Rose Byrne on Earning a Tony, Golden Globe and Oscar Nomination in One Year by Caitlin Huston

Byrne received a Tony nod for her role as the "unhinged" Jane in the revival of Noël Coward’s comedy 'Fallen Angels.'

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 6, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 6, 2026 are about the late Ted Turner, and the much later June Gittelson. For No Diet Day: The Travalanche Hall of Plus-Sized Comedians Earlier Traval…

2026 Tony Awards Buzz, Adrien Brody, Luke Evans & More on The Broadway Show by Jamie Kravitz

Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards are out, and now it's all buzzy build-up to the June ceremony! Get a recap of the top nominees, plus your regularly scheduled slate of starry Broadway in…

Which Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Winners Are Currently on Broadway? by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards have been announced, with voting open now through Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. It’s the only major theatrical awards where…

Girl, Interrupted Extends Off-Broadway Premiere Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Go inside the rehearsal room for the new play with music from Martyna Majok with new photos.

Instant Tony odds: ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Liberation’ are early front-runners for the top awards by Sam Eckmann

Here's what the Gold Derby leaderboards are saying about this year's most competitive Tony races.

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 …

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tracy Letts, More Will Present at 2026 Drama League Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual event, honoring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held May 15 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Hot Tickets of the Week: See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2026

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to following th…

Video/Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel ELLE Drops Official Teaser

The official teaser trailer and new images are here for Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Prime Video. The series, produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association…

NYC Department of Buildings Issues Full Vacate Order at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Following Fire

The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a Full Vacate Order at 230 West 49th Street, the address of Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre, following Monday's three-alarm fire. The t…

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…

Live Nation Posts Overall Growth in First Quarter Despite $450 Million Hit Due to Department of Justice Settlement and Litigation by Steven J. Horowitz

Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Ju…

TODAY's 'Broadway Week' Lineup: TITANIQUE, TWO STRANGERS, & More

It's Tony nominations week, which also means the return of TODAY's annual "Broadway Week." The tradition, which honors the best of Broadway each season on the NBC morning show, kicked off Tu…

No Child . . . at NC Stage Co. by Arnold Wengrow

Veanna Black dazzles in this thoroughly engaging one-woman show.

Spotlight on Plays: May 2026

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something fo…

Video: Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Perform 'If I Believed' From TWO STRANGERS

The stars of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) returned to the stage on Wednesday morning with another performance from the hit musical for TODAY's "Broadway Week." Watch Tony-…

Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER

Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. The play is direc…

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tracy Letts and More to Present at 92nd Drama League Awards

Tony Award-winning actor and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Seven Guitars) - recently nominated for a 2026 Tony Award for Featured Performanc…

Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Perform NPR Tiny Desk Concert

The cast of the Tony-nominated revival of Ragtime recently took NPR's Tiny Desk by storm with a concert for the fan-favorite ongoing series. Watch cast members Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowit…

“CARNIVAL” IS BACK IN TOWN AFTER 65 YEARS by Ron Fassler

A peculiar show, it should still leave one grateful to see it after so many years and happy to support J2 Spotlight’s commitment to producing seldom-seen musicals

Video: THE LOST BOYS Producers Celebrate Tony Nominations

The Lost Boys celebrated their 12 Tony Award nominations at the top of Tuesday night's performance, with the lead producers making a speech before the show kicked off. Watch videos from insi…

Jackie Burns and Matt Faucher Will Lead Hartford Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler masterpiece.

Video: TWO STRANGERS Stars Perform 'New York' on TODAY

TODAY's "Broadway Week" continued on Wednesday morning with a performance from the hit musical, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Watch stars Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts perfo…

Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause

Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christ…

Video: Josh Groban Performs 'Brucia la Terra' in New PBS Concert Clip

A new performance clip has been released from Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel, a filmed concert from the Broadway alum. Watch Groban perform "Brucia la Terra" from The G…

Tickets Now on Sale for Inter Alia Starring Rosamund Pike by Sophia Rubino

Tickets are now on sale for Inter Alia, starring Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn, Pride and Prejudice). Pike won the 2026 Olivier Award for her role as Jessic…

Longest-Running Shows on Broadway by James Miller

See where today’s shows stand among the classics.

