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Pioneer Winter Collective Reveals 2026 GRASS STAINS Program at The Bass Museum

Pioneer Winter Collective Reveals 2026 GRASS STAINS Program at The Bass Museum

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Pioneer Winter Collective announced its sixth cycle of GRASS STAINS, a site-specific performance initiative, partnering with Commissioner and Maven Leadership Collective at The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach.
Listen: WE SHALL SOMEDAY: World Premiere Recording is Available Now

Listen: WE SHALL SOMEDAY: World Premiere Recording is Available Now

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
We Shall Someday: World Premiere Recording, the new musical with book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, is available now.
Richard Simmons Spotlighted by Diane Sawyer in New ABC Documentary

Richard Simmons Spotlighted by Diane Sawyer in New ABC Documentary

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
ABC will spotlight the late Richard Simmons in a new special featuring journalist Diane Sawyer, tracing his rise to fame and exploring his cultural impact as an American superstar through the eyes of his close friends and family.
Laura Laman Joins International Cast of SNAZZY at New York Theatre Festival

Laura Laman Joins International Cast of SNAZZY at New York Theatre Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Laura Laman, a Netherlands-born actress trained at the Stella Adler Studio, will make her New York stage debut in SNAZZY, a new play by Joe Staton premiering at LATEA Theater as part of the New York Theatre Festival.
Zhuo Mengting's STILL NOISE Will Premiere at Cambridge Junction's DISRUPT Festival

Zhuo Mengting's STILL NOISE Will Premiere at Cambridge Junction's DISRUPT Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Sound and performance artist Zhuo Mengting will present STILL NOISE, a lecture-performance examining amplification, power, and marginalised voices, at Cambridge Junction as part of its DISRUPT Festival.
Judy Collins Adds New Dates and Guests to 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' Farewell Tour

Judy Collins Adds New Dates and Guests to 'Sweet Judy Blue Eyes' Farewell Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Judy Collins has added new dates and special guests to her “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” farewell tour, which spans cities across North America and beyond through winter 2027.
John Legend, Janelle Monáe, & More Join Los Angeles Jazz Festival

John Legend, Janelle Monáe, & More Join Los Angeles Jazz Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Jazz Festival has revealed the first set of artists scheduled to appear as part of the inaugural festival’s Jazz on the Beach closing weekend, including John Legend, and Janelle Monáe, among others.
Video: Jessica Vosk Performs 'Otto Titsling' From BEACHES Film With Marc Shaiman

Video: Jessica Vosk Performs 'Otto Titsling' From BEACHES Film With Marc Shaiman

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2026
Jessica Vosk, currently starring in Beaches on Broadway, joined with Marc Shaiman to record a special rendition of the song Shaiman co-wrote for the 1988 film, 'Otto Titsling.
Listen: Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter Drop New Single 'Bring Your Love'

Listen: Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter Drop New Single 'Bring Your Love'

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Madonna has teamed up with Sabrina Carpenter for their highly anticipated collaboration “Bring Your Love,” the lead single from Madonna’s forthcoming album Confessions II.
Video: PIPPIN First Look at the Signature Theatre

Video: PIPPIN First Look at the Signature Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2026
Pippin will open this month at the Signature Theatre, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Free Father's Day Concert at Jordan Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT will present a free concert at NEC's Jordan Hall featuring world premieres by John Aylward and Avner Dorman, alongside New England premieres by Paul Moravec and Bernard Rogers.
Video: Juliette Lewis Talks Call-and-Response in ROCKY HORROR

Video: Juliette Lewis Talks Call-and-Response in ROCKY HORROR

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Juliette Lewis is making her Broadway debut as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, now running at Studio 54.
DINNER PARTY Will Make New York Premiere at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institut

DINNER PARTY Will Make New York Premiere at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute's StrasbergWorks program will present DINNER PARTY, a student-written play by Reina Macias, making its New York premiere at the Marilyn Monroe Theatre, directed by Tyrel Jackson Williams.
Adam Minnick Will Perform at Laugh Along Comedy Night at The Avalon Theatre

Adam Minnick Will Perform at Laugh Along Comedy Night at The Avalon Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Nationally touring comedian Adam Minnick brings his observational stand-up to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH.
LAST HAUS ON EARTH and DARKROOM Will Come to Brighton Dome

LAST HAUS ON EARTH and DARKROOM Will Come to Brighton Dome

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Art collective KlangHaus will present two immersive shows at Brighton Dome as part of Brighton Festival, totaling 97 individually ticketed performances of LAST HAUS ON EARTH and DARKROOM.
Sean Swenson's NANCY Will Make New York Premiere at Brick Aux in Brooklyn

Sean Swenson's NANCY Will Make New York Premiere at Brick Aux in Brooklyn

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
NANCY, a new play by Sean Swenson, will have its New York premiere at the Brick Aux Studio in Brooklyn.
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company

Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: Volume 4, curated by playwright Mona Mansour, at Judson Memorial Church in NYC.
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles

Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa Set as Hosts of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK

Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa Set as Hosts of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Stage and screen stars Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa are slated to host the two final episodes of the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live UK this month.
Exclusive: Watch Two Songs from MEMOIRS OF A DRAG QUEEN, Starring Nicolas Moncayo

Exclusive: Watch Two Songs from MEMOIRS OF A DRAG QUEEN, Starring Nicolas Moncayo

by Nicole Rosky — May 1, 2026
Following a successful San Antonio run, Memoirs of a Drag Queen, a new one-person musical by internationally produced composer and playwright Bernard J.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE

by Luka Vonier — May 1, 2026
The final play of the 2025/26 season opened just last week! August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen, officially arrived on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
What Do the Drama Desk Awards Nominations Mean for the 2026 Tony Awards?

What Do the Drama Desk Awards Nominations Mean for the 2026 Tony Awards?

by Sidney Paterra — May 1, 2026
Earlier this week, Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen announced the nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which will be held on  Monday, May 17.
Video: MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Documentary Trailer Spotlights Martin Short

Video: MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Documentary Trailer Spotlights Martin Short

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Martin Short is taking center stage in the first trailer for Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about the Tony Award-winning performer.
Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala

Two River Theater Raises $320K at 32nd Annual Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Two River Theater held its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft, raising $320,000 and featuring live performances from the cast of world premiere musical ELEPHANT SHOES, a co-production with Deaf West Theatre.
Carrie Coon and Ben Platt Cast in Psychological Thriller I AM NOT YOUR MOTHER

Carrie Coon and Ben Platt Cast in Psychological Thriller I AM NOT YOUR MOTHER

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2026
Broadway alums Carrie Coon and Ben Platt will share the screen in a new psychological thriller film, I Am Not Your Mother.

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