Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Fiery “Hell’s Kitchen” musical comes to the Pantages by Pauline Adamek

The multi–Tony Award-nominated (with two wins) musical Hell’s Kitchen has arrived at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre with all the energy, heart, and musical fire one would expect from a p…

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Odds and Ends: Tony Winner Cole Escola Heads to Oh, Mary! in the West End, Sting Takes The Last Ship to London & More by Sophia Rubino

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. The West of What? Cole Escola is answering the brat signal. The Oh, Mary! creator will give London audiences a taste of their Tony-…

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Star Christiani Pitts’ First Tony Nomination Arrives Right on Time by Jonah De Forest

Ten years ago, Christiani Pitts made her Broadway debut in the ensemble of A Bronx Tale. By 2018, she had graduated to leading lady status, fielding the advances of a prehistoric ape as the …

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R.I.P. Dorothy Bradley of the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum by Trav S.D.

Just learned from my friends at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum the sad news that their former President Dorothy Bradley has passed away. Originally from nearby San Francisco, Dorothy w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:20PM[SHARE]

They Began the SHUCKED Tour as a Family of 3 — and Ended Their Epic Journey as a Family of 4

Quinn VanAntwerp and Mackenzie Bell have a very special place in their hearts for the musical Shucked. Bell, 38, performed in an early iteration of the musical, then under the title Moon…

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Two Strangers' Christiani Pitts and Schmigadoon!'s Isabelle McCalla Get to Know Each Other by Playbill Staff

In a new video series from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), the stars and creative team get to know some Broadway strangers.

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IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release

A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on vi…

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Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'The Jellicle Ball' on THE VIEW

The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated Cats: The Jellicle Ball brought the magic of ballroom to The View on Thursday, with a special performance from the hit revival. After a few lines from t…

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Black Photography Art Talks at the Getty in June by Pauline Adamek

  Two upcoming literary Black photography art talk events are happening next weekend, on June 5 and 7, at the Getty Center that focus on race, science, health, history, and artistry. Pictur…

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This is Us Star Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Sophia Rubino

This Is Us star Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet for a limited engagement this summer. Metz will play Angélique from June 18 through September 13 at the Stephen So…

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The Maximum Minna Gombell by Trav S.D.

Tribute today to actress Minna Gombell (1892-1973). Gombell was prized mostly for her comic abilities, and was known for playing tough talking and shrewish characters by her movie years, alt…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:25PM[SHARE]

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/28/2026; Jobs In Education, Vocal Direction & More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 5/28/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

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Watch Cats: The Jellicle Ball Perform on The View by Zach

Editorial Staff| The cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival stopped by The View to perform “The Jellicle Ball.” ||Broadway|”Tempress” Chasity Moore,Andre De Shields,Cats: The Je…

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Cyclones and Twisters and Ice Queens, Oh My! 10 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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Playwrights Horizons’ 2026-27 Season Will Include New Work From Pulitzer Prize Finalist Aleshea Harris and Tony Nominee Christina Anderson by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The season also includes the world premiere of Else Went’s Degenerates. ||Off-Broadway|Aleshea Harris,Christina Anderson,Dustin Wills,Else Went,Emma Rosa Went,Jake Brasch,K…

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Playwrights Horizons Will Stage World Premieres From Aleshea Harris, Else Went, Kate Atwell, More in 2026–2027 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company will tackle a variety of subjects, including incel culture, '80s aerobics, family history, and butt plugs.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Beanie Feldstein, Katrina Lenk, Matthew Lillard and More to Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theatrical reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will now take place on Monday, June 22 from 11:00AM to 11:00PM at …

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Susannah Perkins, Benjamin Walker Among New Cast in THE GOD OF THE WOODS Series

Lucille Lortel Award nominee Susannah Perkins (Antigone, Broadway's Romeo and Juliet) and Tony Award nominee Benjamin Walker (All My Sons, American Psycho) have joined as regular cast member…

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David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters Proves 'Nostalgia Is Toxic' by Margaret Hall

He's currently up for a Tony Award for Best Play, for his surprisingly relevant comedy about a homeowners' association.

