The Broadway League and Actors’ Equity announce industry-wide audition initiative by Lee D'amato

Broadway League president Jason Laks and Equity president Brooke Shields announced the program, which aims to create a new avenue to casting.

‘The Book of Mormon’ original cast to perform at the 2026 Tony Awards by Lee D'amato

The musical will celebrate its 15th anniversary live at the Tonys.

‘Chess,’ starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, will close early on Broadway by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The Broadway revival of “Chess” will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on June 21.

‘Evita,’ starring Rachel Zegler, to play Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Performances will begin February 27, 2027 and officially open on March 25.

Broadway Pipeline: May 27, 2026 by Theatrical Index

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’’s Rachel Dratch by Ruthie Fierberg

The “Saturday Night Live” alumn has earned her second Tony Award nomination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Jim Barne and Kit Buchan by Ruthie Fierberg

The pair have made their Broadway debuts with the musical and are nominated in two categories.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Schmigadoon’’s Sara Chase by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned her first Tony Award nomination for her leading role in the musical comedy.

The League of Resident Theatres president reflects on the organization’s 2026 Special Tony Award by Lee D'amato

LORT is the recipient of a noncompetitive honor that recognizes contribution to the theater outside the awards’ regular categories.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney to star in Broadway’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The play will begin previews on September 29 at the Hudson Theatre and will officially open on October 18, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey.

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/25 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 25, so you never miss your cue.

‘Schmigadoon!’ to hold Picnic Basket Auction hosted by Alex Brightman by Lee D'amato

The event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Why Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey say the spectacle of ‘The Lost Boys’ was earned by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-nominated director and scenic designer explain the cohesive story in the grand elements of the new musical.

Prediction markets are hungry for new bets, and Broadway is already part of the conversation by Peter Yagecic

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Fallen Angels’’ Kelli O’Hara by Ruthie Fierberg

O’Hara is now a nine-time Tony Award nominee.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Giant’’s Mark Rosenblatt by Ruthie Fierberg

The playwright has garnered his first Tony Award nomination.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Ragtime’’s Lear deBessonet by Ruthie Fierberg

DeBessonet has earned her second Tony Award nomination for direction.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Liberation’’s Daryl Roth and Rachel Sussman by Ruthie Fierberg

The two represent a multi-generational team of women who lead-produced the play.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Becky Shaw’’s Gina Gionfriddo by Ruthie Fierberg

The longtime playwright earned her first Tony Award nomination for the “savage comedy.”

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’’s Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons by Ruthie Fierberg

The venerated ballroom choreographers have made their mark on Broadway.

‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ to launch North American tour in fall 2027 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The tour will premiere at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, before continuing onto cities across the U.S. and Canada.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Chess’’ Kevin Adams by Ruthie Fierberg

The lighting designer marked his 30th Broadway credit with the 2025 revival of “Chess.”

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Christiani Pitts by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor has earned her first Tony Award nomination for her performance in the two-hander musical.

Broadway ad design: Did they get the message? by Kelly Ganning

The role of visual hierarchy — and its importance

Actors’ Equity announces results of 2026 officer and councilor election by Lee D'amato

The union has elected 43 positions across three regions representing four categories.