Bowen Yang to host 2026 Jimmy Awards by Lee D'amato

The Jimmys have awarded achievement in high school musical theater nationwide since 2009.

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ to close on Broadway in January 2027 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

It will have played over 700 performances and 19 previews.

Tony-winning ‘Ragtime’ extends Broadway run through August 16 at Lincoln Center Theater by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The musical is extending for the third time after initially being planned as a 14-week engagement.

South Korean pop star Ivy to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

She will begin performances on August 17 at the Ambassador Theatre and will perform a three week limited run through September 6.

TDF’s 15th autism-friendly season will begin with Tony-winning ‘Ragtime’ revival by Lee D'amato

The Lincoln Center Theater production headlines a full slate of upcoming autism-friendly performances.

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 6/8 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of June 8, so you never miss your cue.

7 special moments from the 2026 Tony Award speeches by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway’s biggest night at Radio City Music Hall delivered unforgettable words of wisdom, sharp wit and deep gratitude from this year’s brightest stars.

9 must-hear moments from the 2026 Tony Awards media room by Ruthie Fierberg

Lorne Michaels and Shoshana Bean reflected on the lessons in their wins; Eva Price teased “Liberation” news and more.

What Broadway marketers can learn from the marketing for the latest horror hits by Rian Durham

Mikaal Sulaiman becomes first Black person to win Tony Award for sound design by Andy Lefkowitz

Sulaiman contributed sound design to “Death of a Salesman,” which also won Best Revival of a Play.

Watch the standout performances from the 2026 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Experience the magic of Broadway’s biggest night with our video roundup of the top musical numbers, anniversary reunions, and emotional tributes from the 79th Annual Tony Awards.

Bess Wohl becomes fourth woman to win Best Play Tony Award by Ruthie Fierberg

Wohl won for her landmark play “Liberation.”

Qween Jean becomes first openly trans designer to win a Tony Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The costume designer took home the trophy for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”

Updating live: 2026 Tony Awards winners list by Lee D'amato

The 79th annual Tonys is honoring excellence on Broadway during the 2025-2026 season. 

Watch Broadway News’ 2026 Tony Awards red carpet interviews by Broadway News

Executive editor Ruthie Fierberg interviewed nominees before the 79th annual ceremony.

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: Mary-Mitchell Campbell by Ruthie Fierberg

The in-demand music director is the recipient of the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Award

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: 1/52 Project’s Beowulf Boritt and Stefania Bulbarella by Ruthie Fierberg

The 1/52 founder and grant recipient share the organization’s tangible impact on Broadway.

‘Schmigadoon!’ ensemble wins Actors’ Equity’s 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s 16 original ensemble members will receive the accolade from the Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs.

What’s the best way to bring a new musical to Broadway? by Ashley Lee

The producers of each of the Best Musical nominees reflect on their show’s respective journey — and the lessons learned along the way.

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: Production manager Jake Bell by Ruthie Fierberg

Bell is a the recipient of 2026 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: Second Stage’s Evan Cabnet and Adam Siegel by Ruthie Fierberg

The new artistic and executive directors chat about the new era of Second Stage, the health of the industry and more.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ recoups its capitalization by Lee D'amato

The play won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2025.

All performers and presenters announced for 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

In addition to host P!NK, stars like Leslie Odom Jr. and Rachel Zegler will perform at this year’s Tonys.

‘& Juliet’ on Broadway welcomes back Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot this summer by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart plays his final performance in the part on June 4.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ now available for licensing through Music Theatre International by Lee D'amato

The musical won five Tony Awards in 2022, the most of any show that season.

What records could be broken at the 2026 Tony Awards? by Lee D'amato

A list of the milestones that may be reached by this year’s Tony winners. 

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Tim Johanson, Gareth Lake and Kevin McCollum by Ruthie Fierberg

The producing team discusses moving the show from the U.S. to the U.K. and their selling strategy.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Joe Turner’s’ Stacey Derosier by Ruthie Fierberg

The lighting designer has earned a first Tony Award nomination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Liberation’ and ‘Titaníque’’s Eva Price by Ruthie Fierberg

The producer is nominated for Best Play and Best Musical.

The Pekoe Group names new directors by Lee D'amato

Jimmy McNicholas has taken over as Pekoe’s consulting creative director, with Leah Barnet to soon start as director of integrated marketing.

Second Stage to produce Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Gloria’ and Christopher Gattelli-helmed ‘The Fantasticks’ on Broadway by Lee D'amato

Second Stage artistic director Evan Cabnet will repeat his direction of the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Gloria” from its 2015 Off-Broadway staging.

Matteo Lane to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

He will begin performances on June 22 at the Ambassador Theatre.

‘The Lost Boys’ producers on making a show that pushes musical theater forward by Ruthie Fierberg

James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Patrick Wilson are actors turned lead producers who asked, “Where is theater going?”

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Lost Boys’’ Michael Arden and Jen Schriever by Ruthie Fierberg

The co-lighting designers share the dramaturgy behind the illumination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oedipus’’ Mark Strong by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned his second Tony Award nomination in as many performances.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Giant’’s Brian and Dayna Lee by Ruthie Fierberg

The lead producers share the approach behind their messaging of the hot-button play.

Broadway Pipeline: June 3, 2026 by Theatrical Index

Grosses analysis: Broadway’s new season sees slower start post-Memorial Day by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 31, the 40 running productions grossed $37,314,104.

Broadway in Memoriam announces honorees for June 9 marquee dimming by Lee D'amato

Quarterly marquee dimmings honor career professionals dedicated to the Broadway industry.

‘Ragtime’ to host Immigrant Heritage Month event by Lee D'amato

The musical will welcome special guests to a performance this June.

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to open 2026 NYC Pride March by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated revival has also revealed a full calendar of Pride-related events for June 2026.

Cast set for ‘Paranormal Activity’ on Broadway by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Felix Barrett will direct the production, which begins performances at the August Wilson Theatre on August 14 with opening night set for September 15.

Corbin Bleu to host ‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ concert as Debbie Allen receives legacy award by Andy Lefkowitz

The star of “The Great Gatsby” and director of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” will headline the sixth annual Times Square event featuring performances from 17 Broadway productions.

How two original scores sonically refreshed the Broadway revivals of classic plays by Ashley Lee

To the tune of Tony nominations, an accomplished guitarist dug into history for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” while a classical composer was inspired by natural sounds for “Death of …

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Tim Jackson by Ruthie Fierberg

Jackson has earned a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway directorial debut.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Ragtime’’s Brandon Uranowitz by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor is nominated for a Tony Award for the fifth time.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Joe Turner’’s Justin Ellington by Ruthie Fierberg

The sound designer of the August Wilson play has earned his third Tony Award nomination.

James Earl Jones Theatre to unveil sculpture of its namesake by Lee D'amato

The theater where Jones made his Broadway debut was renamed for him in 2022.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Schmigadoon!’’s Micah Frank and Megan O’Keefe by Ruthie Fierberg

Two of the shows lead producers share their marketing strategy and more.

Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights for ‘Smash’ by Lee D'amato

The musical was nominated for two Tonys during its 2025 Broadway run.