Friday, June 26, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Chrissy Metz Goes From Tears to Cheers in Her Broadway Debut in & Juliet by Sophia Rubino

This Is Us star Chrissy Metz thought she was going to be on Saturday Night Live. Then, she became the self-proclaimed “girl who cries a lot on TV.” Now making her Broadway debut as Angé…

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Video: Much Ado About Tickets: How to See Shakespeare in the Park This Summer

"All the world's a stage," and every summer, one of its most magical stages pops up right in the middle of Central Park. For decades, theater lovers have flocked to the Delacorte Theater for…

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Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre

Sinatra The Musical is now officially open at the Aldwych Theatre in London. The production stars Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as the movie goddess Ava Gardner, Phoeb…

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Watch: Whoopi Goldberg Previews The Whoopi Monologues on The View by Logan Culwell-Block

Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Danielle Pinnock, and director Whitney White appeared on the daytime talk show June 25.

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Colossus review – masses of dancers, masses of fun in a show that goes whoosh! by Lyndsey Winship

Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonFull of surprises, Stephanie Lake’s 2018 piece is a feat of logistics as 60 performers display split-second timingMass movement can have a walloping impact. Whe…

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Jon Norman Schneider Is Leading a Cast of 16 Asian-American Actors in Henry VI, Showing That Shakespeare Truly Is Universal by Diep Tran

This longtime stage actor had never done Shakespeare before, then NAATCO called him.

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American Ballet Theater’s ‘Don Quixote’: You May Laugh. And Nobody Dies. by Gia Kourlas and Vincent Tullo

American Ballet Theater’s artistic director, Susan Jaffe, teams up with the régisseur Susan Jones for a new staging of the comic romp.

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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A Magical “Tempest” In Stratford-Upon-Avon by Margaret Rose

Seats have long been sold out for this production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, which brings iconic actor Kenneth Branagh back to the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) after a thirty-year hi…

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Power's Naturi Naughton-Lewis to Join Broadway’s The Great Gatsby by Sophia Rubino

Naturi Naughton-Lewis will join Broadway's The Great Gatsby as Jordan Baker on July 31. She succeeds original Broadway cast member Samantha Pauly, who will play her final performance in the…

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Odds and Ends: Hadestown Sets New Fates, Buena Vista Social Club Heads to Puerto Rico & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. The Fate of July Broadway’s Hadestown has a new set of Fates heading to the underworld. The mythic trio will be embodied by Kelly …

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MOANA Live-Action Official Soundtrack Now Available to Stream

The full soundtrack is here for Disney's live-action Moana, which hits theaters next month. The Original Soundtrack features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Man…

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Venice Theatre Biennale 2026 – “Memorandum” by Margaret Rose

This year’s theatre Biennale (7 to 21 June), with Willem Dafoe at the helm, has the intriguing title, Alter Native. In fact, in the program, the director and his advisory team have include…

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Venice Theatre Biennale 2026 – A Japanese “Othello” by Margaret Rose

This year’s theatre Biennale (7 to 21 June), with Willem Dafoe at the helm, has the intriguing title, Alter Native. In fact, in the program, the director and his advisory team have include…

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THE BOOK OF MORMON Original Broadway Cast Recording Releases 15th Anniversary Edition

Ghostlight Records has released the special 15th anniversary edition of the Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon in stores and online. The album is av…

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Jim Catapano reviews A Moving Musical About Identity Lost and Found by Jaymichaelsae

Richard Uhrlaub’s For the Record(s) Tells a Very Personal Story in Song It’s the mid-90s, and Joshua Greenman (Gabe DeRose) is on an emotional journey. His adoptive parents Eliana (Taylo…

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Photos: Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy and More in LIZA! AT 80 Celebration

Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cant…

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Performing Between Six Languages: An Interview With Anissa Naji by Fadi Fayad Skeiker

Anissa Naji is a Moroccan-German multilingual actor, comedian, singer, writer, and teaching artist based in New York City. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic (Maghreb & Levant), F…

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‘Pride’: A Tale Retold, Zhuzhed Up With Extra Camp by Houman Barekat

A new musical based on the 2014 movie “Pride” trades restrained sentimentality for all-in emotion and flamboyance.

