Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt to Lead Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The next generation of Helperbots have arrived! Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt are set to lead the Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending in the roles of Oliver and Claire. Piser will replace …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Becky Shaw Hits Broadway: Inside Opening Night of the Razor-Sharp Comedy by Sophia Rubino

Gina Gionfriddo’s dark comedy Becky Shaw details a blind date that spirals spectacularly off the rails, leaving audience members to question what it means to have power and what it means…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

The Rocky Horror Show Extends Broadway Run at Studio 54 Through July 19 by Sophia Rubino

They’re doing the time warp, again… again! Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, will now haunt St…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award win…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Review Recap: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’; Grosses Report by Matt Tamanini

Matt goes through the reviews for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ on Broadway and the grosses for the week ending April 5, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Rocky Horror Show Extends on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The revival stars Luke Evans as the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter, under the watchful eye of Oh, Mary! director Sam Pinkleton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Watch Cast of Goodspeed Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearse 'Heaven on Their Minds' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera will be at the Connecticut theatre April 17-June 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Jenna Russell Joins West End Sinatra Biomusical by Logan Culwell-Block

London stage favorite Joel Harper-Jackson is leading the musical as Ol' Blue Eyes at the Aldwych Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

New Ballroom-Inspired Musical XTRAVAGANZA to Premiere at Baltimore Center Stage by Gabby Macogay

The Maryland theatre will also present Laura Benanti's Nobody Cares, a new production of Bess Wohl's Liberation, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Releases New Block of Tickets

Due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, is now o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More

The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Colorado New Play Festival announces 2026 lineup by Osc Staff Report

Four theatre companies head to Steamboat Springs in June with new works in development.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:46AM

Homage To A Dream by Louise Greer

Louise Greer on Peter Martin's SLEEPING BEAUTY, which was part of The New York City Ballet's winter season.

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remaining immortal by Lucy Livingston

Clown and multi-hyphenate talent Lucy Livingston on (LA)HORDE's AGE OF CONTENT performed at BAM as part of the 2026 Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival this past February.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:42AM

What About Walter Connolly? by Trav S.D.

We’ve been long overdue to deliver a post on character actor Walter Connolly (1887-1940), star of Broadway, Hollywood and radio of the 1920s and ’30s. Most articles ignore what I take to…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:32AM

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ scores purr-fect reviews from critics by Ethan Alter

No one has anything bad to say about the Tony-contending Broadway production of the 2024 off-Broadway smash.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:24AM

Matthew Broderick-Led Ulster American Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The Irish Rep production satirizes identity politics, ego, and privilege.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Zachary Noah Piser Will Star in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning musical has revealed new casting on the Main Stem and for its upcoming national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Watch Corbin Bleu Lead 'Roaring On' in Broadway's The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Sean Hayes Solo Play The Unknown Recoups Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Leigh Silverman is directing David Cale's new work, which will stream its final weekend of performances.

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Julian Ovenden, Freddie Fox, More Join High Society at London's Barbican Theatre by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Rachel Kavanaugh will direct the Cole Porter musical comedy.

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Simu Liu, Micaela Diamond, More to Perform in Stories From the City of Immigrants at Symphony Space by Meg Masseron

Arian Moayed will host the event celebrating the role immigrants play in New York City's past, present, and future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

In Heartbreak Hotel, Breakups Feel Like Psychosis—And Kind of Are by Logan Culwell-Block

After going through a traumatic breakup, Karin McCracken wrote a play. She's since brought it to London and now Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Get a 1st Look at The Balusters on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Anika Noni Rose, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and more star in the world premiere from David Lindsay-Abaire.

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A Few Good Men

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Broadway Grosses w/e 4/5/2026 by Ken Davenport

Broadway surged this week, with total grosses climbing 11.86% to... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/5/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; Tour Cast Announced

Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

THE UNKNOWN, Starring Sean Hayes, Recoups Off-Broadway

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Leigh Silverman’s production of David Cale’s new play THE UNKNOWN, starring Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winner Sean Hayes, has recouped its $1.125 mil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

‘House Of The Dragon’s Freddie Fox To Make Musical Theater Debut In West End ‘High Society’ by Greg Evans

House of the Dragon‘s Freddie Fox will make his musical theater debut next month in the West End’s High Society revival. Costars will include Helen George (Call the Midwife), Felicity Ke…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:46AM

Off Broadway’s ‘The Unknown’ Starring Sean Hayes Recoups $1.1M Capitalization by Greg Evans

Off Broadway’s The Unknown starring Sean Hayes has recouped its $1.125 million capitalization during its 10-week run at Studio Seaview, producers announced today. The play, written by Davi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM

