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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)

See Photos of Taraji P. Henson’s Sardi’s Portrait Unveiling by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Attendees included Cedric the Entertainer, Billy Porter, Deborah Cox, Kenny Leon, and Nicholas Christopher. ||Broadway|Broadway,Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,Sardi’s,Sardi�…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41pm☆⚑

Video: Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy Star in New Trailer for THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE

A new trailer has been released for The Magic Faraway Tree, the family film starring Tony-winner Andrew Garfield and Golden Globe winner Claire Foy. Based on Enid Blyton’s classic novel, V…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10pm☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Video: HELLUVA BOSS Debuts First Clip From Season 3

The first clip has debuted from Season 3 of Helluva Boss, the animated comedy series set in the universe of Hazbin Hotel. Check out the clip, which offers a sneak peek at fan-favorite charac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57am☆⚑

Meet Austin Spero, the Social Media Maven Reshaping How Theatre Exists Online by Jeffrey Vizcaíno

He is the brilliant mastermind behind the niche, and hilarious, accounts of Oh, Mary! and Rocky Horror.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50am☆⚑

Video: Tracee Ellis Ross Calls Her EVERY BRILLIANT THING Broadway Debut a 'Full Circle' Experience

Tracee Ellis Ross will soon be making her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, following in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay as the sole actor at the center of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46am☆⚑

iHeartMedia Begins Layoffs as Part of Restructuring Plan by Caitlin Huston

The audio giant recently announced a plan meant to lead to $50 million of annualized cost savings.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:41am☆⚑

A Conversation with Robert Lyons by Kristin Marting

By Kristin Marting. On 6 July 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with acclaimed playwright Robert Lyons, who ran the award winning Ohio Theatre for thirty-plus years.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:39am☆⚑

Review Roundup: DAD DON'T READ THIS Transfers to the Greenwich House Theater

Following its run at St. Luke's Theatre, Eliya Smith's Dad Don't Read This transferred to Greenwich House Theater, and is now open. Performances will continue through July 11. Read the revie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32am☆⚑

Paula Vogel Helps Launch New Writers’ Retreat, Bards on the Bay by American Theatre Editors

The new center on Cape Cod plans to host writers for one- to three-week summer stays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:30am☆⚑

Meet the 2026 Jimmy Awards Winners: Jake James and Samia Posadas Reflect on Their Big Wins by Sophia Rubino

The winners of the 17th annual Jimmy Awards, celebrating outstanding high school student achievement in acting, singing and dance, were crowned on June 22 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30am☆⚑

‘Henry VI,’ ‘Camping’ and 6 More Shows to See Now by The New York Times

New York in June is a bonanza of Off and Off Off Broadway productions. Here’s our guide to shows we recommend, many in the city’s coziest spaces (and closing soon).

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:30am☆⚑

The New York meet-cute that led Tommy Tune to Maury Yeston and ‘Nine’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In this exclusive excerpt of the new Maury Yeston biography, “A Very Unusual Way,” author Joshua Rosenblum tells the story of how Yeston and Tune first teamed up.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:28am☆⚑

Saheem Ali and More Join Creative Team of Broadway-Aimed PURPLE RAIN

The stage adaptation of the iconic film, Purple Rain, which had its world premiere last year in Minneapolis, has added new members of the creative team as it prepares the show for a potentia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21am☆⚑

Sardi's Presents Its Final Portrait (for Now) to Taraji P. Henson by Diep Tran

The beloved Times Square eatery is closing for renovations after June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21am☆⚑

6 Highlights From the 2026 Jimmy Awards by Zach

Hayley Levitt| High school musical theater’s biggest night returned to the Minskoff Theatre on June 22. ||Broadway|Bowen Yang,Emma Rose Armstrong,Hayden Hooper,Jake James,Jimmy Awards,John…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18am☆⚑

Listen: Rebecca Naomi Jones Performs 'N-R-Amen' From GOOD GUY WITH A GUN!

“N-R-AMEN”, the second single from the upcoming musical comedy concept album, Good Guy with a Gun!, is now available to stream. Broadway actress Rebecca Naomi Jones (Passing Strange, Ame…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16am☆⚑

Broadway in Bryant Park 2026 Schedule Announced

Broadway in Bryant Park, the city’s free lunchtime theater series, will return this summer, now celebrating its 26th anniversary. The series will take place every Thursday from July 23 thr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14am☆⚑

Video: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Queens Lip-Sync to 'Ladies Who Lunch' By Elaine Stritch

Here's to the Queens to Lip Sync! On the most recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, the top 2 Queens lip synced to "Ladies Who Lunch" from Company, sung by Elaine Stritch. The t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02am☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)

Theatre News: Celebrated Holiday Theatrical,’Twas The Night Before’…by Cirque Du Soleil Makes Its Highly Anticipated Return to Baltimore’s Hip by News Desk (organization-submitted Press Release)

From December 17-27, 2026 at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center for 16 performances only!Tickets available exclusively to Cirque Club members today. General on sale starts Friday, Jun…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:39am☆⚑

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office on the rise as three shows close by Lee D'amato

For the week ending June 21, the 38 running productions grossed $38,949,543.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:31am☆⚑

Theatre Review: ‘Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical’ at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

Meow! Pete the Cat is currently rocking and rolling at Imagination Stage, bringing electrifying energy and twanging tunes to local audiences. This frenetic feline is the centerpiece of “Pe…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:27am☆⚑

Photos: Zachary Noah Piser, Hannah Kevitt, and More Perform Songs From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently performed selections from the show at a press event. Those in attendance included the newest Helperbot, Zachary Noah Piser, who recently joined the ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22am☆⚑

Review: Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘Beautiful, the Carole King Musical’ Is Some Kind of Wonderful by Sharon Eberson

