Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Once Said No to Broadway to Do Pose; Now She’s Making an Overdue Debut by Diep Tran

After playing Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show, the Golden Globe winner wants to play Glinda in Wicked.

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Nina White and Fernell Hogan to Join The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Sophia Rubino

R-E-U-N-I-O-N! Nina White and Fernell Hogan, original Broadway cast members of Kimberly Akimbo both on and off-Broadway, will join The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. White will ste…

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After The Balusters, Producers Nicki Hunter and Chris Jennings Want to Bring More Young People to the Theatre, for $35 by Margaret Hall

The duo are working hard to welcome new audiences to Manhattan Theatre Club.

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Nina White and Fernell Hogan Join THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Nina White (Kimberly Akimbo), will join the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and return to the role of Olive Ostrovsky, having played the part in the 2024 Kennedy Center pr…

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Wehiwehi Residency at Bishop Museum

By . Spanning contemporary dance, music, theater, spoken word poetry, and interdisciplinary practice, the evening highlights the depth and dynamism of Native Hawaiian creative expression gro…

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube

Disney has released a new documentary about the Broadway sensation Hamilton, which spotlights the connections between the stage musical, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and “The Hamilt…

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Judi Dench to have London’s Shaftesbury theatre renamed after her by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’Dame Judi Dench is to have a West End theatre renamed after h…

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Video: Ana Gasteyer Reflects on 2026 Tony Awards, Praises Fellow SNL Alum and Tony Nominee Rachel Dratch

The women of Saturday Night Live are front and center this Broadway season. During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ana Gasteyer, currently starring in the Tony-winning musical Schmig…

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To Rita Wilson, Celebrity Autobiography Shows How Truth Is Way Funnier Than Fiction by Logan Culwell-Block

The show, now playing on Broadway until June 21, has stars reading from celebrity memoirs.

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London Hit 2:22 – A Ghost Story Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Fall by Andrew Gans

Danny Robins' thriller will be directed by Matthew Dunster and Gabriel Vega Weissman.

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Fernell Hogan, Nina White Will Join Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

It'll be a Kimberly Akimbo reunion at New World Stages, with Hogan and White joining Justin Cooley in the cult-favorite musical.

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Kecia Lewis, Danielle Pinnock and Dominique Fishback Join The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The complete cast and creative team is set for the upcoming off-Broadway production of The Whoopi Monologues, starring the previously announced Kerry Washington and two-time Tony winner Kara…

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Christopher Jackson Will Return to Hamilton as George Washington on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Original cast member Christopher Jackson will return to Hamilton as George Washington. The actor, who is reprising his role 10 years after his departure from the show,  begins performances…

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Masquerade Extends Off-Broadway Run and Announces New Cast Members by Jonah De Forest

The music of the night plays on! Masquerade, the immersive off-Broadway revamp of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, is extending through January 31, 2027 at 218 West 57th Street.…

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Masquerade Will Get Some New Phantoms by Logan Culwell-Block, Meg Masseron

The Off-Broadway immersive re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera has also gotten a sixth extension.

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MASQUERADE Extends; Austin Colby, Derrick Davis, and More Join the Cast

Masquerade will extend for a sixth time through 2027. The show will now play through January 31, 2027 at 218 West 57th Street. Additionally, the production announced Courtney Balan (Vacatio…

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2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Make New York Premiere This Fall

Following seven West End engagements, two UK tours, and thirty productions across the globe, the Olivier Award-nominated stage thriller 2:22 – A GHOST STORY has set its New York Premiere f…

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Video: PADDINGTON Visits GOOD MORNING AMERICA for Broadway Announcement

Paddington is coming to New York! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Paddington the Musical will arrive on Broadway in 2027, taking over the Al Hirschfeld Theater beginning next March. …

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Jane Wickline, Liva Pierce to Open Dukes Off-Broadway by Gabby Macogay

The limited engagement production will play SoHo Playhouse next month.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Schmigadoon!'s Alex Brightman and Sara Chase Get Miscast as Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The duo performed Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats tune at the annual MCC Theater fundraiser.