A Conversation with Purva Bedi and Mariana Newhard by Kristin Marting

By Kristin Marting. On 20 April 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with multi-hypenates Purva Bedi and Mariana Newhard. Both are acclaimed writer performers who have worked in theat…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:02AM

Me Out by Mason Pilevsky

Cats: The Jellicle Ball – 31 March 2026 I am the target audience for this reimagined Cats revival: young, transgender, musician, theatre enthusiast, queer historian… so it may shock some…

SOURCE: Pages on Stages at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Izzy Says: Vibrant Joy and Vivid Colour Invigorate The Grand’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Ross

An Izzy Ontario Theatre Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at the Grand Theatre By Izzy Siebert Vivid and vibrant, The Importance of Being Earnest is unabashedly joyful at the Grand…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:30AM

Theater Review: Spinning Kindness and Connection — “Charlotte’s Web” at Wheelock Family Theatre by Joan Lancourt

With its production of "Charlotte's Web," WFT has created a lovely, balanced experience -- by turns obvious and full of nuance -- that offers life lessons in the value of multigenerational s…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:06AM

Round and About: The Driehaus Dance of Brendan Fernandes by Sharon Hoyer

Fernandes’ practice encompasses just about any medium you can name—dance, sculpture and design, textiles and fashion, photography and film—and is often in conversation with the spaces …

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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avery r. young’s Afro-Surrealist Opera, “safronia,” Is A Story of the Great Migration by Mary Wisniewski

The West Side native and interdisciplinary artist is taking on a new challenge—acting and singing in his own production that draws from gospel hymns, blues, funk and poetry.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:59AM

Review Roundup: Suzie Miller's INTER ALIA Transfers to The West End

Jessica Parks is a maverick London Crown Court Judge; sharp, compassionate, and determined to change a system she knows isn’t always just. But her career exists inter alia (‘among other …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

WAITRESS Will Open in South Korea in 2027

A new production of Waitress the Musical is headed to South Korea in 2027. Korean production company S&Co took to Instagram to share details about upcoming auditions for all roles in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:47AM

Grosses analysis: New shows and extra performances boost Broadway’s box office by Lee D'amato

For the week ending April 5, the 40 running productions grossed $43,241,429.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:36AM

Award-winning playwright Anna Jordan announces debut poetry collection Decade by Staff Writer

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, poet and director Anna Jordan will release her debut poetry collection Decade this spring, published by Broken Sleep Books The post Award-winning play…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:18AM

GABLESTAGE ‘PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC’ IS RIVETING AND FRIGHTENING AS CONTEMPORARY AND PAST ANTI-SEMITISM IS EXPLORED by Marvin Glassman

Executive Director Bari Newport of “GableStage” presented a more than three hour, two intermission  production of playwright Joshua Harmon’s “Prayer For The French Republic” that,…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:08AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Four Stars Shine Bright at Island City Stage’s ‘EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT’ by Mindy Leaf

Who could predict when playwright Ted Malawer’s (co-writer of Emmy-nominated “Red, White & Royal Blue”) latest play was selected two years ago for Palm Beach Dramaworks’ new play…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:52AM

‘The Crucible’ Is A Chilling Look Into History by Ilana Jael

For better or for worse, 2026 is a hell of a time to find myself tasked with reviewing  The Crucible.  To start with, I can easily say that I was thoroughly impressed by the precision, amb…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:37AM

Go Live Theatre appoints David Shields as new patron by Staff Writer

Go Live Theatre has announced the appointment of David Shields as a new patron, with the actor joining the charity as an industry ambassador The post Go Live Theatre appoints David Shields a…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:28AM

Royal Court Theatre reveals cast and creatives for world premiere of Are You Watching? by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Are You Watching? by Georgie Dettmer The post Royal Court Theatre reveals cast and creatives f…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25AM

Shanay Holmes announces debut solo concert at Cadogan Hall by Staff Writer

Award-winning West End performer Shanay Holmes has announced her debut solo concert, taking place at Cadogan Hall this summer The post Shanay Holmes announces debut solo concert at Cadogan H…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25AM

Sheffield DocFest reveals first highlights for 2026 festival by Staff Writer

Sheffield DocFest has unveiled the first highlights for its 2026 edition, revealing an initial line-up of events, speakers and new strands for the UK’s leading documentary festival The pos…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25AM

Full casting announced for UK premiere of Stage Kiss at Hampstead Theatre by Staff Writer

