Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Central New York Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central New York from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MÉNERBES at Finger Lakes New Works Festival
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present a screening of Framing Menerbes at Ithaca College's Park Auditorium, followed by a conversation and reception celebrating the Provence village and dance film.
Illusionist Thomas Baker Will Return to Catskill in June
Bridge Street Theatre will present illusionist Thomas Baker for a special one-night-only performance this month.
Pipeline Arts Foundation Reveals 2026 Grant Recipients
Pipeline Arts Foundation has revealed its 2026 recipients, recognizing artists and organizations selected for support through the foundation's grant program.
Photos: CARRIE: THE MUSICAL to Run in Double-Cast Format at CNY Arts Center
CNY Arts Center will present CARRIE: THE MUSICAL this June.
GRIEF...A COMEDY to Be Filmed Live at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Alison Larkin's solo show GRIEF.
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Make World Premiere at Fisher Center at Bard
Courtney Bryan's first stage work, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, a new opera based on Tennessee Williams's play, will have its world premiere at the Fisher Center at Bard, directed by Tony-nominated Daniel Fish.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL & Cirque Kalabanté to Hit Proctors MainStage
Proctors in Schenectady announced three upcoming MainStage productions: GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL's 25th anniversary tour, and Cirque Kalabanté's AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE.
ACT BLACK: POSTERS FROM BLACK AMERICAN STAGE & SCREEN to Host Live Tin Pan Alley Performance
Poster House Museum will present a live performance exploring Tin Pan Alley's ties to Black American music, featuring singer Gabrielle Lee and music director Robert Lamont tracing Black composers and publishers from 1890 to 1910.
Photos: OKLAHOMA! to Run at Cortland Repertory Theatre's Little York Pavilion
Cortland Repertory Theatre is presenting RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! at the Little York Pavilion.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL to Return to Rhinebeck with CENTERstage Productions
Legally Blonde The Musical will be presented at The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, directed by Emily Woolever with a cast of nearly thirty Hudson Valley performers.
Pipeline Arts to Launch Three New Initiatives Supporting New Musical Theatre
Pipeline Arts announced three new initiatives aimed at supporting new musical theatre development, with 2026 grant winners set to be revealed soon.
Staten Island Children's Museum Announces Programming For June
During the month of June, the Staten Island Children’s Museum will offer a special admissions programs, including a Free Day in honor of Juneteenth, a performance by Divinity Roxx, a Grammy-nominated performer, and two school break day camps.
Finger Lakes New Works Festival To Present Second Season
The Finger Lakes New Works Festival will present its second season in Ithaca, NY, featuring two fully staged musicals, a one-woman show, a musical workshop, and two film screenings across multiple venues.
MY FAIR LADY and THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Additional Casting Announced At Opera Saratoga
Opera Saratoga has announced additional casting for its summer festival productions of MY FAIR LADY and THE ELIXIR OF LOVE.
BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season
Chautauqua Theater Company announced its 2026 season, featuring a commissioned world premiere, new play workshops, and the opening of the Roe Green Theater Center, a dedicated space for new play development and artist training.
Ancram Center for the Arts Opens New Annex in Restored 1780s Building
Ancram Center for the Arts opened The Annex, a restored 1780s building in Ancram's Historic Hamlet District, adding artist housing, intern lodging, and community classroom space to its existing complex.
LADIES' DAY to Make Capital Region Premiere at Harbinger Theatre in Troy
Harbinger Theatre will present LADIES' DAY by Amanda Whittington at James Meader Little Theatre in Troy, NY, marking the company's 20th Capital Region premiere and the directorial debut of Rachel Stewart.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
DAUGHTERS (HIJAS) to Have World Premiere at Kitchen Theatre Company
Walking on Water Productions and The Finger Lakes New Works Festival will present the first fully staged production of Daughters (Hijas), a new musical exploring four generations of women connected to Argentina's Los Desaparecidos, at Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY.
Ripe, The Dip, Donna The Buffalo, Moontricks and More to Perform at GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FESTIVAL
The 33rd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival will bring 48+ artists across four stages to the Heron Farm & Event Center in Sherman, New York, with a lineup spanning funk, groove, reggae, and old-time mountain music.
Interview: Andrew Cekala of THE OUTSIDERS at Proctors
Prior to their stop here at Proctor’s in Schenectady, I had the opportunity to connect with Andrew Cekala, currently playing the role of Bob in the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS.
BILL & LOIS WILSON: IN THEIR OWN WORDS to Play Bedford Hills with Katonah Classic Stage
Katonah Classic Stage will present BILL & LOIS WILSON: IN THEIR OWN WORDS, a play drawn from the diaries and letters of AA and Al-Anon founders, as part of a weekend of theater, film, and community events in Bedford Hills, NY.
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Così The Glimmerglass Festival (7/17-8/14) |
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Così The Glimmerglass Festival (7/17-8/14) |
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Fellow Travelers The Glimmerglass Festival (7/18-8/16) |
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Madame Butterfly The Glimmerglass Festival (7/11-8/17) |
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Oklahoma! The Glimmerglass Festival (7/10-8/17) |
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Dogfight Theatre444 (8/21-8/29) |
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THE PROM The Wood Theater (8/14-8/23) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Proctors Theatre (6/23-7/04) |
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Late Nite Catechism The Stanley (10/17-10/17) |
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Jersey Boys Landmark Theatre (9/08-9/12) |