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The Homecoming of Joseph Grace review – poignant story of a life unmoored by war and exile by Helen Meany

Marina Market, CorkMichael Glenn Murphy is the accidental soldier and reluctant revolutionary reckoning with his past in Deirdre Kinahan’s touching drama of regret and returnA ferry termin…

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Telly Leung, Paolo Montalban, More Will Join Colin Ryan and Xander Pang in London's Death Note: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Stephen Whitson will direct the Frank Wildhorn musical based on the Japanese manga series.

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Kerry Washington, Dominique Fishback And More Will Star In THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for The Whoopi Monologues, a reimagining of Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic show, which begins performances on Tuesday, Ju…

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Christopher Jackson Will Return to HAMILTON on Broadway in September

Here comes the General! Tony Award-nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson will make a return to Broadway this fall, reprising his Tony-nominated role as Georg…

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London's West End Will Get a Judi Dench Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The Shaftesbury is being renamed for the stage and screen icon.

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Kecia Lewis, Dominique Fishback & Danielle Pinnock Join Lincoln Center Theater’s ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ by Greg Evans

Dominique Fishback (Swarm, The Deuce), Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen) and Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), will join the previously announced Kerry Washington and Kara Young in L…

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See Jason Patric Go 'Under The Boardwalk' at The Lost Boys by Margaret Hall

The Lost Boys film star paid a visit to the story's hit Broadway adaptation.

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‘What an adventure Broadway will be!’ Paddington musical packs suitcase for New York by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Hugely successful London show to open in the US, with performances beginning in MarchMarmalade bagels at the ready: London’s Paddington Bear musical is to open on Broadway next spring. The…

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Take a Look at Krysta Rodriguez's 1st Bow in Chicago by Gabby Macogay, Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite plays Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre.

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Christopher Jackson to Return to Hamilton on Broadway by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The OG George Washington will step into the Broadway production this September. ||Broadway|Christopher Jackson,Hamilton,Lin-Manuel Miranda [...] Read More... from Christophe…

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It's Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer!

It's official! As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the record-breaking, smash hit, seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances Tuesday…

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Meet the Full Cast of The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Kecia Lewis, Dominique Fishback, and Danielle Pinnock have joined previously announced stars Kerry Washington and Kara Young.

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Christopher Jackson Sets Return to Broadway's Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical continues at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

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Paddington The Musical to Open on Broadway in Spring 2027 by Sophia Rubino

Paddington The Musical is coming to Broadway. The Olivier-winning West End musical will transfer to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in spring 2027. Based on the book A Bear Called Paddington by …

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Christopher Jackson Announces Return To Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ by Greg Evans

Christopher Jackson, an original cast member of Broadway’s hit Hamilton, will reprise his portrayal of George Washington for a strictly limited engagement this fall. Jackson, who originate…

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Paddington The Musical heads to Broadway after record-breaking London run by Casey Cooper-Fiske

The Olivier Award-winning West End show heads stateside in March 2027

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The ‘Paddington’ Musical Will Come to Broadway Next Spring by Michael Paulson

The show, which revisits the story of a marmalade-loving bear, plans to open next April at the Hirschfeld Theater in New York.

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PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Is Headed To Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre, And Thank Goodness

Paddington The Musical will head to Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre next spring, beginning Tuesday, March 30, 2027 ahead of a Sunday, April 18 official opening. The smash hit musical, whi…

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‘Paddington: The Musical’ Sets Spring 2027 Broadway Bow by Caitlin Huston

The musical comes to Broadway after a buzzy London run and nine Olivier Awards.

