Thursday, May 14, 2026

CHESS and RAGTIME Casts, and More Will Perform at Chita Rivera Awards

Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, which will take place on May 18 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center. Stage and screen icon Leslie Uggam…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Video: Watch 'Magic to Do' from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has released new footage of Cedric Neal and the cast of Pippin performing "Magic To Do" in rehearsal with the orchestra. Joining Neal – who leads the musical as the Leadi…

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Watch Darren Criss Rock Out to 'Annie' at MISCAST26 by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this month, MCC Theater presented Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast…

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Cedric Neal Rehearses 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre has released a first look at Cedric Neal performing "Simple Joys" from their upcoming production of Pippin. The new video shows Neal rehearsing the song with the production…

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Watch Darren Criss Rock Out to 'Annie' at Miscast26 by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this month, MCC Theater presented Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast…

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Exclusive: Watch Darren Criss Rock Out to ANNIE at MISCAST26

Earlier this month, MCC Theater presented Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast…

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

'Pippin' First Look at the Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Pippin will open this month at the Signature Theatre, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz nd a book by Roger O. Hirson. Check out an all new trailer here! The production will star Bra…

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Video: Cedric Neal Rehearses 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has released a first look at Cedric Neal performing "Simple Joys" from their upcoming production of Pippin. The new video shows Neal rehearsing the song with the production…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Jim Catapano has a view of the ‘80s from the Edge of Your Seat at Sean Szak Prasso’s Obscene Desire at the ATA by Jaymichaelsae

Following on from his first original play last year, the acclaimed Angel in the Heat, writer/director Prasso has delivered another intense character study, featuring many actors from that pr…

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Makes North American Premiere With Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has announced the cast and creative team for Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by …

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Photos: THE FEAR OF 13's Adrien Brody Receives Sardi's Portrait

Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s on April 30, 2026, to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where he …

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Review: Schmigadoon! by JK

Review of the Sunday, April 26, 2026 matinee performance at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Starring Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, Isabelle McCa…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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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“SCHMIGADOON!” EASILY EARNS ITS EXCLAMATION POINT. by Ron Fassler

Sara Chase (center) and company in “Schmigadoon!”April 28, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler.When I began writing this column ten years ago and titled it “Theatre Yest…

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Adrien Brody Will Receive a Sardi's Portrait

Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will receive famed Sardi’s Portrait on April 30, 2026, to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where …

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Andrea McArdle’s Broadway on Demand Is a Delightful, Intimate Night With a Broadway Legend by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Andrea McArdle first shot to fame at 13 as the lead star of Annie on Broadway in 1977. She is now part of the Legends in Residency series at The Laurie Beechman Theatr…

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Everybody Who Knew Him by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in conversation with Daniel Okrent author of the newly-released "Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn't Easy" published this past March.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Broadway Games: A Great State Fair by JK

Broadway Games: A Great State Fair  Thirty years ago, the stage adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's film State Fair opened on Broadway. It was a show I really enjoyed - the cast …

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Everything Was A Puppet by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in converastion with puppeteer Emily Batsford on CULMO premiering on April 15th at MITU580. CULMO runs until May 3rd.

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Monday, April 13, 2026

REMEMBERING KEN PEPLOWSKI by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Ken Peplowski was not just the greatest clarinet player of his generation; he was a friend I admired for some 46 years"beginning well before he became famous. Oh, he did a bit of work outsi…

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Photos: Becky Shaw's Broadway Opening Night Brings Out The Pitt Cast & Starry Crowd by Sophia Rubino

In their best first date garb, the cast and creative team of Gina Gionfriddo's Becky Shaw walked the opening night carpet of the play's Broadway bow. Directed by Trip Cullman, the play debut…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

An Invitation to Rethink by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in conversation with Chela De Ferrari, founder of Lima's Teatro La Plaza and director of HAMLET now playing at TFANA in Fort Greene.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET

Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming. Julie Oh, along with John Sk…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet by Sophia Rubino

Lin-Manuel Miranda has found his next directorial project. The Hamilton creator will direct a feature film adaptation of Dave Malloy's musical Octet for 5000 Broadway Productions. Malloy,…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

With Artistic Nerves by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in conversation with filmmaker John Waters on his upcoming one man show, JOHN WATERS: GOING TO EXTREMES for his 80th birthday.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Video: Viral Group Boy Throb Sings Parody Cover of 'Maybe' from ANNIE

The viral acapella group, Boy Throb has released its latest viral video, a cover of "Maybe" from the classic musical, Annie. Check out the performance below as the group sings their hopes to…

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

CURTAIN UP ON THE FUTURE: GOLDNER CONSERVATORY AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE UNVEILS 2026 SUMMER CAMP LINEUP by Website Administrator

Registration is officially open for the Goldner Conservatory's Summer 2026 Season. While the Conservatory's headlining Production Camps are set to bring the house down with the music of Hade…

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Brian d'Arcy James, Susannah Flood, Among Broadway Alums Joining RABBIT, RABBIT Series

Broadway alums Brian d'Arcy James (Days of Wine and Roses), Alison Pill (Uncle Vanya), Jason Schmidt (The Outsiders), Mac Brandt (Good Night and Good Luck), and Susannah Flood (Liberation) a…

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

New Musical TEMPUS to Hold Industry Workshop Presentations

Tempus, a new musical about life and death...and life, will hold two industry workshop presentations on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and Friday, March 26 at 3:15 p.m. at Open Jar Studios. …

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Annie: 20th Anniversary Revival on Turning Point by American Musical Theater Archives

This special episode of ABC's Turning Point offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Broadway revival of Annie. The documentary follows the nationwide searc…

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Photos: Inside the First Preview for THE FEAR OF 13

Lindsey Ferrentino's new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Th…

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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