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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 the Longacre Theatre o…

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 the Longacre Theatre o…

2026 Theatre World Award Honorees Revealed - Luke Evans, Ayo Edebiri and More

The 2026 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production have been revealed. Also announced, Rachael Stirling (Giant) will receive the 17th Ann…

Ayo Edebiri, Luke Evans, Lesley Manville to Receive 2026 Theatre World Awards

by Dgordon

David Gordon| The awards are presented to performers upon their Broadway or off-Broadway deubts. ||Broadway,Off-Broadway|Theatre World Awards [...] Read More... from Ayo Edebiri, Luke Evans, Lesley Manville to …

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set June Return

by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set For June

The 80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM. The 2026 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broa…

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

THE SEASON THEN, THE SEASON NOW By Peter Filichia

It all started with my wanting to do something nice for The Theatre World Awards " the 79-year-old organization that recognizes performers who make their Broadway and off-Broadway debuts. For the last 26 years,…

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

HALLELUJAH, LESLIE AND DANIELLE! By Peter Filichia

Leslie Uggams was certainly surprised last week. Oh, she knew that she was receiving a Lifetime Achievement trophy from The Theatre World Awards. We had announced that weeks ago, and she was thrilled that we th…

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Sarah Snook at the Theatre World Awards

by NewYorkTheater

Sarah Snook, who portrays 26 characters in "The Picture of Dorian Gray," accepts her Theatre World Award, honoring performers making their New York stage debuts, expressing the hope that she can someday portra…

Theatre World Award Winners reveal what it takes

by Jonathan Mandell

Leslie Uggams was six years old when she saw her aunt perform in a production of "Porgy and Bess" with Leontyne Price. "I was, like, I want to do that," she told the audience at Hard Rock Café, while  ac…

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Conrad Ricamora on revving up, cooling down, and working for nothing

by NewYorkTheater

A one-minute interview with Tony nominee Conrad Ricamora (currently Abe Lincoln in "Oh, Mary") on the red carpet of the 2025 Theatre World Awards (which he won't in 2013 for "Here Lies Love.")

The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Is The Place To Be With Heart

by Suzanna Bowling

The historic 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held last night, June 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Café Times Square (1501 Broadway). This year due to Anna Wintour's deciding this was the night fo…

Monday, June 2, 2025

Hot Carpet with Jak Malone & bwaySHO at the Theatre World Awards

by bwaySHO

Hot Carpet returns with Jak Malone & @bwaySHO at the Theatre World Awards. Highlights include our typical SHOnanigans and an actual interview about "Dear Bill" live!!! See you at the SHO! Enjoy all of our re…

Leslie Uggams Honored at Theatre World Awards

by bwaySHO

Leslie Uggams Honored at Theatre World Awards with a lifetime achievement award. See you at the SHO! #LeslieUggams #Broadway #TheatreWorldAwards

Theatre World Awards LIVE Red Carpet

by bwaySHO

Leslie Uggams, Conrad Ricamora, Jak Malone and Dez Duron were a couple of the actors @bwaySHO caught up with on the red carpet at the Theatre World Awards. See you at the SHO! Enjoy all of our red carpet SHOn…

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The 2025 Theatre World Award Winners Are…

by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The 2025 Theatre World Award Winners Announced The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut…

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Broadway Debuts by Alana Arenas, Kit Connor, Nicole Scherzinger and More Win Theatre World Awards

by Darryn King

The honorees of the 2025 Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 5. The ceremony will take place at the Hard Rock Cafe Tim…

Kit Connor, Paul Mescal, Sarah Snook, and More Win Theatre World Awards

2025 Theatre World Award Winners Announced

by Suzanna Bowling

Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Also announced, Shailene Woodley (Cult o…

Theater World Awards 2025

by Jonathan Mandell

 Below are the dozen honorees bestowed with Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2024-2025 theatrical season, as well as three special awards, inc…

2025 Theatre World Awards Winners Announced

Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Also announced, Shailene Woodley (C…

Friday, January 24, 2025

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Monday, September 23, 2024

79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025

The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performa…

Sunday, June 16, 2024

This Week on Broadway for June 16, 2024: Titanic @ Encores

by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Titanic @ Encores, Home @ Todd Haimes Theatre, and Little Shop of Horrors @ Westside Theatre. Discussions include the Theatre World Awards, Drama Des…

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Photos: Cole Escola, Maleah Joi Moon, Rachel McAdams, More Honored at the 2024 Theatre World Awards

by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.

Theatre World Awards/Broadway Bares!

