Odds and Ends: Rent 30th Anniversary Concert, Weird Al Musical in the Works, Hamilton Returns in 4K by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. No Day But Today Viva La Vie Bohème! A gala concert celebration of Jonathan Larson's rock musical Rent is set to take place on Oct…

Grosses analysis: New shows soar following Tony nominations as ‘Book of Mormon’ cancels by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 10, the 39 running productions grossed $38,297,488.

James Brown musical in development for Broadway by Lee D'amato

The new musical will examine Brown’s life, music and legacy as the Godfather of Soul.

Roundabout Theatre Company announces Next Stage fundraising campaign by Lee D'amato

The three-pronged plan aims to raise $120 million, which will go toward improving sustainability, accessibility and mission-driven programming.

Videos: Watch THE LOST BOYS Cast Perform Musical Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Cast members from The Lost Boys joined Good Morning America last week for a pair of performances from the Tony-nominated musical, which is tied with Schmigadoon! for the most honored show th…

Ragtime Star Brandon Uranowitz Almost Left Acting Before Finding His Place by Sophia Rubino

As a child actor in the out-of-town tryout of the original Ragtime, Brandon Uranowitz was devastated when he wasn’t chosen to transfer with the show to Broadway. Three decades later, the L…

Watch: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Darren Criss, More Get Miscast for MCC Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The beloved annual Broadway concert is streaming for free.

Liza Minnelli's Signed Memoir Copies May Be Fake, Buyers Claim

Some buyers who purchased copies of Liza Minnelli's recent memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" are seeking refunds after determining that the premium signed copies may not be authentic,…

The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’ by Brian Seibert

Breaking down the choreographic allusions in “Schmigadoon!” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” two gotta-dance, Tony-nominated shows.

Rocky Horror, Schmigadoon! See Top Post-Tony Nom Boosts, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The latest box-office data is the first since Tony nominations dropped May 5.

Tony Nominations Boost Receipts For ‘Giant’, ‘Schmigadoon!’, ‘The Lost Boys’ And Other Contenders; ‘Chicago’ Craters Without Mormon Wi by Greg Evans

Last week’s Tony Award nominations worked some magic at the box office of the awards contenders, with nearly all of the productions in the major categories reporting box office bumps in th…

Roundabout Theatre Company Launches Campaign to Renovate Studio 54 by Margaret Hall

The project, part of the Next Stage Campaign, will preserve the character of the venue while modernizing it for audiences and artists.

Playbill Podcast: From Theatres to Restaurants to Hotels, David Rockwell Wants to Design It All by Playbill Staff

He's currently nominated for a Tony Award for his 1920s-themed set for Fallen Angels.

Smashed Up Against Each Other by Elise Wien

Playwright Elise Wien in conversation with Di Lobontiu, writer and performer of "If You’re a Man at Night, You Gotta Be a Man in the Morning" which will play at The Tank Theater from May 1…

The Shimmer of Not-knowing by Joëlle Antonia Santiago

Joëlle Antonia Santiago in conversation with Choreographer John Jasperse in advance of the opening of WANDERING, a collaboration with painter Julie Mehretu at The Marian Goodman Gallery.

2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards winners: Lea Michele, Daniel Radcliffe & Sam Tutty Lead by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The ‘80s vampire musical “The Lost Boys” was awarded Favorite New Musical, with Shoshana Bean winning Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Lucy Emerson.

The Liminary by Steven Morris

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2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Winners: Lea Michele, Daniel Radcliffe & Sam Tutty Lead by Sophia Rubino

It's time to celebrate the winners of the 26th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards! As the only major theatrical awards where the nominating jury and voting committee is made up entir…

Operation Mincemeat Extends Broadway Run Through February 2027 by Sophia Rubino

They're keeping the mission alive. Operation Mincemeat, the musical caper based on a World War II deception operation, has extended its run for the ninth time. The show, which opened on Bro…

Matching Gary Oldman’s Krapp with a teenager’s take on Godot is a masterstroke by Chris Wiegand

The Royal Court is presenting the Slow Horses star’s version of one Beckett masterpiece alongside 19-year-old Leo Simpe-Asante’s riff on another. They combine beautifullyWhere does the t…

Composer David Schmoll Has Died at 66 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Schmoll's work was recently seen Off-Broadway in Bigfoot! the Musical.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/10/26 - BEACHES, CHICAGO, SIX Enter the Bottom 5

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 5/10/2026 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

See ABT Studio Company at the Joyce in NYC! by American Ballet Theatre

Don't miss ABT Studio Company at The Joyce Theater from May 13-17 🩰 🎥: ABT Studio Company dancer Kiera Sun rehearsing CERULEAN SKIES by Brady Farrar.

