Lea DeLaria

Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadway Backwards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

For one night only, Broadway’s buzziest stars and legendary icons will flip the script on beloved show tunes, reimagining them as powerful stories of LGBTQ+ love and pride when Broadway Backwards returns for its 20th anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2026. 

Video: Rose Byrne Takes on the System in First Trailer for True Story TOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

The first trailer has been released for Tow, the Tribeca favorite starring Academy Award-nominee Rose Byrne. Having debuted at the festival in 2025, the movie is set to be released theatrically on March 2. Check it out now.

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.

Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2025

Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet. 

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025

The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

Rachel Dratch to Host Comedy Panel at New York Comedy Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Broadway’s funniest writers, actors, and composers are coming together to share how they keep audiences laughing 8 shows a week at “PUNCHLINE AND POWER BALLADS: BROADWAY’S FUNNIEST ARTISTS.'

Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sasha Velour to Join Mason Alexander Park's THE PANSY CRAZE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

The final three performances of The Pansy Craze, a six-part series written and created by Hunter Bird and Mason Alexander Park, hosted by Mason Alexander Park, and featuring Lachlan Watson, will take place in November. Learn more!

George C. Wolfe: Behind the Curtain of Broadway’s Visionary Director
by Charles Kirsch - Sep 30, 2025

In 2024, the pioneering director George C. Wolfe, who brought iconic pieces like Angels in America and The Normal Heart to Broadway stages for the first time, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award. If that award is meant to signal the twilight of a career, however, fear not: Wolfe came back to New York the very next year with his critically acclaimed revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald. 

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!

Stars You May Not Have Known Were in MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2025

Mamma Mia! is back on Broadway! As we celebrate the homecoming of this iconic Broadway staple, we're taking a look back on some of the notable stars who have appeared in various productions of Mamma Mia! around the world!

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

POLISHING SHAKESPEARE Extends At 59E59 Theaters Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

The Off Broadway run of Polishing Shakespeare will be extended through late August at 59E59 Theaters. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!

Best of Pride Cabaret Shows in NYC - June 25 to June 29, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 24, 2025

Celebrate pride with dance, drag, DJs and excellent cabaret. We put together some of the best events in NYC this week. See some of the most unique shows celebrating everything LGBTQ+ at a range of budget points.

Lea Delaria Will Bring OUT RAGE to Café Carlyle
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

Trailblazer, truth-teller, and jazz virtuoso Lea DeLaria takes the stage at Café Carlyle with Out Rage, an evening of sublime vocals and fiery commentary on contemporary culture. The show will take place on Frday, June 27 at 8:45pm. 

A GAY MASSEUR'S GUIDE TO HAPPY ENDINGS To Receive Reading At Bill Arning Exhibitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

A Gay Masseur's Guide to Happy Endings will receive a one-night-only reading at Bill Arning Exhibitions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Review: Star-studded NIGHT OF 1000 JUDYS Kicks Off Pride Month at Joe's Pub
by Analisa Bell - Jun 17, 2025

Night of 1000 Judy’s wasn’t just a fabulous show—it was a rallying cry, a hug, and a high kick all at once. A triumphant kickoff to Pride, and a vital reminder that the legacy of Judy Garland, and the protection of LGBTQ+ youth, remains as urgent and luminous as ever.

Top Broadway Titles at Tribeca 2025: A Recap
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

Following the Tribeca Festival, BroadwayWorld has done a recap of some of the biggest theater titles, including Everything's Going to Be Great starring Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, Mandy Patinkin's long-awaited Seasoned series, the third season of The Gilded Age, and more.

Video: Sam Pinkleton Reacts to Tony Win for Best Director of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

A GAY MASSEUR'S GUIDE TO HAPPY ENDINGS Sets Provincetown Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

Ever wonder what happens behind the closed doors of gay massage? Actor, writer, and comedian Austin Jennings Boykin is ready to tell you-whether you're ready or not. A Gay Masseur's Guide to Happy Endings, premiers at The Red Room in Provincetown on August 12 and 14 at 7PM, directed by Joe DeStefano.