Photos: Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charlotte d'Amboise, and More Attend YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Gala

You Gotta Believe, the New York City-based, national organization that specializes in finding permanent families for young adults, teens, and pre-teens in foster care, celebrated its 30th An…

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 7-13, 2026 by Kyle V. Hiller

A new play from People’s Light, Moore College’s 2026 Fashion Show, and collaborative piece GIRL DOLLS opens at FringeArts. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Join TITANIQUE Curtain Call After Tony Nominations

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers joined the cast of Titaníque during their curtain call to celebrate their four Tony nominations. The 'Las Culturistas' hosts, who are co-producers on the producti…

50 Student Nominees Selected for the 2026 Roger Rees Awards

The Broadway Education Alliance Inc. has just announced the 50 nominees who will compete for the title of Outstanding Performer in the 16th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student…

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/3/2026 by Ken Davenport

Broadway dipped slightly this week, with total grosses falling 2.74%... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/3/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Disney Plans More Short-Form Content, Investment In Original IP by Caitlin Huston

CEO Josh D’Amaro said the company will continue to invest in existing franchises, as well as work to “take creative risks to build brand new ones."

A Sojourner Speaks by Daniel Alexander Jones

By Daniel Alexander Jones. Daniel Alexander Jones draws evidence from the archive as an offering to our current crossroads, sharing insights about story as a means of connection and a matter…

Every Brilliant Thing Recoups on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe earned another Tony nomination for his performance in the solo play May 5.

Complete Casting Revealed Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 at London's National by Meg Masseron

Dominic Cook will direct Churchill's landmark play, running this fall and winter.

Andromeda's Sisters Will Feature Work of Jen Silverman, Linda Pallotta, Hansol Jung by Andrew Gans

Orange Is the New Black’s Catherine Curtin will be part of the one-night-only event.

Nathan Lee Graham, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Claybourne Elder, More Join Night of a Thousand Judys Pride Concert by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The evening, celebrating the late Judy Garland, is written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre.

Exclusive: ‘A Wonderful World’ licensing rights acquired by the Licensing House by Ruthie Fierberg

Stock and amateur rights for the Louis Armstrong bio-musical have been acquired.

Complete Casting Revealed for U.K. Premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the late Pulitzer and Tony-winning writer.

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Recoups $5.75M Broadway Capitalization by Greg Evans

Every Brilliant Thing, the Tony-nominated revival featuring Daniel Radcliffe (and soon to star Mariska Hargitay in her Broadway debut), has recouped its $5.75 million capitalization, produce…

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Recoups Its Investment on Broadway

Every Brilliant Thing, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, has recouped its Broadway production costs. The solo play was capitalized at $5.75 million, and recouped that investment w…

2026 Tonys analysis: dissecting the record-breaking and noteworthy nods by Ruthie Fierberg

June Squibb makes history, and multiple categories consist of nominees all making their debuts.

‘The Spongebob Musical’: Not just for kids by Darleen Ortega

Think you're too old for all the playful silliness in this cartoon musical comedy at Portland Playhouse? So why that big goofy grin on your face, oh-so-mature person?

Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Recoups $5.75 Million Broadway Investment by Rebecca Rubin

“Every Brilliant Thing,” a play starring Daniel Radcliffe, has recouped its entire production cost after 10 weeks on Broadway. The solo show was capitalized at $5.75 million. This produc…

‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Recoups Broadway Investment by Caitlin Huston

The one-man play recouped its $5.75 million last week after opening March 12.

New American Musical The Real Kyle McCarren Sets Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut by Dgordon

David Gordon| Avalon, the producer of Operation Mincemeat, is behind the production. ||Edinburgh|Avalon,The Real Kyle McCarren [...] Read More... from New American Musical The Real Kyle McCa…

Every Brilliant Thing Recoups Its Investment on Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Tony-nominated revival currently stars Daniel Radcliffe, before Mariska Hargitay takes over later this month. ||Broadway|Daniel Radcliffe,Duncan Macmillan,Every Brilliant T…

The Joys of June Gittelson by Trav S.D.

By some mischievous quirk of fate, character actress June Gittelson (1910-1993) was born on May 6, International No Diet Day, which was designed to promote body positivity, of which we stron…

The 8 Theater Award Stars of 2026 by Jonathan Mandell

For his performance in “Becky Shaw,” Alden Ehrenreich was acclaimed by five of the major theater awards that have been announced over the past two weeks —  selected as Best Individual…

Othello by Sarah Downs

In the Othello in the West End Theatre’s small playing space, Bedlam is creating a whole world with a whisper of a set, a small lighting grid and a ton of imagination.  In the hands of in…

Watch Ragtime Revival Cast Perform Tiny Desk Concert by Ben Thomas

The Ragtime revival recently took its critically acclaimed sound and soul directly to NPR’s Tiny Desk, where company members from the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theater production serve…

From Where We Sat: The Nederlander Theatre by JK

 Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provide…

A Theater That Focuses on Stories From the Past Makes a Future in Uptown by Mary Wisniewski

Elizabeth Auman discusses TimeLine Theatre Company's new home, built for performance, and the journey that led them there.

