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.

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Natalie Joy Johnson Is Leona Helmsley in Queen of Mean Concert May 17 by Andrew Gans

Alex Lippard, David Lee, and Ron Passaro's new musical plays 54 Below.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

On the Playbill Podcast: Sara Chase and Alex Brightman on Why Schmigadoon! Is a 'Joy Bomb' by Playbill Staff

The two lead the company of the Cinco Paul musical, which is nominated for 12 Tony Awards.

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Grammy-Nominated Composer Nathalie Joachim’s Premieres New Work Inspired by Haiti by Rebecca Winzenried

Le présent éternel will be presented by the New York Philharmonic.

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Rosa Feola and Ermonela Jaho Discuss Alternating the Title Role of La Traviata at the Met by Christopher Browner

Michael Mayer's production of Verdi's classic runs until June.

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Renée Fleming to Lead Nixon in China in Washington National Opera's 2026-2027 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company has announced its first full season since its departure from the Kennedy center.

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2026 Tony Nominees Christopher Abbott, Nicholas Christopher, Christiani Pitts Will Be Part of Broadway Bets by Andrew Gans

A host of TV favorites will also be part of the evening benefiting Broadway Cares.

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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.

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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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My Neighbour Totoro in London's West End Sets 2027 Closing Date by Margaret Hall

The stage show is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1988 animated Studio Ghibli film.

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Whitney White Could Become the 1st Black Woman to Win a Tony Award for Directing by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

She is nominated for Best Direction of a Play for Liberation.

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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.

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Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

The celebration of choreographic excellence, named for the late Broadway icon, will be held later this month.

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Reviews Are Out for El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at Met Opera by Natan Zamansky

Gabriela Lena Frank's opera about painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera opened May 14.

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Mark MacKillop Will Fundraise for Broadway Cares With Duets Concert at the Laurie Beechman by Logan Culwell-Block

The non-profit's top solo fundraiser, MacKillop is on his way to hit a personal total donation goal of $1 million.

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What Do Reviews Think of Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go at Studio Seaview? by Margaret Hall

The play returns Off-Broadway after premiering last year at Brooklyn's The Space at Irondale.

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Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, Katie Hall, More Featured on Les Misérables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast by Andrew Gans

The upcoming recording features performers from both the London production and the Arena Spectacular World Tour.

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Max Clayton Is Shot Out of a Canon, Literally, in Schmigadoon! He's Having a Blast by Andrew Gans

The actor, currently wowing audiences in the new musical at the Nederlander, is also a real estate broker.

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JJ Niemann Will Lead Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse by Meg Masseron

The North Carolina company will stage the 1984 hit movie musical.

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See Who's Joining Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in Iceboy! Musical in Chicago by Logan Culwell-Block

Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, Linda Mugleston and more have joined the cast of the upcoming world premiere.

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Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey to Lead Simon Stone Adaptation of The Oresteia by Andrew Gans

Stone will also direct the classic work this summer at London's Bridge Theatre.

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The Lost Boys Will Embark on North American Tour in 2028 by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The tour will launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.

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Mariska Hargitay Extends Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing by Logan Culwell-Block

The Law & Order: SVU star will be making her Broadway debut in Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's solo show at the Hudson.

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Julia Murney Will Direct Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune in Boston by Andrew Gans

The Psych Drama Company will present the two-person Terrence McNally drama.

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Kit Buchan-Jim Barne Musical Mona Loser Will Get Public London Workshop Presentation by Logan Culwell-Block

The U.K. duo are currently Tony nominees for their Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

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Jinkx Monsoon Is Judy Garland in U.K. End of the Rainbow Beginning May 15 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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Jerome Begins Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeorge Bennett Watson and Stephen Spinella lead the new play about the opening of a middle-aged gay relationship.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Book of Mormon Announces Return to Broadway Following Fire by Diep Tran

The show had to temporarily pause after a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

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Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

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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