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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 begin performances …

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Proof Partners with NYC Department of Education's Theatre Program

by Gabby Macogay

The Broadway revival starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will welcome over 500 NYC public school students and educators.

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Watch: Beaches Star Jessica Vosk Finally Performs 'Otto Titsling'—With Songwriter Marc Shaiman at the Keys

The new musical, adapted from both Iris Rainer Dart's novel and the popular 1988 film, co-stars Kelli Barrett.

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Nick Cearley, De'Lon Grant, More Cast in Commonwealth Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Shakespeare classic will play to thousands of attendees at each performance at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common.

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Here Are the Winner and Finalists of the Outsiders Playbill Fan Art Contest

by Playbill Staff

The winning cover will be available at The Outsiders on Broadway for the entire month of June.

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From ‘Spidermusical’ to ‘Schmigadoon!’ Alex Brightman and Sara Chase are musical comedy buddies for life

by Sam Eckmann

The Tony-contending Broadway version of the Apple TV musical comedy marks the duo's latest collaboration in their nearly 20-year friendship.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Cast and Creative Team Set for La Mirada's Anastasia

Parker Esse will direct the musical from Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty.

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5 World Premiere Plays Make Up Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 2026-2027 Season

by Gabby Macogay

This serves as the inaugural season for Woolly Mammoth Artistic Director Reggie D. White.

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Aleshea Harris, Yara Travieso, More Win 2026 Doris Duke Artist Awards

by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Winners receive $525,000 over seven years and up to $25,000 for retirement.

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Audience Rewards Is Offering a Dream Broadway Trip—If You Can Correctly Guess This Year's Tony Winners

Find out how to enter this year's Tony Awards Challenge.

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Suffs Has Recouped on the Road

by Margaret Hall

With a Tony-winning book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, the work explores the Women's Suffrage movement.

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Who Will Be Nominated for a Tony Award in 2026?

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)

Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show Revival Extends a 2nd Time

by Margaret Hall

Plus, see star Juliette Lewis visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about the cult-favorite musical's rabid fan culture.

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These 5 Actors Are Already Screen Stars. Now They’re on Broadway.

by Rachel Sherman, Chevaz Clarke and Meg Felling

Patrick Ball, Melissa Barrera, Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson and Ben Ahlers discuss the demands of live performance as they make their Broadway debuts.

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

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 plays her final perfor…

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Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show Announces Second Extension

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, will now haunt Studio …

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Titanique Extends Broadway Run Through September

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 campy musical comedy wa…

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

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 Longacre Theatre on Broad…

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What Are Reviews For Broken Snow, Starring Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, and Michael Longfellow?

by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Colin Hanlon directs Ben Andron's psychological drama.

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Cedric the Entertainer Finds His Song, ‘Lost Boys’ Raises the Stakes

by American Theatre Editors

The comic actor talks about his role in August Wilson's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,' director Michael Arden and designer Dane Laffrey talk vampire musicals, and Gemma Wilson gives us the Seattle 411.

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‘WitchDuck’ Vs. the 18th-Century Manosphere

by American Theatre Editors

With its satirical look at an overlooked piece of Virginia history, Eva DeVirgilis's new play is for the women who've spoken up against patriarchy for centuries.

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Watch Darren Criss Revisit Hedwig and the Angry Inch's 'The Origin of Love'

The Maybe Happy Ending star was part of the The First Annual 54 Below Gala.

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‘Titanìque’ And ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Extend Broadway Engagements Into Fall

by Greg Evans

With Tony nominations around the corner, the musicals Titanìque and The Rocky Horror Show have extended their limited Broadway engagements into the fall, with Titanìque now continuing performances through Sun…

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Video: TITANIQUE Extends Run; Watch All New Footage

The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement. The comedy, powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, will now continue performances at the historic St. James Theatre throu…

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Casting Revealed for The Loved Ones at Irish Rep

by Meg Masseron

Nicola Murphy Dubey will direct Erica Murray's play set in a remote farmhouse in West Clare.

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Mark Brokaw Memorial Will Feature Appearances by Santino Fontana, Sam Pinkleton, Paula Vogel, More

by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Drama Desk, Obie, and Lortel Award-winning artist's Broadway work included Cinderella, How I Learned to Drive, and Heisenberg.

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Daniel Radcliffe's HARRY POTTER Stunt Double is Developing Play About Life Before and After On-Set Accident

David Holmes, who once served as Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in Harry Potter before suffering a tragic accident, will be developing his story in a stage play, Baz Bamigboye of Deadline reports. Holmes be…

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See Michael Urie, Ben Stiller, More in 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart at the Public Theater

by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Tony Kushner is directing the performance, which marks the Larry Kramer play's 40th anniversary.

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Sylvia Gerrish: The Girl With Poetical Legs

by Trav S.D.

A few words on a star of old who fell on hard times, Sylvia Gerrish (Lillian Rollins, 1860-1906). Gerrish was a native San Franciscan; her parents were Mainers drawn to the west coast by the 1849 Gold Rush. She…

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& Juliet Will Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Celebration With Fan Nights, Joey Fatone-Hosted Sing-Along Performance, More

by Meg Masseron

Named after the beloved NYSNC song from the jukebox musical, several special opportunities will be offered throughout the month.

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Why I Said Yes to Proof on Broadway in 2026 (And Why You Need to See It)

by Ken Davenport

I don’t produce many plays. When I do, they have... The post Why I Said Yes to Proof on Broadway in 2026 (And Why You Need to See It) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)

Watch Trailer for Signature's In-the-Round Pippin

Matthew Gardiner will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

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Titaníque Extends Broadway Run Into Fall

The campy Céline Dion jukebox musical stars Marla Mindelle, Deborah Cox, Jim Parsons, and more at the St. James.