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Video: First Look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA North American Tour

You can now get a first look into the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera. The North American Tour company st…

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Tony Winners Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, and Ruthie Ann Miles Will Star in Hello, Dolly! at Ogunquit Playhouse by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The cast also includes Adam Heller as Horace Vandergelder. ||Maine|Adam Heller,Beth Leavel,Hello Dolly,Jerry Herman,Maggie Burrows,Matt Doyle,Michael Stewart,Ogunquit Playhou…

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‘Impossible, exhausting, horrifying’: how a chilling supernatural play explains the terror of life in Iran by Kate Wyver

Hit Iranian horror Under the Shadow conjured scares from the aftermath of the 1979 revolution. With Tehran once again under siege, a new theatrical version makes that story feel more relevan…

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‘Hadestown’ original Broadway cast album achieves Gold certification by Lee D'amato

The Recording Industry Association of America certifies records as Gold when they have sold at least 500,000 copies.

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Video: Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Discuss Reimagining DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Arthur Miller's award-winning play Death of a Salesman is back on the Broadway stage in a new revival led by Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Directed by Joe Mantello, the production has garn…

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Tony Winner Christopher Gattelli Will Direct and Choreograph a New Touring Production of R&H’s Cinderella by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Casting will be announced at a later date. ||New York City|Christopher Gattelli,Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella [...] Read More... from Tony Winner Christopher Gattell…

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball Extends Broadway Run Through January 2027 by Jonah De Forest

The ball keeps rolling! Cats: The Jellicle Ball has extended its Broadway run through January 17, 2027. The news was relayed by two of the production's stars—André De Shields and Grizabel…

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‘This Is Us’ Star Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in ‘& Juliet’ by Caitlin Huston

Metz will step into the long-running show that reimagines what would happen if Juliet lived.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Golden Thread at Thirty: Looking Beyond 2026 by Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson

By Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson. In the season finale, Marina and Nabra preview Golden Thread’s 2026 season, from Palestinian performance and stand-up comedy to new Arab American plays and…

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Music with an "M": Melissa, Meltem, Mark, Mark, Marcus by Rob Lester

Here are some singers of note whose first names happen to start with the letter "M" as in "Music." Ladies first: Melissa Errico and Meltem Ege, then three gentlemen: two West Coasters named …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 01:57PM[SHARE]

Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET in June

Emmy & Golden Globe Award-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet! Metz will star as ‘Angelique’ for a limited engagement, beginning Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55PM[SHARE]

Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles & More to Star in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. Performances begin Thursday, Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM[SHARE]

Broadway Dancer Robert Montano Used to Be a Horse Jockey; Small Details His Journey From the Saddle to the Spotlight by Gabby Macogay

Terrence McNally and Chita Rivera encouraged Montano to write down his life story.

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‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ extends Broadway run through January 2027 by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

The news was relayed by two of the production’s stars — André De Shields and Grizabella herself, “Tempress” Chasity Moore — with co-host Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.”

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Exclusive: Watch the New Trailer for Phantom of the Opera North American Tour by Sophia Rubino

The Phantom of the Opera is here (the Phantom of the Opera is there)! Broadway.com has an exclusive first look at the North American touring company as they perform the musical’s iconic so…

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Death of a Salesman’s Laurie Metcalf’s Tony Dream Date Pick? No Notes by Beth Stevens

You know that feeling when you have a crush on someone and they actually know your name? Here at Broadway.com, we have talent crushes on more people than we can count, so we understand the t…

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Photo: First Look at Melanie Moore as Nina BLACK SWAN on Stage at A.R.T.

You can now get a first look at Melanie Moore as Nina in A.R.T.'s world premiere stage adaptation of BLACK SWAN, directed and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh. BLACK SWAN features a contemporary…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM[SHARE]

Ryan Silverman and Alexandra Socha Will Lead the Cast of South Pacific at Bucks County Playhouse by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The show at Bucks County Playhouse also stars Ann Sanders and Mike Schwitter. ||New Hope|Alexandra Socha,Ann Sanders,Bucks County Playhouse,David Hess,Mike Schwitter,Ryan Sil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:21PM[SHARE]

The Journey of Jack Curtis by Trav S.D.

