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.
Dayton Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Dayton — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
MEAN GIRLS to Make Northeast Ohio Premiere at Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts will present the Northeast Ohio premiere of Mean Girls the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and Nell Benjamin, as the final production of its 2025-2026 professional theater season.
ADRENALIZE to Kick Off Ohio Summer Concert Season with Def Leppard Tribute Shows
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience will perform at Wilmington's Friday Night Summer Concert Series and LA-Z Acres Campground in Nashport, OH, as part of a broader summer schedule including theater and festival dates.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Gary Gulman to Perform Live at Lincoln Theatre
Comedian Gary Gulman, known for his HBO Max specials and off-Broadway run of 'Grandiloquent,' will take the stage at Columbus' Lincoln Theatre, presented by CAPA.
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.
SHIMMY 'N' SHAKE FOR SURVIVORS to Return for Third Annual Event at the Nest Theatre
HER2-REVUE will present its third annual Shimmy 'n' Shake for Survivors burlesque showcase at the Nest Theatre in Clintonville, OH, benefiting breast cancer survivors and their caregivers.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Human Race Theatre Will Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning HOT WING KING
Human Race Theatre Company announced the cast for HOT WING KING, Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, closing its 40th anniversary season at The Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, WHAT BECAME OF US, And More Set for Human Race Theatre Company 2026-27 Season
The Human Race Theatre Company has announced its 2026–2027 Loft Season.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Akron's Goodyear Theater
A TASTE OF IRELAND - THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will present world champion Irish dancers, live musicians, and a contemporary vocalist at Akron's Goodyear Theater as part of its 2026 world tour.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Atlantic Theater Company Co-Founder Mary McCann Named OWU 2026 Commencement Speaker
Ohio Wesleyan University has selected Mary McCann, acclaimed actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Atlantic Theater Company, to deliver the keynote address at its 182nd commencement ceremony.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Photos: First look at OPT and ATD’s PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
This absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory La Comedia (6/25-8/09) |
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Come From Away La Comedia (8/20-9/27) |
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Reindeer Sessions The Human Race Theatre (12/09-12/20) |
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Santa Claus: The Musical and The Gift of Christmas La Comedia (11/12-12/28) |
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Salem: Blood to Drink The Human Race Theatre (10/14-10/25) |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream The Human Race Theatre (2/03-2/14) |
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Job The Human Race Theatre (6/02-6/13) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Schuster Performing Arts Center [Mead Theatre] (3/30-4/11) |
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Stinky Cheese Man La Comedia (10/13-10/24) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Victoria Theatre (10/16-10/16) |