Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Looking Back on Stephen Colbert in Company, Opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone by Margaret Hall

Colbert has genuine stage bonafides, which we're looking back on in honor of the final episode of The Late Show.

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2026 Tony Awards to Feature Performances From All Best Musical Nominees by Sophia Rubino

We're all winners at this year's Tony Awards. The initial lineup of musical performances for Broadway's biggest night has been announced, with the companies of all seven Best Musical and Bes…

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Schmigadoon! Tony Nominees Share the Joy of Bringing Golden Age Musical Comedy to Broadway by Sophia Rubino

We’re highlighting the 2026 musical Tony nominees this week on The Broadway Show! Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek and Managing Editor Beth Stevens skipped over the bridge to Sch…

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Michael Pennington, Commanding Shakespeare Actor, Dies at 82 by Fred Monyak

A mainstay of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he later started a rival theater group. He also appeared in “Return of the Jedi.”

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In Review: ‘The Balusters’ original Broadway production by Matt Tamanini

Matt reviews the original Broadway production of ‘The Balusters’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@br…

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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That's a Wrap on Our 2026 Spring Gala ✨ by American Ballet Theatre

The stars were sparkling on the red carpet and on stage last night! 💖🪩 #AmericanBalletTheatre

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ROMEO & JULIET In Rehearsals — Free Shakespeare In The Park | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

ROMEO & JULIET May 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026 Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater Runtime 3 hours, including one intermission By William Shakespeare Spanish Translations by Alfredo Mich…

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Kenyon Nicholson: From Wabash to the Great White Way by Trav S.D.

The fame of Kenyon Nicholson (1894-1986) has not stood the test of time as one of America’s foremost dramatists, but in his day (1920s-1950s) he enjoyed his share of hits, and many of his …

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Václav Havel Would Want Us to Fight—and Hope by American Theatre Editors

Next month’s Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival will offer an NYC showcase to smart, often bleakly comic new work from Central and Eastern Europe.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Bryce Pinkham on Commanding CHESS as Broadway’s Magnetic Arbiter

Some performances feel polished. Others feel possessed. Bryce Pinkham’s Tony-nominated turn as the Arbiter in Broadway’s CHESS revival somehow manages to be both. Part ringmaster, part h…

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Tony Awards Predictions: First Projections With ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘The Lost Boys’ and Records on the Line for Squibb, Lithgow and Apple by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, G…

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‘Indian Princesses’ Review: A Search for a True Identity by Brittani Samuel

The five girls in Eliana Theologides Rodriguez’s new play, about a “Native-inspired” program that trafficked in stereotypes, find ways to create their own experiences.

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Finding Our Shared Geography in Monologues by Laura Collins-Hughes

Kathryn Grody’s “The Unexpected 3rd,” Leslie Ayvazian’s “Mention My Beauty” and Liza Jessie Peterson’s “The Peculiar Patriot” are among the solo shows at the In the Bricks …

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The Sound of Music, In the Heights, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

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SCHMIGADOON!, THE LOST BOYS, TITANIQUE and More to Perform at The Tony Awards

The companies of the seven Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical nominees will perform at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. B…

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All the Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical Nominees to Perform at Tony Awards by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The 79th Annual Tony Awards will take play on Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall ||Broadway|Broadway,Cats: The Jellicle Ball,Ragtime,Schmigadoon!,The Lost Boys,The Rock…

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Performances announced for 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

“The Lost Boys” and several other nominees will offer performances at the 79th annual Tonys.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch: Cats: The Jellicle Ball Brings the Runway to WNYC for a Special Concert Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The cast—including 2026 Tony nominee André De Shields—plus the revival's creators were on hand for the event.

