatsby’ by Lee D'amato

Pauly originated the role of Jordan Baker in the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

2026 Jimmy Awards announces coaches, judges and presenters by Lee D'amato

The Jimmy Awards recognizes high school theater students from around the country.

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Concord Theatricals announces winners of ‘School of Rock’ licensing contest by Lee D'amato

Ten schools across the U.S. and Canada will receive free licenses and rental materials for their chosen edition of “School of Rock.”

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Manhattan Theatre Club names Scott Kaplan associate artistic director by Lee D'amato

Kaplan has been part of MTC’s artistic team since 2010.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Dana Harrel and Panney Wei join Drama League board of directors by Lee D'amato

The Drama League has also announced the inaugural cohort of its NextGen Theater Leaders Board.

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Exclusive: Broadway Green Alliance names Wayne State University’s Madi Burt as 2026 College Green Captain Award winner by Lee D'amato

Burt is being recognized for contributions to sustainable theater initiatives.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

‘Wicked’ announces 2026 Broadway Pride Block Party by Lee D'amato

The event will benefit “Wicked” partner the Trevor Project, a nonprofit that supports mental health initiatives for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Nominees announced for 2026 Jimmy Awards by Lee D'amato

Jimmy Awards nominees are selected by 58 participating regional awards programs across the country.

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Del Hughes Awards announce 2026 honorees by Lee D'amato

The Del Hughes Awards name recipients for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, the Founders Award the Special Recognition Award.

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‘Stereophonic’ now available for licensing through Concord by Lee D'amato

David Adjmi’s drama won five Tony Awards in 2024.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ to hold talkback series with the Apollo by Lee D'amato

Talkbacks will concern topics in Black history and the themes of August Wilson’s play.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway box office back on the rise after a slower season start by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 7, the 40 running productions grossed $38,224,380.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Bowen Yang to host 2026 Jimmy Awards by Lee D'amato

The Jimmys have awarded achievement in high school musical theater nationwide since 2009.

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TDF’s 15th autism-friendly season will begin with Tony-winning ‘Ragtime’ revival by Lee D'amato

The Lincoln Center Theater production headlines a full slate of upcoming autism-friendly performances.

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Updating live: 2026 Tony Awards winners list by Lee D'amato

The 79th annual Tonys is honoring excellence on Broadway during the 2025-2026 season.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026