May 28 was the birthday of actor Jonathan “Jack” Curtis (1880-1956). Curtis was born in San Francisco to a show biz family. His father (also Jack Curtis) was in vaudeville and later beca…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:20PM[SHARE]

Snap!: The vibrant ‘Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer’ entertains and enlightens with karaoke-style songs by Linda Ferguson

Wong’s solo musical comedy, playing at Portland Center Stage, also digs deep as it schools us on rising food insecurity in the richest nation in the world.

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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends on Broadway Through 2027

CATS: The Jellicle Ball has been extended at the Broadhurst Theatre, with tickets now on sale through Sunday, January 17, 2027. See photos of the production HERE! CATS: The Jellicle Ball,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM[SHARE]

Kate Micucci Will Accompany Mo Willems in a Show at New Victory Theater by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The season will also include a new holiday show from Cirque Mechanics. ||New York City|Cher Willems,Cirque Mechanics,Kate Micucci,Mo Willems,New Victory Theater,The Mo & …

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This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz Will Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Andrew Gans

The hit jukebox musical continues at the Sondheim.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Nathan Lane Documentary Will Highlight Theatrical Legacy of the Stage and Screen Star

Three-time Tony Award-winner Nathan Lane, currently on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, will serve as the subject of a new documentary from filmmaker Matthew Miele, Deadline reports. The…

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Christopher Gattelli to Direct and Choreograph New Tour of R&H's CINDERELLA

70 years after the landmark television premiere starring Julie Andrews (1957) and 30 years after the televised production starring Brandy and Whitney Houston (1997), a new touring production…

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Theatreworks closes 50th season with ‘The Garbologists’ by Osc Staff Report

The Lindsay Joelle buddy comedy about two New York sanitation workers runs June 11-28 at the Ent Center

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‘The Lost Boys’, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Extend Broadway Runs by Greg Evans

Tony Award nominees The Lost Boys and Cats: The Jellicle Ball have extended their Broadway engagements, releasing blocks of tickets into the new year. The Michael Arden-directed The Lost Boy…

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Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and More to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen

The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen have revealed the cast for their seventh annual co-production: a musical fable of Broadway, Guys and Dolls in Concert, starring Julie Be…

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HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY is Coming to Edinburgh Fringe

Hot on the heels of their Off-Broadway opening, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will have its UK premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Written by Dylan MarcA…

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Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in ‘& Juliet’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in the jukebox musical “& Juliet.” She’ll join the cast as Angélique for a limited run starting on June 18 and concluding on Sept. 13. Me…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Nathan Lane Will Be the Subject of Upcoming Documentary by Logan Culwell-Block

The feature film will include new interviews with Matthew Broderick, Tony Kushner, Laurie Metcalf, Mel Brooks, and more.

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Photos: Claybourne Elder in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

You can now get a first look at photos of Grammy and Drama Desk nominee Claybourne Elder (HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” Company) as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. in Little Shop of Horrors, now i…

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Céline Dion TV Series to Chronicle Early Years of Music Icon

2026 is the year of Céline Dion. With some of her greatest hits now on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Titaníque and the music icon herself making a long-awaited return to performin…

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‘Sex and the City’ Star Quietly Moves to Costa Rica to Write Nine-Book Fantasy Epic Series by Seth Abramovitch

After leaving Los Angeles, ex-HBO actor and model Jason Lewis now wakes at 4 a.m. each day to build an ambitious universe exploring power, tyranny and self-worth.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:06PM[SHARE]

Bits on Billy Engle by Trav S.D.

Only the barest bones biography on William “Billy” Engle (1889-1966), for we know scarcely more than his (over 300) screen credits, though there are probably enough clues for some intrep…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Postponed 12-Hour Broadway Tracy Letts Marathon Sets New Date for June by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Adrienne Warren, John Gallagher, Jr., and more are among the starry group who will read the Pulitzer-winning playwright's work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM[SHARE]

Private Lives by Victoria Weisfeld

Noel Coward's Private Lives is a classic of marital disharmony and its unexpected appeal, presented with brio by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. The post Private Lives appeared first…

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Bonnie Milligan, Christopher Sieber, Julie Benko, Ryan Vasquez Will Lead Guys and Dolls in Concert by Andrew Gans

Jeff Calhoun will direct The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen co-production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM[SHARE]

