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Video: Scott and Mark Hoying Make Cameo in TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026

Scott and Mark Hoying made a guest appearance on the TITANIQUE on Broadway. Watch the video of them onstage with Constantine Rousouli and Melissa Barrera.

NEURODIVERGENT SUMMER CABARET to Launch Annual Fundraiser at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting Neurodivergent Plays' 2026-2027 season of readings by neurodivergent playwrights.

LOVERBOY: A CELEBRATION to Make Solo Debut at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026

Off-Broadway actor Juan Castro will make his solo concert debut at The Green Room 42 with LOVERBOY: A CELEBRATION, a one-night-only show exploring love through songs from the Great American Songbook, Sondheim, and iconic divas.

Patton Oswalt, Tony Hale, Atsuko Okatsuka and More to Star in BEVERLY HILLS at Dynasty Typewriter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

Michael Ausiello's Beverly Hills will present a two-year anniversary performance at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, featuring Patton Oswalt, Tony Hale and more.

NEURODIVERGENT SUMMER CABARET to Launch Annual Fundraiser at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting the upcoming season of Neurodivergent Plays at its New York City venue.

Interview: London Mays And Isaiah Barafwala, Austin's representatives at the 2026 JIMMY AWARDS
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 9, 2026

Austin's theatre community has plenty to celebrate. After representing the Heller Awards at the 2026 Jimmy Awards, London Mays, a national finalist, and Isaiah Barafwala, who earned a featured Character Medley solo, reflect on Broadway, community, and the future in our exclusive interview.

PEPPER SLIT: LIVE IN HER LIVING ROOM Will Debut This Summer, Written By and Starring SNL's Chloe Troast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026

SNL alum Chloe Troast will write and star in PEPPER SLIT: Live in Her Living Room, a 4-week limited engagement at the East Village Basement blending music, nostalgia, and comedy for audiences of just 35 per night.

Feature: Samia Posadas Found More Than A National Award
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Jun 28, 2026

Minutes later, the Salpointe Catholic High School graduate would hear her own name announced as the winner of the 2026 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress, one of the nation's highest honors for high school musical theatre performers. After spending nearly an hour talking with Samia, however, I realized the image that stayed with me wasn't the trophy or the oversized $25,000 check. It was the choice to hold hands before anyone knew who would win, and a moment that made more sense the longer we talked.

BroadwayWorld Gets a Makeover — Plus a $6B Theater Deal in the Works
by Alex Freeman - Jun 29, 2026

This week's newsletter is a big one for BroadwayWorld — we've launched a fully redesigned website and new On Demand TV apps, bringing our content to over 700 million televisions worldwide. On Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending is on track to become the longest-running show in Belasco Theatre history, while the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards crowned Jake James and Samia Posadas as its top performers at the Minskoff.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and More
by - Jun 24, 2026

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

2026 Jimmy Awards Recap: Full Performance Videos, Winners, and Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2026

Just last night, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. As BroadwayWorld reported, Jake James (Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards) and Samia Posadas (The Monte Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.

Video: Jake James and Samia Posadas Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Jake James and Samia Posadas stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony on Monday evening. Watch the interview!

Jake James and Samia Posadas Win at the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

Earlier tonight, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Jakae James and Samia Posadas have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. 

Photos: Reese Witherspoon, Victor Garber & More LEGALLY BLONDE Stars Reunite for Anniversary Event
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026

On June 20th, Amazon MGM Studios took over Manhattan’s Hall des Lumières for “Elle World,' featuring a Legally Blonde reunion with Reese Witherspoon, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge, and more. Check out photos from the event.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026

This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!

Video: Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!

Coaches, Judges and Presenters Announced for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026

The panel of judges for the 2026 Jimmy Awards is comprised of notable theatre professionals including Tony Award®-winning producers, prestigious casting experts, and industry leaders. Winners and finalists will be selected by Montego Glover, Kenny Leon, Joe Machota, Alecia Parker, Marc Platt, Tara Rubin, Thomas Schumacher, Bernard Telsey, and Lia Vollack.  Preliminary judges who adjudicated and cast the nominees in the Character and Feature Groups included Kristian Charbonier, Stephanie Klapper, Sammy Lopez, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Dale Mott, T. Oliver Reid, and Rachel Sussman.

Video: Ben Platt Covers FRIENDS Song 'Smelly Cat' for Lisa Kudrow at Las Culturistas Awards 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2026

During the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Wednesday, Ben Platt took the stage to perform a rendition of the Friends song 'Smelly Cat' in tribute to Lisa Kudrow. Check it out now.

Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun' at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2026

During the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Wednesday, Rachel Zegler took the stage to perform the second-nominated song for Record of the Year, Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun.' Check it out now.

Video: Watch the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Tune in at 7:30pm ET to watch live!