The Book of Mormon Reopens on Broadway May 27 by Andrew Gans

A recent fire canceled performances of the Tony-winning musical, the long-time tenant of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Review Roundup: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway

See what the critics are saying about Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, written by Dylan MarcAurele and directed by Alan Kliffer. Inspired by the hit drama series about a lo…

New show-stopping exhibition ENCORE! to shine a spotlight on Australia’s dazzling stage history

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The Lion in Winter by Steven Morris

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Steven Morris

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Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody? by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

Review: A Heated Rivalry Musical Parody Comes Hard for the World’s Wine Moms by Phempstead

Pete Hempstead| The hit streamer gets an unauthorized treatment to edge us until season 2. ||Off-Broadway| [...] Read More... from Review: A Heated Rivalry Musical Parody Comes Hard for the …

Heated Rivalry The Unauthorized Musical Parody Review by Jonathan Mandell

 “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” is of course exploiting the popularity of the TV series about two rival hockey players who over six episodes late last year had hot, s…

“A Time to Kill” at The Group Rep: The Hornet’s Nest of Bigotry by Steven Morris

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RISING 2026: Transforming Melbourne into a City of Music, Movement and After-Dark Culture

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Cancel Performances at Westside Theatre Due to HVAC Repairs

It has been announced that LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has canceled performances scheduled for June 9 through June 12, 2026 have been canceled due to repairs needed for the HVAC system at The Wes…

Review: The Maids, Class War in the Age of Social Media by Zach

Zachary Stewart| St. Ann’s Warehouse hosts a revival of Jean Genet’s play about domestics plotting to murder their boss. ||Off-Broadway|Dan Balfour,Donmar Warehouse,Jean Genet,Jon Clark,…

Chess, Starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, Will Close Early on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The Broadway revival of Chess will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on June 21. At the time of its closing, it will have played over 250 regular performances and 34 previe…

CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway

It's game over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’’s Rachel Dratch by Ruthie Fierberg

The “Saturday Night Live” alumn has earned her second Tony Award nomination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Jim Barne and Kit Buchan by Ruthie Fierberg

The pair have made their Broadway debuts with the musical and are nominated in two categories.

‘Chess’ Will Close With Lea Michele’s Departure, in a Change of Plans by Michael Paulson

The Broadway musical had planned to keep going, but box-office sales made clear Michele’s appeal was essential. It will now close June 21.

Little Shop of Horrors Will Pause Week of Performances For Theatre Repairs by Meg Masseron

Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre will be closed to repair the building's HVAC system.

‘Chess’ Sets Broadway Closing Date in June by Caitlin Huston

The musical revival will close earlier than expected amid declining ticket sales and Lea Michele's departure.

‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June by Rebecca Rubin

“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended…

‘Chess’ To Close Early On Broadway Next Month With Departure Of Lea Michele by Greg Evans

Chess, the Broadway musical revival, will close June 21, three months earlier than expected and the final performance of star Lea Michele. The show, which also stars Aaron Tveit and Nicholas…

Chess Sets Unexpected Broadway Closing for Next Month by Dgordon

David Gordon| The revival will play its final performance in June. ||Broadway|Chess [...] Read More... from Chess Sets Unexpected Broadway Closing for Next Month The post Chess Sets Unexpect…

Chess Will Close on Broadway in June by Logan Culwell-Block

Nicholas Christopher, Aaron Tveit, and Lea Michele lead the cult-favorite musical at the Imperial.

