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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Sound of Music Is Coming Back to Broadway, Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers by Margaret Hall

Plus, Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth will star in A Few Good Men at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Grammy Nominee Luke James to Star in Wanted Musical on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Previously titled Gun & Powder, Wanted will arrive on Broadway this fall at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

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The 'Power of Love' Could Bring Heart of Rock and Roll to Your School for Free by Margaret Hall

Ten free production licenses for the 2024 Broadway musical are up for grabs for school programs across the country.

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Monday, June 22, 2026

Reba McEntire's Songs From Annie Get Your Gun Have Finally Been Released, 25 Years Later by Margaret Hall

She played Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival in 2001.

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Get a 1st Look at Music City's Off-Broadway Return as Lauren 'Lolo' Pritchard Joins Cast by Margaret Hall

The country musical previously delayed its Off-Broadway return following venue troubles.

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Little Island's 2026 Summer Season to Feature Free Shows by Laurie Anderson, Rufus Wainwright, Lillias White, Qween Jean, More by Margaret Hall

The riverside park will hosts 56 different events, including concerts, world premieres, and live radio shows.

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Check Out the Teaser Trailer for The Gilded Age Season 4 by Margaret Hall

The HBO series, starring Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, and more, is now in production for its fourth season.

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New Musical Film Brotherhood, Starring Mauricio Martínez, Sets Fall Release by Margaret Hall

The film centers on the relationship between an American citizen and a Mexican immigrant who has spent more than a decade under the threat of deportation.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

MCC Theater Will Host World Premiere What’s Eating Gilbert Grape Musical in 2027 by Margaret Hall

The upcoming season will also present a new play from Anne Washburn and the New York premiere of Lloyd Suh's The Heart Sellers.

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Isa Briones, Milo Manheim, Gaten Matarazzo, Joy Woods, More to Star in Steven Sater's Murder at the Gates by Margaret Hall

The musical is Cluedo meets Clueless, a black-comic murder mystery from Gen-Z, gated-community America.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Coming to the Las Vegas Sphere by Margaret Hall

The cult favorite movie musical already has a long history of audience interaction, but Sin City may be taking that even further.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

After The Balusters, Producers Nicki Hunter and Chris Jennings Want to Bring More Young People to the Theatre, for $35 by Margaret Hall

The duo are working hard to welcome new audiences to Manhattan Theatre Club.

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See Jason Patric Go 'Under The Boardwalk' at The Lost Boys by Margaret Hall

The Lost Boys film star paid a visit to the story's hit Broadway adaptation.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Audible Sets Release Dates for What Happened Was…, New Born by Margaret Hall

Part of a collaboration with TOGETHER, the recordings feature Corey Stoll, Cecily Strong, Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi.

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Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero to Star in Workshop of Erlina Ortiz's Egoísta by Margaret Hall

The work explores sisterhood, grief, and the impossible balancing act between pursuing your dreams and showing up for the people you love.

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Friday, June 12, 2026

Slam Frank Sets Off-Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The incendiary work reimagines Anne Frank's story through an "intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens."

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I Put a Spell On You Will Return Off-Broadway This Halloween by Margaret Hall

The Hocus Pocus-inspired concert from Jay Armstrong Johnson is celebrating its 11th year, following 2025’s record-breaking 10th anniversary performance.

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Tony Winner Janie Sell Has Died at 86 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Sell was a treasured performer of the mid-century musical, appearing in George M!, Irene, I Love My Wife, Pal Joey, and Happy End.

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Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Releases Club Remix by Margaret Hall

The full cast album, featuring Tony nominees Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, is available now in CD, vinyl, and streaming formats.

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What Are the Reviews for Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet? by Margaret Hall

Daniel Bravo Hernández and Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens lead in the title roles, with LaChanze, Francis Jue, Deirdre O’Connell, and more also starring.

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'The World Can Wait': Listen to 'Now, Forever' From The Lost Boys by Margaret Hall

The romantic ballad, as performed by stars LJ Benet and Maria Wirries, is now available on streaming platforms.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

From Mariska Hargitay to Taraji P. Henson; Broadway's Going Gaga Over Basketball As The Knicks Win 3rd Finals Game by Margaret Hall

New York City's culture industry is over the moon in support of the city's beloved basketball team.

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Stereophonic Released for Professional Licensing by Concord Theatricals by Margaret Hall

The David Adjmi play made history by earning 13 2024 Tony Award nominations: the most of any play, ever.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Get a Closer Look at Kirstin Maldonado as Anne Boleyn in Six: The Musical by Margaret Hall

Don't lose your head; the Pentatonix singer has taken the stage at the Lena Horne Theatre.

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The Fear of 13 Appears to Move Up Broadway Closing Date by Margaret Hall

Production sources are keeping mum, but the final two weeks of the run have been removed from official ticketing platforms.

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Get a Closer Look at F. Murray Abraham, Shereen Ahmed, More in My Fair Lady Concert at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

Co-directed by Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly, a special introduction from original star Julie Andrews began the performance.

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Application Dates Revealed for 2026 Micki Grant Artist Residency at The York Theatre by Margaret Hall

This year's residency is designed for emerging directors with a passion for musical theatre and a strong artistic voice.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Actor Gina Ferrall Has Died by Margaret Hall

Ms. Ferrall was a familiar face on Broadway, performing in Les Misérables, She Loves Me, Leopoldstadt, and many more.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow to Close on Broadway and West End by Margaret Hall

The production will have run for over three years in London, and one and a half years on Broadway.

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Ragtime, The Great Gatsby, Maybe Happy Ending, Hadestown, More to Offer Autism-Friendly Performances by Margaret Hall

Made possible by TDF, the shows will present accessible performances throughout the season.

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Monday, June 8, 2026

'The Lincoln Center Archives Should Be Public'; Alden Ehrenreich Refuses to Let Theatre Become 'A Leisure Activity of the Rich' by Margaret Hall

Ehrenreich had plenty to say after winning his Tony about theatrical access, and his dream of a more open experience for all.

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