‘The Fear of 13’ to host benefit performance with the Innocence Project by Lee D'amato

The nonprofit aims to exonerate and free the wrongfully convicted, such was Nick Yarris, the subject of “The Fear of 13.”

Rent 30th Anniversary Concert Directed by Michael Greif Set for October by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| This will be a one-night-only concert of the full show featuring original cast members and special guests. ||New York City|Michael Greif,Rent [...] Read More... from Rent 30t…

Rent 30th Anniversary Performance Set for October at the Richard Rodgers Theatre

Original cast members and special guests will revive the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent in a gala concert celebration for the show’s 30th anniversary. Rent’s original direc…

Dirty Books by Tom Storch

The story itself is nothing that interesting, but what’s novel here is the approach. For not only is this show interlaced with frequent historical asides, but it also incorporates heavy do…

Video: Watch 'Magic to Do' from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has released new footage of Cedric Neal and the cast of Pippin performing "Magic To Do" in rehearsal with the orchestra. Joining Neal – who leads the musical as the Leadi…

MASQUERADE to Offer Extended Edition Performance With Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Masquerade is launching an exclusive experience of the show titled ‘Extended Edition.’ Phans will experience the full performance on Saturday, May 16th immediately followed by a 45-minut…

‘Paranormal Activity’ Play Heads to Broadway With Jason Blum Producing by Lexi Carson

The stage adaptation of the horror franchise begins previews on Aug. 14, with an official opening night on Sept. 15 at the August Wilson Theatre.

Pompano Players’ Enthusiasm & Skill Power Fresh Take In Side By Side By Sondheim Revue by Bill Hirschman

Acting through a song is precisely the supreme virtue in Pompano Players’ Side by Side by Sondheim. Savor a superbly delivered gift from full-throated yet textured voices who provide sligh…

The Tony Awards: A History- Everything You Need to Know About Broadway's Biggest Night

The Tony Awards: the biggest night for industry professionals and theatre fans around the world. But long before the viral moments and legendary performances the Tonys started as a much smal…

Tom Hiddleston-led ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ announces full Broadway cast & dates by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The revival will play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning October 31, in a strictly limited 10-week engagement through January 10, 2027.

Jesus Christ Superstar Rocks the 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

May 2-17, 2026 TICKETS & INFO: https://www.5thavenue.org/ Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice The rise and fall of a superstar. Passion. Betrayal. Redemption. And the ultimate…

Photos: Martin Short, Andrea Martin & More Attend MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Hollywood Screening

On Wednesday, May 6, Netflix hosted a special screening of Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollyw…

Remembering the Great Rex Reed, Acerbic Film and Theater Critic, Performer, Raconteur, Who’s Left Us Too Soon at Age 87 by Roger Friedman

Wow. I did not think I’d wake up to this sad news. Rex Reed is gone. He was 87, and he was a New York superstar. Rex was maybe the most famous film critic ever in New York. A kid from Texa…

Weird Al Yankovic is Getting a Broadway Musical with Original Songs, Directed by Tony Winner Alex Timbers by Roger Friedman

Now, this is a show I’d like to see. Weird Al Yankovic is coming to Broadway with a new musical. He’s written the songs with Scott Brown and Anthony King, of “Beetlejuice” fame. Al i…

‘The Book of Mormon’ in-person ticket sales temporarily relocated to August Wilson Theatre by Lee D'amato

The Eugene O’Neill Theatre, which has hosted the show since its 2011 opening, is closed following a fire.

Hamilton Will Get a Collector's 4K Blu-Ray This Summer; Find Out About the New Bonus Features by Andrew Gans

The release of the Emmy-winning filmed version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will include a new documentary.

Rent Dates 30th Anniversary Broadway Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The star-studded event—featuring members of the original cast and band—will benefit Broadway Cares.

