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Hunter College MFA Program Will Present Reading of I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU by PJ O'Neal
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU by PJ O'Neal, featuring Ryan Jamaal Swain of FX's Pose and Tony nominee Annie McNamara.

Interview: Sydney James Harcourt Reinvents Rum Tum Tugger
by David Clarke - May 10, 2026

Sydney James Harcourt brings swagger, vulnerability, and contemporary pop sensibility to Rum Tum Tugger in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, now playing at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Video: Marianna Gailus Is Taking Center Stage in NEW BORN
by Robert Bannon - May 8, 2026

Known for her work in Vanya, Marianna Gailus is quickly becoming one of the most exciting talents to watch on the New York stage. New Born explores three deeply human stories connected across centuries and continents, blending emotion, identity, love, and transformation in a powerful evening of storytelling.  Watch in this video.

CAPA Will Present PUNCH BROTHERS at Southern Theatre on North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

CAPA will present PUNCH BROTHERS at Columbus' Southern Theatre as part of the Grammy-winning band's 64-city North American tour, supporting their new all-instrumental album featuring fiddle player Brittany Haas.

Video: Hugh Jackman Says You Will Be 'Delighted,' 'Surprised,' and 'Moved' by NEW BORN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Performances of New Born will begin at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Performed by Marianna Gailus, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi. Watch Hugh Jackman discuss the show here!

Review: Love Will Keep Audiences Going To Don't Tell Mama For CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE
by Stephen Mosher - May 7, 2026

A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues Following Fire
by - May 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 6, 2026

Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. The play is directed by Ian Rickson led by Marianna Gailus,  Sepideh Moafi, and Audible x Together co-founder Hugh Jackman. Watch in this video as the trio chats more about what audiences can expect from the new play!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Laura Benanti and More Set for Signature Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026

Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season. The 37th season features six musicals and two plays, including a world premiere musical, a regional premiere musical, and a DC premiere play.

Review: THE ECSTATIC at Oz Arts Nashville
by Catherine Burford - May 5, 2026

After being forced to miss Oz Arts Nashville’s last two entries in their “A Cultural Revelation” season, I was more than pleased to return. For this season, productions from around the world are presented in the Oz space, introducing audiences to art forms that they can’t find just anywhere. It was here that I got to enjoy The Ecstatic.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026

As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.

2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.

Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Talks THE LOST BOYS, Working with Michael Arden, and More
by Survival Jobs - Apr 30, 2026

Watch in this video as Bourzgui invites listeners behind the curtain of The Lost Boys, sharing the magic that brings this highly anticipated production to life each night. From the energy of rehearsals to the collaborative spirit of the company, he offers a vivid look into the creative process and what it takes to build a world on stage that feels both thrilling and alive.

Review: CHAT NOIR, The Lost Estate
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 30, 2026

A band of bohemians pitching up in Kensington would normally have the locals reaching for a bottle of smelling salts. Happily, the only thing being upended here is expectation, as Lost Estate’s Chat Noir slips its latest slice of elegant decadence discreetly into this West London enclave.

Review: ENGLISH at Denver Center For The Performing Arts
by Tessa Nelson - Apr 29, 2026

Elham, playwright Sanaz Toossi’s brilliant character played by an equally brilliant Vanah Assadourian, frustratedly exclaims in a tongue unfamiliar to her mouth, “I want everyone to know I am not an idiot and also I am nice.” English, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, captures the day-to-day drama of living your identity in an unfamiliar language.

LAURA AND LINDA BENANTI: MOTHERS KNOW BEST Announced At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and her mother, voice teacher Linda Benanti, will perform their BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-winning duo show at Westport Country Playhouse, exploring mother-daughter relationships through songs and stories.

Patti LuPone, Carrie Coon & More Stage Stars Join Audible's HEADS WILL ROLL
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

A slew of stage stars are joining season two of the Audible Original Heads Will Roll, including Patti LuPone, Laurie Metcalf, Carrie Coon, Richard Kind, Andrea Martin, Michael Urie, and Adam Pascal, among many others.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 27, 2026- New Photos of THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Apr 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

SHEL SILVERSTEIN ON FYRE ISLAND To Be Presented at Boulder Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Playwright Drake Susuras will premiere SHEL SILVERSTEIN ON FYRE ISLAND, a stage reading examining Silverstein's Playboy-era visit to Fire Island's Cherry Grove community, at Boulder's Junkyard Social Club as part of the IGNITE New Play Festival.