THE MAIDS: Messy Maximalism in Kip Williams’ Latest Multi-Cam Experiment – Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of The Maids directed by Kip Williams at St. Ann's Warehouse in New York City.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:50AM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Claybourne Elder in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Company and Gilded Age actor is the newest resident of Skid Row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM[SHARE]

Nathan Lane Documentary From Filmmaker Matthew Miele To Feature Interviews With Matthew Broderick, Tony Kushner, Laurie Metcalf, Mel Brooks, Others by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Matthew Miele is currently directing a new feature documentary on the life, career, and theatrical legacy of three-time Emmy and three-time Tony Award-winning actor Nath…

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SCHMIGADOON! to Release Broadway Cast Recording This Summer

Schmigadoon! will release a Broadway cast recording this summer. The album, produced by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) in partnership with Joy Machine Records, will capture Cinco Paul's T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM[SHARE]

Here’s Your Chance to Win Admission to the Museum of Broadway by Phempstead

Editorial Staff| This immersive experience celebrates the history and magic of the New York theater. ||New York City| [...] Read More... from Here’s Your Chance to Win Admission to the Mus…

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See Who's Joining Bill Pullman, Kenneth Branagh, and Helen Hunt in Royal Shakespeare Company's The Cherry Orchard by Margaret Hall

The new version of the Russian dramatist's final play has been adapted by Olivier-winning playwright Laura Wade.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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From Cookies to Adrenaline, How Quincy Tyler Bernstine Successfully Plays a Grieving Widow in Well, I'll Let You Go by Diep Tran

The play, which wowed audiences last summer, has returned to Off-Broadway's Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Black Comedy review – Peter Shaffer’s relentless farce provokes helpless laughter by Mark Lawson

Orange Tree theatre, RichmondA stealing sculptor struggles to keep his visitors in the dark, while they lope and grope with the lights out, in Shaffer’s escalating slapstick showA regular …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Schmigadoon! to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording by Sophia Rubino

You’ll soon be able to travel to the Golden Age town of Schmigadoon simply by pressing play. Schmigadoon! will release an original Broadway cast recording this summer. More details on the …

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Ensemble Arts Philly and the Shubert Organization present the national tour of The Outsiders by Cameron Kelsall

A musical adaptation of The Outsiders proves iconic as its source material, as the national tour lands in Philly through June 7, 2026. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Schmigadoon! Will Get a Broadway Cast Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Best Musical Tony Award nominee is currently tied with The Lost Boys as the most Tony-nominated production of the season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Get a 1st Look at Kirstin Maldonado as Anne Boleyn in SIX: The Musical by Margaret Hall

Don't lose your head, the Pentatonix singer begins performances next week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM[SHARE]

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ to Begin North American Tour in 2027 by Matthew Herzog

70 years after the landmark television premiere starring Julie Andrews (1957) and 30 years after the trailblazing televised production starring Brandy and Whitney Houston (1997), Concord The…

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Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Will Make U.K. Premiere This Summer by Andrew Gans

The parody of the streaming series recently opened Off-Broadway.

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Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse Hello, Dolly! by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jerry Herman musical is coming to the Maine theatre in a new staging directed by Maggie Burrows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM[SHARE]

David McElwee to Succeed Chris Lanceley in Off-Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong by Andrew Gans

Lanceley has been with the Mischief comedy for seven years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM[SHARE]

3 Weeks After Fire, ‘The Book of Mormon’ Reopens on Broadway by Michael Paulson and Sarah Bahr

The satirical musical, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, missed 25 performances during the shutdown.

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Longtime THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Cast Member Chris Lanceley to Depart

Longtime Mischief cast member Chris Lanceley will play his final performance in The Play That Goes Wrong on July 12th after over seven years with the show. David McElwee will join the cast …

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Broadway Grosses w/e 5/24/2026 by Ken Davenport

Broadway closed out Memorial Day weekend on a strong note,... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/24/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Tony Nominee Hannah Cruz On Her Electrifying, Stakes-Raising Turn In ‘Chess’ [VIDEO] by Frank J. Avella

Hannah Cruz enters the Chess stage early in act two, raising the already high stakes and she very near steals the show. For her electrifying work, she’s received a well-deserved Tony nomin…

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Watch: Isabella Esler and the Off-Broadway Cast of Heathers Perform 'Beautiful' by Logan Culwell-Block

Watch the cult-favorite musical's current cast perform the revival's complete opening number.