Hamilton Welcomes Marcus John, Lencia Kebede & More to Broadway Cast Beginning May 12 by Sophia Rubino

Hamilton on Broadway welcomes five new principal cast members to the production beginning May 12: Marcus John as Alexander Hamilton, Lauren Mariasoosay as Eliza Hamilton, Lencia Kebede as …

What is PRIMARY TRUST? Coming Soon to the Mark Taper Forum by Center Theatre Group

Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Happy hour is a state of mind. Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at …

Riz Ahmed-Led HAMLET Now Available on Digital Platforms

Hamlet, the contemporary reimagining of the classic Shakespeare tragedy led by Riz Ahmed, is now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Pr…

Photos & Video: Rebecca Jimenez, Ben Beckley and More in INDIAN PRINCESSES

You can now check out additional footage and production photos for Atlantic Theater Company's Off-Broadway premiere of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed…

Jeff Awards Pauses All Non-Equity Adjudication Following Industry Backlash

Chicago's The Joseph Jefferson Awards announced today that it will pause all awards consideration of Non-Equity productions opening on or after June 1, 2026, citing the need for additional t…

Josh Groban Sets 'Stage, Screen, and Symphony' Tour Across U.S.

Josh Groban will embark on his new Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour, hitting U.S. cities this summer. The new run will spotlight music from Broadway alongside music from Groban's brand new a…

Video: Jennifer Tilly Performs an Eight-Page Monologue Every Night, How's That for a Real Housewives Track? by Dylan Parent

Everyone's favorite “friend of” is starring in The Adding Machine, trading in Beverly Hills for an Off-Broadway theatre.

Casey Likes Will Star in Disney’s Newsies at The Muny by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The cast also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, Bryce Williams, and Kayla Pecchioni. ||St. Louis|Anastacia McCleskey,Annbritt duChateau,Bryce Williams,Casey Likes,D…

Ascent by Steven Morris

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Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh talks about the new musical by Official London Theatre

Superstar author Irvine Welsh talks about how Trainspotting: The Musical will be an experience like no other. Get your tickets: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/trainspotting-the-musi…

The Balusters by Tulis McCall

Come on - be serious here.  How many of you know what or who balusters are?   The post The Balusters appeared first on The Front Row Center.

Queen Latifah to Join THE VOICE as a Coach for Season 30

Queen Latifah, the musician and actress who appeared onscreen in the films of Chicago and Hairspray, will join season 30 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice…

Eric Bentley's ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN to Have Off-Broadway Run

Tickets are now available for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been, beginning a limited 15-week engagement at New York City Center Stage (i) on T…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for May 12, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 12, 2026 are about the late Rex Reed, and Jazz Age singer Scrappy Lambert. Earlier Travalanche posts for May 12 (in no particular order) include ones …

'Weird Al' Yankovic Musical DARE TO BE STUPID is Being Developed for the Stage

Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of five-time Grammy Award-winning comedic legend "Weird Al" Yankovic, is being developed for the stage. The creativ…

En Garde! New Haven Woman Fences For Fun -- And a Little Glory, Too by Frank Rizzo

Think of fencing and what comes to mind? Errol Flynn as Robin Hood? Or perhaps other dashing characters like Zorro, Cyrano, or Inigo Montoya from “The Princess Bride?” But for tens of t…

Covenant | By York Walker | On Stage Through May 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

Get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Covenant

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Musical in the Works With Creatives Behind ‘Moulin Rouge! and ‘Beetlejuice’ by Kimberly Nordyke

'Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical' will feature songs by the five-time Grammy winner.

"Magic to Do" from PIPPIN at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

PIPPIN Now Through Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Magic to Do" performed by Cedric Neal and the Cast of Pippin Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical m…

5 Reasons to Not See The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

This comedy is a wild ride, not for the faint of heart or people without a funny bone.

Partly Strong, Partly Broken, by Nathaniel Popkin by Elisa Shoenberger

In the weeks leading up to October 7th, 2023, a progressive Rabbi struggles to keep her congregation together in Nathaniel Popkin’s Partly Strong, Partly Broken. Elisa Shoenberger reviews.

In-Person Ticket Sales for THE BOOK OF MORMON to be Temporarily Relocated to the August Wilson

In-person ticket sales for The Book of Mormon will temporarily be relocated to the nearby August Wilson Theatre, home of Dog Day Afternoon, a few blocks from The Book of Mormon’s Broadway …

The Receptionist by Kendra Jones

The Receptionist, written by Adam Bock, and first developed in 2006, intrigued me with its supposed “chilling relevance” of bureaucracy and complicity taking place in an office, but whil…

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends for a 9th Time on Broadway

Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, has extended its Broadway run for a ninth time, adding four more weeks …

Exclusive: EVERY BRILLIANT THING’s Pre-Show: How It Works and Why Your ‘Vibes’ Matter to Daniel Radcliffe

If you think Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play, think again. The Tony Award-nominated Best Revival relies on its audience to move the story along, and if you’…

Weird Al Yankovic Broadway Musical In Development With ‘Moulin Rouge!’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ Creatives by Greg Evans

Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of Weird Al Yankovic, is being developed for the Broadway stage, with Moulin Rouge! director Alex Timbers and write…

The Fear of 13 to Host The Innocence Project Benefit Performance by Margaret Hall

The play stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody opposite recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson.