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Video: Treston J Henderson, Jay Copeland, Eric Shawn, & Terrence Williams Jr sing 'On Broadway' at 54 Below

Returning to 54 Below, Treston J. Henderson (‪@trestonjhenderson‬) invited the audience at 54 Below back into his living room for another unforgettable night of music, community, and joy…

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“Translators As The Most Attentive And Analytical Readers: Knowing Every Corner, Strength, And Weakness Of A Text” by Ivanka Apostolova Baskar

An interview with Mrs. Gabriela Abrasowicz (Slavist, translator, and theatre scholar, Poland). Gabriela Abrasowicz is a Polish Slavist, translator, and theatre scholar. She graduated from th…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Brad Alexander on Dog Man: The Musical at Southbank Centre by Greg Stewart

Brad Alexander brings infectious energy and heart to Dog Man: The Musical, composing the score for this stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s hugely popular children’s book series The post In…

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Video: DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND Drops Official Trailer

The official trailer is here for “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland”, alongside a look at the film’s poster and a special recording of “Mad-Wicked Wonderland.” The highly anticipated …

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Sherie Rene Scott Steps Into The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta Tonight by Jonah De Forest

She’s a wild and untamed thing! Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott joins Sam Pinkleton’s revival of The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta on June 26. She succeeds Juliette Lewis in the role. …

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Claybourne Elder Caught on Fire While Filming The Gilded Age (Don't Worry, He's Fine) by Andrew Gans

The popular actor is back on the New York stage in the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Megan Hilty Was Once Let Go From Little Shop of Horrors For Being Too Young by Seth Rudetsky

Don't worry, that disappointment led her to Wicked, says Seth Rudetsky.

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Video: Treston J. Henderson & Rachel Webb sing Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' at 54 Below!

Returning to 54 Below, Treston J. Henderson (‪@trestonjhenderson‬) invited the audience at 54 Below back into his living room for another unforgettable night of music, community, and joy…

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Naturi Naughton-Lewis to Join the Broadway Cast of The Great Gatsby by Zach

Zachary Stewart| She will take over the role of Jordan Baker following a two-decade absence from the Broadway stage. ||Broadway|Broadway Theatre,Jason Howland,Kait Kerrigan,Keith Major,Marc …

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Watch: Joshua Henry Joyfully Receives His Engraved 2026 Tony Statuette by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Henry won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in the revival of Ragtime.

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Why the World Cup Is Broadway’s Biggest Opportunity of the Year by Ken Davenport

I walked through Midtown this morning and the energy was... The post Why the World Cup Is Broadway’s Biggest Opportunity of the Year first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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New Musical Like Father To Release EP Featuring James Monroe Iglehart, Ramin Karimloo, Eleri Ward, More by Meg Masseron

Jacob Ryan Smith's new coming-of-age musical examines America's true crime obsession through the experience of one family in the wake of their father's arrest.

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Photos: Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrects in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is first up in the revival's starry roster of King Herods.

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The Most-Produced School Shows of 2025-26 (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

From Mamma Mia! to Beetlejuice, here are the youth shows that proved most popular with Playbill’s program-building service.

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Watch: Dillon Klena Sings 'My Petersburg' in La Mirada's Anastasia by Andrew Gans

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

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Video: Watch Billy Porter and Wayne Brady Duet on 'With You on My Arm' in Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

Robert O'Hara is directing the Tony-winning musical alongside guest music director Joseph Joubert.

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Videos and Photos: Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt Perform Songs From Maybe Happy Ending by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

The show's new leads performed for fans at a special event at the Algonquin Hotel.

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GRACE NOTES: Friday, June 26, 2026 by Susan Grace

  This Weekend’s Highlights:   Friday, June 26     Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a 12 hour reading festival of 5 of Letts’ works, opens at NYC’s Circle in the Square Theatre Schoo…

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Quiz: Name That Summertime Showtune! by Jeffrey Vizcaíno, Meg Masseron

Trying to guess the Broadway show by the song's lyrics might just have you sweating!

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Naturi Naughton-Lewis Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY as 'Jordan Baker'

Singer and actress Naturi Naughton-Lewis will join the company of The Great Gatsby as Jordan Baker on July 31, 2026. This marks her first return to the Broadway stage in 20 years, where she …

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Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley Will Star in Benefit Performance of David Auburn's Proof in Los Angeles by Meg Masseron

The acclaimed play will be staged at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre, benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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Power's Naturi Naughton-Lewis Will Return to Broadway in The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

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Yale Repertory Theatre Names Whitney White, Vichet Chum, Christin Eve Cato New Commissioned Artists by Meg Masseron

They join the roster of more than 75 artists whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre.

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Lea Salonga Will Receive Icon Award From Manila International Film Festival by Meg Masseron

Salonga is also set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year, making her the first Filipina to receive the honor.

