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The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will not appear in the Kennedy Center’s upcoming season, citing a new global opportunity. The announcement follows leadership changes and controversy at the Washington arts institution.

A new version of Taboo, the musical featuring Boy George’s music, is in development with a reworked book by Jack Holden and Boy George. A closed reading takes place this week in London.

The Kennedy Center will feature non-Equity tours of Mrs. Doubtfire and Chicago. The venue usually only books Equity touring productions. The shift follows pressure from President Trump to reduce union costs.

The Kennedy Center's 2025-2026 season will feature major touring productions including 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' 'Back to the Future: The Musical,' 'The Outsiders,' and more, with tickets available on subscription.

Julie Benko is an actor, singer, and writer based in New York City. She recently marched her band out on Broadway as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, skyrocketing to fame and joining the annals of theatrical lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory in the show.

Constellation Theatre Company announces its departure from Source Theatre in Washington, D.C. after its current production of Head Over Heels, ending an 18-year residency following unsuccessful purchase negotiations with CulturalDC.

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out all the reviews!

CNN will air George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck live from Broadway on June 7. The broadcast includes pre- and post-show coverage on journalism and features Clooney as Edward R. Murrow.

Kennedy Center staff are pushing to unionize in response to program cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration. The UAW is backing their effort, citing concerns over transparency, job security, and political influence.

Two River Theater will host Be More Chill 10th anniversary concerts on July 24–25 with original cast members including George Salazar, Will Roland, and Will Connolly. Tickets on sale May 20.

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile will soon be home to The Hand & The Eye, a $50 million magic-focused venue opening in March 2026, with seven stages, dining, and design by David Rockwell.

Dallas’ Theatre Three has launched a $200,000 emergency fundraising campaign to avoid permanent closure, citing financial challenges from the pandemic and reduced arts funding.

Watch a first look at The Antiquities at Goodman Theatre, the new play by Jordan Harrison now on stge following its acclaimed Off-Broadway run.

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has revealed the nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across Broadway and Off-Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Modeled after the group’s acclaimed Dorian Awards for film and television, the theater honors recognize both mainstream productions and those with LGBTQ+ themes or creators.