Walk To Work With Heidi Kettenring | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on tour in North America. Tickets now on sale! Get your tickets today. Learn more…

HUAC Drama Are You Now or Have You Ever Been to Be Revived Off-Broadway by Zach

Zachary Stewart| Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, which uses transcripts from the House Committee on Un-American Activities, will appear this summer at New York City Center Stage I. ||Off-Broadwa…

Anna D. Shapiro Will Direct Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Off-Broadway, Featuring Rotating Cast by Andrew Gans

The new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 drama will play New York City Center Stage I.

2026 Tony Awards Playbill Pre-Orders Are Live by Logan Culwell-Block

Head to the Playbill Store to get your own copy in hand for the big night June 7.

Winners Named for 2026 Educational Theatre Association Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual honors recognize educators, administrators, researchers, advocates, alumni, and schools for work in theatre education.

THE FEAR OF 13 Will Host Benefit Performance For The Innocence Project

The Fear of 13 will host a special one-night benefit performance of The Fear of 13 on May 14, 2026 in support of the Innocence Project. A portion of all proceeds ($10/ticket) will be donated…

Go Behind the Seams of The Great Gatsby's Broadway Costumes With Dresser Kimberly Lennox by Jonah De Forest

One of the many dazzling components of The Great Gatsby on Broadway are the Tony-winning costumes. The Jazz Age musical does not skimp on spectacle and Linda Cho's creations are no exception…

Tom Hiddleston-Led Much Ado About Nothing Announces Full Broadway Cast & Dates by Sophia Rubino

Tony and Olivier Award winning director/producer Jamie Lloyd's Broadway production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing has announced its complete cast and creative team, theater…

People’s Light presents Suli Holum’s The Woman Question by Emily Schilling

A new show at People’s Light mixes the imagination of playwright Suli Holum with a documentary history of the world’s first medical school for women in 1890s Philadelphia. Emily Schillin…

Lauren Mariasoosay, Marcus John, and More Join HAMILTON Broadway Cast

Hamilton will welcome five new cast members to its Broadway company beginning May 12. Lauren Mariasoosay will take over the role of Eliza Hamilton, alongside Marcus John as Alexander Hamilt…

A 'Weird Al' Yankovic Jukebox Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

The Grammy-winning satirist is working with Beetlejuice and Gutenberg! writers Scott Brown and Anthony King on the project.

In-Person Ticket Sales for Broadway's Book of Mormon Now Available at the August Wilson Theatre by Andrew Gans

A recent fire has temporarily canceled performances of the Tony-winning musical, the long-time tenant of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Our Favorite Moments From This Year’s Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows by Helen Shaw, Jesse Green, Laura Collins-Hughes, Elisabeth Vincentelli and Sara Krulwich

Here are some of the brilliant moments our writers can’t shake from this year’s batch of Tony-nominated productions.

“Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team by Dgordon

David Gordon|||Broadway|Weird Al [...] Read More... from “Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team The post “Weird Al” Musical in the Works From Beetlejuice Team first ap…

The Unexpected 3rd by Darryl Reilly

79-year-old Kathryn Grody’s hilarious, insightful, and theatrical self-written solo show is a witty exploration of aging and the inevitability of death. The post The Unexpected 3rd appeare…

Jamie Lloyd's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Reveals Full Cast, Dates, and More

Further details have been revealed for the upcoming Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. The entire cast and creative team of the …

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer

Broadway will get haunted this summer when the smash-hit, Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY arrives at The August Wilson Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. Written by Le…

Watch 'Magic to Do' From Signature's In-the-Round Pippin, Beginning Performances May 12 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.

These Producers Want to Make Investing in Theater like Investing in a Startup – Will it Work?

It’s no secret that investing in shows is riskier than ever. Many longtime investors are turning away from the industry. So when a release promising a new, more profitable investment mode…

Actor Jennifer Harmon Has Died at 82 by Margaret Hall

The Emmy nominee was a longtime Broadway baby, with a stage career spanning 46 years.

Watch Highlights of Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story at Washington National Opera by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Francesca Zambello directs the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents classic.