“The House of Bernarda Alba” Exposes the Tragedy of Absolute Power—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Federico García Lorca’s Spanish Women Link 30s Fascism to US by Jenyth Jo After watching Stephen Colbert’s last show, I needed a good, old-fashioned Greek catharsis. CBS’s cancelled C…

First-Time Tony Nominee Stephanie Hsu Is Giving Janet Weiss a Queer Little Glow-Up in The Rocky Horror Show by Sophia Rubino

She might have an Academy Award nomination, but 2026 Tony nominee Stephanie Hsu has always been a thespian at heart. For her performance as Janet Weiss in Sam Pinkleton’s revival of The Ro…

The BSR Podcast: Talking with Philly playwright Chaz T. Martin by Darnelle Radford

Philly playwright Chaz T. Martin sits down with Darnelle Radford to talk about their writing process, finally being the "bride" at the table, and what's next after the closing of Class C fro…

Buntport’s ‘This Is The Day ’91’ can’t catch its premise by Toni Tresca

Despite a fantastic setup, this comedy's best ideas arrive too late to fully land.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Schmigadoon’’s Sara Chase by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned her first Tony Award nomination for her leading role in the musical comedy.

PHILADANCO! and Martha Graham Dance Company present in case of fire, speak by Tommie-Waheed Evans by Melissa Strong

Martha Graham Dance Company and PHILADANCO! put Graham’s work in conversation with Philadelphia choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans. Melissa Strong previews.

Tom Francis Joins Cast of Apple Series THE OFF WEEKS

Tom Francis, who received a Tony nomination for his performance as Joe Gillis in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard, ​​​​​will appear in a recurring role in Apple T…

Video: 'Dance at the Gym' in Rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse

Watch the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's West Side Story in rehearsals, performing the famous 'Dance at the Gym' here! With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a b…

Theatre Review: ’44 The Musical’ by Eli Bauman at The Shakespeare Theatre Company by Teniola Ayoola

  In 2019, former Washington Post chief theater critic Peter Marks wrote about the theater of politics while following the presidential campaign trail. “44 The Musical,” written, compo…

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.

ROCKY HORROR Doc STRANGE JOURNEY Sets Digital Release Date

Linus O'Brien's documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror will be making its way to digital platforms next month. Following festival and theatrical runs, Strange Journey debuts …

Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY First Look

You can now get a first look at production photos of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Written by Dylan MarcAurele and directed by Alan Kliffer, the musical officially opens O…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney to star in Broadway’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The play will begin previews on September 29 at the Hudson Theatre and will officially open on October 18, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey.

Video: Rising star Josué Martinez brings ASL to ‘Hadestown’ by Britt Stigler

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Award-Winning Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Passes Away at 95

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Costume Designer Albert Wolsky, whose contributions to cinema and theater earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and nominations…

Two Strangers Director Tim Jackson Interviews a Fan Who Has Seen the Show 19 Times by Playbill Staff

In a new video series, the stars and creative team of the Tony-nominated new musical meet their super fans.

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville Are Tony-Nominated for a Play That's 2,500 Years Old by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

The two are up for Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Play for Oedipus.

The Wilma Theater presents Suzan-Lori Parks’s The America Play by Josh Herren

Lindsay Smiling marks the announcement of his role as the Wilma’s sole artistic director with a wonderfully realized production of The America Play, a rarely seen yet prescient 1994 work b…

Get a 1st Look at Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in the parody of the streaming series, opening May 26.

Video: Learn the Tony-Nominated Ballroom Choreography from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Ben is back with a new season of Dance Captain Dance Attack! Join your Broadway buddy, Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Broadway Sessions), as he goes into the studio to learn original …

An Introduction to Applied Playwriting by Nandita Dinesh

By Nandita Dinesh. What happens when an applied theatre practitioner is forced to step away from the field?

The Broadway League and Actors' Equity Association Create New Audition Initiative

Actors’ Equity Association and The Broadway League have created the League-Equity Audition Program ("LEAP"), a new pilot initiative designed to provide Equity actors the opportunity to be …

From a Giant Telfar Bag to Erotic Underwear, Costume Designers Reveal the Secrets Behind These Tony-Nominated Looks by Gabby Macogay, Margaret Hall

Cats' Qween Jean, Fallen Angel's Jeff Mahshie, Ragtime's Linda Cho, and Rocky Horror's David I. Reynoso unspool the costumes they created.

