Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Festival draws musical theater performers and fans to an outdoor celebration. by Jesse Green, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Marissa Alper

Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: SIX Welcomes New Queens Chloe Tucker Caine, Natalie Paris, Aimie Atkinson & Stephanie Jae Park 

Hear ye, hear ye! Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' Tony Award-winning hit musical SIX just celebrated 2,000 performances on Broadway and welcomed four new Queens to the castle on Monday, August 17…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM[SHARE]

Video: Jessica Vosk Sings 'I'll Cover You' From RENT at MCC's MISCAST26

MCC Theater released new footage of Jessica Vosk performing "I'll Cover You" from RENT at MISCAST26. Vosk was recently seen on Broadway in Beaches, with past credits including Wicked, Fid…

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Bigfoot Ripped My Dog in Half I Saw It review – Xhloe and Natasha create a monster hit by Chris Wiegand

Summerhall, EdinburghWith physical and vocal agility, the tricksy clown duo trigger an avalanche of misinformation in this feverish treatHere is a show every bit as breathless as its title, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Marilu Henner and Shannon Purser Will Lead THE ASK Off-Broadway

Five-time Golden Globe Award nominee Marilu Henner and Shannon Purser (Netflix’s “Stranger Things”) will star together on stage this fall in the off-Broadway commercial premiere of The…

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Margaret Ledford Receives Carbonell’s Ruth Foreman Award by Bill Hirschman

Margaret M. Ledford, who has directed at nearly every regional theater in South Florida and helped found several, has received the Carbonell’s Ruth Foreman Award, recognizing “outstandin…

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See Who's Starring in New Billy Recce Musical The Mermaids by Andrew Gans

Tommy Ranieri will direct the musical comedy at the Timber Lake Playhouse.

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Broadway Week Sets Fall Return of 2-for-1 Tickets by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how you can take advantage of one of Broadway's best semi-annual deals.

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‘Elle’ Star Jacob Moskovitz To Play Marlon Brando In Chicago Presentation Of ‘Kowalski’ by Armando Tinoco

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Moskovitz, star of Prime Video’s Elle, is joining the cast of Kowalski as Marlon Brando. Moskovitz will join Johnny Galecki as Tennessee Williams in the Gregg Ostrin play …

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Ellen Greene and Frank Oz Look Back at Little Shop of Horrors; Rarely Seen Photos, Too by Andrew Gans

The featurette will be part of Warner Bros.'s newly remastered film release digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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Marilu Henner, Shannon Purser Will Lead The Ask Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Freeman's play is returning after bowing at The Wild Project.

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The Festival Will Return in 2027 by Logan Culwell-Block

The three-day, Coachella-style Broadway concert event welcomed nearly 3,000 attendees last weekend.

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See Who's Starring in A Beat of Our Own at McCarter Theatre Center by Margaret Hall

The production features an original electronic tabla collaboration with pioneering musician and composer Kuljit Bhamra.

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Exclusive: Broadway production firm Martian Entertainment expands leadership team by Lee D'amato

HyoJu Hong and Kaylin Kellin have been appointed to newly created roles.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses In First Amendment Case by Caitlin Huston

The FCC called the Disney-owned network's eight broadcast licenses in for an early renewal earlier this year and has challenged 'The View.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Video: Ariana Madix Talks Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME and More

Ariana Madix recently stopped by The Tonight Show, where she talked about her return to Broadway in Just in Time, Love Island, and more. "I'm so thrilled. I've been listening to Connie Fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Ana Gasteyer Talks SCHMIGADOON!, September L. Davis, and More

Ana Gasteyer sat down with guest host Rosie O'Donnell on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her Tony nomination for Schmigadoon!, September L. Davis, and more. She shared that she did not think…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52AM[SHARE]

Brighton Dome unveils packed Autumn 2026 season featuring theatre, dance, music and comedy by Theatre Weekly

Brighton Dome has announced its Autumn 2026 events season, bringing an eclectic line-up of theatre, dance, music, comedy, spoken word and family entertainment to its three performance spaces…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:45AM[SHARE]

Full cast announced for Max Wilkinson’s Night City at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Theatre Weekly

The full cast has been revealed for Night City, a new play by Max Wilkinson that runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough The post Full cast announced for Max Wilkinson’s Night City at Southwar…

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Anne-Marie Duff leads full cast for Helen Edmundson’s new play Some Woman at the National Theatre by Theatre Weekly

