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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, go inside its starry opening night with Christopher Jackson, Rita Wilson, Nia Vardalos, and lots more.

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Get a 1st Listen to 'If Only' From Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is getting a cast album following its 2025 Off-Broadway premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Divina De Campo Will Star in London Encore of Ride the Cyclone by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult favorite musical is headed back to Southwark Playhouse Elephant after a sell-out 2025 U.K. premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Schmigadoon! Will Go on Tour in 2027, Joins Theatrical Rights Worldwide Licensing Catalogue by Logan Culwell-Block

The Apple TV series-turned stage musical is tied with The Lost Boys as the season's most Tony-nominated show.

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S. Epatha Merkerson Will Lead Chicago 'Night, Mother at the Goodman by Logan Culwell-Block

The company's newly revealed season also includes a Chicago premiere for John Proctor is the Villain and the Green Day musical American Idiot.

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Photos: The Best of Broadway and Off-Broadway at the 2026 Drama Desk Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Ragtime ended the evening as the season's most award-winning show, with acting honors for Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Ben Levi Ross among its wins.

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Get a 1st Look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in U.K. End of the Rainbow by Logan Culwell-Block

Monsoon is returning to playing the film icon after an impression on RuPaul's Drag Race made her a challenge winner.

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20 Schools Inducted Into Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The program recognizes outstanding student involvement in school theatre with free Disney licenses to Newsies, High School Musical, and more.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Beaches Will Close Early on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett star in the screen-to-stage musical.

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Bess Wohl's Liberation Will Cross the Pond to London by Logan Culwell-Block

Already a Pulitzer winner, the play is currently up for Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.

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Had It Blue Musical Will Hold Industry Readings in NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

The cast of the rock musical will feature Aléna Watters, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more.

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Every Brilliant Thing Nearly Joins The $2 Million Club, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo play, currently starring Daniel Radcliffe, has proven itself a top grosser and Broadway's priciest ticket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM[SHARE]

Every Brilliant Thing Will Launch National Tour in 2027 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe play's Broadway run is a current Tony nominee for Best Revival of a Play.

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Wisconsin's American Players Theatre Named 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award Honoree by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor includes a $25,000 grant from City National Bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM[SHARE]

Titaníque Will Hit the Road With a National Tour in 2027 by Logan Culwell-Block

The campy send-up of the blockbuster film is currently a nominee for Best Musical at the 2026 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM[SHARE]

Zachary Noah Piser, Hannah Kevitt Boot Up in Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending Beginning May 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Best Musical Tony winner continues its run at the Belasco Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM[SHARE]

Bekah Brunstetter Will Pen Stage Play of The Housemaid Film by Logan Culwell-Block

The psychological thriller adapted from Freida McFadden's novel lit box offices on fire last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Bryan Safi Will Bring Solo Show Are You Mad at Me?? Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The comedian and podcaster will play a limited run at HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM[SHARE]

Schmigadoon! Wins Big at 2026 Chita Rivera Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Max Clayton and Isabelle McCalla were among the company members honored for their dancing excellence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 18, 2026

Jessica Vosk Shares Story of 'Super-Fan' Sneaking Backstage at Beaches on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Pro-tip: do not do this, theatre fans!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:03PM[SHARE]

Masquerade Gets an In-Theatre-Only Vinyl of the Immersive Revival's Orchestral Score by Logan Culwell-Block

The album includes background music from the reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Watch: Zan Berube Invites You to Her 'Candy Store' in Heathers Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite musical revival continues at New World Stages.

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Death Becomes Her Will End on Broadway in June by Logan Culwell-Block

Betsy Wolfe and Jennifer Simard currently lead the audience favorite screen-to-stage musical.

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Galileo Rock Musical Finds Full Broadway Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Raúl Esparza, Joy Woods, and Jeremy Kushnier will star in the biomusical centered on the father of modern science.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]

Ragtime Leads 2026 Drama Desk Awards; Read the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Lincoln Center Theater production took five awards at the May 17 ceremony, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Tracee Ellis Ross Sets Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing by Logan Culwell-Block

The Black-ish and Girlfriends star will succeed Mariska Hargitay in the Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Just in Time Recoups on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Bobby Darin biomusical currently stars Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Darren Criss Takes Final Bow in Maybe Happy Ending May 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Glee favorite became a two-time Tony winner with the show, as both an actor and producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 15, 2026

Joshua Henry Wins Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners of the Broadway and Off-Broadway honors were named May 15 in a ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM[SHARE]

Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as Director of John Legend-Lynn Nottage Musical Imitation of Life by Logan Culwell-Block

The production has also shifted the performance dates by two months.

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Watch: Isa Briones Is Getting Heckled by The Pitt Fans at Just in Time on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen favorite visited Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about returning to Broadway in the Bobby Darin biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM[SHARE]

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