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Farm Theater, Stage Partners Announce Publishing Alliance by American Theatre Editors

Beginning this year, Stage Partners will be the exclusive publisher of the Farm Theater’s College Collaboration Project, expanding access to plays written for early-career artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM[SHARE]

Titanique Stars Talk 2026 Tony Nominations, Céline Dion and Breaking Broadway Rules by Jonah De Forest

We’re highlighting the 2026 musical Tony nominees this week on The Broadway Show! Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek and Managing Editor Beth Stevens sailed over to Titanique, whic…

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Powerhouse Theater at Vassar Announces Lineup for 40th Anniversary Season by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The lineup includes Fanboy/Diva, directed by Will Roland. ||New York|A Simple Herstory,Abe Johnson,Alan Menken,Cheri Steinkellner,Cy Coleman,David Zippel,Drew Droege,Ellenor …

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Video: Nick Fradiani Hits Milestone 1,000th Performance of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical celebrated Nick Fradiani as he hit his milestone 1,000th performance portraying Neil Diamond during the production’s matinee performance on Wedn…

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Exclusive: John Cardoza Sings 'Freeze Your Brain' in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Watch an exclusive video clip of John Cardoza performing "Freeze Your Brain" in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway with Isabella Esler. The new footage comes after the duo began performances …

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Tony Awards: All Best Musical & Best Musical Revival Nominees Will Perform At Ceremony by Greg Evans

All seven Tony Award nominees in the Best Musical and Best Musical Revival categories will perform at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the…

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PlayPenn to Explores ‘Democracy in Action’ at 2026 Conference by American Theatre Editors

PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference will feature new work by Roger Zoe Palmer, Roger Q. Mason, and Sarah Mantell, as well as expanded engagement events.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:20PM[SHARE]

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, More Will Perform at the 2026 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's biggest night has officially confirmed numbers from all musical production nominees.

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare Opens New Permanent Home, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The first show in the new theater will be William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. ||New York|As You Like It,Hudson Valley Shakespeare,King Lear,Les Misérables,William Shakes…

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Industrial Strength, About Industrial Musicals, Sets NYC Developmental Readings by Logan Culwell-Block

The project is written by Bathtubs Over Broadway creators Steve Young and Stuart Ross.

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Drama Desks, Drama League, Helen Hayes Awards, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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The Broadway Show Spotlights 2026 Tony-Nominated Musicals by Jamie Kravitz

Get your dancing shoes on, because The Broadway Show is spotlighting this year's Tony-nominated musicals! Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek and Managing Editor Beth Stevens speak…

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Listen to an Exclusive Track From Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The album will be available on streaming and digital formats May 22. ||Off-Broadway|Erin Davie,Gillian Jackson Han,Greta Gertler Gold,Hilary Bell,Picnic at Hanging Rock,Tatia…

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Cast and Creative Team Complete for West End Revival of The Truth, Starring Janie Dee, Stephen Mangan by Andrew Gans

Lindsay Posner will direct Christopher Hampton's translation of Florian Zeller's comedy.

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Actors' Equity Association Reveals Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election

Actors' Equity Association has revealed the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal ac…

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Video: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Lead Tense New Trailer for PRESSURE

Time is of the essence in the new trailer for Pressure, the film adaptation of David Haig's play starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser. The movie is set in the 72 hours leading up to D-Da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM[SHARE]

Exclusive Listen: Reese Sebastian Diaz Sings 'My Path' From PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK

Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical – Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording is being released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, May 22. Ahead of the album's release, BroadwayWorld…

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Marla Mindelle Working on There’s Something About Mary Musical by Zach

Editorial Staff| The Titaníque co-creator and star is collaborating with Peter Farrelly on a stage adaptation of his 1998 comedy. ||Broadway|Marla Mindelle,Peter Farrelly,There’s Somethin…

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Quartet in Autumn review – Samantha Harvey gives new life to Barbara Pym tale of imminent retirement by Holly O'Mahony

Arcola theatre, LondonThe 70s novel about the everyday grumbles of four office workers remains just as relevant, playfully staged by director Dominic DromgooleIt’s no wonder why Barbara Py…

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How The Lost Boys Choreographers Make Vampire Rock Stars Fly by Gabby Macogay, Margaret Hall

Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant are nominated for Best Choreography at the 2026 Tony Awards.

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Watch: Schmigadoon! Brings a Fresh Batch of 'Corn Puddin'' to The Kelly Clarkson Show by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is currently tied with The Lost Boys as the season's most Tony-nominated production.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Michael James Scott to Release New Pop Single 'Brighter'

Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, will release his new single, “Brighter,” on Thursday, May 29. It is a…

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Spotify Introduces AI-Generated Personal Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

Per the new feature, Spotify will create a audio based on prompts such as "Share my daily city updates, and tell me about local concerts from artists I love."