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'It Sucks': Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Posts Video Response to Canceled Broadway Return in Chess by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival announced a new closing date earlier this week that called off Levesque's announced run as Florence Vassy.

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Exclusive: Original cast album of Broadway’s ‘Schmigadoon!’ set for summer release by Andy Lefkowitz

Joy Machine Records and Theatrical Rights Worldwide will produce the album for the 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical.

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Arvada Center marks Pride with trio of June events by Osc Staff Report

Country cabaret, a record-seeking drag storytime and a Denver Gay Men's Chorus concert fill out the June lineup

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Emmys 2026: Lena Hall On Ali’s Journey On ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ How She Would Direct the Musical ‘Chess’ [VIDEO] by Frank J. Avella

Tony-winner Lena Hall continues to dive deep into the psyche of the singular character of Ali on season two of Apple TV+’s envelope-pushing dramedy Your Friends & Neighbors. Though pla…

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CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY: The Library Is Open, Kind Of – Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Celebrity Autobiography at the Shubert Theatre in New York City

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Sarah Carson–‘A Welcome in the Hillside- My Love Letter to Wales’ by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen This is a terrific presentation, terrific. Rarely do components come together with such finesse, feeling and craftsmanship. History and tradition provide whole cloth through wh…

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Sting Will Star in Limited West End Run of His The Last Ship Musical by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in September.

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GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 28, 2026 by Susan Grace

    Today’s Highlights     Eureka Day, by Jonathan Spector, directed by Margot Bordelon, featuring Ken Cheeseman (Don), Nancy Lemenager (Suzanne), Eunice Woods (Carina), Sasha Diamond …

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Anne Gridley's Watch Me Walk, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, More Revealed For Yale Rep 2026-2027 Season by Meg Masseron

The upcoming season marks the first presided over by incoming Artistic Director Evan Yionoulis.

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Suzan-Lori Parks' The Tune Up: A Juneteenth Celebration Will Return to the David Rubenstein Atrium by Meg Masseron

Part of Lincoln Center’s Summer in the City series, the event is written, composed, and created by the Pulitzer-winning playwright.

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First look at RSC’s Cyrano de Bergerac ahead of West End transfer by Staff Writer

Rehearsal images have been released for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed production of Cyrano de Bergerac as it prepares to transfer to the West End The post First look…

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Made in Scotland 2026 showcase launches for Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Staff Writer

The Made in Scotland 2026 showcase has officially launched, revealing a wide ranging programme of performances set for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe The post Made in Scotland 2026 …

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Sting to star in limited West End run of The Last Ship at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

Sting will star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship for a strictly limited West End run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane The post Sting to star in limited West End run of The …

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Headlong announces cast and creative team for ROBOTA ahead of Oxford premiere by Staff Writer

Headlong has announced the full cast and creative team for its new production ROBOTA, set to premiere in Oxford this summer The post Headlong announces cast and creative team for ROBOTA ahea…

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Henry Patterson to bring one-night-only Broadway Maybe concert to PizzaExpress Live Soho by Staff Writer

One to watch Henry Patterson returns to the London stage this summer with a one-night-only concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho The post Henry Patterson to bring one-night-only Broadway Maybe c…

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Original West End cast of The Comedy About Spies to return to Adelphi Theatre this summer by Staff Writer

The original West End cast of The Comedy About Spies will return to the Adelphi Theatre this summer for a strictly limited eight week run The post Original West End cast of The Comedy About …

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Daniel J. Watts Will Present Process of Saying Yes at East Village Basement by Meg Masseron

The multidisciplinary artist will showcase his signature freestyle dance painting technique, accompanied by special music guests.

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Eden Espinosa Will Launch Broadway in Brooklyn Concert Series at Brooklyn Improv by Meg Masseron

Actors/producers Susan Egan and Adam J. Levy are presenting the series to honor the historic connection between Broadway and NYC improv.