Mason Alexander Park to Make Long-Awaited Broadway Debut in Jamie Lloyd's Much Ado About Nothing by Margaret Hall

Also revealed: a theatre to house the Shakespearean favorite!

Paranormal Activity Stage Adaptation Haunts Broadway This Summer by Sophia Rubino

A Broadway scare is officially on the way. Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Broadway arrives at the August Wilson Theatre this summer. The new stage thriller inspired by the horror …

Culture Critic Rex Reed Has Died at 87 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Reed specialized in cutting critiques and increasingly contrarian remarks that both rejected and embraced celebrity culture.

‘Paranormal Activity’ to Haunt Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

Inspired by the popular film series, the play has already run in Britain and in four U.S. cities. It arrives in New York in August after a Boston stop.

Broadway 2026-2027 Season Begins with Paranormal, Celebrities. Theater Award Faces New and Old. Stageworthy News of the Week. by Jonathan Mandell

Bess Wohl’s ““Liberation” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The new musicals “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each received 12 of the nominations for the 79th Tony Award…

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026! And Disney rabbit Hunt! by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws as Lindsay, Georgia and Jared Bradshaw spend a lovely afternoon around Easter eating and strolling and searching for Disney Rabbits! How many Disney rabbits can …

The Trans History Project: Ten Plays in Development by Nicolas Shannon Savard, Bo Frazier

By Nicolas Shannon Savard, Bo Frazier. This episode is an interview with Baltimore Center Stage’s artist-in-residence Bo Frazier on the Trans History Project.

Full Cast Set for Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell-Led Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed Shakespeare revival first ran in London. ||Broadway|Hayley Atwell,Jamie Lloyd,Much Ado About Nothing,Tom Hiddleston [...] Read More... from Full Cast …

Steven Pasquale-Directed CLIFFORD ODETS’ WAITING FOR LEFTY and More Set for CSC 26/27 Season

Classic Stage Company has revealed their 2026-27 slate of productions for CSC’s 59th season. "As we close out an incredible year at CSC, I'm thrilled to be diving into an exciting 2026-…

Paranormal Activity Stage Play Sets Broadway Run This Summer by Dgordon

| The new horror show is based on the film series. ||Broadway|Paranormal Activity [...] Read More... from Paranormal Activity Stage Play Sets Broadway Run This Summer The post Paranormal Act…

Jamie Lloyd’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ With Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell Sets Full Broadway Cast, Venue And Dates by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming Broadway production of Much Ado About Nothing will reunite the entire cast and creative team from the acclaimed West End production, with Mason Alexander …

‘Paranormal Activity’ To Haunt Broadway This Fall; Jason Blum Among Producers by Greg Evans

Paranormal Activity, the stage adaptation based on the hit horror film franchise, is coming to Broadway following sold-out runs in London’s West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC an…

Paranormal Activity Will Haunt Broadway This Summer by Meg Masseron

Transferring from sold-out runs from London to Los Angeles, Felix Barrett will direct the stage adaptation of the horror favorite.

Springboard to Design Launches Fellowship Program by Gabby Macogay

The year-long virtual experience will begin in 2027 and provide aspiring theatre designers with mentorship opportunities.

Satan, Say Hello to Rex Reed by Trav S.D.

When you despair that everything is horrible and the nation and the world are spiraling into a chaos from which we will never emerge, at least we can derive some solace today from the knowle…

Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and More Will Lead NEWSIES at The Muny

Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, Bryce Williams, Kayla Pecchioni, Nolan Almeida and Jaron Bentley will star in the Muny production of Disney’s Newsies when the audience favo…

Casey Likes Will Be Jack Kelly in Muny Return of Disney's Newsies by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct a cast that also includes Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and Kayla Pecchioni.

Alden Ehrenreich On Being Both Loved and Hated By Broadway Audiences by Caitlin Huston

Ehrenreich received a Tony nomination for his role in Gina Gionfriddo’s 'Becky Shaw.'

Lincoln Center Will Expand With the Addition of New Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Baron Family Foundation made a $75 million gift for the new venue.

