Bobby Darin Musical Reaches a Rare Broadway Milestone: Profit by Michael Paulson

“Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors.

Tracee Ellis Ross Sets Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing by Logan Culwell-block

The Black-ish and Girlfriends star will succeed Mariska Hargitay in the Duncan Macmillan-Jonny Donahoe play.

‘Just in Time’ Recoups $12.5M Broadway Investment by Caitlin Huston

The achievement has become increasingly rare among Broadway musicals.

Bobby Darin Jukebox Musical ‘Just In Time’ Recoups $12.5M Broadway Capitalization by Greg Evans

Just In Time, the Broadway musical about ‘Mack the Knife’ singer Bobby Darin currently starring Jeremy Jordan, has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization, producers announced today. T…

Just in Time Recoups on Broadway by Logan Culwell-block

The Bobby Darin biomusical currently stars Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones.

The Lost Boys Announces Original Broadway Cast Recording Release by Sophia Rubino

Sink your teeth into this: The Lost Boys will release an original Broadway cast recording, available for preorder on May 29. More details on the album, including digital and physical release…

Meredith Willson: Orchestrator of Americana by Trav S.d.

It’s been a pleasure becoming more acquainted with the early work of composer Meredith Willson (1902-1984), for not only did he write a couple of my favorite Broadway musicals, but he had …

Philip Quast and Rob Madge Join Les Misérables at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

The summer engagement of the World Tour at the famed New York City venue will feature alternating Valjeans and Javerts.

Tracee Ellis Ross To Follow Mariska Hargitay In Broadway’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Greg Evans

Tracee Ellis Ross, of Blackish and Girlfriends, will take over the starring role of Broadway’s Every Brilliant Thing when Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU, My Mom Jayne) ends her own…

Tracee Ellis Ross to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Caitlin Huston

Ross takes over the role after Mariska Hargitay and Daniel Radcliffe.

The Lost Boys to Release Broadway Cast Album by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony nominee will perform on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon tonight in celebration.

Coppélia, The Post Office, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, May 18, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

‘Book of Mormon’ return date, Joshua Henry wins Drama League Award, Ledisi joins ‘Wanted’ Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landsca…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Chess’’ Nicholas Christopher by Ruthie Fierberg

This is Christopher’s first Tony Award nomination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Schmigadoon!’’s Scott Pask by Ruthie Fierberg

The scenic designer has invented the sets for more than 65 Broadway productions, including this Best Musical nominee.

The 2026 JKTS Awards: Readers' Choice: The Final Ballot by JK

The Reader's Choice Final BallotDIRECTIONS:Tap/check your ONE favorite for each of the 21 categories. (Nomination counts are HERE.You MUST tap the "SUBMIT" button, or your ballot won't be …

Introducing TikTok GO: A New Way to Discover and Book Travel by Rachel Denny

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 18, 2026- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS and More Win Drama League Awards

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 18, 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 …

Opera Australia 70th Anniversary Gala

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How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past by Alexis Soloski

The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.

Megan Fairchild’s Long, Joyful Goodbye to Ballet by Gia Kourlas

After “Coppélia,” the New York City Ballet star will leave her dancing days behind. “I have an immense amount of peace about this whole thing,” she said.

Watch Kenny Leon, McKenzie Kurtz and more greet Broadway News on the Drama Desk red carpet by Broadway News

Live from the 70th annual Drama Desk Awards red carpet

On the Couch with Sara Black

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VABT Very Appealing Showbiz Trivia 2026

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Blood Brothers: How Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey Built The Lost Boys, Broadway’s Biggest Spectacle by Dgordon

David Gordon| After a decade of Broadway collaborations, the Tony-winning director and designer pushed themselves further than ever to create this new production. ||Broadway|Dane Laffrey,Mic…

The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

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2026 Drama Desk Awards winners announced by Ruthie Fierberg

“Schmigadoon!” and “The Balusters” took home the top prizes for new work.