Pittsburgh CLO’s 80th season opener, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," rides the unstoppable wave of musical standards by one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, according …

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 10:11am☆⚑

Review: Sting at Young Vic by Greg Stewart

Review: Sting at Young Vic “It leaves us with a lingering discomfort, drawing a stark line between past and present, and asking how much has truly changed.” The post Review: Sting at You…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:05am☆⚑

Photos: THE LOVED ONES Opens at Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones officially opened June 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night below! Written by Erica Mu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05am☆⚑

Sam Reid Says The Vampire Lestat Is the Ultimate Theatre Kid by Margaret Hall

The Australian actor drew from Hamlet, Girl From The North Country, Doubt, commedia dell'arte, and Dracula to play Anne Rice's iconic vampire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03am☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)

The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), More Scheduled to Perform in Broadway at Bryant Park by Margaret Hall

New York City’s beloved lunchtime theatre series will take place every Thursday beginning in late July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:50am☆⚑

Venus & Adonis review – Simon Russell Beale narrates cheeky tale of puppet passion by Kate Wyver

The Pit, Barbican, LondonGreg Doran directs Shakespeare’s timeless poem of seduction, told with Lyndie Wright’s gorgeous, masterfully manoeuvred miniaturesLove comes with strings attache…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:45am☆⚑

The Warriors come out to Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda musical by Chris Wiegand

Miranda and Eisa Davis’s concept album based on the 1979 film is to be realised for the stage, co-directed by Jenny Koons and Hamilton’s Andy BlankenbuehlerLin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Da…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:45am☆⚑

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 by Susan Grace

Today’s Highlights: Birthright, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Teddy Bergman, featuring Hale Appleman, Molly Bernard Eli Gelb, Abbi Jacobson, Liz Larsen), Nate Mann, and Zo�…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 9:39am☆⚑

Winners of 2026 Write Out Loud Contest Revealed by Meg Masseron

The contest supports up-and-coming musical theatre writers looking to break into the commercial industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:39am☆⚑

What Are the Reviews For Eliya Smith's Dad Don't Read This Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Amalia Yoo leads the play from the Grief Camp writer, which is now playing an encore engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:29am☆⚑

Lea Salonga Releases Pride Remix of 'The Last Night of the World' From Miss Saigon. by Meg Masseron

The dance track has arrived just in time for your Pride party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:27am☆⚑

Lea Salonga, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, More Join Broadway and Vine Concert Series in Napa by Meg Masseron

Broadway stars will head to the Bay Area for the outdoor concert series paired with world class wine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:22am☆⚑

Dominique Morisseau, Stephen McKinley Henderson, June Carryl, More Will Lead 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit by Meg Masseron

Presented by Support Black Theatre and Ebony Repertory Theatre, the event also marks the 30th anniversary of August Wilson's landmark speech, "The Ground on Which I Stand."

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:18am☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)

Full Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC at the Muny

The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, which will return for the first time since 2013 to the James S. McDonnell Stage in For…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:50am☆⚑

Comedy and Catechism in “Nunsense” at Drury Lane Theatre by Tristan Bruns

A dark comedy that runs on nostalgic references to pop culture and growing up Catholic.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 8:00am☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)

Donmar Warehouse launches fifth annual schools’ tour with new play Hide by Staff Writer

The Donmar Warehouse has launched its fifth annual Schools’ Tour with Hide, a new play by Stewart Pringle inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde The post Donmar Warehouse la…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 7:50am☆⚑

Faye Brookes to lead first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical by Staff Writer

Faye Brookes will lead the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical as Tess, the iconic club owner originally played by Cher in the 2010 film The post Faye Brookes to lead first UK tour of Bur…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 7:50am☆⚑

Sting review – historical crimes against women spill back into the present by David Jays

Young Vic theatre, London Sophie Swithinbank’s urgent drama shimmers with spark and danger as an archive researcher finds herself trapped in modern-day misogyny…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:40am☆⚑

TV Adaptation of Benedict Lombe's Play SHIFTERS in the Works

The play Shifters, which is soon headed to A24's Cherry Lane Theatre, will be adapted into a TV series, Deadline reports. Benedict Lombe’s play will be adapted by Channel 4 and See-Saw Fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 7:38am☆⚑

Ari Emanuel's Mari is in Talks to Acquire ATG Entertainment

Ari Emanuel's events company Mari, founded in 2025, is in talks to acquire ATG Entertainment, The Financial Times reports. Mari is looking to acquire the West End and Broadway venue owner an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 7:25am☆⚑

The Misanthrope review – Sandra Oh’s London stage debut could have been, should have been, so much better by Annabel Nugent

The ‘Killing Eve’ star plays an acerbic novelist in a gender-swapped adaptation of Molière’s 1666 comedy

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 7:25am☆⚑

How Soon is Now? to Premiere at Lowry Ahead of UK Tour by Staff Writer

A brand new musical, How Soon is Now?, will premiere at Lowry in Salford from 1 to 3 October 2026 before embarking on a UK tour The post How Soon is Now? to Premiere at Lowry Ahead of UK Tou…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 7:04am☆⚑

Marilyn Exposed by Darryl Reilly

Key events from the iconic movie star’s life are enacted by a sparkling cast in this ambitious and engaging musical which delves into conspiracy theories. The post Marilyn Exposed appeare…

SOURCE: theaterscene.org at 7:02am☆⚑

Samantha Lane to step down as Artistic Director of Little Angel Theatre after 11 years by Staff Writer

Samantha Lane will step down as Artistic Director of Little Angel Theatre at the end of 2026, bringing to a close more than a decade leading the organisation The post Samantha Lane to step d…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 7:00am☆⚑

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)