Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 18, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 18, 2026 are about Meredith Willson (The Music Man), Francis Bellamy (The Pledge of Allegiance), and a recent documentary about Devo. Earlier Travalan…

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘I Punched a Hole in the Box and Got Out’: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and a Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’ Revival for the Ages by Clayton Davis

The best onstage production of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” in a generation is also, conveniently, the one that settles two long-running perceptions of its two Tony-nominated …

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The Guy Who Wrote The Pledge of Allegiance Was a Socialist by Trav S.D.

What mischievous joy it gave me to type the words in that title — and even better, they’re true. Francis Bellamy (1855-1931) was the cousin of Edward Bellamy, writer of that utopian tome…

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Broadway’s Brightest Stars Strike a Pose in Exclusive 2026 Drama League Awards Portraits by Jonah De Forest, Jamie Kravitz and Sophia Rubino

The 2026 Drama League Awards took place on May 15 at Ziegfeld Ballroom, with Broadway and off-Broadway productions Liberation, Death of a Salesman, Ragtime and Mexodus winning big at the cer…

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Do ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ have their Tonys in the bag? Here’s what their precursor victories really mean by David Buchanan

Both productions have enjoyed strong showings at early ceremonies. But with different eligibility rules than the Tonys, big question marks remain.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Eclipse, Chichester Festival Theatre review - listening to what's not said by Gary Naylor

Eclipse, Chichester Festival Theatre review - listening to what's not said Gary Naylor Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:15 ★★★★ ECLIPSE, CHICHESTER FESTIV…

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MASQUERADE – THE ORCHESTRAL SCORE Vinyl Now Available

Masquerade – The Orchestral Score vinyl album has been released. Patrons of Masquerade will have exclusive access to the in-venue only vinyl containing brand new compositions from Lloyd We…

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Ingrid Michaelson Sets 'Cozy Trio Tour' on West Coast This Fall

Ingrid Michaelson, GRAMMY and Emmy Award-nominated singer/songwriter and composer of The Notebook musical, will hit the road this fall with longtime bandmates Allie Moss and Hannah Winkler. …

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Photos: Angela Bassett Visits the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway

TV and film star Angela Bassett came to see Schmigadoon! on Broadway. See photos of Bassett with the company of the Tony-nominated musical here! Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara…

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Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Wish Terrence McNally Could See Ragtime's Success by Margaret Hall

The duo also reveals how they changed their score for Joshua Henry's voice.

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Videos: THE GILDED AGE Takes Over New York Streets for Season 4 Filming

This past weekend, the streets of New York jumped back more than a century in time for Season 4 of The Gilded Age. Filming on the forthcoming season is currently underway, and the South Will…

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In Review: ‘Titanique’ original Broadway production by Matt Tamanini

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

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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What’s Next? Something Revealing! by Gabriela

For many educators, the close of a spring musical doesn't ease the pressure; there's still next year to plan!

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Live on the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

Join BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge as the stars arrive at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, hosted by Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder. The evening celebrates dance and choreography from t…

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‘Death Becomes Her’ to close on Broadway after 2 years by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

At the time of closing, it will have played over 650 regular performances and 27 preview performances.

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Masquerade Gets an In-Theatre-Only Vinyl of the Immersive Revival's Orchestral Score by Logan Culwell-Block

The album includes background music from the reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera.

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‘Outside Mullingar’- A Tale of Two Fields and A Thousand Unsaid Words by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Outside Mullingar is the tale of two lonely souls livin’ side by side on neighboring farms. Anthony Reilly’s a soft, odd sort of man, tangled up in thinkin’ somerthin’s…

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Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars

Viral impressionist Gabrielle Mariella has reimagined an iconic Ragtime lyric with various Broadway stars putting their own spin on it. The new video shows off Mariella's impressions of Lea …

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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Cancels Performances Following Cyber Attack

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has alerted patrons that a cyber attack on its computer network may force the rescheduling of some upcoming performances. The venue detected an attack on its n…

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Does Emerald Fennel’s “Wuthering Heights” misinterpret Brontë’s classic as a romance? by Chhaya Nayyar

Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel ignites passionate discourse: misunderstood in its own time, and ours too, even with more elastic modern interpretations of novels. A new film by Emerald Fennel …

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Inside the Inaugural Diamond Mesh Manifestival at Paradise Factory Theatre by Jaymichaelsae