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Little Bear Ridge Road Wins Best Play New York Drama Critics' Circle Award

The Broadway and Off-Broadway honors declined to declare a Best Musical winner this year.

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Watch Josh Groban Perform Sondheim's 'Children Will Listen' and 'Not While I'm Around' From PBS Concert

Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel will be broadcast later this month.

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Megan Thee Stallion Plays Final Performance in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical May 1; Understudy Patrick Clanton Will Take Over

by Andrew Gans, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The three-time Grammy winner is departing the Tony-winning musical at the Hirschfeld earlier than originally announced.

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‘The Rocky Horror Show’ – Do the ‘Time Warp’ Again?

by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Like the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Show is a gleefully outrageous, high-energy musical romp. On their way to visit former high school teacher, Dr. Scott- now a government operative researching U…

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R.I.P. Joy Harmon (Tell It To Groucho, Cool Hand Luke)

by Trav S.D.

I was already planning a post on Joy Harmon (1938-2026), probably because she was in beach party and other teen oriented movies in the 1960s, and perhaps I had confused her in my head with Joi Lansing, who had …

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‘Fat Ham’: a little murder, a little comedy, a little wedding, a little backyard barbecue

by Darleen Ortega

Portland Playhouse and Portland Center Stage combine on a lively production of Jame Ijames' updated version of "Hamlet," set amid a North Carolina barbecue bash.

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‘The Rocky Horror Show:’ Luke Evans Astounds In Campy, Queer-Tastic Revival

by Frank J. Avella

My intro to Rocky Horror was a midnight showing of the film version at the Hyway Theater in Fair Lawn NJ the summer after my senior year in high school. I went with a group that were fans. I was a virgin. At th…

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2026 Tony Awards predictions by show: ‘Ragtime,’ ‘The Lost Boys,’ and a trio of plays will lead nominations

by David Buchanan

Musicals Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque also favored for multiple nods, based on the official prediction data.

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Derek Klena, Laurie Hernandez, Norm Lewis, More Join Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer Concert

by Bryan Campione

The event livestreams for free on Playbill May 4.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)

Stage Top 5: May 2026

by Todd Hieggelke

A major new theater makes its debut, and music makes its way into spring productions.

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Will ‘The Lost Boys’ sing? Has ‘Bug’ been squashed? Our final picks for what’s in and what’s out at the 2026 Tonys

by Ethan Alter

Gold Derby's Broadway experts share their final Tony predictions ahead of the May 5 nominations.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)

Video: SCHMIGADOON! Celebrates RENT 30th Anniversary With 'Seasons of Love' Sing-Along

Schmigadoon! recently paid tribute to RENT in honor of the iconic musical's 30th anniversary. April 29th marked the 30th anniversary of RENT's premiere. The musical went on to famously play at Broadway's Nederl…

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Friday 5: The Bands of Broadway

by JK

The Bands of BroadwayThroughout its history, Broadway has seen many bands on the boards. Probably the most famous is the River City marching band, led by Harold Hill in The Music Man. Bands of all shapes and …

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Photos: Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and More Attend & JULIET Champions Night

The Broadway production of & Juliet recently hosted a Champions Night, where the US Olympic Figure Skating team paid a visit to honor Laurie Hernandez, their friend and fellow Olympian in her Broadway debut…

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“Schmigadoon!” Kicks Its Way Into Joy on Broadway

by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: Cinco Paul’s stage adaptation bursts with affection, satire, and unapologetic musical theatre glee By Ross With one swift kick, the world shifts, candy avalanches down, and sudden…

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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 stars alongside Gold…

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3 crucial tips for accessible ad design

by Sarah Schafer

What to keep in mind so your Broadway advertising can reach audiences of all abilities

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The best theatre to stream this month: David Harewood has unfinished business with Othello

by Chris Wiegand

The actor commands the stage in Tom Morris’s striking production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, while Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt unite for The Last Five YearsWhen David Harewood was offered the lead in Othello …

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As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation | Michael Billington

by Michael Billington

From the Dome of Discovery to the massive cigar-shaped Skylon, the spectacular cultural showcase was an exhilarating sight in 1951. The Tories demolished those prime exhibits yet, 75 years on, it has a signific…

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)

First look images released as The Karate Kid – The Musical begins UK tour performances

First look production images have been released for The Karate Kid – The Musical as the UK tour gets underway The post First look images released as The Karate Kid – The Musical begins UK tour performances …

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George Blagden, Courtney Stapleton and Mazz Murray join cast of Love Never Dies in concert at the London Palladium

George Blagden, Courtney Stapleton and Mazz Murray are set to join the cast of the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Love Never Dies The post George Blagden, Courtney Stapleton and Mazz Murray jo…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2026- Inside MISCAST26 with Lea Michele, Darren Criss and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story Picks, Click He…

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)

Charlie Brooks and Max Brown to star in world premiere of The Hidden Dangers of Camping

Charlie Brooks will star alongside Max Brown in the world premiere of The Hidden Dangers of Camping, a new play by Liesl Wilke, which will run at Windsor Theatre Royal this summer The post Charlie Brooks and Ma…

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Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)

Julian Clary, Frank Skinner and more added to Assembly Festival Fringe 2026 programme

by Christopher Rawson / For The Post-Gazette

Assembly Festival has revealed the latest additions to its 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, bringing the total number of shows on sale to more than 200 The post Julian Clary, Frank Skinner and more add…

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Review: In its return to Broadway, 'Joe Turner' takes us deep into the Hill District's American identity

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McFly’s Harry Judd to star in London transfer of High School Musical