Death, Reinvention, Race, Desire, and Collapse: The Drama Desk Awards Reveal What New York Theater Is Really Obsessed With by Suzanna Bowling

The Drama Desk Awards have always occupied a uniquely democratic position within New York theater. Unlike the territorial separation that defines most awards seasons, the Drama Desks remain …

2026 Drama Desk Awards Winners: Ragtime, Schmigadoon! and The Balusters Lead the Night by Sophia Rubino

Winners have been announced for the 2026 Drama Desk Awards, honoring the best in Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theater in the 2025–2026 season. The ceremony was held on May 1…

The Burton Brothers: TINSELTOWN

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‘Ragtime,’ ‘Salesman,’ ‘Schmigadoon!’ top 2026 Drama Desk Awards, continue march to Tony Awards by Marcus Errico

The Balusters is also named Best Play in the precursor that combines Broadway and off-Broadway productions.

The Movement Behind the Magic: Inside This Year’s Chita Rivera Awards by Suzanna Bowling

On Monday night, Broadway celebrates the artists who understand one essential truth: movement is storytelling. The Chita Rivera Awards return to honor the dancers, choreographers, directors,…

Anna Zavelson Joins The Phantom of the Opera Cast in London's West End Starting May 18 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

The Masquerade and Light in the Piazza alum steps into the role of Christine Daaé.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical to play The Sydney Lyric from November

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Dance Review: ‘Good Trouble’ (Excerpts) presented by VTDance/Vincent E. Thomas at Baltimore Theatre Project by Justin Rustle

Vincent E. Thomas has been making choreography in the DMV for over 20 years, but this was the first opportunity I’ve had to see his work live onstage. Thomas himself is a compelling perfor…

Theatre Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

Gangsters and Broadway, a natural combination for entertainment! Enter “Guys and Dolls,” the classic, Tony Award-winning show, captivating with every roll of the dice. Whether you are ne…

Winners Announced for the 2026 Roger Rees Awards

Earlier tonight, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Andrew Keenan-Bolger. The winners of Outstanding Performance in a…

Adelaide Fringe appoints Marc Carnes as new CEO

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CLASS C (Azuka): Dystopia close at hand by Kathryn Osenlund

Things are not yet as bad as the reality presented in the play. But it urges us to beware, to speak up for ourselves at the ballot box, and not allow the promise of 1776 to continue down the…

Farm Fatale review – freaky scarecrows make hay out of climate crisis by Kate Wyver

Southbank Centre, LondonBetween a sci-fi concert for eggs and an interview with a bee, the scarecrow broadcasters in Philippe Quesne’s oddball performance piece make the case for art as sa…

2026 Drama Desk Award Winners by Jonathan Mandell

 The 70th annual Drama Desk Award winners, announced as they unfold at Town Hall, with host Marla Mindelle, honoring achievement by professional theater artists on Broadway, Off-Broadway an…

Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway by Clayton Davis

There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down. No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply get to celeb…

How Bad Bunny Inspired Artist Edra Soto’s Plastic Chairs Art by Carly Thomas

The artwork is part of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's "Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón" exhibition.

is SCHMIGADOON! a stage schmash? | ★★★★ review of the new Broadway musical based on the TV series by MickeyJoTheatre

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Review: In ‘Dad Don’t Read This’ a Playwright (Maybe?) Grows Up by Helen Shaw

Eliya Smith’s disturbing teen dramedy explores the ambivalence and confusion of life on the brink of adulthood.

Spellbinding Strauss: David Bernard and the PACS by Edward Kliszus

Spellbinding Strauss was a luminous reminder of why the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony has become indispensable to New York's cultural landscape. Maestro Bernard and Sara Beth Pearson delivere…

Video: Christiani Pitts Is Ready to Carry A Tony Award Across New York

Christiani Pitts is having a star-turn this season carrying a show (and a cake) eight times a week at the Longacre Theatre. She stars opposite fellow 2026 Tony nominee Sam Tutty as 'Robin'. …

This Week on Broadway for May 17, 2026: Meg Bussert by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Meg Bussert. Peter was in London and saw seven shows: The Karate Kid @ New Wimbledon Theatre, An Ideal Husband @ Lyric Hammers…

Granny always said a-maize-ing things come in twos. 🌽🌽 by Shucked Broadway

Hidden River, by Sara Lippmann by Emma Riverso

A new novel from Sara Lippman follows a young woman who grows up in the Philly burbs, and then faces the secrets of her teenage years 20 years later. Emma Riverso reviews.