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Video: Watch the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'Corn Puddin'

A recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show spotlighted the 12-time Tony-nominated musical Schmigadoon! with a performance of the fan-favorite number, "Corn Puddin." Watch the rousing perfor…

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Exclusive: MUSIC CITY Cast Performs 'Smile' By JT Harding Ahead of Off-Broadway Run

Take an exclusive first look at the cast of Music City performing "Smile" by Billboard-charting songwriter JT Harding. With a book by Peter Zinn and direction by Eric Tucker, performances be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM[SHARE]

The Albert Grossman Centennial by Trav S.D.

Born a century ago today: Albert Grossman (1926-1986). We’ve written about a handful of rock era talent managers in the past, usually ones with big personalities, and impresario-style pres…

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Inside the ReOrient Festival: Short Plays and Long-Term Impact by Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Nora El Samahy

By Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Nora el Samahy. This episode is a deep dive into Golden Thread’s ReOrient Festival and the MENATMA convening, exploring how short plays, artistic experimen…

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How to See the World Premiere of HADESTOWN Film at Tribeca

As previously announced, the West End filmed capture of Hadestown will hold its world premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival this June. For those who can't wait until its wider theatrical r…

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Listen to Neyla Pekarek Sing 'Feed the Flame' From New Musical The Queen of Magic by Andrew Gans

The EP of the musical about little-known magician Adelaide Herrmann will be released by Joy Machine Records.

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Tribeca Festival 2026 preview for theater lovers by Jonathan Mandell

The musical “Hadestown” is brought to the screen with the original Broadway cast, followed by a live concert. Broadway songwriters Sara Bareilles and Alicia Keys are each profiled. There…

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Video: Watch 'Corner of the Sky' From Signature Theatre's PIPPIN

Watch a video of Brayden Bambino performing "Corner of the Sky" in Signature Theatre's production of Pippin. Performances will run through July 26, 2026 in Signature’s MAX Theatre. Tickets…

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Richard Thomas Knows All About Balusters, Villains And What You’re Just Dying To Say To Him – Tony Watch Q&A by Greg Evans

No small part of the power in Richard Thomas’ Tony-nominated performance in the current production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s subtly scalding play The Balusters might, in fact, be somethi…

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Agencies Take Home Telly Awards For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, TWO STRANGERS, and More

The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor covering video and television across all screens, unveiled the winners of its 47th annual competition. The organization reported nearly 14,000 e…

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BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/21/2026; Jobs In Administration, Marketing, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 5/21/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

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Get a 1st Look at Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, go inside its starry opening night with Christopher Jackson, Rita Wilson, Nia Vardalos, and lots more.

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Arcadia | 2026 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

A dazzling collision of science and romance, Arcadia explores the beauty of curiosity, the ache of lost knowledge and the timeless thrill of discovery. Get tickets: https://officiallondonth…

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Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards

The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway. Sinc…

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Get a 1st Listen to 'If Only' From Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is getting a cast album following its 2025 Off-Broadway premiere.

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Linda Emond, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, McKenzie Kurtz, Ali Louis Bourzgui, More Awarded By Actors’ Equity Foundation by Margaret Hall

This year's honors will be awarded June 22 at a private ceremony emceed by Julie Halston.

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20 Tony Nominees on How They Get It Done by Jeffrey Vizcaíno, Margaret Hall, Diep Tran

Luke Evans, Carrie Coon, Rose Byrne, Joshua Henry, and more on what enables them to make great theatre.

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Theatre News: Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh Acquire Principal Ownership of Leading New York City-Based Publicity Firm Boneau/Bryan-Brown by Lars Koudal

Veteran theatrical press agents Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh have acquired principal ownership of Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Inc., a publicity firm with over three decades of experien…

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Photos: Angela Bassett Visits Deborah Cox at TITANIQUE

Deborah Cox is currently starring in Titanique on Broadway and was recently paid a visit by her friend Angela Bassett. The pair spent time together in Cox's dressing room, and you can check …

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Steve Bargonetti, Caroline Shaw on Being Tony Nominated for Their Play Scores by Margaret Hall

This year, the Best Original Score category contains nods to Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Death of a Salesman.

