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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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Michael James Scott Says Goodbye to Aladdin After 4,000 Performances as Genie by Sophia Rubino

For over 4,000 performances on Broadway, Michael James Scott has made wishes come true as Genie in Disney’s Aladdin. Now, he’s passing the lamp. Scott spoke to Broadway.com Editor-in-Chi…

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2026 Drama Desk Awards Nominations Announced: Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

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Operation Mincemeat Announces Full 2026–27 North American Tour Dates by Sophia Rubino

Mincemeat is on the move! That’s right—the West End and Broadway musical, Operation Mincemeat, has announced the full 2026-27 season dates for the North American leg of its world tour. F…

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'It's Been a Long Time Coming': From Newark to Broadway, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Arrives at The Rocky Horror Show by Sophia Rubino

Currently starring as Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s Broadway debut feels less like an arrival and more like a homecoming. The full-circle moment was set in …

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Schmigadoon! Lead 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Nominations by Sophia Rubino

Get your dancing shoes on! Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring the best in dance during the 2025-2026 theater and film seasons. The Chita Rivera Awards…

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Operation Mincemeat Full North American Tour Dates Announced by Sophia Rubino

Mincemeat is on the move! That’s right—the West End and Broadway musical, Operation Mincemeat, has announced the full 2026-27 season dates for the North American leg of its world tour. F…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Journey On: Lincoln Center Theater’s Ragtime Revival to Launch North American Tour by Sophia Rubino

The new music being played at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater will soon be heard across the country. In fall 2027, Lear deBessonet’s Ragtime revival will launch a North America…

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Tony Awards 2026 Eligibility Finalized Ahead of May 5 Nominations by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to confirm the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the fourth and final time this season that th…

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Caleb A. Barnett to Join Aladdin on Broadway as Genie by Sophia Rubino

You ain’t never had a friend like Caleb A. Barnett! The actor will join the Broadway company of Disney's Aladdin as Genie on May 5. As previously announced, longtime cast member Michael…

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Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Receive 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. The award is presented annually to a member of the th…

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2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced: Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

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Evita Broadway Transfer Set for 2027 With Rachel Zegler Reprising Olivier-Winning Role by Sophia Rubino

The highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Evita, directed by Tony winner Jamie Lloyd, has been confirmed for spring 2027. Rachel Zegler, who starred as the charismatic and glamorous Firs…

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New York City Center Reveals 2026–27 Season: In the Heights Extended, Encores! Lineup Announced by Sophia Rubino

New York City Center has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season. In addition to the previously announced gala presentation of In the Heights—which has been extended to a three‐week run fr…

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2026 Drama Desk Awards Nominations: Read the Full List by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, were announced live on the Broadway.com YouTu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM[SHARE]

2026 Drama Desk Awards Nominations: Watch the Live Announcement by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape, will be announced live on the Broadway.com Yo…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

'The Reaction Has Been Insane:' The Lost Boys Musical Opens on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The musical adaptation of The Lost Boys, directed by Tony winner Michael Arden and with music by The Rescues, marked its opening night at the Palace Theatre on April 26. Broadway.com was on …

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David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters Extends Broadway Engagement by Sophia Rubino

This meeting is not adjourned. David Lindsay-Abaire's The Balusters, directed by Kenny Leon, will now play the final performance of its limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre …

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Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Revival Opens on Broadway With a Timely Message by Sophia Rubino

The Debbie Allen-directed revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has officially opened on Broadway. Led by Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson, Broadway.com hit the…

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Rachel Schur Returns as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway; Nik Walker Joins as Billy Flynn by Sophia Rubino

Rachel Schur will re-join the company of Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart, with Nik Walker joining as Billy Flynn, on May 4. The two will replace Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, who play …

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Laura Linney to Lead World Premiere of David Hare’s Montauk on Broadway in Spring 2027 by Sophia Rubino

Laura Linney will star in the world premiere of David Hare’s Montauk in spring of 2027. Directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, the production will join Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2026-20…

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Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss to Announce 2026 Tony Award Nominations by Sophia Rubino

On May 5, Tony nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony winner Darren Criss will announce the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards. A selection of categories will be revealed live from Sofitel New …

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Monday, April 27, 2026

How David Korins Designed the Intense World of Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

For David Korins, designing the set of Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway wasn’t a matter of if, but when. Producer Mark Kaufman first presented Korins with the idea in 2016, and playwright Ste…

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See Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer & More at Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Opening Night by Sophia Rubino

Debbie Allen’s revival of the August Wilson classic Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has opened on Broadway. The cast is led by Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson, who celebrated open…

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See Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer & More Celebrate Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Broadway Opening Night by Sophia Rubino

Debbie Allen’s revival of the August Wilson classic Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has opened on Broadway. The cast is led by Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson, who celebrated open…

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The Balusters Is Keeping Broadway on Edge by Sophia Rubino

David Lindsay-Abaire’s HOA satire The Balusters has opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre—not to be confused with your local landmark district. Broadway.com hit the red c…

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Friday, April 24, 2026

The Lost Boys Releases New Production Photos Ahead of Opening Night on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The Lost Boys' new productions photos now belong to someone… you! The cast features Shoshana Bean as Lucy Emerson, LJ Benet as Michael Emerson, Ali Louis Bourzgui as David, Benjamin Pajak…

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Jessica Vosk Talks Career Risks, Resilience and Originating Her First Role in Beaches by Sophia Rubino

Jessica Vosk is no stranger to Broadway, but her star turn as Cee Cee Bloom in Beaches represents a meaningful first in a career already filled with standout performances. In conversation wi…

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Don’t Dream It—See It: The Rocky Horror Show Broadway Opening Night Photos by Sophia Rubino

It’s just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right on the opening night carpet of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, which opened on Broadway on April 23. Directed by Ton…

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Operation Mincemeat Drops First Look Photos of New Broadway Cast by Sophia Rubino

Attention agents: top secret photos of Operation Mincemeat’s new recruits have been released. Look closely at the new cast of mighty Mincemeat actors Julia Knitel as Ewen Montagu and other…

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How Brighton Beach Helped Nicholas Christopher Tackle His 'Impossible' Role in Chess by Sophia Rubino

Over plates of Olivier salad at Tatiana’s Restaurant and Nightclub, Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek and Chess star Nicholas Christopher dove into the Russian culture of Brighton…

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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