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 26, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for May 26, 2026 is about Won Ton Ton the Dog That Saved Hollywood, which is 50 years old today. Also, it’s World Dracula Day! Check out my posts on: Bram St…

Animal Wisdom by Tony Marinelli

There are evenings in the theater when one feels not merely entertained but altered—mysteriously unfastened from the ordinary mechanisms of perception and delivered into some older, strang…

Video: Watch the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert with Laura Osnes, Mary McCormack & More

On Sunday, May 24, PBS debuted the annual National Memorial Day Concert, airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Watch the full broadcast now, featuring performances from Tony Aw…

Concert News: Chamber Music Maryland Announces Its 2026-2027 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

What a season we have in store for you! We at Chamber Music Maryland are overjoyed to welcome you to our 54th season! If you love great music, remarkable artists, and the thrill of experienc…

Crossing Delancey by Steven Morris

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REWRITING HISTORY WITH A ROCK BEAT: JAY STEPHENSON’S STEAMPUNK MUSICAL ‘BEETHOVEN’S WRONG NOTE’ HEADLINES THE MITF COMÈBACK by Jaymichaelsae

NEW YORK, NY — The independent theater capital of the world is on the precipice of an unprecedented renaissance. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, an iconic trailblazer in th…

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/25 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 25, so you never miss your cue.

Conrad Herwig at Dizzy’s Club: A Salute to the Centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane by Edward Kliszus

Conrad Herwig's Latin Side of Miles and Trane is jazz at its most generous: rigorous, joyful, and gloriously alive. At thirty years of catalog and counting, Herwig has built one of the great…

Theatre Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Susan Nolan

“Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!” Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre has opened their 60th season with a courageous and stunning production of “Cabaret,” a provocative musical that has …

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

The event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Arise Artists Agency Opens New York Office, Adds 3 Agents by Denise Petski

EXCLUSIVE: Arise Artists Agency, headquartered in Los Angeles, is officially becoming bicoastal. The agency is expanding to New York with the launch of an East Coast office and the addition …

We’re Like Pirates by Eve Bromberg

Former editor Eve Bromberg in conversation with dance critic Marina Harss, a transcription of CULTUREBOT's January live event.

Video: Julie Andrews Makes Surprise Virtual Appearance at World Parkinson Congress

Icon Julie Andrews made a virtual appearance in a video message that played for attendees at Sunday's World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, an annual event aimed at combatting the progressive…

Theatre Review: ‘Dracula’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

I have been lucky enough to see several unique versions of “Dracula.” Of course, there is the incomparable Bela Lugosi in his 1931 iconic film role. The best theater production was the B…

Video: For Sara Chase, Being in SCHMIGADOON! Is a Dream Come True

In 2013, Sara Chase made her Broadway debut in First Date. Now, thirteen years later, she is a Broadway leading lady and a first-time Tony Award nominee! This season Chase is back on Broadwa…

Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND

A new episode of the PBS Great Performances series Stagebound has debuted, spotlighting Robert “Silk” Mason​​​​​​, who currently stars as Mr. Mistoffelees in Broadway's Cats:…

Piffaro presents Eagle & Empire: Music of Colonial Mexico by Gail Obenreder

A deeply researched program from Piffaro proves that the mixing of European and Indigenous cultures in 16th and 17th-century Mexico created works that rival their more famous European peers.…

Daniel Radcliffe breaks down his ‘Brilliant’ year from Broadway to NBC by Ethan Alter

The actor is up for a second Tony award for Every Brilliant Thing and is also in Emmy contention with The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… AT PENNY FULLER’S “A LIFE IN THE THEATER” AT BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Penny Fuller in the recording studio (Photo credit: Chip Deffaa) I drove down to the Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope, Pennsylvania, to catch “Penny Fuller: A Life in the Theater.” …

Video: Stephanie Hsu Received Susan Sarandon's Blessing for ROCKY HORROR Role

Stephanie Hsu is taking on one of musical theater's most iconic roles in the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show. The actress is currently impressing audiences as Janet Weiss in th…

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF) Announces August 2026 Performance Schedule by David Roberts

The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Announces Performance Schedule — Tickets Now on Sale 2 Musicals and 10 New Plays to Have World Premieres July 23–August 16 at AMT Theater in the Theat…