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's the season finale of Broadway Beat - and it goes out with a BANG! First up, it's the 2007 Theatre World Awards. Then get ready for your exciting all access backstage pass to o…

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Theatre World Award Winners on When They First Knew

by Jonathan Mandell

Watch Theatre World Award winners past and present talk below about when they first knew they were going to be professional performers. For more on Theatre World Awards, check out Theatre World Awards 2024 and …

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards " A Shining Night

by Sandi Durell

Len Cariou received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement; A.J. Shively the Dorothy. Loudon Award for his role in Irish Rep's Philadelphia, Here I Come; Journalist, Critic, Columnist, Playwright and fa…

Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Theatre World Award Winners on Their First Time

by NewYorkTheater

Past and present winners of the Theatre World Awards -- an award given to performers making theri New York stage debuts -- answer the question on the red carpet outside the Marquis Theater: When did they first …

Monday, June 10, 2024

Awards Crescendo. How Hollywood Views Broadway. Hello Dolly and Jez! Stageworthy News of the Week

by Jonathan Mandell

Tonight ceremonies will take place for both the 68th annual Drama Desk Awards and the 78th annual Theatre World Awards, leading up to the endlessly anticipated/promoted climax of theater award season next…

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Rachel McAdams, Michael Imperioli, and More to Receive 2024 Theatre World Awards

Cole Escola, Maleah Joi Moon, Rachel McAdams, More Win 2024 Theatre World Awards

by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts.

Outstanding Debut Performers Cole Escola, Rachel McAdams, Maleah Joi Moon and More Honored with 2024 Theatre World Awards

by Darryn King

The Theatre World Awards' board of directors has announced the 2024 honorees for the Theatre World Award, recognizing an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. In addition, A.J…

Theatre World Awards 2024

by Jonathan Mandell

 Below are the dozen honorees bestowed with Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2023-2024 theatrical season, as well as three special awards, inc…

Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Tony Timing Is Everything By Peter Filichia

In the last week, you've probably heard two words over and over. "Robbed" and "snubbed." Yes, it happens every spring once fans hear the nominations for New York theater awards. The Tonys, Drama Desks, Outer Cr…

Monday, March 4, 2024

THEATER COMING UP

by Sandi Durell

78th Annual Theatre World Awards " Patriots/Ethel Barrymore Theatre " Herself/A.R.T. " Gun & Powder/PaperMill Playhouse " Yoga for Billionaires/FrigidFestival The Drilling Company's 25 year anniversary prod…

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Len Cariou and Peter Filichia Will Be Honored at 78th Theatre World Awards

by Andrew Gans

Filichia will also again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual The…

78th Annual Theatre World Awards Will Be Held in June

by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Broadway Who's Who: Priscilla Lopez

by JK

An actor with a nearly 60 year Broadway career, our latest honoree is probably significant for different reasons to theater fans depending upon when Priscilla Lopez came into their theater-going lives. Early 20…

Friday, June 16, 2023

Video: Broadway's Rising Stars Shine at the 2023 Theatre World Awards

June 5 was a big night for Broadway's rising stars. That's because twelve fresh faces were honored for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production at the 77th Annual Theatre Wor…

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Theatre World Award: Make them hear you!

by Jonathan Mandell

"We are not professional liars; we are professional pretenders," Brian Stokes Mitchell  began what was supposed to be  an acceptance speech for his John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement at the …

Theatre World Award Winners: My First Time

by NewYorkTheater

Past and present winners of the Theatre World Awards answer the question on the red carpet at Circle in the Square theater: When did you first know you were going to be a professional performer?

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Shucked's Ashley D Kelley tells a joke

by NewYorkTheater

Ashley D. Kelley, a winner of the 77th annual Theatre World Awards, is asked on the red carpet to tell a joke from "Shucked," the joke-filled Broadway musical that marks Kelley's Broadway and New York stage deb…

The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards

by Sandi Durell

By Sandi Durell . . . TWA is one of the most fun-filled evenings honoring theater and its creatives. And June 5, 2023 was no different, other than it reached new heights of what I call warm and fuzzy. The eveni…

Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5.  Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn C…

Monday, June 5, 2023

Countdown to the Tony Awards! #Stageworthy News of the Week.

by Jonathan Mandell

The new Broadway season has already begun with the opening of "Grey House," a new month of theater openings is already underway, but for one more week, attention will be on last season " thanks to the remaining…

Wake Up With BWW 6/5: BAD CINDERELLA Closes, Theatre World Awards, and More!

Top stories: The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony is set for today, Bad Cinderella played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, and more!