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‘Paddington’ Musical to Open on Broadway in Spring 2027 by Rebecca Rubin

Paddington is heading to New York. A musical about the anthropomorphic, marmalade-loving bear is opening on Broadway in the spring of 2027. The show’s transfer was teased with posters of P…

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‘Paddington’ Musical Coming To Broadway Spring 2027 by Greg Evans

Paddington The Musical, the seven-time Olivier Award-winning West End musical, is heading to Broadway: Previews begin Tuesday, March 30, 2027, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with an official …

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Paddington Stage Musical Confirms 2027 Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The transfer has been heavily rumored since the musical hit it big at the 2026 Olivier Awards following a West End world premiere.

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Paddington Is Coming to Broadway in March 2027 by Dgordon

David Gordon| Get out the marmalade! Everyone’s favorite Peruvian teddy is moving to the Big Apple. ||Broadway|Paddington [...] Read More... from Paddington Is Coming to Broadway in March …

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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been: History Repeating by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ A rotating ensemble of estimable performers appear in Eric Bentley's powerful verbatim drama about the HUAC hearings. The post Are You Now or Have You Ever Been: History Rep…

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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been: Drop that Forgotten Name by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ Excellent performances and design enliven a docudrama of the HUAC’s hunt for Commies in Hollywood The post Are You Now or Have You Ever Been: Drop that Forgotten Name appea…

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‘Once’ Upon a Time: A Live Concert Doc With the Original New York Cast by American Theatre Editors

An actor-musician from the show's original run gathered castmates for a benefit in White Pond, New York—then decided to document it.

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London West End theatre changing name to honour Judi Dench by Jacob Stolworthy

Oscar-winning British thespian’s name will be immortalised in lights to ‘ensure legacy continues to inspire future generations’

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Celebrity Autobiography to Close Early on Brodway by Dgordon

David Gordon| The comedy show is running at the Shubert. ||Broadway|Andrea Martin,Celebrity Autobiography [...] Read More... from Celebrity Autobiography to Close Early on Brodway The post C…

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West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to Be Renamed for Judi Dench by Dgordon

| The Judi Dench Theatre will be christened in February 2027. ||West End|Judi Dench [...] Read More... from West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to Be Renamed for Judi Dench The post West End’…

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Sadness An Mourning Dominate Theater Bremen’s “Hamlet” by Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe

The stage, designed by Thomas Rupert, was vast and predominantly empty, the floor mainly even and sloping up at the very back. The walls were painted in shades of grey, as were the matching …

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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BYMT Welcomes Luke Sheppard as Patron by Staff Writer

British Youth Music Theatre has announced the appointment of Olivier Award-winning director Luke Sheppard as its new Patron The post BYMT Welcomes Luke Sheppard as Patron appeared first on T…

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Photos: Chrissy Metz Meets the Press Ahead of Run in & JULIET

Emmy & Golden Globe Award-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz recently met the press ahead of her Broadway debut in & Juliet. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out phot…

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Video: THE TRAITORS - ACTS OF BETRAYAL New Teaser Trailer

Tickets for the World Premiere of The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal are now on sale. Plus, the production has released a brand new trailer. Check out the video here! The stage adaptation of…

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On The RISE: June Events by Rise Theatre Directory

Our network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what’s On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org. RISE T…

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Leading artists join Flinders Drama Centre for new performance development

The post Leading artists join Flinders Drama Centre for new performance development appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Full Casting Announced for Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican by Staff Writer

The full cast has been announced for the reimagined London production of Death Note: The Musical, opening at the Barbican Theatre from 30 July 2026 for a six-week season The post Full Castin…

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The Traitors stage play coming to West End with five different endings by Pierra Willix

The unique show involves a series of distinct plays exploring alternative scenarios where different individuals are chosen as traitors

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Arts Centre Melbourne presents the Victorian premiere of The Last Great Hunt’s New Owner

The post Arts Centre Melbourne presents the Victorian premiere of The Last Great Hunt’s New Owner appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Sharleen Chidiac Brings Punk and Excess in New Musical ‘All the Rage’ by Gia Kourlas and George Etheredge