Karen Allen and David Garrison Will Star in Lovesong at Berkshire Theatre Group by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The cast also includes Rebecca Brooksher and Shawn Fagan. ||Massachusetts|Berkshire Theatre Group,David Auburn,David Garrison,Karen Allen,Lovesong,Rebecca Brooksher,Shawn Fag…

Video: 'Cool' in Rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of the cast performing 'Cool' from their upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY, opening May 28, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse. With mus…

Watch Highlights From West End-Bound Allegra, Starring Maureen Lipman by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of Peter Quilter's play will arrive at the Pinter following its current tour.

Video: Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan Sing 'Wild' in THE LOST BOYS

Watch as Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan perform 'Wild' in The Lost Boys on Broadway! The Lost Boys is nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 5 Drama Desk Awards, 4 D…

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Students at This Arizona High School Are Fixing Their Short Attention Spans With Theatre by Dylan Parent

In a high school production of Mary Poppins, students are building skills and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Your June guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia by Walt Maguire

The greater Philly area is packed with exciting cultural events as we count down the final weeks til America’s 250th, including festivals, music, fireworks, storytelling, printmaking, deco…

PITCH PERFECT Musical Adaptation Could Be In Development

A musical adaptation of Pitch Perfect is seemingly in development. Recent social media posts have signaled that a workshop is currently underway, with the musical featuring a book by Sas Gol…

50 Years Ago: Won Ton Ton, The Dog That Saved Hollywood by Trav S.D.

We present today’s topic as a wonderful example of telescoping history. Released 50 years ago today, Won Ton Ton: The Dog That Saved Hollywood (1976) is a tribute to the Hollywood of 50 ye…

SIX THE MUSICAL LIVE! Filmed Performance Tickets Now Available

Tickets are now on sale for the filmed performance of Six the Musical, which is coming to theaters this summer from Focus Features. Titled Six the Musical Live!, the cinematic event will deb…

With ‘Liberation,’ Bess Wohl & Whitney White Reach For A Word And Reclaim A World – Tony Watch Q&A by Greg Evans

Winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Play and, for Whitney White, Best Direction of a Play, Bess Wohl’s Liberation was one of the …

Rockers on the Rise Mentorship Program Sets Key of Me Showcase Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative empowers young artists to audition, perform, and produce their own professional showcases.

Chess' Hannah Cruz May Have the Wildest Trophy of Any 2026 Tony Nominee by Beth Stevens

When we asked the illustrious 2026 class of Tony nominees about the best thing they’ve ever won, we expected a few impressive answers. After all, this group has quite the collection of har…

How the Met Refurbished Franco Zeffirelli’s Version of Turandot by Jonathan Minnick

The enduring spectacle runs until June 6.

Rocky Mountain Rep unveils 2026 company for Grand Lake season by Osc Staff Report

Grand Lake summer theatre returns with 'Shrek,' 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' 'Urinetown' and a fall '70s revue

Video: Will Roland Gives a Sneak Peek from His 54 Below Solo Debut

Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland is getting ready to make his 54 Below solo debut with his first new concert in over a decade. Best known for Be More Chill and Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway…

Alex Brightman Will Host Schmigadoon!'s Live Times Square Picnic Basket Auction by Logan Culwell-Block

Brightman's co-star Brad Oscar will be the event's auctioneer.

Review: Brigadoon, Reworked and Revised by Alexandra Silber at Pasadena Playhouse by Zach

Jonas Schwartz| Katie Spelman directs and choreographs the Lerner and Loewe classic in California. ||Pasadena|Alexandra Silber,Betsy Morgan,Brad Gardner,Daniel Yearwood,Darryl Archibald,Donn…

Video: Hugh Jackman Breaks Down the Folk Legend in THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Promo

Gather round, theater fans: Hugh Jackman is here to tell you a story. The Tony Award-winner, next starring in The Death of Robin Hood, serves as narrator in a new promo for the A24 film. …

The Queer Art Making the Florida Governor Shake in His Lifted Boots by Nicolas Shannon Savard, Saylor Lake, Ciara Hannon

By Nicolas Shannon Savard, Saylor Lake, Ciara Hannon. Host Nicolas Shannon Savard interviews Ciara Hannon and Saylor Lake from Orlando-based queer theatre company, 11th Hour Productions.

