Friday, May 15, 2026

Odds and Ends: Giant Gets a Global Release, Mary-Louise Parker Joins The Oresteia & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Giant Release A pro-shot of Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier-winning play Giant will be released in theaters on November 19. The drama…

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Joshua Henry, Mexodus, and More Win 2026 Drama League Awards by Dgordon

Linda Buchwald| The Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award can only be won once in a performer’s lifetime. ||Broadway,Off-Broadway,Off-Off-Broadway|Anna Christie,Bat Boy: The Mus…

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Giant Is the 1st Play Mark Rosenblatt Ever Wrote, Now It's Nominated for a Best Play Tony Award by Diep Tran

When the director-turned-playwright set out to write Giant, he just wanted to finish it.

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John Lithgow to Receive John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre by Gabby Macogay

The Giant star will be honored at the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

‘What’s this groove becoming?!’ How The Harder They Come captured 70s Jamaica and blazed on to stage by Chris Wiegand

The monumental soundtrack of Perry Henzell’s film, starring Jimmy Cliff, powered the best musical of 2025. Its creators discuss bringing their hit back after the reggae giant’s deathOn a…

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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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GIANT Starring John Lithgow Will Come to Cinemas This Fall

Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year. Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London by Trafalgar Releasing, and starring…

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Live Film of Giant—Starring John Lithgow—Will Hit Movie Theatres by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The Mark Rosenblatt play was filmed during its London premiere with the full principal cast currently performing in it on Broadway.

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Giant, Starring John Lithgow, Will Receive International Cinema Release by Dgordon

David Gordon| The drama was filmed in 2025 in the West End. ||Broadway|Aya Cash,Elliot Levey,Giant,John Lithgow,Mark Rosenblatt,Nicholas Hytner,Rachael Stirling [...] Read More... from Giant…

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Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Starring John Lithgow, to Debut on Big Screen This Fall (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

A filmed version of “Giant,” the Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl, will be released on the big screen in the fall. “Giant,” re…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM[SHARE]

How an Unmade Cup of Tea, a Pair of Glasses, and a Small Miracle Led Aya Cash to a Broadway Debut and a Tony Nomination by Dgordon

David Gordon| Cash stars opposite John Lithgow in Giant at the Music Box Theatre. ||Broadway|Aya Cash,Giant,Tony Awards 2026 [...] Read More... from How an Unmade Cup of Tea, a Pair of Glass…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tony Nominations Boost Receipts For ‘Giant’, ‘Schmigadoon!’, ‘The Lost Boys’ And Other Contenders; ‘Chicago’ Craters Without Mormon Wi by Greg Evans

Last week’s Tony Award nominations worked some magic at the box office of the awards contenders, with nearly all of the productions in the major categories reporting box office bumps in th…

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Review: West Side Story by JK

DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES FOR THE 2026 JKTS READERS CHOICE AWARDS HERE! NOMINATIONS BALLOT CLOSES SUNDAY!Review of the Saturday, May 9, 2026 matinee performance at the Lyric O…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

GIANT on Broadway to Host Post-Show Discussion With 92NY

Following the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30 PM ET performance of Giant on Broadway, starring John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Aya Cash, and Mark Rosenblatt will join a conversation with Taffy Brod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM[SHARE]

Bullyache: A Good Man Is Hard to Find review – banking bros face their reckoning in grim gameshow by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells East, LondonCourtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel conjure a bleak world of excess, ritual and power in a visually striking but limited piece of dance-theatreIt’s like the afterma…

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Broadway Quiz: The 2026 Tony Award Nominations by JK

With Tuesday's announcement of the 79th Tony Awards Nominees, the Broadway games began in earnest. Who got what they deserved? Who got snubbed? The biggest surprises and disappointments will…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:40AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ayo Edebiri, LJ Benet & More Win 2026 Theatre World Awards by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Adrien Brody and Ayo Edebiri Among 2026 Theatre World Award Winners by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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2026 Theatre World Award Honorees Revealed - Luke Evans, Ayo Edebiri and More

The 2026 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production have been revealed. Also announced, Rachael Stirling (Giant) will …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

R.I.P. Ted Turner by Trav S.D.

Well, I was about to leave it at one blogpost today and give myself a break but this one is too big to ignore. Ted Turner (1938-2026) has passed away at the age of 87. Younger folks may not …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:55PM[SHARE]

THE RETURN OF THE FESTIVAL GIANT: Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Triumphant NYC Comeback with a powerhouse 2026 Season by Jaymichaelsae

NEW YORK, NY — The lights are coming back up on one of independent theatre’s most vital institutions. After a nearly decade-long hiatus, the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MIT…

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Photos: Melanie La Barrie, John Owen-Jones, and More in INTO THE WOODS in the West End

London Theatre Company has released new production photos of their Olivier Award winning ‘Best Musical Revival’ Into The Woods. The production, directed by Jordan Fein, with set and cost…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

THE 2026 TONY NOMINATIONS: CONGRATS AND CONDOLENCES by Ron Fassler

May 5, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerWell, the 79th Annual Tony Nominations have just been announced and, as usual, theatre fans all over are reviewing the situation. In …

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/3/26 - OH, MARY! Breaks Box Office Record

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 5/3/2026 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical g…

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The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Ragtime Top 2026 Tony Nominations by Broadway.com

The nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards were announced on May 5 by Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss, celebrating this season's imaginative collection of theater…

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Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Overlooked for ‘Chess,’ ‘Proof’ Shut Out, Scott Rudin Makes a Comeback and More by Rebecca Rubin

When the 79th Tony Awards revealed its list of contenders on Tuesday morning, there were expected nominations for the likes of John Lithgow (“Giant”), Nathan Lane (“Death of a Salesman…

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‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘The Lost Boys’ Lead the 2026 Tony Nominations by Caitlin Huston

'Titanique' and 'Two Strangers' were also nominated for best musical, while 'Balusters,' 'Giant,' 'Liberation' and 'Little Bear Ridge Road' are up for best play.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:18AM[SHARE]

Tony Awards 2026: Full list of nominees - updating live by Caitlin Hornik and Carsen Holaday

Shows like ‘Titaníque,’ ‘Giant’ and ‘Ragtime’ are expected to get nods

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 08:44AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 4, 2026

the Spring 2026 Broadway vlog | pt 2 - The Lost Boys, Proof, Giant, Just in Time, Rocky Horror, more by MickeyJoTheatre

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reacting to the Tony Award nominations (2026) by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join The nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards are being announced today, celebr…

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

can we predict the Tony Award Nominations for 2026? by MickeyJoTheatre

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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