THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Cancels Thursday Night Performance
The Off=Broadway production of The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee has announced the cancellation of tonight's performance due to illness.
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THE BOOK OF MORMON Expected to Resume Performances Next Week; Box Office Reopens Tomorrow
ATG Entertainment and the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon have announced plans to resume performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on May 21.
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Star Aleta Mitchell Passes Away at 74
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Aleta Mitchell, who appeared in the original Broadway cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers
Fresh off his breakout turn on HBO’s The Gilded Age, Ben Ahlers is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time- and doing it in one of the season’s most talked-about revivals.
Video: Nicholas Christopher Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be
Fresh off his 2026 Tony nomination, Nicholas Christopher is still marveling at how unexpectedly this chapter of his career came together.
John Lithgow to Receive 13th Annual John Willis Award
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
The EVERY BRILLIANT THING Audience Improv That ‘Shook Everyone,’ Even Daniel Radcliffe ‘Had to Take a Beat’
Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-nominated for his performance in the one-person play, picks and chooses a select few at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre every night who help him tell the story of a person coming to terms with his past and reflecting on the beauty he’s seen along the way.
CHICAGO Original Broadway Cast Recording Joins National Recording Registry
Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026.
MTI Launches Free Resource for Mental Health Literacy in Theater
Theatrical licensing company Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced a collaboration with the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative (MHLC), an organization whose vision is for all individuals to understand mental health in order to make informed choices and thrive.
Video: Ashford, Jackson, Peters, Platt & Wilson Perform 'Putting It Together'
Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson gathered on a recent episode of The Late Show to perform 'Putting It Together' from 'Sunday in the Park with George.
Escalator Malfunction at the Gershwin Theatre Leaves 3 People Injured
Eleven children and one adult were injured Wednesday evening following an escalator malfunction at the Gershwin Theatre, home to Wicked on Broadway.
Photos: Mandy Gonzalez, Jaci Calderon, and More in BASURA at Alliance Theatre
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2026- OH, MARY! To Welcome Meg Stalter and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Releases Acoustic Studio Performance of 'Human Nature'
Broadway's MJ is exploring the softer side of the King of Pop's catalogue in a new video featuring cast members performing an acoustic version of the classic tune, 'Human Nature'.
Seth Rudetsky to Host 6th Annual Tony Awards Watch Party
Seth Rudetsky, SiriusXM’s afternoon Broadway host, musician, actor and award-winning comic, will be returning to The Triad NYC with a special 6th annual Tony Awards Watch Party and celebration.
Repairs Underway at Eugene O'Neill Theatre; Architect Behind 1994 Restoration Weighs In on Timeline
With performances of The Book of Mormon now cancelled through Sunday, May 17 following Monday's three-alarm fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, BroadwayWorld spoke with architect Francesca Russo, who led the theatre's acclaimed 1994 restoration, to get a sense of what the path forward could look lik
Video: Jennifer Nettles Sings 'Split Second Life Changing Moment' From GIULIA
You can now get a sneak peek of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, coming this summer at PAC NYC, as the show's creator Jennifer Nettles sings 'Split Second Life Changing Moment'.
Video: See Mariska Hargitay in LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT Season 27 Finale Sneak Peek
Ahead of her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing this month, Mariska Hargitay is closing out Season 27 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Ledisi Joins The Broadway Cast of New Musical WANTED
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, author, and producer Ledisi will head to Broadway this fall in the new musical WANTED.
Video: Can You Guess Linedy Genao's 3 Dream Roles?
Three dream roles have so far eluded Linedy Genao.
My Shows Curtain Call Returns for the 2025/2026 Broadway Season
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share that My Shows Curtain Call is back for the 2025/2026 Broadway season.
Photo: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has been extended.
Video: See Marla Mindelle’s Journey to TITANIQUE's Broadway Debut on STAGEBOUND
This season of the PBS Great Performances series Stagebound has kicked off with a spotlight on Tony-nominated Titaníque cast member and co-creator Marla Mindelle.
Photos: New Look at Lisa Ann Walter & the New Stars of HEATHERS
We have an exclusive new look at the new stars of Off-Broadway's Heathers the Musical, featuring Abbott Elementary and The Parent Trap star Lisa Ann Walter.
Exclusive: Watch Sneak Peek of NINE YEARS IN NEW YORK WITH THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Podcast
Mischief, creators of the international smash‑hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong and critically acclaimed The Comedy About Spies, and Broadway Podcast Network announced a new partnership bringing the popular MISCHIEF MAKERS podcast to a broader audience of theatre fans worldwide.
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