Monday, May 18, 2026

2026 Drama Desk Awards winners announced by Ruthie Fierberg

“Schmigadoon!” and “The Balusters” took home the top prizes for new work.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

2026 Drama League Award winners announced by Ruthie Fierberg

Joshua Henry takes home top performance prize; plus, winners for outstanding play, musical and revivals revealed.

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‘The Lost Boys’ musical to launch North American tour in 2028 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The tour will officially open at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Actors’ Equity announces nominees for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Ruthie Fierberg

Three revivals and one original musical have been nominated for the honor.

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Why the cost of digital advertising is rising by Toby Richkind

Meta’s pricing increases are pushing advertisers to increase spending to keep pace.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

‘The Book of Mormon’ expects to resume performances on May 21 at Eugene O’Neill Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The venue’s box office will reopen Friday morning as repair work nears completion following a fire earlier this month.

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Inside the program that is training the Broadway crew of tomorrow by Ruthie Fierberg

The Theatrical Workforce Development Program from Roundabout Theatre Company, the Mayor’s office and IATSE celebrates its 10th year.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dorian Theater Awards announces 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Schmigadoon!” leads Broadway with nine nominations for the awards, which are selected by the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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Springboard to Design launches virtual fellowship program by Lee D'amato

The fellowship is for high school students and early-career designers interested in various types of theater design.

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‘Fallen Angels’ to be streamed live on BroadwayHD by Lee D'amato

The revival of Noël Coward’s play, directed by Scott Ellis, recently reopened the Todd Haimes Theatre.

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Grammy winner Ledisi to join ‘Wanted’ on Broadway by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The show begins performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15 with opening night set for November 8.

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‘The Balusters’ extends Broadway run through June 21 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The show, directed by Kenny Leon, has extended for an additional two weeks at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Broadway play ‘Giant,’ starring John Lithgow, to receive cinematic release by Lee D'amato

The drama, based on the life of Roald Dahl, will play cinemas worldwide.

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Meg Stalter to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ as Mary Todd Lincoln by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Stalter will join the company as Mary Todd Lincoln on July 6 for a limited 10-week engagement through September 12.

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‘Rent’ will have 30th anniversary concert by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Rent’s original director, five-time Tony nominee Michael Greif, will return to direct.

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‘Paranormal Activity’ stage adaptation haunts Broadway this summer by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The new stage thriller inspired by the horror franchise is written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett.

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Behind the creation of the mystical, liberating atmosphere of ‘Rocky Horror by Ruthie Fierberg

Director Sam Pinkleton, star Luke Evans and more gave the inside scoop on the making of the 2026 Tony Award-nominated revival.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Gutenberg!’ team to collab with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic on new musical by Lee D'amato

“Dare to Be Stupid” will be directed by Alex Timbers, with an original story by Scott Brown, Anthony King and Yankovic.

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Grosses analysis: New shows soar following Tony nominations as ‘Book of Mormon’ cancels by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 10, the 39 running productions grossed $38,297,488.

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James Brown musical in development for Broadway by Lee D'amato

The new musical will examine Brown’s life, music and legacy as the Godfather of Soul.

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Roundabout Theatre Company announces Next Stage fundraising campaign by Lee D'amato

The three-pronged plan aims to raise $120 million, which will go toward improving sustainability, accessibility and mission-driven programming.

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2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards winners: Lea Michele, Daniel Radcliffe & Sam Tutty Lead by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The ‘80s vampire musical “The Lost Boys” was awarded Favorite New Musical, with Shoshana Bean winning Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Lucy Emerson.

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‘The Fear of 13’ to host benefit performance with the Innocence Project by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit aims to exonerate and free the wrongfully convicted, such was Nick Yarris, the subject of “The Fear of 13.”

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Tom Hiddleston-led ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ announces full Broadway cast & dates by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The revival will play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning October 31, in a strictly limited 10-week engagement through January 10, 2027.

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‘The Book of Mormon’ in-person ticket sales temporarily relocated to August Wilson Theatre by Lee D'amato

The Eugene O’Neill Theatre, which has hosted the show since its 2011 opening, is closed following a fire.

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On The RISE: May Events by Rise Theatre Directory

Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org. Happy …

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Monday, May 11, 2026

‘Hamilton’ announces multiple new cast members by Lee D'amato

Five new cast members, including Lauren Mariasoosay, will join the company of “Hamilton” this May.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/11 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 11, so you never miss your cue.

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Tony Awards names Freddie Hendricks of Ellenwood, Georgia as 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education honoree by Lee D'amato

The honor, which is co-presented by Carnegie Mellon University, recognizes K-12 theater educators across the U.S.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off