Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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THE BOOK OF MORMON Cancels Additional Performances Following Eugene O'Neill Theatre Fire

ATG Entertainment and the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon have announced that performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre have been canceled through Sunday, May 17 following a fire …

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‘Book of Mormon’ cancels performances through May 17 after theater fire by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musical is in the midst of celebrations commemorating its 15 years on the Main Stem.

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Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance

Broadway's revival of RAGTIME, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night with a surprise stage door performance led by Tony A…

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‘The Book of Mormon’ Cancels Performances Through May 17 After Fire by Caitlin Huston

However, the production said performances are "anticipated to resume" in the coming weeks.

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‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire by Michael Paulson

The long-running musical, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.

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Nathan Lane Had to Get a Theatrical Driver’s License to Play Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Nathan Lane talks about portraying Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway, getting a theatrical driver's license and working with Bette Midler, Jonah Hill and Kristen Wigg in the new…

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A Performance from The Rocky Horror Show: Sweet Transvestite | The Tonight Show by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The cast of The Rocky Horror Show performs "Sweet Transvestite" for The Tonight Show. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3gZJaNy Subscribe NOW to…

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Rachel Zegler's Met Gala look is inspired by Paul Delaroche's "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" by Variety

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Broadway Green Alliance to hold spring 2026 textile drive by Lee D'amato

The drive is open to all shows, industry members and members of the public as a free resource to recycle unwanted textiles.

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Broadway's Ta'Nika Gibson Hosts 'You Gotta Believe' 30th Anniversary Fundraiser

Broadway stars like Ta'Nika Gibson, Ainsley Melham and Brian Stokes Mitchell joined forces to help YGB raise money for foster youth.

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Electrical Fire Closes Broadway Theater Showing 'The Book of Mormon' - Insurance Journal

A fire broke out Monday in the Broadway theater that hosts “The Book of Mormon,” forcing the long-running musical to close, at least temporarily, ...

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Tony Award nominations 2026: Snubs, surprises and full list of nominees

... Broadway. (Matthew Murphy). Snub: Lea Michele. Lea Michele may be one of Broadway's biggest draws, but the 39-year-old “Glee” alum has never been ...

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Tony nominations 2026: A thin field, and a telling moment for Broadway | amNewYork

The company of “The Lost Boys” on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy. On Monday morning, a three-alarm fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre ...

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Joe Mantello directs 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway - Los Angeles Times

Director Joe Mantello brings 'Death of a Salesman' back to Broadway, reuniting with the acclaimed stars, Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalfstarring ...

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Kara Young Is Still Broadway's Not–So-Secret Weapon | Vanity Fair

“I wasn't going to be in a Broadway show this season,” says Kara Young. That would have made this year unusual for her. Young has become a ...

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Shivering With Antici…pation Again: “The Rocky Horror Show” Returns to Broadway

(Phantom/Ensemble) in RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at ROUNDABOUT STUDIO 54. The Broadway Theatre Review: A cult classic struts back into ...

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Electrical fire forces closure of Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon'

Headlines from ABC News LiveCatch up on the developing stories making headlines. NEW YORK -- A fire broke out Monday in the Broadway theater that ...

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BROADWAY'S MISSING MOJO - by Philip Boroff

Broadway's annual Tony Awards promotion machine, which launched this morning with nominations for the 2025-26 season, arrives just in time.

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Broadway Fans Are Furious Over 'Chess' Tony Awards Snub - Good Housekeeping

The Tony Awards nominations dropped on May 5, and Broadway fans had a lot to say about 'Chess' not receiving a nomination for Best Revival of a ...

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Mariska Hargitay Debuts New Bob Haircut for Broadway Role - IMDb

The Emmy-winning actress has debuted a striking new bob haircut, reportedly for an upcoming Broadway role, and the internet is already buzzing.

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Ragtime: Tiny Desk Concert - NPR

The musical Ragtime explores the complexities of love, family, community and what we owe each other. Company members stop by the Tiny Desk to ...

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Stars of 'Two Strangers' on Broadway Perform 'If I Believed' Live - The Today Show

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, stars of the Tony-nominated musical “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” join TODAY to perform “If I ...

