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Thursday, June 4, 2026

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ now available for licensing through Music Theatre International by Lee D'amato

The musical won five Tony Awards in 2022, the most of any show that season.

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What records could be broken at the 2026 Tony Awards? by Lee D'amato

A list of the milestones that may be reached by this year’s Tony winners. 

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Pekoe Group names new directors by Lee D'amato

Jimmy McNicholas has taken over as Pekoe’s consulting creative director, with Leah Barnet to soon start as director of integrated marketing.

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Second Stage to produce Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Gloria’ and Christopher Gattelli-helmed ‘The Fantasticks’ on Broadway by Lee D'amato

Second Stage artistic director Evan Cabnet will repeat his direction of the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Gloria” from its 2015 Off-Broadway staging.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway’s new season sees slower start post-Memorial Day by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 31, the 40 running productions grossed $37,314,104.

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Broadway in Memoriam announces honorees for June 9 marquee dimming by Lee D'amato

Quarterly marquee dimmings honor career professionals dedicated to the Broadway industry.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

‘Ragtime’ to host Immigrant Heritage Month event by Lee D'amato

The musical will welcome special guests to a performance this June.

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‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to open 2026 NYC Pride March by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated revival has also revealed a full calendar of Pride-related events for June 2026.

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Monday, June 1, 2026

James Earl Jones Theatre to unveil sculpture of its namesake by Lee D'amato

The theater where Jones made his Broadway debut was renamed for him in 2022.

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights for ‘Smash’ by Lee D'amato

The musical was nominated for two Tonys during its 2025 Broadway run.

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

The Tonys are available to experience via cable broadcast and livestream.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

‘Hadestown’ original Broadway cast album achieves Gold certification by Lee D'amato

The Recording Industry Association of America certifies records as Gold when they have sold at least 500,000 copies.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

2025-2026 Broadway season is the highest grossing in recorded history by Lee D'amato

The 2025-2026 Broadway season by the numbers

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Grosses analysis: Broadway finishes strong in final week of 2025-2026 season; ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ sets new house record by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 24, the 40 running productions grossed $40,707,260.

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The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity announce industry-wide audition initiative by Lee D'amato

Broadway League president Jason Laks and Equity president Brooke Shields announced the program, which aims to create a new avenue to casting.

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‘The Book of Mormon’ original cast to perform at the 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

The musical will celebrate its 15th anniversary live at the Tonys.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The League of Resident Theatres president reflects on the organization’s 2026 Special Tony Award by Lee D'amato

LORT is the recipient of a noncompetitive honor that recognizes contribution to the theater outside the awards’ regular categories.

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‘Schmigadoon!’ to hold Picnic Basket Auction hosted by Alex Brightman by Lee D'amato

The event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Actors’ Equity announces results of 2026 officer and councilor election by Lee D'amato

The union has elected 43 positions across three regions representing four categories.

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Performances announced for 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

“The Lost Boys” and several other nominees will offer performances at the 79th annual Tonys.

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Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh acquire press agency Boneau/Bryan-Brown by Lee D'amato

Schwartz and Farabaugh, longtime employees of BBB, are also rebranding the publicity firm.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ announces tour and licensing details by Lee D'amato

The comedy is nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Broadway advertisers and streamers win at the 2026 Telly Awards by Lee D'amato

The Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television recognized marketing for “Two Strangers,” streaming services and more.

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Broadway League announces 2026 League Awards recipients by Lee D'amato

The League Awards honor outstanding achievements in support of touring Broadway.

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2026’s Broadway Bets raises a record $989,528 by Lee D'amato

The annual poker tournament benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway’s box office remains steady as awards season pushes on by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 17, the 40 running productions grossed $38,166,527.

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‘Liberation’ is coming to London in 2027 by Lee D'amato

Bess Wohl’s play recently won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Play.

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Broadway-bound ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ musical sets private reading by Lee D'amato

The new musical is adapted by Nell Benjamin and Duncan Sheik.

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Wisconsin’s American Players Theatre to receive 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Lee D'amato

The theater, located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, specializes in classical theater, including the works of Shakespeare.

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‘SIX’ on Broadway to host NYC Pride Night by Lee D'amato

The musical will have a special talkback, with a portion of ticket sales benefitting the NYC Pride nonprofit.

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Drama Desk Awards names the Shed as its new venue for 2027 by Lee D'amato

More details have been revealed about the 2027 Drama Desk Awards.

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