Ali Louis Bourzgui on The Lost Boys: 'We're Doing Things You've Never Seen on Stage' by Kathy Henderson

Singing vampires have had a tough time on Broadway, but Ali Louis Bourzgui is changing the narrative on creatures of the night with his irresistibly seductive performance in The Lost Boys. …

See Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer & More Celebrate Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Broadway Opening Night by Sophia Rubino

Debbie Allen’s revival of the August Wilson classic Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has opened on Broadway. The cast is led by Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson, who celebrated open…

Is EVITA Transferring to Broadway? Cryptic Signs From Rachel Zegler & More

Is Evita getting ready to announce its Broadway transfer? New signs, messages, and social media activity seem to be indicating that Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed production is preparing to announc…

2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to be Given to 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, …

Photos: From Pink to Steph Curry, Stars of All Types Celebrate The Lost Boys' Broadway Opening by Margaret Hall

Original Lost Boys film stars Alex Winter and Billy Wirth reunited for the opening of the screen-to-stage musical.

Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs Will Celebrate Stevie Wonder Over Three Nights at BAM

1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, Loren Plotkin Named Recipients of 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre by Andrew Gans

Broadway's biggest night of the year is set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

The Balusters Is Keeping Broadway on Edge by Sophia Rubino

David Lindsay-Abaire’s HOA satire The Balusters has opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre—not to be confused with your local landmark district. Broadway.com hit the red c…

THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates 24th Anniversary

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 24th anniversary today, Monday, April 27 in Norfolk, where the production begins a three-week return engagement on Thur…

Our Theatres Are Facing Backlash. Here Are Ten Ways to Respond.  by Marilo Nunez, Marlis Schweitzer

By Marilo Nunez, Marlis Schweitzer. Facing Backlash: Performance in the Age of Reactionary Politics gathered Canadian artists and academics to contend with the backlash against diversity, eq…

HAZBIN HOTEL Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Prime Video

Hazbin Hotel is back for a fifth outing of more hellish, musical adventures. The animated musical comedy series, Hazbin Hotel, has been renewed for a fifth and final season. The show hails f…

Asmik Grigorian First Sang Eugene Onegin With Her Mother; Now She's Playing Tatiana by Christopher Browner

The Tchaikovsky opera runs at the Met until May 16.

‘Kenrex’ Review: Plunging Into the Violent World of True Crime by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The play, by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian at the Lucille Lortel Theater, tells the story of a brutal bully who was shot and killed in plain view.

Cast and Creative Team Set for Ogunquit Playhouse's Ain't Too Proud by Andrew Gans

The biomusical tracking the career and music of iconic Motown group The Temptations premiered on Broadway in 2019.

Video: John Cameron Mitchell Takes Final Bow in OH, MARY!

John Cameron Mitchell said goodbye to the "Bratty Curls" on Sunday, taking his final bow in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. A new video shows the Hedwig & the Angry Inch icon's final bow as 'Mary…

Audra McDonald to Star in 50th Anniversary Concert of the Century Celebration at Carnegie Hall by Margaret Hall

The original 1976 concert brought together some of the world’s greatest musicians.

Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night

The Barrymore Theatre was the place to be on Saturday night, when August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone officially opened on Broadway. Directed by Golden Globe Award, four-time Emmy Awa…

Amanda Seyfried Told Lin-Manuel Miranda She Wanted to Star in OCTET Before Knowing What it Was

Before being cast in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Octet film, Amanda Seyfried didn't know much about his latest project. Despite this, the Mamma Mia! star wanted in anyway, telling People that she w…

Bound To Start Again, Again, Again… by Teodora Medeleanu

Perhaps one of the strangest experiences one can have when moving to a new place is watching a performance tackling the exact same situation. Luckily, no two re-rooting stories are the same,…

New Martha Graham Exhibit Will Open at the New York Library for the Performing Arts

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will open a large-scale exhibition exploring Martha Graham and her dance company, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. Op…

It’s Just a Jump to Broadway! The Rocky Horror Show Opens at Studio 54 by Jamie Kravitz

The Rocky Horror Show is officially open at Studio 54, with the cast and director Sam Pinkleton celebrating on the opening night carpet on April 23. After months of rehearsal, the revival of…

Exclusive: Inside Disney Animation's Collaboration with Deaf West Theatre

Starting today, Disney fans can experience three fan-favorite songs in a whole new way. In celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ has debuted Songs in Sign Language, a collectio…

Video: Derek Klena and Michael James Scott Perform Disney Medley with the Savannah Bananas

It's the crossover we needed! Derek Klena and the Savannah Bananas recently partnered with Disney's Aladdin for a performance of Disney medleys at Yankee Stadium. The team was joined by Mich…

Will You Invite The Lost Boys In? Watch Highlights From New Broadway Musical by Margaret Hall

The screen-to-stage musical, featuring songs from band The Rescues, officially opened at the Palace Theatre April 26.