NEW YORK, NY — This summer, the NYC theater circuit gains a provocative new heartbeat. Diamond Mesh Incorporated — Theatrical Productions is proud to announce the inaugural Diamond Mesh …

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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2026 Tony Nominee Joshua Henry Looks Back on 11 Broadway Shows, From In the Heights to Ragtime by Jamie Kravitz

Joshua Henry has four Tony nominations to his name, including his recent 2026 nod for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the Lincoln Cente…

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Gracie Cochrane Exits HARRY POTTER Series; Ginny Weasley to be Recast

Stage actress Gracie Cochrane, who stars as Ginny Weasley in the first season of HBO's Harry Potter series, will depart the series after the first season, Deadline reports. The character, wh…

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/18 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 18, so you never miss your cue.

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Theatre News: Studio Theatre Announces Blockbuster Season, Including Pulitzer Prize-Winner, ‘Liberation’   by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC — Studio Theatre announced their 2026-2027 season, featuring several recent New York hits and a bevy of familiar names and faces.   The season will open with Wish You Wer…

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Review: Ryan Patrick Welsh Is Sex, Camp, Rock ‘n Roll by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The San Francisco-based chanteuse makes her New York debut at the Tank. ||Off-Off-Broadway|Adria Swan,Andie Patterson,Austin West,Nathan Ellman-Bell,Noah Bossert,Ruby Day,Ry…

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Video: On the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards

Tonight, May 18, Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center. The evening celebrates dance and choreography from the year in Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:28PM[SHARE]

Video: Watch the 2026 Roger Rees Awards Pre-Show Arrivals

Just yesterday, 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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Opera News: Washington National Opera Announces 2026-2027 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The Washington National Opera’s 2026–2027 Season Reimagines Opera as an Immersive, Multi-Venue Experience Across the Region, Featuring World Premieres, Iconic Masterworks, and a Groundb…

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“Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” The Bard on Tap—at African-American Shakes by Jared Randolph

Ted Lange Shakes His Spear with Four Geniuses in Tavern Debate by Jared Randolph Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a scientist, an earl, and a spy walk into a tavern. What do …

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Juilliard Drama | 2026-27 Season by The Juilliard School

Orchestra and opera lovers, fans of music old and new, chamber music devotees, and jazz enthusiasts... Juilliard’s 2026–27 Music season is here. Orchestra and opera lovers, fans of mus…

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Announcing the 2026-27 Drama Season by The Juilliard School

Orchestra and opera lovers, fans of music old and new, chamber music devotees, and jazz enthusiasts... Juilliard’s 2026–27 Music season is here. Highlights include: 🔹 Orchestra …

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A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center of the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell, by Jack McCarthy by Stephen Silver

The Robin Hood Dell, opened in 1930, was the start of the institution we know today as the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts. A new book by Jack McCarthy charts the notable Philly…

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why is DEATH BECOMES HER closing?! | the real reasons why the musical will end its Broadway run by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! A Broadway bombshell was dropped today when it was ann…

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‘Ragtime’ could become the 1st musical revival to win both lead acting Tonys in 28 years by Jeffrey Kare

Back in 1998, the stars of the Cabaret revival defeated the stars of Ragtime's original Broadway production.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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DEATH BECOMES HER Is Closing- So What Happened?

Death Becomes Her announced today they will be closing on Broadway on June 28 due to poor sales. This announcement comes as a relative surprise; had you asked anyone six months ago, they wou…

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The Outsiders On Tour Has Recouped by Margaret Hall

The Best Musical Tony winner recouped its Broadway investment earlier this year.

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Theater Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Just Off Broadway by Alysa Cripe

William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a popular choice for a reason. The show has a little bit of everything, from fairies and mischievous sprites to love triangles an…

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See Who's Starring in West End Transfer of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia by Margaret Hall

Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the production will play the Duke of York’s Theatre.

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Fellow Travelers Opera Will Make Its DC Debut in 2028, Following Washington National Opera’s Withdrawal From the Kennedy Center by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Fellow Travelers was originally scheduled for WNO’s 2025–26 season at its former home, the Kennedy Center. ||Washington, DC|Fellow Travelers,Greg Pierce,Gregory Spears,Ke…

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Video: Megan Hilty, James Monroe Iglehart Sing JG Wentworth Parody on JOHN OLIVER

John Oliver has issued a warning to combat the dangers of charming ads by factoring companies. During Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian and commentator rec…

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The Devo Documentary (More on Mark Mothersbaugh and Company) by Trav S.D.

