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Friday, May 8, 2026

Joe Mantello and the Unbearable Hope of Death of a Salesman by Sophia Rubino

Joe Mantello has spent a long time thinking about Death of a Salesman. The director of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, first encountered Arthur…

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Claybourne Elder Joins Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway as Dr. Orin Scrivello by Sophia Rubino

Skid Row's resident dentist is passing the drill. Beginning May 26, Claybourne Elder will join the off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Dr. Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. Andy Karl will pl…

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Which Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners Are Currently on Broadway? by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards have been announced, with voting open now through Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. It’s the only major theatrical awards where…

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ayo Edebiri, LJ Benet & More Win 2026 Theatre World Awards by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Tony Nominee Luke Evans Is Having the Time of His Life in The Rocky Horror Show by Sophia Rubino

Luke Evans is having as much fun as you at The Rocky Horror Show—maybe more. Starring as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the leading man is making his seven-inch heels sporting, mustachioed, glam ma…

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Adrien Brody and Ayo Edebiri Among 2026 Theatre World Award Winners by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Schmigadoon! Extends Broadway Run at Nederlander Theatre Through January 2027 by Sophia Rubino

Schmigadoon! is keeping its doors open. The Apple TV series-turned-musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, will now run until January 3, 2027 at the Nederlander Theatre.…

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Maya Rudolph Extends Broadway Run in Oh, Mary! Through July 5 by Sophia Rubino

Missed Maya’s Mary? The Emmy winner is sticking around for more. Maya Rudolph will extend her run in Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln through July 5. She began performances on April 28 and w…

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Olivia Holt Joins Just In Time Cast, Replacing Isa Briones as Connie Francis by Sophia Rubino

Singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Holt is joining the cast of Just In Time. Holt will replace Isa Briones as the bubbly pop singer Connie Francis on May 30. Briones will play her final…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Which Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Winners Are Currently on Broadway? by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards have been announced, with voting open now through Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. It’s the only major theatrical awards where…

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Tickets Now on Sale for Inter Alia Starring Rosamund Pike by Sophia Rubino

Tickets are now on sale for Inter Alia, starring Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn, Pride and Prejudice). Pike won the 2026 Olivier Award for her role as Jessic…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography Brings Star-Studded Comedy to Broadway This May; Tickets Now on Sale by Sophia Rubino

Tickets are now on sale for Celebrity Autobiography, coming to Broadway this May. The hit comedy features a rotating cast of celebrities from TV, film, stage, sports and even politics, read…

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2026 Tony Nominations: Surprises, Standouts and Broadway’s Buzziest Moments by Jonah De Forest and Sophia Rubino

Now that the 2026 Tony nominations are here, there is plenty to unpack beyond who did or did not make the cut. New musicals The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! tied for most nominations with…

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Tony Awards 2026 Nominations Breakdown: Who’s In, Who’s Out and Who Made History by Jonah De Forest and Sophia Rubino

The 2026 Tony nominations are hot off the press, and there is plenty to unpack beyond whose name did or did not make the cut. New musicals The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! tied for most no…

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Audrey, Replanted: Nikki M. James Grows a New Take in Little Shop of Horrors by Sophia Rubino

Suddenly, Nikki! Tony winner Nikki M. James dreams of “Somewhere That’s Green” eight times a week in Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway. Skid Row’s current Audrey sat down with Broa…

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At 96, June Squibb Makes Tony Awards History With First-Ever Nomination by Sophia Rubino

At 96 years old, June Squibb has become the oldest Tony nominee in the award’s history. For her role as Marjorie in Second Stage Theater’s revival of Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison, S…

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Danny Burstein Makes Broadway History With Record-Breaking 9th Tony Nomination by Sophia Rubino

Danny Burstein has made Broadway history with the announcement of this year’s Tony nominations. Burstein, nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Marjorie Prime, now holds nine Ton…

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography Brings Star-Studded Comedy to Broadway This May by Sophia Rubino

Back and better than ever, Celebrity Autobiography comes to Broadway this May. The hit comedy features a rotating cast of celebrities from TV, film, stage, sports and even politics, reading…

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Bess Wohl’s Liberation Wins the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama has been awarded to Bess Wohl's Liberation, which made its world premiere off-Broadway at the Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre and later appeared on Broadw…

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Broadway's Just In Time Releases New Singles Featuring Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones by Sophia Rubino

Just In Time, the Bobby Darin biomusical, has released four tracks featuring the show’s newest stars, Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones as Connie Francis. The Atlantic Records s…

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How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement Live by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards will be announced live tomorrow morning, May 5. Here's how to watch as the 2026 nominees are revealed: A selection of categories will be announce…

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John-Michael Lyles to Join Hadestown on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

It’s Hadestown tradition to emerge from the dark depths of the underground once spring arrives, but John-Michael Lyles will journey to the underworld as Orpheus, joining the Broadway compa…

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Just In Time Releases New EP Featuring Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones by Sophia Rubino

Just In Time, the Bobby Darin biomusical, has released a four-track EP album with the show’s newest stars, Jeremy Jordan as Darin and Isa Briones as Connie Francis. The Atlantic Records EP…

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Chess, Schmigadoon! & Two Strangers Lead 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Nominations—Vote Now by Sophia Rubino

You can exhale that breath you've been holding! Broadway.com readers have selected the nominees for the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the only major theatrical awards where the n…

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Mexodus Leads Winners of 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards by Sophia Rubino

The Off-Broadway League has announced winners in 19 categories for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. The awards ceremony was held at NYU's…

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Friday, May 1, 2026

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Husband Conner Leavitt Joins 11 to Midnight Off-Broadway by Sophia Rubino

DadTok is taking over! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives husband Conner Leavitt is set to join Cost n' Mayor and Hideaway Circus' 11 to Midnight for a 3-week limited engagement. Leavitt will…

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Sam Tutty Isn’t a Stranger to New York Anymore, Thanks to Two Strangers by Sophia Rubino

Sam Tutty, starring as Dougal Todd in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), is no longer a stranger to New York. After living in the city for six months while performing at the Longa…

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Titanique Extends Broadway Run Through September by Sophia Rubino

There are more kooky crazy nights to be had! Everyone’s favorite trip of a retelling, Titanique, directed by Tye Blue, will stay docked in the St. James Theatre until September 20. The cam…

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Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show Announces Second Extension by Sophia Rubino

You’re lucky, he’s lucky, I’m lucky, we’re all lucky! Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, wi…

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Patrick Clanton Steps Into Harold Zidler Role in Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! by Sophia Rubino

Moulin Rouge! The Musical company member and principal standby Patrick Clanton will swing from the chandelier as Harold Zidler from May 2-17. As previously announced, Megan Thee Stallion pl…

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

The New York Drama Critics’ Circle Names Little Bear Ridge Road Best Play by Sophia Rubino

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road Best Play of the season. No award was given for Best Musical. The selections were made at the organiz…

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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