A Conversation with Misha Chowdhury by Kristin Marting

By Kristin Marting. On 4 May 2026, TORCHES continues with a conversation with the prolific award-winning writer/director Misha Chowdhury.

Video: Jordan Fisher Perform Songs for a New World's 'She Cries' at Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Francis Jue hosted the evening at the Hirschfeld benefiting Broadway Cares.

Megan Thee Stallion tears up during Broadway performance hours after Klay Thompson split announcement by Isobel Lewis

Rapper took to the stage hours after sharing that she and NBA star Thompson had split

Original Cats Leading Lady Betty Buckley Throws Her Own 'Ball' at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner proved she's still a magical cat during a weekend of concerts at the intimate nightspot.

Video: VICTORIOUS Star Daniella Monet Details CHICAGO Broadway Audition

While Daniella Monet's Victorious character, Trina Vega, is known for performing in a fictional musical about Chicago, things almost got full circle when she auditioned to star in the Broadw…

FPTA Statewide Pro Auditions May 16-18 at FAU Boca Raton by Bill Hirschman

Florida’s largest in-person audition for both Equity and non-Equity performers is set for May 16-18 in Boca Raton. The annual event by the Florida Professional Theatres Association hosts s…

Photos: THE LOST BOYS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The world premiere of THE LOST BOYS is now open on Broadway! The production had its official opening night on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Check out photos of the …

See Who's Joining Marisha Wallace, Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman in U.K. Premiere of Something Rotten! by Andrew Gans

The Manchester Opera House engagement will precede a West End run.

Kenrex: A True Crime Thriller Boasting Rollercoaster Thrills by David Finkle

★★★★★ Actor Jack Holden and writer/director Ed Stambolloulian hit the bull's eye with Kenrex The post Kenrex: A True Crime Thriller Boasting Rollercoaster Thrills appeared first on…

Kenrex: True Crime Time in Flyover Country by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ An English import showcases Jack Holden’s Olivier Award-winning performance as an ugly American The post Kenrex: True Crime Time in Flyover Country appeared first on New Yo…

Important: Derek Klena Performs Disney Medley With Aladdin's Michael James Scott and the Savannah Bananas by Meg Masseron

Whether you're a theatre lover or sports fan, this is the Monday pick-me-up you've been needing.

Photos: Tyler Perry, Misty Copeland, More Attend Joe Turner's Come and Gone Opening on Broadway by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The celebration of the revival of August Wilson's play took place April 25 at the Barrymore Theatre.

Harvey Fierstein on Kinky Boots, addiction and survival: ‘When you get sober, it takes five years to get your marbles back’ by Chris Godfrey

He found roaring success on Broadway with Torch Song Trilogy, then appeared in blockbusters Mrs Doubtfire and Independence Day. But notoriety had a cost. The 73-year-old stage legend talks r…

‘Omar, what the hell are you doing in Chichester?’: when Doctor Zhivago star Sharif came to Sussex by Arifa Akbar

Hannah Khalil’s new play sprang from her surprise at seeing the great Egyptian actor had performed at the Festival theatre in the 1980s. She explains how it entwined with a story of her mi…

Watch Highlights From Carnegie Hall Oklahoma!, Starring Micaela Diamond, Emmett O’Hanlon, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More by Andrew Gans

The concert performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic featured the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

André De Shields and Rachel Chavkin Reunite for New Greek God Musical, Live From Mount Olympus by Meg Masseron

The musical podcast will also feature Ato Blankson-Wood and Kimberly Marable.

Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies by Natan Zamansky

Playbill’s complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.

George Petty and The Petty Girls by Trav S.D.

April 27 was the birthday of pin-up artist George Brown Petty IV (1894–1975). This year (2026) marks a century since Petty opened his successful painting studio. You may have some vague i…

Broadway Season Ends. Award Season Begins. #Stageworthy News of the Week. by Jonathan Mandell

Over this past week Broadway has been awash in friends and fiends, boarders and board members, Golden Age hoofers and 80s vampires, as the final six shows of the Broadway 2025-2026 season ha…

Does ‘The Lost Boys’ sparkle or suck? Critics draw blood from Broadway’s latest vampire musical by Ethan Alter

The musical version of Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampire favorite hopes to sink its teeth into the Tonys.

A Plethora of Puccini: 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.

LOVE STORY at The Tank: Love, Memory, and Theater of the Soul by Edward Kliszus

Love Story is not merely a play—it is an encounter with the fragile architecture of memory and love. It reminds us that those we lose never truly leave; they evolve within us, shaping our …

Oprah Moves Podcast, Book Club and More to Wondery by Caitlin Huston

'The Oprah Podcast' will be distributed across Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV Channels and Audible.

Don Mullally: From Vaudeville to the Wax Museum by Trav S.D.

I first learned about screenwriter Don Mullally (1886-1933, sometimes spelled Mullaly) because he co-wrote Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) with the similarly ill-fated Carl Erickson. He is …

“Windfall” Begs the Question: What Is the Cost of a Life? by Amanda Finn

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s world premiere at Steppenwolf examines the aftermath of a police killing.