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Maureen Lipman-Led Allegra Sets West End Dates by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of Peter Quilter's play will arrive at the Pinter following its current tour.

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Tovah Feldshuh Will Make Recorded Appearance in A Walk on the Moon Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

The stage and screen favorite starred in the upcoming Off-Broadway musical's film source material.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Heath Schwartz & Michelle Farabaugh Acquire Boneau/Bryan-Brown; Will Rebrand as Aperture Public Relations

Veteran theatrical press agents Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh have acquired principal ownership of Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Inc., a publicity firm with over three decades of experience se…

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Interview: Rita Wilson Returns to Broadway as Producer of Celebrity Autobiography by Phempstead

Brian Scott Lipton| The actor and singer talks Broadway, fame, and her new album, Sound of a Woman. ||Broadway|Celebrity Autobiography,Rita Wilson [...] Read More... from Interview: Rita Wil…

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Divina De Campo Will Star in London Encore of Ride the Cyclone by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult favorite musical is headed back to Southwark Playhouse Elephant after a sell-out 2025 U.K. premiere.

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Cast Complete for National's Newsroom Thriller The Story, Starring Letitia Wright by Andrew Gans

Tracey Scott Wilson's drama examines racial politics and journalistic ethics.

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Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh acquire press agency Boneau/Bryan-Brown by Lee D'amato

Schwartz and Farabaugh, longtime employees of BBB, are also rebranding the publicity firm.

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Broadway Publicity Firm BBB Announces New Ownership, Rebrands as Aperture Public Relations by Rebecca Rubin

BBB, one of the leading publicity firms that covers Broadway, has been acquired by veteran press agents and longtime employees Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh. The company will be rebr…

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Longtime Broadway Press Agency Boneau/Bryan-Brown Gets New Principal Owners, Name Change by Greg Evans

Boneau/Bryan-Brown, for more than 30 years one of Broadway’s busiest preeminent press agencies representing hundreds of shows with campaigns garnering 254 Tony Awards, is soon to have new …

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Boneau/Bryan-Brown PR Firm Acquired by Staffers Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh by Dgordon

David Gordon| Schwartz and Farabaugh will rebrand the company as Aperture Public Relations beginning in June. ||New York City|Adrian Bryan-Brown,Boneau/Bryan-Brown,Chris Boneau,Heath Schwart…

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Publicity Firm Boneau/Bryan-Brown Gets New Owners, Will Rebrand as Aperture Public Relations by Margaret Hall

Press agents Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh will lead the new venture.

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SISTER ACT SR. and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE SR. Now Available to License Through MTI

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced the licensing availability of Sister Act SR. and The Drowsy Chaperone SR., two new Broadway Senior musicals designed for perfor…

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Netflix Launches First Live Daily Video Podcast: Charlamagne tha God’s ‘Breakfast Club’ by Caitlin Huston

The streaming platform will compete with wake up shows starting with the 6 a.m. hour on the weekdays.

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‘well, I’ll let you go’ – Revealed in Mourning by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen The night before her wedding, Maggie (Quincy Tyler Berstine) almost opted out.Twenty-five years later when her husband dies, she wonders not only whether she loved him, but als…

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The Conspirators Adapt Moliere’s “Tartuffe” With a Neo-Commedia Style by Charles Kenney

The Style combines mime-ish facepaint, frequent confrontation with the audience and musical accompaniment of each movement.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Schmigadoon!’’s Christopher Gattelli by Ruthie Fierberg

Gattelli has been nominated for his direction and choreography of the new musical.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’’s Greg Nobile and Daniel Radcliffe by Ruthie Fierberg

Producer Nobile and star Radcliffe give the inside scoop on “casting” audience members and more.