Sharleen Chidiac, a choreographer and the effervescent lead singer of Voyeur, looks at ambition and freedom in her hybrid new work: a punk musical.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Over 90 young stars bring Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR to Melbourne this July

The post Over 90 young stars bring Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR to Melbourne this July appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Tickets Go On Sale as The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal to premiere in the West End in 2027 by Theatre Weekly

Tickets have gone on sale for the world premiere of The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal, which will open in London’s West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, with preview performances beginnin…

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Sly stage version of The Traitors to lure audiences with five different endings by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Play at Gillian Lynne theatre in London will cycle through versions with weekend crowds able to pick oneIn keeping with its well-earned reputation for cloak and dagger, the stage adaptation …

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Celebrated contemporary dance works return to Australia for homecoming seasons at Sydney Opera House

The post Celebrated contemporary dance works return to Australia for homecoming seasons at Sydney Opera House appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Mackenzie

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Embracing Hot Mess In Dance by Joe Patti

A little hat tip to Artsjournal.com for sharing a link to an article about class at Stanford University titled “Dance 123: Hot Mess & Deliberate Failure as Practice.“ The course cata…

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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National non-Equity ‘Book of Mormon’ tour goes on weeklong mission to Miami by Alan Smason

By AARON KRAUSE I recently witnessed the non-Equity, national touring production of The Book of Mormon at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami from June 9-14. Here are some observations: This …

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Megan Hilty Reflects on Life After Death Becomes Her and Why Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About Paddington by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Broadway star discusses her recovery from a career-threatening injury, balancing motherhood with eight-show weeks, and her return, this month, to the Café Carlyle. ||New Y…

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Course Correction Continues: “Celebrity Autobiography,” Playing to Empty Theaters, Will End Early And Skip the Summer by Roger Friedman

Broadway is in the middle of a clearing out. Soon, around a dozen plays and musicals will be gone. Some exits were planned up front. Some are sad surprises. The latest news is that “Celebr…

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Video: Andrew Rannells Performs 'I Believe' During THE BOOK OF MORMON's Magical Mormon Mystery Week

Andrew Rannells is back where it all began. During The Book of Mormon's record-breaking "Magical Mormon Mystery Week," the original Broadway star returned to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to re…

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Interview: Wayne Brady Is Showing Up for Queer Black Love This Pride in La Cage aux Folles by Dgordon

Hayley Levitt| Brady plays Georges in the Encores! production of Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s groundbreaking musical. ||New York City|La Cage aux Folles,Ms. Blakk for President,Wayn…

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John-Michael Lyles Goes Way Down to Hadestown as Broadway's New Orpheus by Sophia Rubino

Hadestown has a new resident poet! John-Michael Lyles begins performances as Orpheus on June 16 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Lyles previously appeared on Broadway in A Strange Loop…

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Burn Scar by Steven Morris

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Video: CHICAGO's Newest Star Krysta Rodriguez Takes Her First Bows

Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez has made her first appearance as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. Rodriguez, whose credits include SMASH, Into the Woods and Spring Awakening, joins the …

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slack tide by Steven Morris

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Open Your Eyes: New York City Center Unveils Stunning Street Mural for La Cage Aux Folles by Suzanna Bowling

New York City Center is bringing a splash of magic, fantasy, and Pride to downtown Manhattan with a breathtaking new street mural inspired by the upcoming Encores! production of La Cage Aux …

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An Unusual Evening with Maury Yeston by Suzanna Bowling

Broadway’s master storyteller is taking center stage. Fresh off celebrating his landmark 80th birthday, legendary composer and lyricist Maury Yeston will be honored at a special evening on…

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Unhinged by Steven Morris

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WinterLive returns to Abbotsford Convent

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Jonathan Spector's Birthright Begins New York Premiere Off-Broadway June 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Molly Bernard, Zoë Winters, and more star in the new work from the Eureka Day playwright at MCC Theater.

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