Photos: Megan Hilty Dazzles in London Concerts at the Drury Lane by Andrew Gans

The Death Becomes Her and Smash star offered tunes from her stage and screen career.

Photos: Bridgerton Star Yerin Ha, Phia Saban, Lydia Wilson Bring The Maids Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The video-heavy production is directed by Kip Williams at St. Ann's Warehouse.

Video: Guess Broadway Title Characters with These JEOPARDY! Questions

During a recent episode of Jeopardy!, the fan-favorite game show dedicated a category to "Broadway Title Characters." Clues were given to the contestants to test their knowledge of character…

Hello, Buenos Aires! Evita, Starring Rachel Zegler, to Play Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre by Sophia Rubino

Evita, starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón, will play the Winter Garden Theatre in spring 2027. Performances will begin February 27, 2027 and officially open on March 25. Directed by Jamie …

Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Drops New 'Satisfied' Music Video

Renée Elise Goldsberry is bringing back Angelica Schuyler— with a twist. The performer, who won a Tony for her performance in the hit musical Hamilton, recently released a new music video…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney to Star in Broadway’s Other Desert Cities by Sophia Rubino

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe will star in the first Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play Other Desert Cities this fal…

See Who's Starring in The Reservoir for Shadowland Stages by Andrew Gans

Stephen Nachamie will direct the Jake Brasch play.

Top Talent Turns On the ‘LIGHT SWITCH’ for a Florida Premiere at Island City Stage by Mindy Leaf

An oft-cited attribute of live theater is its ability to transport audiences into the hearts, minds, and lived experiences of the actors. More than just opening a window into another place a…

Albert Wolsky Dies: Oscar-Winning Costume Designer For ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Bugsy’, ‘Grease’, ‘Manhattan’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ & B by Greg Evans

Albert Wolsky, a two-time Academy Award winning and Tony nominated costume designer whose many high-profile credits include his Oscar-taking work on All That Jazz (1979) and Bugsy (1991)…

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Saleman by Elyse Trevers

At the final curtain of the revival of Arthur Miller’s classic play Death of a Salesman, Nathan Lane comes out to take a bow. He looks exhausted after giving the 3 hour award-winning perfo…

Video: THE GILDED AGE Confirms Season 4 Return in 2026 with New Promo

Fans eager to return to the glamorous world of The Gilded Age won't have to wait too much longer. In a new HBO Max spot, the streamer previewed several titles from their upcoming slate, conf…

FAU Announces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026 by Website Administrator

Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026. The shows will take place in the Marleen F…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival by Rebecca Rubin

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is heading to the Great White Way. The Emmy-winning actor is making her Broadway debut this fall in “Other Desert Cities” alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Kee…

THREE ACTRESSES PLAYING ‘CHER’ SHARE JOYS OF PERFORMING FOLLOWING YEARS OF NATIONAL TOUR by Marvin Glassman

 Catherine Ariel, Kristin Rose Kelleher and Ella Perez have been earning rave reviews for their performances as “Cher” in the musical “The Cher Show,” running now through Sunday, Ma…

Broadway Vet Manny Azenberg on the State of Broadway

“I miss the theater and I don’t miss the theater,” retired general manager and producer Emanuel Azenberg said over lunch at his frequent haunt, The Flame Diner. “I miss what was. I d…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut Alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney by Caitlin Huston

The group will appear in Jon Robin Baitz’s 'Other Desert Cities,' with Joe Keery and Lily Rabe.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut in Other Desert Cities Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by John Benjamin Hickey, Jon Robin Baitz's play will also feature Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery, and Lily Rabe.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Make Broadway Debut This Fall In ‘Other Desert Cities’ With Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe by Greg Evans

Julia Louis-Dreyfus will make her Broadway debut alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe in the first Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play Oth…