A Slam Play in ‘Brown Face’ by Guesteditor

Participating in poetry is key in Carissa Atallah's new play about a DACA college student that takes inspiration from spoken-word competitions.

AOTO Powers New Broadcast Environment for Virgin Media Television in Ireland by Griffin Rodgers

AOTO has completed a major studio upgrade for Virgin Media Television, one of Ireland’s leading commercial broadcasters, delivering a new LED display system for the network’s flagship ne…

Signature Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season Featuring Merrily, Follies, and More by Dgordon

David Gordon| Jason Gotay will play Frank in Merrily We Roll Along this summer in Arlington. |||All the World’s A Stage,Brian Quijada,Follies,Jason Gotay,Latin History for Morons,Merrily W…

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell to Lead Meet Me in St. Louis at the Muny by Dgordon

David Gordon| Beth Leavel also stars in the classic. ||St. Louis|Colin Donnell,Meet Me in St. Louis,Patti Murin,The Muny [...] Read More... from Patti Murin, Colin Donnell to Lead Meet Me in…

Jackie Burns, Matt Faucher to Star in Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks Hartford Sweeney Todd Collab by Dgordon

David Gordon| Attend the tale in Connecticut. ||Hartford|Hartford Stage,Jackie Burns,Matt Faucher,Sweeney Todd,TheaterWorks Hartford [...] Read More... from Jackie Burns, Matt Faucher to Sta…

The Weight of Arrival: “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: A Familiar American Tragedy Finds New Emotional Ruin at the Winter Garden By Ross The sound of a car door closing has rarely carried so much weight, but in this …

See who's nominated for the 2026 Tony Awards by Jennifer Vanasco

Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.

Photos: TWO STRANGERS Cast Celebrates Tony Nominations

Following the performance on May 5, the company of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) celebrated their eight Tony nominations in true Two Strangers fashion, with cake and fortune c…

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…

Tony Awards 2026: Win or lose, these 10 standout performances and shows are worth celebrating by Charles McNulty

Moments that stand out from the 2025-2026 Broadway season include performances by Laurie Metcalf, a radical reframing of "Cats" and John Lithgow's towering performance in "Giant," all of whi…

The full list of 2026 Tony Awards nominations by Malia Mendez

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' led the 2026 Tony Awards nominations with 12 each, followed by 'Ragtime,' which earned 11 nods.

Summerhall Arts unveils final 2026 Fringe programme with UK’s first purpose-built theatre sauna by Staff Writer

Summerhall Arts has announced the third and final programme reveal for its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season The post Summerhall Arts unveils final 2026 Fringe programme with UK’s firs…

Producers of Wicked extend ticket donation partnership with theatre works! into third year by Staff Writer

Producers of the West End musical Wicked have announced a further £10,000 donation in tickets to theatre works!, continuing their partnership with the UK charity for a third consecutive yea…

Broadway Pipeline: May 6, 2026 by Theatrical Index

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2026- 2026 Tony Awards Nomination Coverage and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

In ‘Rocky Horror,’ Luke Evans Finds His Ballad of Sexual Liberation by Zachary Small and Justin J Wee

What does it take to play Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway? Fishnets, five-inch heels, and an endless supply of glitter.

Revenge, Served Two Ways: Cold in ‘Othello’ and Lukewarm in ‘Hamlet’ by Helen Shaw

Shakespeare’s brooding prince comes off as bored at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. But Bedlam’s lean production of “Othello” is positively thrilling.

‘Fill the Stage!’ Tiler Peck Says It’s Time for Ballet to Go Big by Gia Kourlas and Thea Traff

For her second commission at New York City Ballet, the principal dancer is leveling up. “Symphonie Espagnole,” with a nod to the company’s Balanchine heritage, has a cast of 40.

What’s HOT at the 2026 South Side Festival

The post What’s HOT at the 2026 South Side Festival appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Finally, Someone Created Games For Theater Professionals by Joe Patti

So a bit of a light-hearted follow up on yesterday’s post about states making laws to combat deceptive ticketing practices. I have to give much love to Ticketing Professionals (UK) Confere…