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Focus Features and Universal Pictures Content Group will bring the live video recording to cinemas in the U.S.

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Inside The Lost Boys Broadway Musical: How The Rescues Created the ’80s-Inspired Score

”It's like making it to Oz,” says Kyler England of the L.A.-based indie rock band The Rescues. She is, of course, talking about Broadway. She and her two band-mates, Gabriel Mann and Adrianne "AG" Gonzalez,…

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‘The Danish Girl’ is being made into a musical

The musical features a book and lyrics by Nora Brigid Monahan and music by Alex Parker.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)

Watch: The Bengsons Sing the Title Track From My Joy Is Heavy

by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The work, playing New York Theatre Workshop, explores a young family navigating the loss of a pregnancy.

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David Auburn Wasn't Planning for a Proof Revival; Then Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Showed Up

by Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The Pulitzer and Tony-winning play is getting a new production at the Booth Theatre.

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NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K Raises Nearly $100,000 for Broadway Cares

Runners and walkers headed to Governors Island March 28 to raise funds for the charitable organization.

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Theater Review: “The Comeuppance” — Reunions in the Age of Bad Choices

by Bill Marx

The proceedings are continually involving, each of the performers supplying sufficient dramatic weight and interacting as a credible ensemble of characters rather than caricatures.

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Wallace Shawn and Deborah Eisenberg Went On in What We Did Before Our Moth Days, With Just 3 Hours Notice

by Dylan Parent

When two principle actors in Shawn's new Off-Broadway play fell ill, the playwright and his longterm partner took to the stage.

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Broadway’s Brightest Escape: Inside Schmigadoon! With Stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase

In the season of April showers, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase find themselves trapped in Schmigadoon!—a place where “the sun shines bright from July to June.” The duo sat down with The Broadway Show host…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)

AKA names Marc Jablonski vice president of business strategy

For the past decade, Jablonski has helped shape AKA’s data and analytics capabilities.

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David Yazbek: The Master of Adapting Films into Musicals. An Exclusive Interview

by Lisa Monde

Dedicated to the composer’s 25th Broadway anniversary David Yazbek burst onto Broadway a quarter century ago with the musical “The Full Monty” and immediately gained recognition as a composer, writer, mus…

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Photo: Wallace Shawn and Deborah Eisenberg Step In Last-Minute for WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS

Last night, with three hours’ notice, Wallace Shawn and Deborah Eisenberg stepped into Mr. Shawn’s What We Did Before Our Moth Days at the Greenwich House Theater. See a photo from the April 1 curtain call,…

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Synchronicity Theatre to Seek New Home

by American Theatre Editors

The Atlanta-based company's landlord has chosen to not renew its lease, prompting a search for a new space.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda To Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET

Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet as his next feature film.

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Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg Step Into Off-Broadway Play With 3 Hours Notice

by Caitlin Huston

Shawn and his partner stepped into his play, 'What We Did Before Our Moth Days,' subbing in for actors who were ill.

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Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani Join DELI BOYS Season 2 as Recurring Guest Stars

Broadway alums Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon, Gutenberg! The Musical) and Kumail Nanjiani (Oh, Mary!) have joined as recurring guest stars for the second season of Hulu’s comedy series Deli Boys, alongs…

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Barbara Hannigan Returns to the New York Philharmonic, This Time She's Conducting the Show

by Karissa Krenz

She will oversee Poulenc’s La Voix humaine in April.

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In His First Season at the NY Phil, Gustavo Dudamel Wants to Show How Music Can Unite Us

by John Hollahan

A spirit of adventure and a sense of connection imbue the New York Philharmonic’s 2026–27 season.

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Photos: NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K Raises $95,227 for Broadway Cares

More than 1,300 participants gathered March 28, 2026, including 66 dedicated fundraisers, for the fourth annual NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K, running and walking in support of Broadway Cares. The event raised $95,22…

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Juliana Canfield, Manoel Felciano, and Emily Skinner Join the Cast of Girl, Interrupted

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Girl, Interrupted

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi to announce 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations

Nominees are selected by an organization of writers for out-of-town, national and digital publications.

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Amber Riley Says She Won't Perform on Broadway Until 'the Culture Changes'

Amber Riley is opening up about her decision not to do theater in New York City, pointing out industry standards that are "not sustainable." In a new post on Threads, the Glee alum shares that she will not do B…

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Amber Iman, Thom Sesma, Kate Jennings Grant, and More Join World Premiere of Black Swan

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“DOG DAY AFTERNOON” GETS ANOTHER DAY IN THE SUN

by Ron Fassler

Jon Bernthal commands the stage from start to finish, accomplishing that with an honest charisma, a true voice made for the theater, and solid acting chops.

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Melanie Moore, Amber Iman, Jada Simone Clark to Lead Black Swan Musical

by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dave Malloy and Jen Silverman are penning the stage version of the 2010 film.

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Juliana Canfield, Emily Skinner, King Princess Will Star in Girl, Interrupted World Premiere Off-Broadway

Martyna Majok is adapting Susanna Kaysen's novel, which got a screen version starring Angelina Jolie in 1999.

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Intentional Collapse

by Brendan McCall

Contributor Brendan McCall on TOUCH featuring Anthony Rapp.

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An Invitation to Rethink

by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in conversation with Chela De Ferrari, founder of Lima’s Teatro La Plaza and director of HAMLET now playing at TFANA in Fort Greene.

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Broadway Review: “GIANT” at the Music Box Theatre (Through Sunday, June 28, 2026)

by Lars Koudal

“Giant,” the new play penned by Mark Rosenblatt that opened on Broadway refers to the well-known author of children’s books Roald Dahl. The word ‘Giant’ may pertain to Dahl standing six foot six inche…

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Melanie Moore, Jada Simone Clark and More to Star in BLACK SWAN at A.R.T.

