Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Riz Ahmed-Led HAMLET Now Available on Digital Platforms

Hamlet, the contemporary reimagining of the classic Shakespeare tragedy led by Riz Ahmed, is now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Pr…

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Photos & Video: Rebecca Jimenez, Ben Beckley and More in INDIAN PRINCESSES

You can now check out additional footage and production photos for Atlantic Theater Company's Off-Broadway premiere of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:35PM[SHARE]

Jeff Awards Pauses All Non-Equity Adjudication Following Industry Backlash

Chicago's The Joseph Jefferson Awards announced today that it will pause all awards consideration of Non-Equity productions opening on or after June 1, 2026, citing the need for additional t…

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Josh Groban Sets 'Stage, Screen, and Symphony' Tour Across U.S.

Josh Groban will embark on his new Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour, hitting U.S. cities this summer. The new run will spotlight music from Broadway alongside music from Groban's brand new a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM[SHARE]

Queen Latifah to Join THE VOICE as a Coach for Season 30

Queen Latifah, the musician and actress who appeared onscreen in the films of Chicago and Hairspray, will join season 30 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice…

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Eric Bentley's ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN to Have Off-Broadway Run

Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage (i) on T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 12, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 12, 2026 are about the late Rex Reed, and Jazz Age singer Scrappy Lambert. Earlier Travalanche posts for May 12 (in no particular order) include ones …

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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'Weird Al' Yankovic Musical DARE TO BE STUPID is Being Developed for the Stage

Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of five-time Grammy Award-winning comedic legend "Weird Al" Yankovic, is being developed for the stage. The creativ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM[SHARE]

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Musical in the Works With Creatives Behind ‘Moulin Rouge! and ‘Beetlejuice’ by Kimberly Nordyke

'Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical' will feature songs by the five-time Grammy winner.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:22PM[SHARE]

5 Reasons to Not See The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

This comedy is a wild ride, not for the faint of heart or people without a funny bone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM[SHARE]

In-Person Ticket Sales for THE BOOK OF MORMON to be Temporarily Relocated to the August Wilson

In-person ticket sales for The Book of Mormon will temporarily be relocated to the nearby August Wilson Theatre, home of Dog Day Afternoon, a few blocks from The Book of Mormon’s Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM[SHARE]

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends for a 9th Time on Broadway

Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has extended its Broadway run for a ninth time, adding four more weeks …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Exclusive: EVERY BRILLIANT THING’s Pre-Show: How It Works and Why Your ‘Vibes’ Matter to Daniel Radcliffe

If you think Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play, think again. The Tony Award-nominated Best Revival relies on its audience to move the story along, and if you’…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM[SHARE]

Weird Al Yankovic Broadway Musical In Development With ‘Moulin Rouge!’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ Creatives by Greg Evans

Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of Weird Al Yankovic, is being developed for the Broadway stage, with Moulin Rouge! director Alex Timbers and write…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:02PM[SHARE]

The Fear of 13 to Host The Innocence Project Benefit Performance by Margaret Hall

The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM[SHARE]

HUAC Drama Are You Now or Have You Ever Been to Be Revived Off-Broadway by Zach

Zachary Stewart| Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, which uses transcripts from the House Committee on Un-American Activities, will appear this summer at New York City Center Stage I. ||Off-Broadwa…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Winners Named for 2026 Educational Theatre Association Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize educators, administrators, researchers, advocates, alumni, and schools for work in theatre education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

2026 Tony Awards Playbill Pre-Orders Are Live by Logan Culwell-Block

Head to the Playbill Store to get your own copy in hand for the big night June 7.

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Anna D. Shapiro Will Direct Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway, Featuring Rotating Cast by Andrew Gans

The new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 drama will play New York City Center Stage I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

THE FEAR OF 13 Will Host Benefit Performance For The Innocence Project

The Fear of 13 will host a special one-night benefit performance of The Fear of 13 on May 14, 2026 in support of the Innocence Project. A portion of all proceeds ($10/ticket) will be donated…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM[SHARE]

Go Behind the Seams of The Great Gatsby's Broadway Costumes With Dresser Kimberly Lennox by Jonah De Forest

One of the many dazzling components of The Great Gatsby on Broadway are the Tony-winning costumes. The Jazz Age musical does not skimp on spectacle and Linda Cho's creations are no exception…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:45AM[SHARE]

Tom Hiddleston-Led Much Ado About Nothing Announces Full Broadway Cast & Dates by Sophia Rubino

Tony and Olivier Award winning director/producer Jamie Lloyd's Broadway production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing has announced its complete cast and creative team, theater…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:45AM[SHARE]

Lauren Mariasoosay, Marcus John, and More Join HAMILTON Broadway Cast

Hamilton will welcome five new cast members to its Broadway company beginning May 12. Lauren Mariasoosay will take over the role of Eliza Hamilton, alongside Marcus John as Alexander Hamilt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM[SHARE]

A 'Weird Al' Yankovic Jukebox Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy-winning satirist is working with Beetlejuice and Gutenberg! writers Scott Brown and Anthony King on the project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM[SHARE]

In-Person Ticket Sales for Broadway's Book of Mormon Now Available at the August Wilson Theatre by Andrew Gans

A recent fire has temporarily canceled performances of the Tony-winning musical, the long-time tenant of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM[SHARE]

Our Favorite Moments From This Year’s Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows by Helen Shaw, Jesse Green, Laura Collins-Hughes, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Sara Krulwich

Here are some of the brilliant moments our writers can’t shake from this year’s batch of Tony-nominated productions.

