Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's The Great Gatsby Musical to Be Licensed by Music Theatre International by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre and on a national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet by Diep Tran

The musical about screen addiction will be produced by 5000 Broadway Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Off-Broadway Musical ‘Octet’ by Marc Malkin

Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct a feature film adaptation of the award-winning stage musical “Octet.” The project marks his second film directing effort since his debut with “Tick, Tick…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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From 'The Old Man' to 'Giant,' John Lithgow is still going strong by Dave Davies

Lithgow, 80, plays an intelligence agent in the FX action series The Old Man, and he's currently starring in the Broadway production of Giant, about a troubling side of children's author Roa…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:48AM

It Starts with a List: The Lucille Lortel Nominations Signal New York’s Awards Season Has Begun by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Mexodus and Prince Faggot lead a field that reflects the bold, restless spirit of Off-Broadway By Ross It always starts with a list. And this morning, it all circle…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:47AM

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights for THE GREAT GATSBY

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the dazzling Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, based on the best-selling 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM

Bradley Gibson Will Make West End Debut as Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Broadway's Bradley Gibson will lead the company of Hercules as is completes its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Gibson will reprise the role of Hercules from 29 June – the role which he o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres by Brian Logan

After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct’ A ca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

The best theatre to stream this month: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare’s sonnets – all 154 of them by Chris Wiegand

The great Shakespearean shares his passion project, there’s a sneak peek of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future: The Musical hits reverse When stages went dark duri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

Private Lives review – Noël Coward’s queasy merry-go-round of desire and spite by Catherine Love

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterSparring lovers play a capricious game in Blanche McIntyre’s revival – but the cut and thrust is kept witty, rather than curdling into danger In directo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

Les Liaisons Dangereuses review – love is a fight for power in this bold staging by Arifa Akbar

National theatre, LondonA queenly Lesley Manville steals the show in this dark, rageful tale of seduction as contact sport Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was serving as an artillery officer whil…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

What I’m Here For review – high-pressure horror of a nurse’s shift from hell by Mark Fisher

Tron, GlasgowThe life-and-death choices that a stressed-out nurse faces on a short-staffed weekend are taken to gothic heights in this intense, atmospheric play The standard colour scheme fo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

A Midsummer Night’s Dream review – a playful, punchy Shakespeare romcom made easy by Miriam Gillinson

Unicorn theatre, London The Unicorn and RSC’s accessible adaptation is at its best in comic set pieces – even if the pared-down plot still feels cluttered How to make Shakespeare accessi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

From Where We Sat: New York City Center (House Right Mezzanine 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 provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM

Ewan McGregor and Sam Heughan to join Alan Cumming for Pitlochry Festival Theatre fundraisers by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Ewan McGregor and Sam Heughan will appear in a special pair of fundraising events alongside Artistic Director Alan Cumming The post Ewan McGrego…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:01AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Fringe First winner NIUSIA tours to Brighton and London by Staff Writer

The award-winning Fringe First hit NIUSIA will tour to Brighton and London this spring, following three critically acclaimed seasons at the Melbourne, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:44AM

CBeebies favourites hit the road with CBeebies House Party Live! UK tour by Staff Writer

CBeebies House Party Live! is heading out on a brand new UK tour, bringing what has been described as “Glastonbury for kids” back to theatres around the country The post CBeebies favouri…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:43AM

The Tiger Who Came to Tea announces West End return for summer 2026 by Staff Writer

The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea will return to the West End this summer, playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket The post The Tiger Who Came to Tea annou…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:43AM

Firebird by Phil Davies to receive first revival at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Staff Writer

The first revival of Firebird by Phil Davies has been announced, with the production set to run at Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer The post Firebird by Phil Davies to receive first r…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:42AM

MAMMA MIA! extends West End booking period to March 2027 by Staff Writer

MAMMA MIA! has announced a new extended booking period in London’s West End, with performances now on sale through to Saturday 13 March 2027 at the Novello Theatre The post MAMMA MIA! exte…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:40AM

Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen confirmed to lead Wicked 20th anniversary West End company by Staff Writer

The 20th anniversary West End company of Wicked has been announced, with performances beginning at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on Tuesday 19 May 2026 The post Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:39AM

Listen: Claybourne Elder Debuts Track 'I Wanna Be Evil' Ahead of April 3 Album Release

Claybourne Elder will release his debut album If the Stars Were Mine on Friday, April 3 on Center Stage records. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen of the song “I Wanna Be Evil" w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24AM

Photos: Matthew Morrison, Debbie Gravitte and Isa Briones Take First Bows in JUST IN TIME

Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison officially began his strictly limited 3-week engagement as Bobby Darin in Broadway's Just In Time. The show's original star Jonatha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24AM

IN THE PRINT Kings Head Theatre, Islington by Libby Purves and Friends

RUPERT AND BRENDA     Couldn’t miss this piece of 40th anniversary history by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky because I had a very small –  infinitestimal –  dog in this fight. I was …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:05AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 2, 2026- MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead Lortel Nominations and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 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 06:00AM

“Cyclops: A Satyr Play!” Turns Greek Myth into Karaoke Chaos by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Hewitt’s chaotic, immersive fever dream transforms ancient myth into a night of karaoke, comedy, and consequence By Ross I tell you, with all honesty, I did not…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 06:00AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra fires on all cylinders for New Motorsport Inspired Commission

The post Adelaide Symphony Orchestra fires on all cylinders for New Motorsport Inspired Commission appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:28AM

Review: Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside at Soho Theatre by Mia Bai

Review: Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside at Soho Theatre “Anger, grief and exhaustion are filtered through wit, songs and self-aware humour.” The post Review: Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside at Soh…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:02AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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SISTREN

The post SISTREN appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 04:40AM

Paddington The Musical cast album to be released early on Decca by Staff Writer

Due to demand, Decca Records has announced that Paddington™ The Musical - Original Cast Recording will be released earlier than planned, arriving digitally on 10 April 2026 The post Paddin…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:13AM

The Australian Ballet’s Principal Artist Callum Linnane takes next leap to Hamburg Ballet

The post The Australian Ballet’s Principal Artist Callum Linnane takes next leap to Hamburg Ballet appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 04:07AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Nicola Watson

The post On the Couch with Nicola Watson appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:25AM

Riki Lindhome spent 10 years trying for a baby. Then she made a musical about it by Annabel Nugent

The star of ‘Wednesday’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ has turned a decade of infertility into a sharply funny one-woman show, full of irreverent songs and wry observations about her expe…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 02:02AM

Happy End

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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OPERA WARS: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles for Its Future

The post OPERA WARS: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles for Its Future appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:52AM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Cabaret Festival reveals Reuben Kaye’s delicious revolution

The post Adelaide Cabaret Festival reveals Reuben Kaye’s delicious revolution appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:34AM

Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway: A Iconic Story, Reframed but Not Refocused by Suzanna Bowling

Stephen Adly Guirgis brings Dog Day Afternoon to Broadway with formidable pedigree—adapting Sidney Lumet’s landmark 1975 film, written by Frank Pierson, which won the Academy Award for B…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

Video: Inside Matthew Morrison and Isa Briones' First JUST IN TIME Finale

This week, Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison has officially begun a strictly limited 3-week engagement as Bobby Darin in Broadway's Just In Time. Go inside the basem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04AM

Lucille Lortel Awards Unveil 2026 Nominees: A Season of Bold Off-Broadway Voices Takes Center Stage by Suzanna Bowling

The nominees for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards—New York’s only honors dedicated exclusively to outstanding achievement Off-Broadway—were unveiled today with a touch of Broadway…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:04AM

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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