Last August, I did a post on my favorite contemporary from my high school years, and my appreciation of Devo headed the list. Then just a couple of weeks later, Netflix dropped a new documen…

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Raúl Esparza-Led Galileo Sets Broadway Creative Team by Jonah De Forest

Galileo, the Broadway-bound musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, has announced its complete creative team. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the title role markin…

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Inside the 2026 Drama Desk Awards Ceremony by Sophia Rubino

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held on May 17 at New York City’s Town Hall, concluding yet another award show in this bustling theater season. Hosted by Titanique star Marla Minde…

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Richard Thomas on His Tony-Nominated Turn in The Balusters and Nearly 70 Years on Stage by Kathy Henderson

When your theatrical resume spans almost 70 years, you can be forgiven a “been there, done that” vibe. The opposite is true of Richard Thomas, who remains as ebullient about his long and…

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Photos: Lesley Manville Receives Tony Nominee Pin from Marianne Elliott

Lesley Manville, who is currently performing on stage at the National Theatre in London in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, received her very first Tony nominee pin from her close friend and Les Li…

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Creative Team Announced for Galileo on Broadway by Zach

Linda Buchwald| As previously announced, Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and Joy Woods will star in the production. ||Broadway|Brian Usifer,Broadway,Danny Strong,David Neumann,Ethan Tobman,G…

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Meet Lexi Schultz, the Winning Designer of The Outsiders Playbill Cover Contest by Playbill Staff

The special cover will be available at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for the entire month of June.

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Antonio Banderas' Theater Loses Millions Each Year As a 'Privately Owned Nonprofit'

Antonio Banderas has pushed back hard against reports that his Málaga theater, the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, has left him facing financial ruin. In a statement posted to his social media a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 18, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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This show is for all the guys, all the gays and all the gals, honey! by Official London Theatre

Get tickets https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/derriere-on-a-g-string-111468266/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Derri%C3%A8re+On+A+G+String Derrière On A G String is …

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Lizzy Sunshine: The Off-Broadway Tonic For Your Tired Heart by Edward Kliszus

For one luminous hour at SoHo Playhouse, Liz Coin builds a one-woman cathedral of positivity that admits everyone in the room. Lizzy Sunshine is part stand-up, part clown-show, part secular …

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Jonathan Bailey Among Honorees for Inaugural Elton John Impact Awards

iHeartMedia and P&G are launching the Elton John Impact Awards, which celebrate trailblazing LGBTQ+ community members and prominent allies. Hosted by Tony-winner Billy Porter and Elvis D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM[SHARE]

KT Sullivan Receives The Darrel Henline Award by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen “If Con Ed could wire KT Sullivan, Manhattan would light up like Christmas. Vibrating even when perched, she might be a humming bird with wing speed too fast to observe. Her …

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Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies RAYE With 'Where the Hell Is Our Congress?'

Randy Rainbow has released a new parody music video of RAYE's "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!" The new release is titled "WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS?" and takes on the big-band single while pleadi…

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Video: Inside Darren Criss' Final Performance in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Darren Criss played his final performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Sunday, May 17. The performance concluded with the production's "passing of the charger," before an emotional stage door vi…

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Céline Dion in 2 Broadway SHOs by bwaySHO

Céline Dion is repped in 2 Broadway SHOs on one street! How cooky crazy is that!? Marla Mindelle & Rita Wilson giving epic performances!! ✨See you at the SHO!✨

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Stages of Change: Empowering Artists Through Embodied Practice

By . A discussion with artists at the intersection of performance, community engagement, and social change.

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I’m Not Being Funny review – there’s laughter through tears in emotional dark comedy by Brian Logan

Bush theatre, LondonMarried aspiring standups confront on stage what they’re concealing in real life, in Piers Black’s compelling two-handerStandup is performance in extremis, self-proje…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:05PM[SHARE]

The Full Spectrum of Theatre Takes a Bow: The 2026 Drama Desk Awards Celebrate a Season of Extraordinary Range by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Schmigadoon!, and The Balusters headline a richly diverse list of Drama Desk Winners By Ross One of the things I cherish most about the …

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DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will co…

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Watch: Zan Berube Invites You to Her 'Candy Store' in Heathers Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite musical revival continues at New World Stages.