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Caroline Aherne by David Scott review – portrait of a comedy maverick by Rebecca Nicholson

A biography of the creative force behind Mrs Merton and The Royle Family focuses on the stories behind her workFrom the 1990s until her tragically early death in 2016, Caroline Aherne was a …

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Stephen Sondheim by Daniel Okrent review – a superb biography of the musical master by Emma Brockes

Packed with gossip and incident, this book is also a fascinating study in the gestation of geniusAmong the many great pleasures of Daniel Okrent’s new biography of Stephen Sondheim – a b…

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Photos: Inside the Manhattan Theatre Club 2025 Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club's 2026 Spring Gala took place on Monday, May 18 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and hosted by Amber Ruffin. Check out photos below! …

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Nick Fradiani Hits Milestone 1,000th Performance of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

The company of the tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL recently celebrated Nick Fradiani as he hit his milestone 1,000th performance portraying legendary singer-songwriter Ne…

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You Are Here: Grand Theatre’s “Come From Away” Soars with Heart and Humanity by Ross

The London Ontario Theatre Review: Julie Tomaino’s community-infused reimagining of the beloved Canadian musical proves as moving and uplifting as ever By Ross A single red chair sits alon…

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Avenue Q Extends West End Anniversary Run at Shaftesbury Theatre by Staff Writer

Due to popular demand, the 20th anniversary production of Avenue Q has extended its limited West End run at the Shaftesbury Theatre, with performances now booking until Sunday 3 January 2027…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! To Hit the Road and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 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 …

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Full casting announced for UK premiere of The Story at the National Theatre by Staff Writer

Full casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Tracey Scott Wilson’s acclaimed play The Story The post Full casting announced for UK premiere of The Story at the National Theatre a…

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Divina De Campo to star in Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Staff Writer

Divina De Campo will star as The Amazing Karnak in the return of Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant The post Divina De Campo to star in Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse …

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Dame Maureen Lipman returns to the West End with Allegra at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Staff Writer

Dame Maureen Lipman will return to the West End this summer in Allegra, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, following a series of five-star reviews during its UK tour The post Dame Maureen Lipman…

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At DanceAfrica, When the Rules Disappear, the Party Begins by Brian Seibert and Hiroko Masuike

Brooklyn students are learning a traditional Ugandan dance for BAM’s festival this weekend. “You cannot shake your hips if you are stressed,” the Ugandan troupe leader told them.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Hello! ‘Book of Mormon’ plays on the road in New Orleans by Alan Smason

By MEGHAN LOVELACE The Book of Mormon is a familiar buddy comedy with satirical flair. The jumpy choreography and dopamine disco lighting had me sitting back in my seat thinking I was going …

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The Astonishing Guitar Artistry of Yamandu Costa by Andrew Poretz

Brazilian guitarist and composer Yamandu Costa is a seven-string guitar virtuoso. He first studied guitar at age 7 with his father, Algacir Costa, band leader of “Os Fronteiriços,” his …

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Ethel Merman Interview with Gypsy Rose Lee by American Musical Theater Archives

Ethel Merman Interview with Gypsy Rose Lee

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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Bob Fosse and Carol Haney- I Love a Piano by American Musical Theater Archives

Bob Fosse and Carol Haney- I Love a Piano

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I'm Still Here- Yvonne DeCarlo by American Musical Theater Archives

I'm Still Here- Yvonne DeCarlo

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Care review – this searing portrayal of dementia raises urgent questions for us all by Arifa Akbar

Young Vic, LondonAlexander Zeldin’s devastating play depicts the gruelling loneliness and confusion of life in a care homeAlexander Zeldin’s characters often inhabit the margins, from ze…

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On the Couch with Kristina McNamara

The post On the Couch with Kristina McNamara appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Who's That Woman- Follies- London 1987 by American Musical Theater Archives

Who's That Woman- Follies- London 1987

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Betty Buckley and Linzi Hatley- Carrie Reunion by American Musical Theater Archives

Betty Buckley and Linzi Hatley- Carrie Reunion

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Judi Dench- Send in the Clowns by American Musical Theater Archives

Judi Dench- Send in the Clowns

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The Chita Rivera Awards: The Red Carpet Interviews by Suzanna Bowling

Outside the Chita Rivera Awards, the red carpet moved with the exact kind of electricity only theater dancers generate — glamorous, kinetic, slightly chaotic, and fueled almost entirely by…

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On The Drama Desk Awards Red Carpet: The Interviews by Suzanna Bowling

The interviews at Sunday’s Drama Desk Awards revealed a theater community both exhilarated and exhausted after one of the most creatively ambitious seasons in recent memory. Conversations …

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