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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

‘Beaches’ partners with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation by Lee D'amato

The Broadway musical and the nonprofit will launch a kindness and mental health initiative.

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Criminal justice reform advocate Jason Flom joins ‘Fear of 13’ producing team by Lee D'amato

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play is based on the real-life wrongful conviction of Nick Yarris.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway numbers take a dip, despite three new shows opening by Lee D'amato

For the week ending April 19, the 40 running productions grossed $39,084,851.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Outer Critics Circle announces nominees for 2026 by Lee D'amato

Broadway’s “Lost Boys” leads the pack with 11 nominations; “Death of a Salesman” is the most-nominated Broadway play.

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ hosts LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Night by Lee D'amato

The special performance featured a talkback by Daniel Radcliffe with representatives of mental health nonprofits.

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John Leguizamo to host ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ dance-along performance by Lee D'amato

“Buena Vista” pioneered the concept of the Broadway dance-along with a special performance hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda in March.

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Rockefeller Center returns as 2026 Tony Awards partner by Lee D'amato

The landmark shopping center will once again serve as the official destination of the Tony Awards.

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Monday, April 20, 2026

‘Wicked’ and Moleskine present $10,000 grant to Girls Write Now by Lee D'amato

The grant will fund the nonprofit's efforts to support young writers across disciplines.

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‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ announces West End transfer by Lee D'amato

Kimberly Belflower’s play will appear for a limited run at Wyndham’s Theatre.

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Drama League Awards announces 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

Broadway nominees include “Ragtime,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Proof” and “The Lost Boys.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub and Joshua Harmon announce new musical ‘Unorthodox’ by Lee D'amato

An adaptation of Deborah Feldman’s bestselling memoir is coming to Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company.

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ holds Educators Night on Broadway by Lee D'amato

The musical welcomed 500 New York City public school educators to a performance this week.

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Roundabout’s 2026-2027 season to include new play by Dominique Morisseau, ‘Full Monty’ revival and more by Lee D'amato

This will be the first season crafted by Roundabout’s incoming artistic director, Christopher Ashley.

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‘Hadestown’ live capture to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Lee D'amato

The musical is one of multiple theater-related titles to screen at the festival, including a documentary about “Hell’s Kitchen.”

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Franc D’Ambrosio and Michael Patrick launch production company New Ventures by Lee D'amato

One of the company’s first major productions is the West End transfer of the Olivier Award-winning “Into the Woods.”

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Adrianna Hicks sets ‘SIX’ departure date by Lee D'amato

Hicks is the second queen to announce her departure this spring, following Dylan Mulvaney earlier this month.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Creative Goods announces partnership with Tiny Vinyl by Lee D'amato

Tiny Vinyl will create real playable miniature records based on the Broadway cast recordings of “& Juliet” and “Suffs.”

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Grosses analysis: Broadway stays the course as new spring shows open by Lee D'amato

For the week ending April 12, the 40 running productions grossed $43,581,394.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:38PM

New musical about the fall of the Berlin Wall announces private reading by Lee D'amato

“Café Berlin” features music by Joseph J. Simeone.

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New play about surviving John Wayne Gacy announces industry readings by Lee D'amato

Anita Waxman, Leah Michalos, Eric Nederlander and more will produce “The Save.”

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Monday, April 13, 2026

John Rando to direct industry readings of Cole Porter-Herbert Fields musical ‘The New Yorkers’ by Lee D'amato

Numerous Broadway performers, some reprising their roles from New York City Center’s 2017 staged concert version, will feature in a series of private readings.

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Tony Danza to lead world premiere of Broadway-aimed drama ‘Broken Snow’ by Lee D'amato

Ben Andron’s play will also star Tom Cavanagh and Michael Longfellow.

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Broadway expands into fine art with new exhibit by Lee D'amato

Helicline Fine Art’s “Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen” brings together influential artists and designers from a century of Broadway history.

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Kim Kardashian sets Broadway debut as co-producer of ‘The Fear of 13’ by Lee D'amato

Adrien Brody stars in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, which is scheduled to open on April 15.

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ nominated for 2026 Webby Award by Lee D'amato

One of the play’s marketing campaigns has been nominated for the internet’s highest honor.

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Production Resource Group names Darren Pfeffer chief commercial officer by Lee D'amato

Pfeffer brings decades of live entertainment experience to the new role.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:15PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Tony Awards administration committee meets to determine eligibility for the 2025-2026 season by Lee D'amato

Category determinations were made for multiple shows and performers.

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Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ by Lee D'amato

Concord’s Samuel French imprint will license Samuel D. Hunter’s drama for productions worldwide.

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‘Chess,’ ‘Ragtime’ and more win at inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards by Lee D'amato

The ceremony recognizes excellence in Broadway ensembles of the past and present.

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Americans for the Arts announces new board of directors by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit has named a new chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer.

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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