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Sting “All This Time / The Last Ship” | Lincoln Center Sidewalk Sessions by Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center Presents Sidewalk Sessions x The Metropolitan Opera Featuring Sting “All This Time / The Last Ship” From The Last Ship Written and Performed by Sting Filmed at Lincoln C…

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2026 Drama Desk Awards Revealed, Ragtime Wins 5 by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The winners were announced Sunday night at the Town Hall. ||Broadway|Drama Desk,Drama Desk Awards,Marla Mindelle,Ragtime,Tony Awards 2026,Town Hall [...] Read More... from 2…

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Spring Reawakening: Portland State University’s return to large-scale musicals signals a resurgence in theatrical ambition by Brett Campbell

PSU's spring productions, led by a stylish, successful "Spring Awakening," highlighted expanded theater programming.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall on May 17 for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM[SHARE]

Bette Midler to Voice Fairy Godmother in Animated Fairy Tale STEPS

Tony Award-winner Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in Steps, a new animated reimagining of Cinderella from Netflix. Midler joins a cast that includes current Tony Award nominee St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM[SHARE]

Death Becomes Her to Close on Broadway After 2 Years by Sophia Rubino

Death Becomes Her will play its final performance at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on June 28. At the time of closing, it will have played over 650 regular performances and 27 preview per…

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Videos: See Nicole Scherzinger Perform Broadway Songs in New Concert Clips

This Friday, PBS Great Performances will air a televised version of An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger, the 2025 solo concert at Royal Albert Hall from the Tony Award winner. The concert fea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM[SHARE]

Raúl Esparza-Led GALILEO Reveals Creative Team and Ticket Sale Dates

The complete creative team and ticket sale dates have been set for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Featuring a book by Danny Strong and an original score by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM[SHARE]

Caissie Levy Will Not Reprise NEXT TO NORMAL Performance on Broadway

Caissie Levy has stated that she will not be reprising her acclaimed performance as 'Diana' in Next to Normal on Broadway. The Ragtime Tony Award nominee took to Instagram to reveal to fans …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM[SHARE]

You Can Take Home All the Love and Laughter in ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU.’ Now Lighting Up Delray Beach Playhouse. by Mindy Leaf

1947 was a very special year in theater history. It’s when Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for their Broadway comedy hit YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (ad…

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Off Broadway Revival Of Blacklist DocuDrama To Feature David Krumholtz, Andrew McCarthy, Michael McKean, Santino Fontana, T.R. Knight, Bob Odenkirk, S by Greg Evans

Eric Bentley’s 1972 play Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been will be revived for a summer-long Off Broadway run at New York City Center Stage I, and will featuring a starry rotating cast tha…

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THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour Recoups Investment

The Outsiders North American Tour has recouped its capitalization of $11,000,000 after 29 weeks on the road. The touring production has been seen by more than 548,915 patrons in 23 cities ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, and More Will Lead ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Off-Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. The limite…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM[SHARE]

‘Death Becomes Her’ To End Broadway Run Next Month; Popular Tony-Nominated Musical Did Not Recoup $31.5M Capitalization by Greg Evans

Death Becomes Her, the critically acclaimed musical comedy that became one of the strongest box office performers of the 2024-2025 Broadway season but has in recent months been slipping belo…

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‘Death Becomes Her’ to End Broadway Run by Caitlin Huston

The musical will play its final performance June 28, after opening in fall 2024.

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Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour by Rebecca Rubin

“Death Becomes Her,” a campy musical based on the 1992 cult favorite film, is closing after less than two years on Broadway. After 650 performances over a 20-month run, “Death Becomes …

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Death Becomes Her to End Broadway Run by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The North American tour launches this fall at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. ||Broadway|Betsy Wolfe,Christopher Gattelli,Christopher Sieber,David Koepp,Death Becomes Her,Je…

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Get a 1st Look at Room to Move Documentary Ahead of Its Netflix Debut by Margaret Hall

The Alexander Hammer film follows dancer Jenn Freeman through her journey to create Is It Thursday Yet? Off-Broadway.