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“Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team by Dgordon

David Gordon|||Broadway|Weird Al [...] Read More... from “Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team The post “Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team first ap…

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Jamie Lloyd's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Reveals Full Cast, Dates, and More

Further details have been revealed for the upcoming Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. The entire cast and creative team of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM[SHARE]

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer

Broadway will get haunted this summer when the smash-hit, Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY arrives at The August Wilson Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. Written by Le…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Watch 'Magic to Do' From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin, Beginning Performances May 12 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

These Producers Want to Make Investing in Theater like Investing in a Startup – Will it Work?

It’s no secret that investing in shows is riskier than ever. Many longtime investors are turning away from the industry. So when a release promising a new, more profitable investment mode…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Actor Jennifer Harmon Has Died at 82 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy nominee was a longtime Broadway baby, with a stage career spanning 46 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM[SHARE]

Watch Highlights of Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story at Washington National Opera by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Francesca Zambello directs the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM[SHARE]

Mason Alexander Park to Make Long-Awaited Broadway Debut in Jamie Lloyd's Much Ado About Nothing by Margaret Hall

Also revealed: a theatre to house the Shakespearean favorite!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM[SHARE]

Paranormal Activity Stage Adaptation Haunts Broadway This Summer by Sophia Rubino

A Broadway scare is officially on the way. Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Broadway arrives at the August Wilson Theatre this summer. The new stage thriller inspired by the horror …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM[SHARE]

Culture Critic Rex Reed Has Died at 87 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Reed specialized in cutting critiques and increasingly contrarian remarks that both rejected and embraced celebrity culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

‘Paranormal Activity’ to Haunt Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

Inspired by the popular film series, the play has already run in Britain and in four U.S. cities. It arrives in New York in August after a Boston stop.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20AM[SHARE]

The Trans History Project: Ten Plays in Development by Nicolas Shannon Savard, Bo Frazier

By Nicolas Shannon Savard, Bo Frazier. This episode is an interview with Baltimore Center Stage’s artist-in-residence Bo Frazier on the Trans History Project.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Full Cast Set for Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell-Led Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed Shakespeare revival first ran in London. ||Broadway|Hayley Atwell,Jamie Lloyd,Much Ado About Nothing,Tom Hiddleston [...] Read More... from Full Cast …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:11AM[SHARE]

Steven Pasquale-Directed CLIFFORD ODETS’ WAITING FOR LEFTY and More Set for CSC 26/27 Season

Classic Stage Company has revealed their 2026-27 slate of productions for CSC’s 59th season. "As we close out an incredible year at CSC, I'm thrilled to be diving into an exciting 2026-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM[SHARE]

‘Paranormal Activity’ To Haunt Broadway This Fall; Jason Blum Among Producers by Greg Evans

Paranormal Activity, the stage adaptation based on the hit horror film franchise, is coming to Broadway following sold-out runs in London’s West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC an…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Jamie Lloyd’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ With Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell Sets Full Broadway Cast, Venue And Dates by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming Broadway production of Much Ado About Nothing will reunite the entire cast and creative team from the acclaimed West End production, with Mason Alexander …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Paranormal Activity Stage Play Sets Broadway Run This Summer by Dgordon

| The new horror show is based on the film series. ||Broadway|Paranormal Activity [...] Read More... from Paranormal Activity Stage Play Sets Broadway Run This Summer The post Paranormal Act…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Paranormal Activity Will Haunt Broadway This Summer by Meg Masseron

Transferring from sold-out runs from London to Los Angeles, Felix Barrett will direct the stage adaptation of the horror favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Springboard to Design Launches Fellowship Program by Gabby Macogay

The year-long virtual experience will begin in 2027 and provide aspiring theatre designers with mentorship opportunities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Satan, Say Hello to Rex Reed by Trav S.D.