New Website Reframes Broadway Box Office Grosses by Marc Hershberg

Chromolume.io synthesizes the gross weekly box office receipts of Broadway shows to create industry power rankings.

Spotify Partners With Peloton in a Big Push Into Fitness by Caitlin Huston

Peloton classes on the app will include outdoors runs, strength, cardio, yoga and more.

Photos: The Lost Boys Make It Through (Opening) Night

Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now playing off-Broadway. The show officially opened on April 26…

Ellenore Scott on choreographing ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Titanique’ while becoming a first-time mother by Ashley Lee

How she managed the schedule and the physicality of creating two very different Broadway shows

A Love Letter to the Broadway Testimonial Video by Aaron Coleman

ThickSkin extends hit ghost story It Walks Around The House At Night with UK autumn tour by Staff Writer

Award-winning theatre company ThickSkin has announced an extended UK tour for its hit ghost story It Walks Around The House At Night The post ThickSkin extends hit ghost story It Walks Aroun…

Dial 1 for UK heads to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre by Staff Writer

A hilarious and hard-hitting new one-man show, Dial 1 for UK, comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month The post Dial 1 for UK heads to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatr…

Get Into Theatre and Masterclass unite to create national pathway into theatre careers by Staff Writer

Get Into Theatre and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust have announced they will join forces from April 2026 The post Get Into Theatre and Masterclass unite to create national pathway…

Riverside Studios announces further events for 50th anniversary celebrations by Staff Writer

Riverside Studios has announced further special events as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades since the venue first opened in 1976 The post Riverside Studios anno…

Full cast announced for UK premiere of Something Rotten! in Manchester by Staff Writer

Full casting has been revealed for the highly anticipated UK premiere of award-winning comedy musical Something Rotten! The post Full cast announced for UK premiere of Something Rotten! in M…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 27, 2026- New Photos of THE LOST BOYS and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Sto…

Courtney Washington Is Ballroom Fierce. Next, She Tackles Modern Dance. by Brian Seibert and Sabrina Santiago

Courtney Washington made her name as a choreographer in street-dance competitions and on the ballroom scene. Now, she’s making a work for Parsons Dance.

‘THE ZIONISTS: A FAMILY STORM’ EMOTIONAL DRAMA ABOUT ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT THAT DIVIDES A PROMINENT JEWISH FAMILY by Marvin Glassman

When a Jewish family of parents and grown up children gather for a vacation together in the Caribbean resort in Turks and Caicos, the beautiful sunny skies soon change into a dark, wet and w…

On the Couch with Aviva Endean

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“Hamnet” Looks at Shakespeare through Women’s Eyes—at ACT by Mary Lou Herlihy

O’Farrell & Chakrabarti Celebrate Women’s Natural Wisdom by Mary Lou Herlihy In a brilliant reimagining of Anne Hathaway’s life, Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” conquers…

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Adjoa Andoh on Shakespeare, Bridgerton and DEI: ‘I don’t have to be the only one in the room’ by David Smith In Washington

Acclaimed stage and screen actor has taken part in Washington DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library residency program during a troubling time for the CapitolAddressing an audience at the Folger …

Louise Lecavalier: Danses Vagabondes – part witchy raver, part manic pixie dream grandmother by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells East, LondonAt 67, the mercurial Lecavalier is in the I’ll-do-whatever-I-want phase of her career, choreographing solos that are worlds away from cosy retirementLouise Lec…

Heartsink review – terminally ill doctor struggles to be a patient by Arifa Akbar

Riverside Studios, LondonJeffrey Longford is pedantic and superior in Farine Clarke’s medical drama – griping at everything from hospital data systems to gender-neutral loosHeartsinks, i…

Exit Lines: “The Balusters” by Bob Cashill

There goes the neighborhood.

Fangs Out: The Lost Boys Finally Gives Broadway a Musical Worth Raving About by Suzanna Bowling

Finally—a musical on Broadway worth raving about. The Lost Boys arrives with bite, swagger, and something the season has been missing: pure, unapologetic thrill. Director Michael Arden doe…

Mob Silence: KENREX Turns True Crime into a Chilling Act of Collective Complicity by Suzanna Bowling

KENREX, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, arrives not as spectacle, but as something far more unsettling…At a moment when almost unbelievable stories are making their way to the s…

“KENREX” Tightens Its Grip Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel by Ross

The Off-Broadway Review: Jack Holden’s solo tour de force gains new intensity in a tighter, more volatile space By Ross “You know how this works,” she says, as the reel-to-reel begins …

Off-Broadway's Public Hosts Starry Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart April 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

Billy Eichner, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, and more star in the landmark Larry Kramer play, celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Catherine Tate Swears In to London's Oh, Mary! Beginning April 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Cole Escola comedy continues its U.K. run at Trafalgar Theatre.

MCC Theater Holds Miscast Concert, Featuring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Darren Criss, More, April 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The beloved annual concert event will stream free next month.