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 77th Annual Theatre World Awards

by Andrew Gans

The annual ceremony will be held in June at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre At 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will be pr…

TWA to Brian Stokes Mitchell on June 5

by Sandi Durell

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Thea…

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Wake Up With BWW 5/2: Theatre World Awards, HARMONY Casting, Plus a Message From Auli'i Cravalho

Top stories: Find out who will receive Theatre World Awards, plus casting for Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony, and a message from Auli'i Cravalho!

Monday, May 1, 2023

Theatre World Award Winners 2023

by Jonathan Mandell

Below is the list of honorees bestowed with Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2022-2023 theatrical season The 77th annual Theatre World Award cere…

Theatre World Awards Announces Honorees

by Sandi Durell

Julie Benko " 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in Theatre " Dale Badway " Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World and much more! The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announ…

Winners of the 2023 Theatre World Awards for Broadway and Off-Broadway debut performances

by Deb Miller

The Board of Directors of the Theatre World Awards " first presented in 1945, and the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debut performances " has announced its 77th Annual Awards winn…

Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Win 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2023

The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 5, 2023 beginning at 7:00PM. The Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and O…

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Photos: Joel Grey Presents Myles Frost His Theatre World Award Onstage at MJ THE MUSICAL

Check out photos of Myles Frost (MJ The Musical), receiving his 2022 Theatre World Award from Joel Grey! The Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees this past Monday night.

Photos: Go Backstage with the 2022 Theatre World Awards Winners

On Monday night, the Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees, a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The M…

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2022 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees, a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man, the 13t…

76th Annual Theatre World Awards Honor Michael Oberholtzer, Harvey Fierstein and Outstanding New Performers

by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . The 76th Annual Theatre World Awards returned to a live ceremony this year with an event at Circle in the Square, on the set of American Buffalo. The Theatre World Awards are presented …

Watch 2022 Theater World Award Winners on Their First Time, and Tough Times

by Jonathan Mandell

A dozen luminous first-time New York stage performers, plus Harvey Fierstein, and 21 members of the ensemble of The Music Man, were honored at the 76th annual Theatre World Awards " the first such ceremony in t…

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Photos: See Jaquel Spivey, Sharon D. Clarke & More On the Red Carpet of the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees, a special 'Outstanding Ensemble" Award  to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man, and…

Monday, June 6, 2022

76th Annual Theatre World Awards, Honoring Sharon D Clarke, Patrick J. Adams, Jaquel Spivey, More, Presented June 6

by Andrew Gans

Honorees also include Michael Oberholtzer, Harvey Fierstein, the ensemble of The Music Man, and more.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

by Matt Tamanini

Theatre World Awards Announce "Music Man" Honor, Theatre Responds to Body-Shaming "Legally Blonde" Review,  "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of…

Wake Up With BWW 6/1: First Look at Bradley Cooper in MAESTRO, Rachel Zegler in THE HUNGER GAMES Prequel, and More!

Today's top stories include an all new first look at photos of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming Netflix biopic, Maestro! Plus, Rachel Zegler will lead the upcoming Hunger Games film sequel, T…

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The Theatre World Awards Will Honor THE MUSIC MAN With 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award

The Theatre World Awards will present a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man starring Theatre World Award alumni Hugh Jack…

Ensemble of Broadway's The Music Man Revival to Be Honored at 76th Annual Theatre World Awards

by Andrew Gans

The awards will be presented in June during an in-person ceremony at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Theatre World Awards

by Barry Gordin

Theatre World Awards, Honoring Broadway/Off Broadway Debuts June 6 By Ellis Nassour May 31, 2022: The 76th annual Theatre World Awards (TWA) is one of the most anticipated events of theater season's end "…

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Michael Oberholtzer and Harvey Fierstein to be Honored at 76th Annual Theatre World Awards

by Leah Putnam

The winners of this year's Theatre World Awards also include several 2022 Tony nominees.

Special honorees announced for NYC's 2022 Theatre World Awards

by Deb Miller

It was announced today by the Theatre World Awards and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation that four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein will receive the 9th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement, and…

Michael Oberholtzer and Harvey Fierstein Will Be Honored at the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation, that Michael Oberholtzer (Take Me Out) will receive the 13th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellenc…

Monday, May 16, 2022

76th Annual Theatre World Awards

by Sandi Durell

This year's 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony, directed by Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora, returns to a live in-person presentation on Monday, June 6, on the set of the Broadway revival of Amer…

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Theater World Award Honorees 2022

by Jk Clarke

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced the 2022 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Th…

Friday, May 6, 2022

Sharon D Clarke, Myles Frost, Jaquel Spivey & More Win 2022 Theatre World Awards

by Caitlin Moynihan

Winners of the the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards have been announced. The awards will be given out at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre on June 6 at 7PM. Theater journalist Peter Filichia w…

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