'Broadway Bakes' Returns to Schmackary's With Stars From HADESTOWN, SCHMIGADOON & More

Schmackary’s is hosting their 7th Broadway Bakes fundraiser this week. For the first time since the pandemic, 20 of the biggest names on Broadway will work behind the counter at Schmackary…

Evita confirms Broadway run at Winter Garden Theatre with tickets now on sale by Staff Writer

Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed revival of Evita has confirmed its Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, with tickets now on sale for the 2027 run The post Evita confirms Broadway run at Win…

Emma Rice Company brings A Child’s Christmas in Wales to Theatre Royal Bath this festive season by Staff Writer

Emma Rice Company has announced the return of its acclaimed production of A Child’s Christmas in Wales to the Ustinov Studio at Theatre Royal Bath this Christmas The post Emma Rice Company…

Theatre Re marks 10 years of The Nature of Forgetting with major UK and international tour by Staff Writer

Theatre Re will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its award-winning production The Nature of Forgetting with a major UK and international tour running from October 2026 to March 2027 The pos…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in ‘Other Desert Cities’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The revival, also featuring Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Lily Rabe and Joe Keery, will begin performances in September at the Hudson Theater.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney to Star in Broadway Revival of Other Desert Cities by Dgordon

David Gordon| Ed Harris, Lily Rabe, and Joe Keery will also star. ||Broadway|Allison Janney,Ed Harris,Joe Keery,John Benjamin Hickey,Jon Robin Baitz,Julia Louis-Dreyfus,Lily Rabe,Other Deser…

EVITA Will Play the Winter Garden Theatre Beginning in February 2027

Further details have been revealed for the Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Olivier Award and Golden Globe Award wi…

Watch Renée Elise Goldsberry's Music Video for Reimagined Cover of Hamilton's 'Satisfied' by Andrew Gans

The guitar-led version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda classic is featured on the Tony winner's 2025 solo album, Who I Really Am.

Watch: Nichelle Lewis Records Ragtime's 'Your Daddy's Son' by Logan Culwell-Block

Lewis is a current Tony nominee for her performance in the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theater revival.

Winners Revealed for NEA and NAMT's Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students by Margaret Hall

The winning songwriters will travel to New York City this June to work with mentors on a special concert at New World Stages.

Will Roland Will Make Solo 54 Below Debut in June by Andrew Gans

Max Friedman will direct the concerts; the second evening will be live streamed.

Tony Nominee Sam Tutty On His ‘Two Strangers’ Success, the Surreality Of Awards Season [VIDEO] by Frank J. Avella

Brit born Sam Tutty makes quite the splash in the only original Broadway show to open this past season: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). He plays Dougal Todd, an overly eager yo…

Can You Sweep This 'Broadway Title Characters' Jeopardy! Category? by Logan Culwell-Block

Your Broadway trivia is finally coming in handy.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights:     A Night of Chekhov, directed by Mr. Kurtesevic. featuring Luna Vintner, Tom Shane, Damian Cruces and Gene Morgan, opens at Off-Broadway’s Actors Temple T…

Ed Harris Will Return to the Stage in OTHER DESERT CITIES With Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year. According to an interview with The Oklahoman, the actor shared that he will star alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Al…

Jamie Lloyd-Directed Evita Finds a Broadway Home by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Zegler will reprise her Olivier-winning London performance on the Main Stem in 2027.

Watch the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse for Billy Porter-Led La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.

Look Out: Cole Escola Will Make West End Debut in Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

Escola will reprise their Tony-winning performance across the pond.

‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue by Greg Evans

The previously announced Broadway revival of Evita starring Rachel Zegler will begin performances Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening night of Thursday…

‘Victorian Psycho’ Explores How Far Audience Is “Willing to Root for Revenge Against the Patriarchy” by Lexy Perez

Virginia Feito, who wrote the original novel and screenplay for the upcoming adaptation starring Maika Monroe, breaks down her psychopathic protagonist with a dark humor flair.

Doomsday for American Theater? Not at Milwaukee Rep, Where the Budget Just Doubled.