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Some Woman, a new play by Helen Edmundson that will receive its world premiere in the Dorfman theatre The post Anne-Marie Duff leads full …

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Angels in America, Edinburgh International Festival 2026 review - austere power and visionary storytelling by David Kettle

Angels in America, Edinburgh International Festival 2026 review - austere power and visionary storytelling David Kettle Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:15 Ivo van Hove…

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Photos: Denée Benton, Patina Miller, and the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Meets the Press

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is gearing up to make its Broadway premiere from Manhattan Theatre Club. Written by Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh, and directed by two-time To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM[SHARE]

Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show! Tveit will play a stric…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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In Between Curtains, Stratford Keeps the Conversation Going by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: At the Meighen Forum, Stratford’s productions become jumping-off points for conversations about theatre, history, literature and the ideas behind the plays By Ros…

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On The RISE: August 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. Ticket…

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Laughing on the other side: the fringe shows turning painful breakups into comedy by Brian Logan

Whether Elf Lyons’ high-concept Hollywood throwback, Kate Dehnert’s disorientating rave or Ele McKenzie’s Bob Dylan fantasy, heartbreak fuels fine humour at the festivalBreakups. We’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:10AM[SHARE]

Nova Y. Payton’s salute to Aretha Franklin succeeds at Signature Theatre by Trey Graham

In ‘Respect,’ Payton brings the vocal agility — and the pure soul — to do Franklin’s catalog plenty of justice. By TREY GRAHAM

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 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, Personaliz…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Les Miz’ Offers a Lifeline to a Battered Theater Industry by Michael Paulson and Roger Kisby

Regional theaters can once again produce “Les Misérables” because a national tour has ended. One veteran actor called the popular show “an instant moneymaker.”

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Robot helpers and flying houses: Edinburgh fringe tips for families by Mark Fisher

From wacky versions of The ABC Song to Quentin Blake’s eccentric Mrs Armitage, these five shows offer fun for young audiencesUnderbelly until 31 August Continue reading...

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‘We risked our lives for £250’: how pole dancing exploded out of strip clubs and became serious art by Lyndsey Winship

With abs like Olympians and skin like hide, pole dancers are besieging the Edinburgh fringe. We meet four high-flying, physics-defying acts tackling everything from New York’s underbelly t…

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Temi Wilkey: Lover Girl review – wildly intimate comedy goes to infinity and beyond by Chris Wiegand

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghBoth outrageous and tender, this stellar follow-up to Main Character Energy gives new meaning to body languageTemi Wilkey serenades us, asks if we fancy her and…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Good Teams Talk About Mistakes by Joe Patti

Earlier this month the Hidden Brain podcast had an episode on beneficial mistakes. Early in the episode they discuss a study of medical mistakes in hospitals that podcast guest, Amy Edmondso…

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Behind the planning of ‘The Festival’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Producers Joshua D. Saltman, David B. Schwartz and talent Matt Rodin share some of the logistics of pulling off the inaugural event.

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I went to ‘The Festival’ and I’m here to tell you it worked by Ruthie Fierberg

A look inside the first edition of the three-day outdoor Broadway music fest

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Matthew Whittet

The post On the Couch with Matthew Whittet appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:54AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Aaron Tveit Returns to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tonight by Sophia Rubino

Tony winner Aaron Tveit returns to Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Christian on August 18. His limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre will run through August 29. Most rec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40AM[SHARE]

Queensland Fringe proves the power of Regional Arts and Cultural Tourism

The post Queensland Fringe proves the power of Regional Arts and Cultural Tourism appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:23AM[SHARE]

Photos/Video: Korean Pop Star Ivy Takes Her First Bows In CHICAGO On Broadway

Korean pop star and musical theatre performer Ivy has officially made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Check out first look curtain call photos and video from her first performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Sydnie Christmas Has the Voice. Now She Needs the Right Showcase by Suzanna Bowling

There is no question that Sydnie Christmas can sing. That was never really the issue Sunday night at Sony Hall. The winner of Britain’s Got Talent possesses a formidable instrument, charis…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM[SHARE]

Broadway Heads Up the Hudson: The Festival Takes Over Hutton Brickyards by Suzanna Bowling

Broadway packed a weekend bag, left Times Square behind and headed north. On Friday, August 14, the inaugural The Festival opened at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, N…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM[SHARE]

Aaron Tveit Returns to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway August 18 by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Tveit is reprising his Tony-winning role during the show's final weeks at the Hirschfeld.

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