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Relics review – toxic heirloom cues hugely entertaining family clash by Arifa Akbar

Lyric Hammersmith, London Four siblings squabble over an art treasure possibly stolen by their grandfather in this riotous play by Ben OckrentBen Ockrent’s black comedy about a family in m…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: “The Zionists” — A Bold Debate, Blunted by Bill Marx

S. Asher Gelman’s script opens as a rare, bracing political drama before collapsing into conventional family melodrama.

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Friday 5: 5 Broadway Locales I'd Love to Visit by JK

The premise of Schmigadoon! intrigues me. Not that I'd ever want to be stuck there - a visit, sure. But forever? No way. I haven't seen it, but from what I've heard about Season 2 of the TV …

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La MaMa Presents the World Premiere of Carmen Lidia Vidu’s Migration Diary by Katelyn

La MaMa Presents the World Premiere of Carmen Lidia Vidu’s Migration Diary Reported on Friday, June 26, 2026. Pictured Above: Cast L-R Lia Fietz, Sam Xu, Ana Maria Bandean &… Continu…

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Showing your Broadway colors: why color matters in advertising by Reginald Gordon

And how to adjust hues to look consistent in every placement

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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First look rehearsal images released for Dog Man: The Musical ahead of UK tour by Staff Writer

Rehearsal photography has been released for the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical, offering a first look at the production ahead of its major UK tour The post First look rehearsal im…

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First look production photos released for Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder at The London Palladium by Staff Writer

First look production photos have been released for Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus in his stage debut at The London Palladium The post First look production photos relea…

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Headlong releases rehearsal images for world premiere of Robota in Oxford by Staff Writer

Headlong has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of Robota, a new adaptation by Ella Road inspired by Karel Čapek’s groundbreaking 1920 play R.U.R The post Headlong releases …

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Stiwdio Clwyd announces inaugural artists for Sparks development programme by Staff Writer

Stiwdio Clwyd has announced the first cohort of artists for Sparks, a new flagship development programme supporting theatre-makers across Wales The post Stiwdio Clwyd announces inaugural art…

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Initial cast announced for world premiere of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Staff Writer

The initial casting has been announced for the world premiere of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky, a new stage adaptation by Simon Reade of Patrick Hamilton’s acclaimed novel The post…

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The Surge review – a wild and haunting wake for Sinéad O’Connor by David Jays

Aviva Studios, Manchester The late singer gets a thrilling tribute from a cast of 10 dancers in Sonya Taleh’s heartfelt show‘I’m just a troubled soul who needs to scream into a mic now…

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Relics, Lyric Hammersmith review - faultless cast in an effortlessly funny family drama by Helen Hawkins

Relics, Lyric Hammersmith review - faultless cast in an effortlessly funny family drama Helen Hawkins Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:55 Michael Longhurst's intellige…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 26, 2026- Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 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…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Lil Lambley and Sam Julyan launch new production company Act Two Entertainment by Staff Writer

Theatre producers Lil Lambley and Sam Julyan have announced the launch of Act Two Entertainment, a new production company The post Lil Lambley and Sam Julyan launch new production company Ac…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

The post Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Two Sisters, One Stage, Same Apartment: Talia Suskauer and Becca Suskauer Take a Walk on the Moon by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Suskauer sibs discuss what they best describe as their parents’ personal Super Bowl. ||Off-Broadway|A Walk on the Moon,Becca Suskauer,Talia Suskauer [...] Read More... fr…

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Friday, June 26, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Meechot Marrero

The post On the Couch with Meechot Marrero appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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The Wicked Tickle Finally Opens Its Doors Again by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: After an unexpected pause, BEDLAM’s acclaimed Music City finally returns Off-Broadway with a new home, a new cast member, and the same beating country heart By Ro…

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Metropolitan Opera Receives $2 Million Grant From New York State

The Metropolitan Opera has received a $2 million grant from New York State to support the company's artistic and operational work. According to a post on the Met's Instagram, the funding…

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Interview: Bosco, God’s Favorite Transsexual, on The Marvelous Miss Gender by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The subversive drag performer begins a summer tour across the country. ||New York City| [...] Read More... from Interview: Bosco, God’s Favorite Transsexual, on The Marvel…

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Icelandic cool comes to Melbourne: NGV presents major solo exhibition of Ragnar Kjartansson

The post Icelandic cool comes to Melbourne: NGV presents major solo exhibition of Ragnar Kjartansson appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts: Man From Nebraska: Tracy Letts Finds God in the Silence by Suzanna Bowling

By the time Man From Nebraska arrived during Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, one thing had become abundantly clear: Tracy Letts refuses to repeat himself. Presented by Animus Theatre Company�…

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