Much has been written about the crisis facing America's regional theatres. While much of the regional theater field has spent the past several years contracting, cutting seasons, shedding st…

From Puck to composer, Justin Huertas does it all at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Jim Flint

Huertas brings his multiple skills to the OSF stage in this season's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Come From Away," and last year's "Lizard Boy," which he created.

Dada Masilo’s Hamlet review – dance remix gives the tragedy some potent tweaks by Chris Wiegand

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe late choreographer heightens Ophelia and Gertrude’s stories yet squanders some speeches in an intense hourWords, words, words. Can Hamlet retain its tragic forc…

The 6’8″ (In Heels) Action Star Playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway  by Caitlin Huston

Luke Evans is Tony-nominated for his Broadway debut in a role that requires him to do it all: "He’s a train with no brakes."

‘Black Swan’ Brings the Music and the Mirror by American Theatre Editors

A new musical from Jen Silverman and Dave Malloy seeks to bring the Oscar-nominated ballet thriller to the stage.

Dance Top 5: June 2026 by Sharon Hoyer

June's dance highlights

In Review: ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ 2026 Broadway revival by Matt Tamanini

Matt reviews the 2026 Broadway revival of ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transc…

Why Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey say the spectacle of ‘The Lost Boys’ was earned by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated director and scenic designer explain the cohesive story in the grand elements of the new musical.

Photos: Megan Hilty Performs in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

On Sunday 24 May, Megan Hilty performed two sold-out concerts at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where she performed songs from her career. Check out photos below! Megan Hilty is most …

Cole Escola Will Make West End Debut in OH, MARY!; Booking Extended

The Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy OH, MARY! will extend booking at Trafalgar Theatre until 2 January 2027. Cole Escola will make their West End debut reprising their Tony Award-winni…

The 2026 JKTS Awards: Readers' Choice: The Winners! by JK

We are very pleased to announce this year's JKTS Readers' Choice Awards! It is especially nice to connect with so many of you, and this year - once again - you voted in record numbers! And s…

Theater Review: TARTUFFE, OR, THE CHARLATAN (The Conspirators / Chicago) by Tony Frankel

PUNK, PRAYER, AND PURE CHAOS The Conspirators’ neo-commedia take on Molière finds fresh mischief in a timeless satire What could be better than a saucy, irreverent, seventeenth-century Fr…

Theater Review: ASCENT (Skylight Theatre / L.A.) by Ernest Kearney

REACHING FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM Henry Ong’s final play transforms one man’s remarkable life into a timely cautionary tale Ascent is a small gem. It is not ostentatious enough to be affix…

Broadway Review: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY (Shubert Theatre) by Alex Simmons

READING BETWEEN THE LINES OF FAME Broadway’s funniest staged reading proves that truth is often stranger —and funnier—than fiction Yevgeny Yevtushenko famously wrote, “A poet’s aut…

Theater Review: PIPPIN (Signature Theatre / Arlington) by Barbara Papendorp

CORNER OF THE SKY, CENTER OF THE RING Signature’s dazzling revival embraces Pippin‘s whimsy, darkness, and enduring search for meaning A sort of ninth-century, one-ring circus crammed wi…

Theater Review: AIN’T TOO PROUD (Ogunquit Playhouse / Ogunquit, Maine) by Lynne Weiss

TRAGEDY AND TEMPTATIONS The rise and fall of a hit machine Ain’t Too Proud tells the story of the rise of The Temptations, a musical group comprised of young Black men who came together in…

Theater Review: SILVER FOXES (Revolution Stage Company / Palm Springs) by Stan Jenson

THE GOLDEN BOYS A sitcom-worthy comedy finds surprising heart beneath the laughs The Palm Springs stage has long been fertile ground for stories about reinvention, friendship, and chosen fam…

Theater Review: THEATER OF THE MIND (Goodman Theatre at the Reid Murdoch Building) by Emma S. Rund

A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE SCIENCE-MINDED Theater of the Mind created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar and directed by Andrew Scoville is an interactive neuroscience experiment tied toge…