When you despair that everything is horrible and the nation and the world are spiraling into a chaos from which we will never emerge, at least we can derive some solace today from the knowle…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:50AM[SHARE]

Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and More Will Lead NEWSIES at The Muny

Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, Bryce Williams, Kayla Pecchioni, Nolan Almeida and Jaron Bentley will star in the Muny production of Disney’s Newsies when the audience favo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM[SHARE]

Casey Likes Will Be Jack Kelly in Muny Return of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct a cast that also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and Kayla Pecchioni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM[SHARE]

Alden Ehrenreich On Being Both Loved and Hated By Broadway Audiences by Caitlin Huston

Ehrenreich received a Tony nomination for his role in Gina Gionfriddo’s 'Becky Shaw.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Lincoln Center Will Expand With the Addition of New Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Baron Family Foundation made a $75 million gift for the new venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:14AM[SHARE]

Journalist and Film Critic Rex Reed Dies at 87

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary journalist, film, and cultural critic Rex Reed died on Tuesday, May 12 at age 87. He died in his home in Manhattan after a short illness, w…

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Stuart Meltzer To Receive The Carbonell’s Prestigious George Abbott Award by Bill Hirschman

Stuart Meltzer, who changed the face of Miami theater leading City Theatre and Zoetic Stage, has been named the recipient of the Carbonell’s 2026 George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achiev…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:05AM[SHARE]

More Info On A-Corp Potential by Joe Patti

A little more information about A-Corporations I wrote about last month. Paddy Johnson writing for Hyperallergic had a little more detail and insight into how the corporate structure might b…

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Steven Pasquale to Direct Rare Off-Broadway Revival of Waiting for Lefty by Dgordon

David Gordon| The cab company strike drama by Clifford Odets will run at Classic Stage Company. ||Off-Broadway|Ashley Robinson,Classic Stage Company,Clifford Odets,Come Back to the 5 & D…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Musical Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

The musical version of the cult favorite play will bow Off-Broadway in Classic Stage Company's newly announced season.

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Paying in sweat! How Debbie Allen went from stardom in Fame to conquer Hollywood by David Smith

She played the world’s coolest dance teacher and has had big success as an actor, director and choreographer, winning a Golden Globe, Emmys and an Olivier. Now, she is back on Broadway. Sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM[SHARE]

In “Octet,” Music Slays the Online Beast by Ted C. Fishman

Dave Malloy's wondrous musical at Raven Theatre follows eight people in group therapy for internet addiction who use a cappella singing for healing.

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How ‘Is God Is’ Set Aleshea Harris Free by American Theatre Editors

As her acclaimed play about twin sisters bent on revenge reaches the screen, the writer-director talks about filmed violence, resisting ugliness, and claiming confidence in the face of rejec…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Scraps on Scrappy Lambert by Trav S.D.

It’s high time we pay obeisance to Jazz Age vocalist Scrappy Lambert (Harold Lambert, 1901-1987). Lambert was a kid from New Brunswick, New Jersey who had the good luck to attend nearby Ru…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:45AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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On The RISE: May Events by Rise Theatre Directory

Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org. Happy …

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Review: West Side Story by JK

DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES FOR THE 2026 JKTS READERS CHOICE AWARDS HERE! NOMINATIONS BALLOT CLOSES SUNDAY!Review of the Saturday, May 9, 2026 matinee performance at the Lyric O…

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First look rehearsal images released for PUBLIC – The Musical ahead of Curve run by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal imagery has been released for PUBLIC – The Musical as the award-winning show prepares to run at Curve in Leicester from 30 May to 13 June The post First look rehearsal…

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Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story returns to London and Edinburgh Fringe in 2026 by Staff Writer

Awkward Prods’ royal satire Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is set to return to London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in summer 2026 The post Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story retur…

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Lincoln Center Breaks Ground on New West Campus Redesign

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony as the institution reimagines the west side of its campus. Lincoln Center will build a new, 2000-person venue nam…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:17AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 12, 2026- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Win 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 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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In “The Aquarium” Nina Plavanjac Turns Family Memory Into a Transparent Cage by Emiliia Dementsova

Nina Plavanjac’s The Aquarium, produced by the Subotica National Theatre in Serbia and presented within the Hungary-Serbian Cultural Season at MİTEM, is a chamber work about inheritance �…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:15AM[SHARE]

Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut review – does Norma Desmond really need another closeup? by Mark Fisher

Perth theatreAside from a brief pre-shoot ‘discussion’, this take on Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 film has little to offer – despite some fine performancesOver the past decade or so, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:10AM[SHARE]

On Broadway Stages, a New Kind of Fake News by Jesse Green

A genre of plays has emerged in which the characters and events are real — even when the dialogue isn’t.

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Sold-out Fringe hit HOLE! announces Soho Theatre transfer and Edinburgh return by Staff Writer

The sold-out Edinburgh Fringe hit HOLE! will make its London debut at Soho Theatre this summer before returning to the Fringe for 2026 The post Sold-out Fringe hit HOLE! announces Soho Theat…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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GAG REFLEX

The post GAG REFLEX appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A New Generation Takes the Stage at the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Ben Ahlers, Ayo Edebiri, Leslie Manville, and More Among 2026 Honorees By Ross The feeling of discovery has always been one of the most thrilling parts of theatre, …

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Fabels Take a Slowdive

The post Fabels Take a Slowdive appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:35AM[SHARE]

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12 by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner directs Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12 by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off