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Mariska Hargitay Got a Bob for Broadway - The Cut

Ahead of her Broadway debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing,' 'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay revealed she's a bob girl now.

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The Pitt has a fandom problem. It's part of a worrying trend across entertainment.

Fans of the HBO Max series have apparently taken to disrupting a cast member's Broadway show.

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Broadway and Beyond 2026: Press Release | THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

The third annual Broadway and Beyond collection of must-see teater and arts programming from The WNET Group.

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What Watching My Former Client's Fight for Freedom Unfold on Broadway Reminded Me

... Broadway play “The Fear of 13.” Mr. Yarris had been convicted of a rape and murder that took place just outside of Philadelphia and he was ...

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Mariska Hargitay Unveils Her Shortest Haircut Yet in Years - E! News

Mariska Hargitay showed off her new chin-length hairdo ahead of her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on May 26.

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The Pitt's Isa Briones Calls Out 'Disrespectful' Broadway Audiences - People.com

Isa Briones called out disruptive Broadway audience behavior after theatergoers shouted 'The Pitt' references during Just in Time performances.

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Canadian producer on how 'Titanique' made it to Broadway - YouTube

Chad Rogers says parody of James Cameron's 1997 classic "Titanic," featuring the music of Céline Dion, is seizing the moment when there's an ...

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Two UNCSA alumni nominated for Tony Awards

The nominations, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievements on Broadway, were announced today. Awards will be announced Sunday, ...

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Column: What the Tony Award nominations got right, and where they blew it

... Broadway at the St. Kristin Chenoweth and cast in “The Queen of Versailles” on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in New York. (Julieta Cervantes).

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Mariska Hargitay Chops Her Hair into Chic Bob Ahead of Her Broadway Debut

Mariska Hargitay's stylist showed off the actress' new chic bob with honey-colored highlights ahead of her Broadway debut in 'Every Brilliant ...

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New York Through The Eyes Of 'The Balusters' Broadway Star Maria-Christina Oliveras

New York Through The Eyes Of 'The Balusters' Broadway Star Maria-Christina Oliveras · Where do you live in the city? · What is your favorite ...

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6 Broadway Shows Coming to Stanley Theatre for 2026-2027 Season - WKTV

Broadway Theatre League of Utica is bringing six major Broadway shows to The Stanley Theatre for its 2026–2027 Adirondack Bank Season.

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The Rocky Horror Show Broadway Cast Performs “Sweet Transvestite” on Fallon: Watch

The Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show performed one of the musical's signature songs, "Sweet Transvestite," on The Tonight Show Starring ...

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Tony Nominations 2026, Read the Complete List; The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Lead

Winners will be named at a June 7 ceremony celebrating the best of Broadway at Radio City Music Hall.

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2026 Tony Award nominations announced | New York Theatre Guide

Discover all the Broadway musicals and plays nominated for top honors at this year's ceremony, taking place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/3/26 - OH, MARY! Breaks Box Office Record

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/3/2026.

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2026 Tony Nominations: Surprises, Standouts and Broadway's Buzziest Moments

... Broadway (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com). Marjorie Prime Makes History June Squibb became the oldest ever Tony nominee at age 96 ...

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Broadway Holds Its Breath: 2026 Tony Award Nominations Announced - front mezz junkies

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in Broadway's Little Bear Ridge Road. Photo by Julieta Cervantes. As always, the nominations bring their share of ...

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ASU graduate's design to be highlighted during Broadway's biggest night of the year

The Tony Awards ceremony is a celebration that highlights excellence within the Broadway community, attracting millions of viewers every year.

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'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

... Broadway musicals, were followed by a revival of “Ragtime,” a big, soaring musical celebrating early 20th-century America, with 11 nominations ...

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'Every Brilliant Thing' brings joy, tears, humor and a brilliant Daniel Radcliffe to Broadway

... Broadway play "Every Brilliant Thing" Actor Daniel Radcliffe appears onstage to discuss the Broadway play "Every Brilliant Thing" at The ...

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Tom Felton, 'The Pitt' stars are now on Broadway - USA Today

"Harry Potter" franchise star Tom Felton is one of the many Hollywood actors who can currently be seen on Broadway. Here are more of your film and ...

