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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: Music From The Motion Picture is now available, featuring three original works by Lady Gaga alongside tracks from a lineup of artists including SIENNA SPIRO, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean, SZA, Laufey, and 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.
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.

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