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MARSHLIGHT to Hold Staged Reading at The Tank
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

The 29th Street Playwrights Collective will present a staged reading of MARSHLIGHT by Marthe Rachel Gold, exploring art, love, and psychosis in post-WWII Cape Cod and the Vietnam era. Director Christina Roussos reunites with the playwright.

Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 18, 2026

She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK.  She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing  Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244

Clay Aiken to Headline World AIDS Day Concert for CAN Community Health
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026

CAN Community Health will present its second annual World AIDS Day Concert featuring Clay Aiken, André De Shields, and Seth Rudetsky in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, with proceeds benefiting the Susan Terry Foundation.

Brian D’arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More to Join York Theatre's Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026

The York Theatre revealed performers including Brian d'Arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Patrick Wilson will attend the 34th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.

André De Shields, Brandon J. Dirden, Jasmine Cephas Jones Honored at AAFCA Luncheon
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026

The African American Film Critics Association honored Broadway and theater leaders at its 5th annual luncheon, recognizing actors and a broadcast veteran for their contributions to the arts.

TRICKS + TREATS Starring Michelle Dowdy, Jordan Wolfe To Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026

Cabaret favorites, newlyweds, and Halloween fanatics Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe will take you on a thrilling musical journey to all things macabre at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Interview: Jeff Revels On 20 Years as Artistic Director and 30 Years at Orlando Family Stage
by Joshua Wright - Oct 7, 2026

Jeff Revels reflects on 20 years as Artistic Director and 30 years at Orlando Family Stage, the theatre's centennial and second century, and a new season featuring the world premiere of The Best Halloween Ever.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 7, 2026- DIRTY DANCING Heads to Broadway and More
by - Oct 7, 2026

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

André De Shields, Jasmine Cephas Jones and More to be Honored by AAFCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026

The African American Film Critics Association will present its fifth annual AAFCA Goes to Broadway Luncheon, recognizing Broadway artists and cultural leaders including André De Shields, Jasmine Cephas Jones and more.

Travis Moser's MIXTAPE to Feature Charles Busch at The Green Room 42 at Hudson Local
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Cabaret artist Travis Moser will present MIXTAPE at The Green Room 42 at Hudson Local, featuring Tony Award-nominated playwright Charles Busch. The show spans the American Songbook with arrangements of Billy Joel, Stephen Sondheim, Bob Dylan and others.

Interview: 'I'm Obsessed With Eva Noblezada': Creator Anaïs Mitchell On HADESTOWN THE MUSICAL In Cinemas
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 9, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to chat with the creator of Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell. We discussed how her origins as a singer-songwriter set her on the path to Broadway, the journey Hadestown has been on since it first started in 2006 and even some of her favourite moments from the filmed version of the musical!

Eddie Cooper, Anthony Crivello, and More Will Lead Industry Presentation of New Musical GOLDEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

The new musical GOLDEN, a comedy about storytellers reimagining Rumpelstiltskin, will hold industry presentations in New York featuring Eddie Cooper, Anthony Crivello, and Beth Stafford Laird.

The Human Rights Campaign Honors André De Shields, Junior LaBeija, Marcia Gay Harden
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, brought together LGBTQ+ advocates and activists from across the country for its annual National Dinner. 

J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and More Join New 42 Artist Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.

Photos: Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its First Permanent Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026

Woodie King, Jr.'s Off-Broadway institution inaugurated its first permanent space at 154 Christopher Street, marking a historic milestone for the 56-year-old Black theater company.

André De Shields, Matt Doyle and John Lloyd Young to Celebrate Sinatra At Hunter College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026

Hunter College will present two performances celebrating Frank Sinatra's legacy at The Kaye Playhouse, featuring Tony Award winners and jazz vocalists performing classic standards and timeless arrangements.

André De Shields to Join BARK OF MILLIONS at The Delacorte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner André De Shields will join Taylor Mac and Matt Ray onstage at The Delacorte in the one-of-a-kind concert experience Bark of Millions, the duo’s queer rock opera.

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Lots Now Open for Early Bidding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

Broadway fans can now get a jumpstart on the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, as online pre-bidding is open. Participating shows include The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon! and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), plus more.

MIDDLEBURY HOUSE OF JAZZ FESTIVAL to Debut in Vermont
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

Town Hall Theater and Jazz Middlebury will present a three-day festival featuring John Pizzarelli, Mathis Picard, Ray Vega, Lara Cwass and Miles Donahue, with intimate performances, a master class and direct musician engagement.

Joe Iconis, Paige Turner, JAWS Parody & More Set for Laurie Beechman Theatre Halloween Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will host a series of Halloween-themed shows, including BROADWAY BLOODBATH, THE JOE ICONIS HAUNTED HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, and drag brunches with Paige Turner in New York City.