Journalist and Film Critic Rex Reed Dies at 87

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary journalist, film, and cultural critic Rex Reed died on Tuesday, May 12 at age 87. He died in his home in Manhattan after a short illness, w…

Stuart Meltzer To Receive The Carbonell’s Prestigious George Abbott Award by Bill Hirschman

Stuart Meltzer, who changed the face of Miami theater leading City Theatre and Zoetic Stage, has been named the recipient of the Carbonell’s 2026 George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achiev…

More Info On A-Corp Potential by Joe Patti

A little more information about A-Corporations I wrote about last month. Paddy Johnson writing for Hyperallergic had a little more detail and insight into how the corporate structure might b…

Steven Pasquale to Direct Rare Off-Broadway Revival of Waiting for Lefty by Dgordon

David Gordon| The cab company strike drama by Clifford Odets will run at Classic Stage Company. ||Off-Broadway|Ashley Robinson,Classic Stage Company,Clifford Odets,Come Back to the 5 & D…

Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Musical Sets New York Premiere by Meg Masseron

The musical version of the cult favorite play will bow Off-Broadway in Classic Stage Company's newly announced season.

Casting announced for Michael Longhurst’s production of Relics at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Staff Writer

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Relics, a new play by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre The post Casting anno…

Paying in sweat! How Debbie Allen went from stardom in Fame to conquer Hollywood by David Smith

She played the world’s coolest dance teacher and has had big success as an actor, director and choreographer, winning a Golden Globe, Emmys and an Olivier. Now, she is back on Broadway. Sh…

In “Octet,” Music Slays the Online Beast by Ted C. Fishman

Dave Malloy's wondrous musical at Raven Theatre follows eight people in group therapy for internet addiction who use a cappella singing for healing.

How ‘Is God Is’ Set Aleshea Harris Free by American Theatre Editors

As her acclaimed play about twin sisters bent on revenge reaches the screen, the writer-director talks about filmed violence, resisting ugliness, and claiming confidence in the face of rejec…

Scraps on Scrappy Lambert by Trav S.D.

It’s high time we pay obeisance to Jazz Age vocalist Scrappy Lambert (Harold Lambert, 1901-1987). Lambert was a kid from New Brunswick, New Jersey who had the good luck to attend nearby Ru…

On The RISE: May 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. Happy …

Review: West Side Story by JK

DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES FOR THE 2026 JKTS READERS CHOICE AWARDS HERE! NOMINATIONS BALLOT CLOSES SUNDAY!Review of the Saturday, May 9, 2026 matinee performance at the Lyric O…

First look rehearsal images released for PUBLIC – The Musical ahead of Curve run by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal imagery has been released for PUBLIC – The Musical as the award-winning show prepares to run at Curve in Leicester from 30 May to 13 June The post First look rehearsal…

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story returns to London and Edinburgh Fringe in 2026 by Staff Writer

Awkward Prods’ royal satire Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is set to return to London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in summer 2026 The post Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story retur…

Lincoln Center Breaks Ground on New West Campus Redesign

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony as the institution reimagines the west side of its campus. Lincoln Center will build a new, 2000-person venue nam…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 12, 2026- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Win 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 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…

In “The Aquarium” Nina Plavanjac Turns Family Memory Into a Transparent Cage by Emiliia Dementsova

Nina Plavanjac’s The Aquarium, produced by the Subotica National Theatre in Serbia and presented within the Hungary-Serbian Cultural Season at MİTEM, is a chamber work about inheritance �…

HOLE! is back on stage #musicaltheatre #londontheatre #show #musical #theatre #westend #broadway by MickeyJoTheatre

Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut review – does Norma Desmond really need another closeup? by Mark Fisher

Perth theatreAside from a brief pre-shoot ‘discussion’, this take on Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 film has little to offer – despite some fine performancesOver the past decade or so, …

On Broadway Stages, a New Kind of Fake News by Jesse Green

A genre of plays has emerged in which the characters and events are real — even when the dialogue isn’t.

Sold-out Fringe hit HOLE! announces Soho Theatre transfer and Edinburgh return by Staff Writer

The sold-out Edinburgh Fringe hit HOLE! will make its London debut at Soho Theatre this summer before returning to the Fringe for 2026 The post Sold-out Fringe hit HOLE! announces Soho Theat…

GAG REFLEX

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A New Generation Takes the Stage at the 80th Annual Theatre World Awards by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Ben Ahlers, Ayo Edebiri, Leslie Manville, and More Among 2026 Honorees By Ross The feeling of discovery has always been one of the most thrilling parts of theatre, …

Fabels Take a Slowdive

The post Fabels Take a Slowdive appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Laura Benanti and The Sunshine Program by American Musical Theater Archives

During the early days of COVID, Laura Benanti launched what became known as The Sunshine Program—a genuinely beautiful bit of Broadway kindness.

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody Begins Simmering Off-Broadway May 12 by Andrew Gans

Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon star in Dylan MarcAurele's parody of the streaming series.

West End Transfer of 1536 Opens May 12 by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner directs Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.