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Keanu Reeves, Lea Michele snubbed in Tony Awards nominations - USA Today

Jean Smart, Adrien Brody and James Corden are among the A-list names who were ignored in the Tony Awards nominations for their Broadway outings.

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Long Island 5th grader makes Broadway debut in "Beaches" - YouTube

Samantha Schwartz is a young girl from Carle Place, Long Island, who is making her Broadway debut in "Beaches." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin ...

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony-Nominated Director Bill Rauch Infuses LGBTQ Ballroom Culture in Broadway Revival of CATS

GLAAD: CATS: The Jellicle Ball enjoyed a successful run at PAC NYC before transferring to Broadway. Did you have any idea it would be this successful?

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'Chess,' 'Schmigadoon!' & 'Two Strangers' lead 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice ...

Broadway.com readers have selected the nominees for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the only major theatrical awards where the ...

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Broadway reviews: 'The Lost Boys,' 'Schmigadoon!' and more - The Washington Post

Joe Turner's Come and Gone” and “The Balusters” also send out the Broadway season with a bang.

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Bess Wohl's Liberation Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama - TheaterMania.com

The play about a feminist consciousness-raising group in Ohio in the 1970s debuted off-Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company before transferring ...

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Theater Review: EELPOUT! (Shattered Globe at Theater Wit) by Tony Frankel

ICE FISHING, MALE BONDING, AND ONE VERY TALKATIVE FISH An uproarious and unexpectedly poignant Midwest comedy that finds connection in the unlikeliest of places. “There are only two or thr…

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Theater Review: FOR WANT OF A HORSE (Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre) by Tony Frankel

HOLD YOUR HORSES A provocative subject that proves hard to recommend—and harder to ignore Olivia Dufault’s For Want of a Horse tackles a subject most plays wouldn’t dare touch—and to…

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Theatre Review: HYMN (Odyssey Theatre Ensemble) by Ernest Kearney

A HYMN WITHOUT THE HALLELUJAH A polished, well-acted drama that never quite ignites Hymn by playwright Lolita Chakrabarti is a well-crafted piece, with detailed characters and dialogue that …

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Theater Review: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS (World Premiere at The Colony Theatre) by Michael M. Landman-Karny

DON’T BLAME MILLENNIALS: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS IS KILLING MUSICALS (OR, WHEN SATIRE EATS ITSELF) An exhausting, vulgar, and unfocused musical that mistakes noise for insight and…

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Nicole Scherzinger performs “Maybe This Time” from “Cabaret” by Julia Corbett

Nicole Scherzinger performs "Maybe This Time" from "Cabaret" in this concert from Royal Albert Hall. The post Nicole Scherzinger performs “Maybe This Time” from “Cabaret” appeared fi…

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So Just How Big is the Culture Audience? (comparisons that may make you rethink) by Douglas McLennan

By revenue, the nonprofit arts sector is small — about $73 billion in organizational spending compared to $1.17 trillion in total US arts and cultural production. Disney's annual revenue a…

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Photos: Company of TITANIQUE Celebrates Their 4 Tony Nominations

Last night, the company of Titanique celebrated their four Tony nominations for Best Musical, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Marla Mindelle), Best Book of a Musical (Tye Blue, Marla Mind…

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Gracie Lawrence, Jasmine Forsberg and More to Star in THE HELLO GIRLS Concert

The Hello Girls, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills and book by Mills and Cara Reichel, will have a concert reading presentation this Friday, May 8 in New York at the Jerome Robbins Theate…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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John Pizzarelli: Salute to Duke Ellington at the Carlyle by Steven Suskin

A stellar symphony in jazz, at Café Carlyle The post John Pizzarelli: Salute to Duke Ellington at the Carlyle appeared first on New York Stage Review.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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It's Party Time, Girlfriend! See Titaníque Celebrate Their Tony Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

The campy Céline Dion jukebox musical got four nods May 5, including Best Musical.

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Wesleyan Names Black Box Theater for Lin-Manuel Miranda

Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda, who graduated in 2002, first devel…

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Step Inside Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)'s Tony Nomination Celebration by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

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Watch: Tony Nominee Ragtime Gives a Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Hear Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and more perform five songs from the Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical.