Hampstead Theatre has announced full casting for the UK premiere of Stage Kiss, Sarah Ruhl’s celebrated romantic comedy The post Full casting announced for UK premiere of Stage Kiss at Ham…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:24AM

The Gruffalo heads to Scarborough this May by Staff Writer

The stage version of one of the UK’s best-loved children’s books comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month The post The Gruffalo heads to Scarborough this May appeared f…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:24AM

BYMT premieres new musical The Clockmaker’s City in Manchester by Staff Writer

British Youth Music Theatre will present the world premiere of The Clockmaker’s City in Manchester this summer The post BYMT premieres new musical The Clockmaker’s City in Manchester app…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:24AM

Amar Chadha-Patel to make stage debut in world premiere of Foal by Staff Writer

Amar Chadha-Patel will make his professional stage debut in the world premiere of Foal by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre The post Amar Chadha-Patel to make stage debut in world premiere …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:23AM

Hot Mess to return to London at The Other Palace this summer by Staff Writer

The multi award-winning new musical Hot Mess will return to London this summer for a strictly limited season at The Other Palace The post Hot Mess to return to London at The Other Palace thi…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:22AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 8, 2026- THE LION KING Tops the Grosses

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 8, 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM

From Messages to Conversations: AI Agents are Changing how we Find Culture by Douglas McLennan

The first audience for your art is becoming a machine. The question isn't just how to optimize for that machine, it's what you give it to say, and whether what it says is worth a conversatio…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32AM

Freddie Fox to Make Musical Theater Debut in West End’s ‘High Society’ by Lily Ford

The show will run for eight weeks at the Barbican Theatre before embarking on a U.K. and Ireland tour.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:08AM

‘Coming out in the 90s? You might as well say ‘I love cock!’’ Nathan Lane on gay life, Broadway and defying stereotypes by Juan A Ramírez

The brassy actor’s performance in Death of a Salesman is the crown jewel in a life spent on stage. He says it could be his last Broadway role “It’s, like, 10 minutes. I pee, I have a c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:00AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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COPENHAGEN Hampstead Theatre by Libby Purves and Friends

FRIENDSHIP, BRILLIANCE, DOUBT        The universe as a bundle of unknowable of approximates:  Relativity and Complementarity, Uncertainty theory, quantum mechanics, particles hanging ou…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:49AM

Freddie Fox to make Musical Theatre Debut as Final casting announced for High Society at the Barbican Theatre by Staff Writer

Final casting has been announced for the forthcoming London revival of High Society, which opens at the Barbican Theatre on 19 May The post Freddie Fox to make Musical Theatre Debut as Final…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:00AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Memories Of And Acting In Old Age Are Central To “Ein Deutsches Leben” by Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe

In 2016, Austrian director Christian Krönes and colleagues launched their two-hour documentary film Ein deutsches Leben, about Brunhilde Pomsel (1911 – 2017). To a large extent, the film …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:59AM

Kidnapping, Cuckolding, Magical Curses. Is It AI Or Opera? by Joe Patti

A couple weeks ago, Thomas Smith, an AI expert addressed Timothee Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera in Fast Company. Smith’s take was that amid all the AI generated content peop…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 03:54AM

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "CATS: The Jellicle Ball" 4/7/26 by Howard Miller

Full disclosure: I am a dog guy. If T. S. Eliot had come up with a book of poems about highly impractical dogs instead of one about "highly practical cats," I'd have been first in line to se…

SOURCE: talkinbroadway.com at 03:34AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Understudy

The post The Understudy appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:43AM

The Music of Elton – 40 years of MSO x Elton John

The post The Music of Elton – 40 years of MSO x Elton John appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:17AM

Power, Politics, and Personal Fractures in Roundabout’s “Chinese Republicans” by Suzanna Bowling

“She’s late, the girl.” The line lands like a flared warning before anything else has the chance to settle. It is tossed out with precision, edged with judgment, and it tells us immedi…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM

On the Couch with Jayme Jo Massoud

The post On the Couch with Jayme Jo Massoud appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:02AM

Interactive Musical Theater Nona’s Supper Club Comes To Beloved Restaurant Row Landmark by Suzanna Bowling

Two New York families are teaming up to produce an enchanting evening of interactive musical theater and exquisite cuisine. The venerable French restaurant, Le Rivage, owned by the Denamiel…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:02AM

Flip the Script: What Casting Really Sees When You Walk in the Roo by Suzanna Bowling

Let’s be honest—auditions are either an actor’s favorite sport or their personal nightmare. But what if the real story isn’t happening on your side of the table? On April 10, Theater…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:01AM

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