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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES & More Lead Philadelphia's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Real Women Have Curves and more.

KIM'S CONVENIENCE & More Lead Los Angeles' Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.

DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS To Be Presented By Curve Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026

Leicester’s Curve theatre has revealed this year’s festive production for children and families, a new stage adaptation of Kes Gray’s DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS, which will run in Curve’s Studio Theatre.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM, and More on Sale This Week at The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

The Smith Center announced tickets for the first four shows of its Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, including DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ELF THE MUSICAL, and THE OUTSIDERS.

Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The world premiere of Elephant shoes, a new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, has become the best-selling show in Two River's history. Get a first look at photos and video of the production.

Interview: From Classmates to Co-Stars, Meet the Stars of CAMPING
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Colt Coeur will soon present the upcoming World Premiere of Camping by Victoria Lynne Barclay, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013), June 13-July 11.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

GARTH BROOKS makes special appearance during the ACMAs at Reynolds in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 9, 2026

The Arkansas Country Music Awards, held Monday, June 1, at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway, delivered a night filled with unforgettable memories, sincere tributes, and legendary performances. Co-hosted by country music historian and journalist Charles Haymes and Ashton Gill, the evening celebrated some of Arkansas's most influential contributors to country music.

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, URINETOWN & More Set fpr People's Light2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.

Video: Alden Ehrenreich Reacts to His Tony Win and Shares a Nugget He Learned from Angela Lansbury
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Alden Ehrenreich took home the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Becky Shaw. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre
by Emily Werner - Jun 5, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?

QUEEN NATION to Cap Princeton Pride Day at Morven Museum & Garden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

The Princeton Festival will present Queen Nation, a Freddie Mercury tribute band, at Morven Museum & Garden as the finale of Princeton's Pride celebration, which includes a morning parade and after-party at the YMCA.

Exclusive: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Tony Awards Seat Filler
by Michael Gioia - Jun 5, 2026

Former Tony Awards seat fillers exclusively tell BroadwayWorld what it was like sitting next to the stars on Broadway’s biggest night.

Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Presentation of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Courtney Castelino - Jun 4, 2026

What did our critic think of ORPHEUS MUSICAL THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?

Stockard Channing to Make Directorial Debut With KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Edinburgh Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Stockard Channing will make her directorial debut at the Edinburgh Festival with KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, starring longtime friend David Westhead, with all proceeds benefiting the Wembley to Soweto Foundation.

Review: FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!
by Paul Batterson - Jun 2, 2026

What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?

JESTER! to Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Midwest Coast Collective will present JESTER!, a new comedic play written by Sydney Michael Hollingsworth and directed by Zoe Redlich, at The Broadwater Black Box during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Photos: In Rehearsals for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.

Guest Post: 'The Message Is So Universal': Actor Idriss Kargbo On Inspiration And Representation In THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND
by Guest Author - Jun 1, 2026

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold musical which tells the true story of William Kamkwamba who had the courage to dream in the face of impossible odds. It is 25 years since William's initial invention of the first turbine with this production marking the ongoing impact and retelling of his story. William’s closest friend Gilbert, the son of the Chief Wimbe, was integral in supporting, fund and labour for William’s windmill project.​​​​​​​Idriss Kargbo plays Gilbert – William’s best friend from Malawi (whom he is still friends with) now writes about his experience in playing the role.

Student Blog: Loud and Proud
by Student Blogger: Grace Filiberto - Jun 3, 2026

All I had to do was take that initial leap. My passion for theatre supersedes judgment and I am constantly feeling grateful that my high school theatre community showed me that. I thank every “theatre-friend” throughout the years who has respected me for my fearlessly geeky self.