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Death Becomes Her Will End on Broadway in June by Logan Culwell-Block

Betsy Wolfe and Jennifer Simard currently lead the audience favorite screen-to-stage musical.

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Jessica Vosk Reveals 'Superfan' Snuck Backstage to Her Dressing Room

Beaches star Jessica Vosk has revealed that a "superfan" made their way backstage and into her dressing room following a recent performance of the Broadway musical. Vosk took to Instagram to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Galileo Rock Musical Finds Full Broadway Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Raúl Esparza, Joy Woods, and Jeremy Kushnier will star in the biomusical centered on the father of modern science.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM[SHARE]

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'Don't Rain on My Parade,' 'Maybe This Time' in Upcoming PBS Concert by Andrew Gans, Diep Tran

The concert with the Tony-winning Sunset Blvd. star was recorded at Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

JUST IN TIME Recoups on Broadway

BroadwayWorld has just learned that JUST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 sea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Do You Hear the People Sing? Full Casting Announced for Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall by Sophia Rubino

Casting is complete for the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular. The production will play at Radio City Music Hall in New York City from J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Tracee Ellis Ross to Star in Extended Broadway Run of Every Brilliant Thing by Sophia Rubino

Tracee Ellis Ross, best known for playing Rainbow Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, will succeed Mariska Hargitay in Every Brilliant Thing, making her Broadway debut. Written by Duncan Macmillan w…

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Olivier-Winner Philip Quast, Rob Madge and More Join LES MISERABLES At Radio City Music Hall

Three-time Olivier Award winner Philip Quast and My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) creator and star Rob Madge and more have joined the cast of LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPEC…

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Tracee Ellis Ross to Make Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The Girlfriends star will appear at the Hudson Theatre July 7 – August 9. ||Broadway|Daniel Radcliffe,Duncan Macmillan,Erik Melvin,Every Brilliant Thing,Jack Knowles,Jerem…

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Tracee Ellis Ross Will Make Broadway Debut in EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Six-time Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut this summer in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre. Ross will begin performances Tu…

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Drama Desk/League Delights. Broadway on Screen. June theater festivals. #Stageworthy News by Jonathan Mandell

The theater version of EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) is DOLT (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel and Tony), host Marla Mindelle joked at the start of the 70th annual Drama Desk …

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Photos: See the 2026 Tony Nominees Meet the Press by Meg Masseron

Broadway's best gathered at Midtown's Sofitel Hotel to talk all about their Tony-nominated performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

They can do it 🎭 #theproducers #olivierawards by Official London Theatre

Andy Nyman has officially returned to The Producers, starring opposite Marc Antolin at the Garrick Theatre. Get tickets for The Producers: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/the-produce…

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Broadway’s Bobby Darin Musical ‘Just In Time’ Recoups $12.5 Million Investment by Rebecca Rubin

“Just In Time,” a biographical jukebox musical about the performer Bobby Darin, has recouped its entire production cost after just over a year on Broadway. The show, which earned a Tony …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM[SHARE]

THE LOST BOYS Will Soon Release Broadway Cast Album

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Original Broadway Cast Recording of THE LOST BOYS will be available to pre-order Friday, May 29. More details on the album, including digital and phys…

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Michael McKean, Andrew McCarthy, Bob Odenkirk, and More Set for Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Revival by Dgordon

David Gordon,Zachary Stewart| Eric Bentley’s drama will feature a rotating company of actors. ||Off-Broadway|Adam Kantor,Andrew McCarthy,Are You Now or Have You Ever Been,Billy Eugene Jone…

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Steven Pasquale, Molly Ringwald, Santino Fontana, More Will Star in Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Anna D. Shapiro will direct the new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play.

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Get a 1st Look at Ain't Too Proud at Ogunquit Playhouse by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

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

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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.

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Ragtime Leads 2026 Drama Desk Awards; Read the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The Lincoln Center Theater production took five awards at the May 17 ceremony, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical.

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William Hanson Will Join West End Titanìque for Limited Run by Andrew Gans

The irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic plays the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus.

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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.

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‘Just in Time’ becomes first musical of the 2024-2025 Broadway season to recoup by Andy Lefkowitz

The Bobby Darin jukebox musical has returned its full capitalization.

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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…

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

The achievement has become increasingly rare among Broadway musicals.