American Repertory Theater (A. R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical BLACK SWAN. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, opens offic…

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The Room Where It Happens: Donald Webber, Jr. Hosts a Backstage Tour of Hamilton

by Jonah De Forest

Donald Webber, Jr. has been in and out of the Broadway company of Hamilton for almost 10 years, and recently stepped into the role of Aaron Burr. Broadway.com took a trip to the Richard Rodgers Theatre where We…

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Photos: New Stars Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones and Debbie Gravitte in Just In Time on Broadway

Moving in a New Direction, the Bobby Darin biomusical Just In Time welcomed three new cast members to the Circle in the Square Theatre on April 1. Matthew Morrison took over for Tony winner Jonathan Groff in t…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)

Jamie Allan Magic Show Amaze Recoups Off-Broadway

by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The London hit is directed by Jonathan Goodwin.

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See Laura Linney Perform a Scene From Our Town in This Exclusive Clip From American Classic

by Diep Tran

The new series, from the writer of Slings & Arrows and Smash, is streaming on MGM+.

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See New Production Shots of Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones in Broadway's Just in Time

The Glee star took over the Bobby Darin biomusical April 1 at the Circle in the Square.

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Listen to Claybourne Elder Sing 'Finishing the Hat' From Debut Solo Recording, If the Stars Were Mine

The Company and Gilded Age star will celebrate the new album with concerts at 54 Below.

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Photos: Go Backstage at Broadway Backwards 2026 With Bernadette Peters, Leslie Uggams, More

The 20th anniversary concert featured Broadway favorites reinterpreting iconic songs from the musical theatre through a queer lens.

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‘The Danish Girl’ Is Being Adapted Into a Musical

by Caitlin Huston

The first private workshop of the project will be held this week.

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Auli‘i Cravalho to Voice Moana in SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC; Release Date Set

Sofia the First: Royal Magic, the new series set in the world of Sofia the First, will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with the first eight episodes availabl…

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King Princess Joins the Cast of GIRL, INTERRUPTED at The Public Theater

Billboard has reported that King Princess will make her theatrical debut in the world premiere stage adaptation of Girl, Interupped at The Public Theater Off-Broadway. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Mart…

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SIX THE MUSICAL LIVE! Gets Summer Theatrical Release in the U.S.

The filmed performance of Six the Musical is coming to theaters this summer from Focus Features. Titled Six the Musical Live!, the cinematic event will debut in theaters for U.S. audiences on August 14, 2026. …

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Six The Musical Live! Is Coming to the Big Screen

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Stage Musical Sets World Premiere

The jukebox musical will bow at Pittsburgh Playhouse this fall, a co-production with Point Park University.

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GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN To Have World Premiere At Pittsburgh Playhouse

The world premiere production of Girls Just Want To Have Fun, a new musical inspired by the cult-classic film written by Amy Spies and featuring a score of 1980s chart-toppers, will play Pittsburgh Playhouse’…

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Attention Greasers! The Outsiders Wants You to Design Their June Broadway Playbill

by Playbill Staff

They've got great expectations for you....

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Stage Musical Sets World Premiere

The jukebox musical will bow at Pittsburgh Playhouse this fall, a co-production with Point Park University.

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The Pianist Stage Musical Sets London World Premiere

Written and directed by Thom Southerland, the stage adaptation is based on the memoir that inspired the Oscar-nominated film.

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Six the Musical Live! Film, Featuring Original West End Queens, Will Arrive in U.S. Cinemas This Summer

Captured live at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, the film features the original London Queens.

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The Danish Girl Will Get Stage Musical Adaptation

by Torange Yeghiazarian, Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson

Nora Brigid Monahan and Alex Parker are developing the stage version of David Ebershoff's novel.

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Golden Thread's First Decade

By Torange Yeghiazarian, Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson. This episode is a deep dive into the founding of Golden Thread Productions with founding artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian—tracing how one artist’…

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Photos: Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones and Debbie Gravitte Join JUST IN TIME on Broadway

Last night, Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones, and Tony Award & Grammy Winner Debbie Gravitte joined the Broadway production of Just In Time Circle in the Square Theatre. Get a first look at the stars on stage …

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Video: Derek Klena Sings MULAN/FROZEN Mashup With the Savannah Bananas

Broadway star Derek Klena recently joined the performing baseball team, the Savannah Bananas! Watch Klena and more perform a mashup of I'll Make a Man Out of You from Mulan, and Let It Go from Frozen here! …

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Video: Meryl Streep Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip, Expresses Excitement for MAMMA MIA 3 on THE LATE SHOW

The iconic Meryl Streep visited The Late Show on Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated film The Devil Wears Prada 2, in which she reprises her role of Miranda Priestley alongside returning cast members An…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Photos: Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones, Debbie Gravitte Make 1st Splash in Broadway's Just in Time

The Glee star took over the Bobby Darin biomusical April 1 at the Circle in the Square.

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2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations To Be Announced by The Pitt Stars Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi

The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, celebrating the 2025-26 Broadway and off-Broadway season of theater, has found its nomination hosts. At 10:00 a.m. on April 21, Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi will take the …

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Get a Sneak Peek of Giulia With Jennifer Nettles Performing 'Higher'

The new work from the Grammy winner is headed Off-Broadway to Perelman Performing Arts Center.

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Broadway's Bradley Gibson Will Be the West End's Final Hercules

by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The stage adaptation of the Disney film plays the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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Photos: Matthew Morrison Makes 1st Splash in Broadway's Just in Time

The Glee star took over the Bobby Darin biomusical April 1 at the Circle in the Square.

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The Pitt Stars Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi Will Announce 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Noms