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Variety’s First Women’s Impact Report U.K. Celebrates Talent From on the Set to the Stage to the C-Suite by Carolehorst

Variety’s first-ever Women’s Impact Report U.K. showcases the executives and talent that led from across the pond, driving top features and television series, winning awards and leading …

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Sting Will Star in Reimagined THE LAST SHIP in the West End

Sting will perform in a newly reimagined production of his musical, The Last Ship, for a limited run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 22 September - 3 October. Featuring a new book by Barney…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM[SHARE]

“Chroniques” by Peeping Tom at Østre Gasværk Teater Copenhagen by Duška Radosavljević

Rocks and rolling, in a most literal sense, is probably the closest it gets to describing the visual idiom of Peeping Tom’s 2025 offering Chroniques. The Belgian dance company, established…

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What Is A Podcast? Podcast Industry Taskforce Forms to Determine Definition and More by Caitlin Huston

Without a set definition "advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned," said Oxford Road CEO Dan Granger.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Grosses and News: May 27, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio…

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“Inter Alia” Grips the West End With Rock-Star Ferocity and Agonizing Force by Ross

The London England Theatre Review: Rosamund Pike commands Suzie Miller’s emotionally shattering legal drama with fierce intelligence and aching vulnerability By Ross “Madness” continue…

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Did you know ‘Titaníque’’s three writers each penned a separate section of the script? by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-nominated co-book writers Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli reveal their writing process of the scrappy, hilarious, “subversive” musical they set out to make.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Maids at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Loren Noveck

Jean Genet would have Thoughts about TikTok. Loren Noveck reviews the latest from digital provocateur Kip Williams. The post Review: The Maids at St. Ann’s Warehouse appeared first on Exeu…

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Photos/Video: DELI BOYS Make Cameo in ALADDIN on Broadway

Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Hulu’s comedy series “Deli Boys,” Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh made their Broadway debuts in Disney’s Broadway musical, Aladdin. Their appearance mark…

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A DoL House to premiere at The Big House exploring UK’s hidden youth care crisis by Staff Writer

A new production, A DoL House, will run at The Big House, written by BAFTA-winning playwright David Watson and directed by Maggie Norris The post A DoL House to premiere at The Big House exp…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 28, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 28, 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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Royal Court Theatre announces co-directors for world premiere of The Afronauts by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has announced that Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko will co-direct the world premiere of The Afronauts The post Royal Court Theatre announces co-directors for wo…

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Hunger Games: On Stage extends West End booking to February 2027 by Staff Writer

Performances of The Hunger Games: On Stage have been extended through to 14 February 2027 at London’s Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre The post The Hunger Games: On Stage extends West End b…

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Review: ‘The Maids’ Makes a Ruckus but Not Enough Mess by Helen Shaw

Jean Genet’s psychosexual drama gets a social-media-heavy update. But what does it say beyond “internet=bad”?

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Full casting announced for Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Lear adaptation by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Lear, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy by Finn den Hertog The post Full cas…

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Redcliffe review – beautiful musical gets straight to the heart of forbidden love by Kate Wyver

Southwark Playhouse Borough, London Writer-performer Jordan Luke Gage delivers a charming, funny and devastating story of two gay men in 18th-century BristolQueer history is made up of bad n…

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Every Price Tells A Story by Joe Patti

Seth Godin made a post about price and its relation to value and story rather than cost of production. I am excerpting heavily here because he says a lot of things about price, but I have a …

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Lesley Manville on the “Indescribable Love and Warmth” of Her Tony-Nominated Run in Oedipus by Dgordon

David Gordon| Manville made her Broadway debut last fall and got her first Tony nomination to show for it. ||Broadway|Lesley Manville,Oedipus,Tony Awards 2026 [...] Read More... from Intervi…

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Countdown To The Tony’s T2C Predicts Best Revival of a Play by Suzanna Bowling

Some seasons produce a crowded revival race. This year feels different. One production entered the conversation early, tightened its grip, then proceeded to remind audiences exactly why cert…

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New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honors Stephen Schwartz and MTI With Broadway’s Best Filling the Room by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

There are Broadway gatherings that feel obligatory, then there are rooms that remind you why the theater community still matters. The annual New Dramatists Spring Luncheon has long belonged …

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