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Just in Time Becomes the First Broadway Musical of the 2024-25 Season to Recoup by Dgordon

David Gordon| It’s a bonafide hit. ||Broadway|Jeremy Jordan,Jonathan Groff,Just in Time [...] Read More... from Just in Time Becomes the First Broadway Musical of the 2024-25 Season to Rec…

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Just in Time Recoups on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

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

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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…

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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 …

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Philip Quast, Rob Madge Join New York Run of Les Misérables Arena Tour by Dgordon

David Gordon| Also in the cast are Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and Matt Lucas. ||New York City|Alfie Boe,Beatrice Penny-Toure,Bradley Jaden,Christian Mark Gibbs,Geronimo Rauch,Jac Yarrow,Jere…

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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.

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Full cast announced for West End transfer of Arcadia at Duke of York’s Theatre by Staff Writer

Sonia Friedman Productions has announced full casting for the West End transfer of the Olivier Award-nominated production of Arcadia, opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre The post Full ca…

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Auka Productions Announces Debut Play Hot Pot at Playhouse East by Staff Writer

Auka Productions will present the debut run of Hot Pot at Playhouse East this June, a new play examining friendship, gay identity and the subtle betrayals of adult life The post Auka Product…

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William Hanson to Make West End Debut in Titanique as Hit Musical Extends Run by Staff Writer

William Hanson will make his West End debut this summer as he joins the cast of the Olivier Award-winning Titanique at the Criterion Theatre The post William Hanson to Make West End Debut in…

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The Secret Garden blooms at The Egg Theatre Royal Bath in disability-led reimagining by Staff Writer

The Secret Garden will be reimagined at The Egg Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath this summer in a new disability-led production adapted by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson The post…

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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…

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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.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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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.

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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.

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“South Pacific” Captures the Magic and Mystery of Paradise by Tristan Bruns

The classic musical at Paramount Theatre abounds with lush scenery, colorful costumes, rich orchestral music and enchanting melodies.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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Internationally acclaimed magician Eden Choi joins Now You See Me LIVE as a special guest act!🪄 by Official London Theatre

Internationally acclaimed magician Eden Choi joins Now You See Me LIVE as a special guest act! Get your tickets at: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/now-you-see-me-live-111471661/?utm_…

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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.

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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 …

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Baby Broadway marks 10th anniversary with Family Sing & Play mini-festival in Covent Garden by Staff Writer

Baby Broadway will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer with a special Family Sing & Play mini-festival in the heart of Covent Garden The post Baby Broadway marks 10th anniversary …

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘A lot of people don’t think I can act’: Wallace Shawn on Hollywood, therapy and speaking out on Palestine by Juan A Ramírez

At 82, the character actor is as frank and fired-up as ever with two hit stage shows and a summer blockbuster on the way. He’s embracing being odd, he says, even if everyone doesn’t quit…

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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 …

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Rambert announces In Crimson as part of centenary programme by Staff Writer

Rambert has announced In Crimson, a striking new work by internationally celebrated director-choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber The post Rambert announces In Crimson as part of…

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Opera Australia 70th Anniversary Gala

The post Opera Australia 70th Anniversary Gala appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Sir Ian McKellen opens new Playhouse theatre in Horden by Staff Writer

A major new chapter for theatre in County Durham has begun as Sir Ian McKellen officially opened The Playhouse in Horden, the permanent home of Ensemble ’84 The post Sir Ian McKellen opens…

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Full casting announced for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 season by Staff Writer

Full casting has been revealed for the 2026 Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, as Storyhouse prepares to transform Chester’s park into a vibrant hub of culture, community and creativi…

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Disney’s Hercules launches charity Toga Run in support of Make-A-Wish UK by Staff Writer

Disney’s Hercules is teaming up with RunThrough to host a special Toga Run in support of Make-A-Wish UK this summer The post Disney’s Hercules launches charity Toga Run in support of Mak…

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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.

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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.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Sara Black

The post On the Couch with Sara Black appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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VABT Very Appealing Showbiz Trivia 2026

The post VABT Very Appealing Showbiz Trivia 2026 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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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…

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The Drover’s Wife – The Opera

The post The Drover’s Wife – The Opera appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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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.

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Monday, May 18, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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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 …

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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…

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The Burton Brothers: TINSELTOWN

The post The Burton Brothers: TINSELTOWN appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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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.

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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,…

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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.

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