Dance Preview: SPECTACULAR BALANCHINE! (American Contemporary Ballet / Los Angeles) by Tony Frankel

WHEN BALLET BECAME AMERICAN American Contemporary Ballet celebrates the choreographer who traded princes and swans for jazz, swagger, and pure fun Before George Balanchine arrived in America…

Underbelly Unveils 185-Show Edinburgh Fringe 2026 Programme by Staff Writer

Underbelly has unveiled its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, presenting 185 shows across Bristo Square, Cowgate, George Square and Circus Hub on the Meadows The post Underbelly Unve…

Paranormal Activity Extends West End Run for Fourth Time at Ambassadors Theatre by Staff Writer

The West End’s supernatural hit Paranormal Activity has announced a fourth extension, returning to the Ambassadors Theatre from Tuesday 11 August 2026 The post Paranormal Activity Extends …

Cole Escola to Make West End Debut as Oh, Mary! Extends Run at Trafalgar Theatre by Staff Writer

Cole Escola will make their West End debut reprising their Tony Award-winning performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh Mary! The post Cole Escola to Make West End Debut as Oh, Mary! Extends Ru…

Abigail’s Party to Transfer to West End Starring Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop by Staff Writer

A West End transfer has been announced for the critically acclaimed production of Abigail’s Party, starring Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop The post Abigail’s Party to Transfer to West…

Bloodless and Alone: Cynthia Erivo’s “Dracula” Never Finds Its Pulse by Ross

The London England Theatre Review: Kip Williams’ technically ambitious solo adaptation dazzles in stamina and spectacle, but leaves the gothic heart of Bram Stoker’s classic frustratingl…

Review: South Park Theatre Stages Talley’s Folly: When Love Makes People Brave by Mingsi Ma

By MINGSI MA South Park Theatre stages the second play of its 2026 season, Talley’s Folly, directed by Melissa Hill Grande. Playwright Lanford Wilson’s Talley’s Folly is a romanti…

Prediction markets are hungry for new bets, and Broadway is already part of the conversation by Peter Yagecic

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 26, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Deep Dive and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Stor…

On the Couch with Glory Tuohy-Daniell

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‘The Maids,’ With Yerin Ha, Asks: Has Life Become One Big Performance? by Roslyn Sulcas

In his rethinking of Jean Genet’s classic work about class and power, Kip Williams ponders “a world that gives you every opportunity not to be yourself.”

Bangarra Dance Theatre: Sheltering

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Adrienne Warren Previews Upcoming 92Y Concert and Broadway Return in Proof by Dgordon

Rosemary Maggiore| The Tony winner shares her upcoming plans. ||New York City|Adrienne Warren [...] Read More... from Adrienne Warren Previews Upcoming 92Y Concert and Broadway Return in Pro…

Key works from John and Caroline Laws collection gifted to the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Mariska Hargitay Makes Broadway Debut Tonight in Every Brilliant Thing by Jonah De Forest

Mariska Hargitay makes her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on May 26, succeeding the production’s original star, Daniel Radcliffe. Hargitay will perform in the interactive solo pla…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Fallen Angels’’ Kelli O’Hara by Ruthie Fierberg

O’Hara is now a nine-time Tony Award nominee.

Countdown To The Tony’s T2C Predicts Best Play by Suzanna Bowling

Awards season always reveals the same uncomfortable truth: critics love to position themselves as tastemakers while often missing the very work audiences carry home with them. This year’s …

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Giant’’s Mark Rosenblatt by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright has garnered his first Tony Award nomination.

LIMONADE TOUS LES JOURS: A PARIS LOVE STORY  by Steven Morris

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Cannes Film Festival Award Winners coming direct to Sydney Film Festival 2026

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Mariska Hargitay Makes Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing Beginning May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe solo play continues its run at the Hudson Theatre.

Claybourne Elder Has a Gas in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway Starting May 26 by Andrew Gans

The Company and Gilded Age actor is the newest resident of Skid Row.

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Opens Off-Broadway May 26 by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.