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Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers

Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers

by R. Scott Reedy — May 1, 2026
The musical “Swept Away” tells the story of four whalers shipwrecked off New Bedford in 1888, making it especially resonant for local audiences, who can experience the musical drama in a well crafted New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre at the Calderwo
Review: WHICH WAY HOME at Subiaco Arts Centre

Review: WHICH WAY HOME at Subiaco Arts Centre

by David Bravos — May 1, 2026
WHICH WAY HOME, currently playing at the Subiaco Arts Centre, is a beautiful, deeply moving piece of theatre that radiates authenticity and emotional truth.
Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs Theatre Company’s RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSI

Photos: First look at The Room Upstairs Theatre Company’s RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL

by Jerri Shafer — May 1, 2026
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.
Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — May 1, 2026
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage.
インタビュー:「AMBERS -アンバース-」大橋和也&寺西拓人登壇記

インタビュー:「AMBERS -アンバース-」大橋和也&寺西拓人登壇記者会見ノーカットレポート

by Ayaka Ozaki — May 1, 2026
東京・有明に開業した新劇場EX THEATER ARIAKEのこけら落とし公演として上演されている舞台AmberS -アンバース-。クリエイティブプロデューサー・原作・脚本に加藤シゲアキを迎え、演出の河原雅彦、音楽監督の岩崎太整、人物�
Interview: Leslie McDonel and Tracy Edwards of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at ZACH

Interview: Leslie McDonel and Tracy Edwards of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at ZACH

by Joni Lorraine — May 1, 2026
​​​​​​​BroadwayWorld recently spoke with the dynamic Leslie McDonel and Tracey Edwards about the not-so-upbeat themes at the heart of ZACH Theatre’s current production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts Unveils First-Ever Summer Launch Party

Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts Unveils First-Ever Summer Launch Party

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts announced its first-ever Summer Launch Party Fundraiser, featuring live performances, cast meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes access, and a VIP pre-party in Warsaw, Indiana.
TWELFTH NIGHT From Dive In Productions To Be Presented at New Hampshire Theatre Proje

TWELFTH NIGHT From Dive In Productions To Be Presented at New Hampshire Theatre Project

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Dive In Productions will present Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT at New Hampshire Theatre Project, set on a nostalgic seaside boardwalk where mistaken identities and romantic chaos unfold among a close-knit carnival community.
ROCK NEVER DIES to Open at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square with Immersive Dinner Show

ROCK NEVER DIES to Open at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square with Immersive Dinner Show

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
American Immersion Theater and Hard Rock Cafe will present ROCK NEVER DIES, an immersive sing-along dinner show featuring rock hits from the 70s through 90s, at the Times Square Hard Rock Cafe.
Review: PARSONS DANCE-A Stunning and Exhilarating program at The Joyce Theater

Review: PARSONS DANCE-A Stunning and Exhilarating program at The Joyce Theater

by Marina Kennedy — May 1, 2026
Parsons Dance wowed the opening night audience at The Joyce Theater’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium on Wednesday 4/29.
Gold Prize Champion Xin Dong on How His Revolutionary Rotational Control Method Is Ch

Gold Prize Champion Xin Dong on How His Revolutionary Rotational Control Method Is Changing Circus Performance

by Team BWW — May 1, 2026
Every discipline within the performing arts has a moment when a practitioner stops inheriting tradition and starts building something new.
Video: Michael Shayan Talks Identity and Visibility in DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Video: Michael Shayan Talks Identity and Visibility in DOG DAY AFTERNOON

by Robert Bannon — May 1, 2026
Michael Shayan is not just an actor—he’s a force.
How to Watch the 2026 Tony Nominations

How to Watch the 2026 Tony Nominations

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
It's Tonys time! On Tuesday morning, Uzo Aduba anf Darren Criss will announce the nominations for The 79th Annual Tony Awards, live from Sofitel New York at 9am ET.
Finalists Named for MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Theater Center

Finalists Named for MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Theater Center

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Seven playwrights have been named finalists in The Theater Center's inaugural MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival, competing for production opportunities at the Off-Broadway Times Square venue.
Listen: IN THE HEIGHTS Star Leslie Grace Releases New Album

Listen: IN THE HEIGHTS Star Leslie Grace Releases New Album

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Leslie Grace, who starred as Nina Rosario in the film adaptation of In the Heights, has released her first new album in over a decade, Amor, ¿Quién Eres? Listen to the album here.
BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Now Accepting Applications

BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Now Accepting Applications

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop is accepting applications for its Songwriting and Bookwriting programs, held weekly at BMI's lower Manhattan office.
OLIVER! Star Shani Wallis Releases Retrospective Collection of Early Recordings

OLIVER! Star Shani Wallis Releases Retrospective Collection of Early Recordings

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
A new collection of recordings is now available from Shani Wallis, who starred as Nancy in the 1968 film adaptation of Oliver! The new release is the first retrospective CD spotlighting the early recordings of the performer.
Video: Aaron Tveit Unpacks His Most Demanding Vocal Role Yet

Video: Aaron Tveit Unpacks His Most Demanding Vocal Role Yet

by Luka Vonier — May 1, 2026
Tony winner Aaron Tveit returns to the stage this season in his seventh Broadway role- 'Freddie Trumper' in Michale Mayor's acclaimed revival of Chess.
Listen: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Soundtrack Debuts with New Songs by Lady Gaga

Listen: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Soundtrack Debuts with New Songs by Lady Gaga

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack is here! Stream 13 new songs including Lady Gaga's 'RUNWAY' with Doechii, plus Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, SZA, Laufey & more.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains

Leslie Odom Jr. and Denée Benton Will Present at Harlem School of the Arts Curtains Up Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Harlem School of the Arts will host its annual Curtains Up Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Jeffrey Seller, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and others, with presenters including Leslie Odom Jr.
Sonia Sabri Company Will Perform ROSHNI at Darlington Hippodrome

Sonia Sabri Company Will Perform ROSHNI at Darlington Hippodrome

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Sonia Sabri Company will bring ROSHNI to Darlington Hippodrome, featuring Kathak and contemporary dance, live music, beatboxing, and audience interaction in a wordless storytelling performance.
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.

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