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Interview: Patrick Morris on Albatross at Omnibus Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Patrick Morris discusses directing and appearing in Menagerie Theatre Company’s Albatross, a gripping climate drama at Omnibus Theatre. The post Interview: Patrick Morris on Alb…

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Interview: Sierra Boggess on returning to London with a concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Greg Stewart

Interview: Sierra Boggess talks returning to London with a one‑night concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane The post Interview: Sierra Boggess on returning to London with a concert at Theatre…

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Photos: Derek Klena, Ashley Loren, Laurie Hernandez, Cassadee Pope, More Came Out for Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert by Bryan Campione

Matt DeAngelis' fourth annual celebration of his late mother raised $143,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Broadway Grosses Report: May 6, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 3, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broa…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ recoups Broadway investment by Lee D'amato

The play, which currently stars Daniel Radcliffe, was recently nominated for two Tony Awards.

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Exclusive: Broadway-aimed musical ‘The Hello Girls’ sets concert reading by Lee D'amato

Tony Award nominee Gracie Lawrence and more are set for the presentation for a show about the first women to serve in the U.S. Army during World War I.

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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.'

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Mama’s Turn: My Mother, Me, and 2 Musical Bookends by American Theatre Editors

How ‘The Music Man’ and ‘Gypsy’ framed the fatherless, aspirational life we shared.

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HOCUS POCUS 3 in Early Development at Disney with Sanderson Sisters Returning

Third time's the charm for Hocus Pocus. Deadline reports that the fan-favorite Disney franchise, which stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, wi…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The Rocky Horror Show by Joseph Pisano

As Frank-N-Furter, Luke Evans amply fills the towering platform heels of Tim Curry, who originated the role on stage and, much more indelibly, that supreme silver screen. To put it as delica…

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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…

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73 Seconds: He Remembers Mama by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ En Garde Arts stages a new solo show inside a planetarium The post 73 Seconds: He Remembers Mama appeared first on New York Stage Review.

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James Brown the Musical Is Aiming for Broadway by Andrew Gans

The late Brown's daughter, Deanna Brown-Thomas, is co-producing with Jeremy E. Cormier, who will also direct.

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Video: Jeremy Jordan is Making 'Bobby Darin' His Own in JUST IN TIME

"There's an inextricable quality of myself that's now a part of the show, which is really exciting. It feels like my show now." Just In Time is in fact Jeremy Jordan's show now. The two-t…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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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 …

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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41st Lucille Lortel Awards by Kendra Jones

Hosted by Alex Moffat, the 41st annual ceremony for the Lucille Lortel Awards were held at NYU Skirball. This year, I found myself especially drawn to artists challenged physically, emotiona…

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Colman Domingo to Receive Variety Creative Conscience Award at Frameline50 by Jazz Tangcay

Colman Domingo will be honored with the Variety Creative Conscience Award at the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), which is hosted by the arts nonprofi…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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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…

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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…

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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…

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

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

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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…

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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-…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Longest-Running Shows on Broadway by James Miller

See where today’s shows stand among the classics.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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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.

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Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season

Further casting, dates, and ticketing information have been announced for the 2026 shows at The National Theatre. BAFTA Award-winning actor Anne-Marie Duff to join the world premiere of S…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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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."

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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…

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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…

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Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says by Todd Spangler

Fresh-in-the-saddle Disney boss Josh D’Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide. “Di…

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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.

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‘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?

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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‘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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Disney Revenue Rises 7% in Earnings Beat, Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Income Pops 88% to $582 Million by Todd Spangler

Disney’s first earnings with Josh D’Amaro as CEO are out — and he has generally good news to report in his Wall Street debut. The Mouse House pulled in revenue of $25.17 billion, up 7%…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Director Joe Mantello scales 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf by Charles McNulty

Two-time Tony-winner Joe Mantello, who directed 'Wicked' on Broadway, takes on one of his biggest challenges -- Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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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.

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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.

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Then and Now: Why It Hits Differently by Alissa Wilkinson

The film’s portrait of the work lives of a young journalist and a top editor holds lessons for us. It’s just that the lessons have changed with time.

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‘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.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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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.

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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…

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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