Deaf West Theatre

Amber Gray, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and More Will Lead Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Initial casting has been announced for Warriors, the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway next year! Find out who is starring in the show here.

Theater Resources Unlimited Workshop on Commercial Potential Nov. 22
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a hybrid workshop on evaluating theatrical productions as investments Nov. 22, featuring producers, attorneys, and investors discussing how to assess commercial viability and pitch shows to potential backers.

George Abud and Lilli Cooper Join SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Emmy Award winner George Abud and Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING. Cooper returns to the production nearly two decades after originating a role in the original Broadway production.

SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival Extends Through April
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Spring Awakening has extended its Off-Broadway run through April 4, 2027, with tickets for the additional performances going on sale October 8.

Ken Davenport Promotes Morgan Cavendish to COO, Adds Three Staff Members
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

Ken Davenport's production company announced the promotion of Morgan Cavendish to chief operating officer and three new hires as the company develops upcoming musicals including THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE THE MUSICAL.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2026- Matthew Morrison Returns to JUST IN TIME and More
by - Oct 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Michael Arden, Daniel Durant and More Join Deaf West Theatre 35th Anniversary NYC Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

Deaf West Theatre held its inaugural New York City gala at Joe's Pub, honoring Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur, five-time Tony Award winner Eva Price, and Tony Award-winning directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch. See photos!

Coy Middlebrook Named Artistic Director Of The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

Coy Middlebrook has been appointed Artistic Director of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, overseeing artistic planning, programming, and education initiatives.

A FEW GOOD MEN Director Michael Arden On Finding New Truths In An Aaron Sorkin Classic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026

For BroadwayWorld’s Fall Preview, Michael Arden discusses the renewed urgency of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men and directing Bradley Whitford as Colonel Jessup.

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Review: Krysta Rodriguez Makes OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Sep 22, 2026

To kick-off the 2026-2027 run of their often Broadway-centric Cabaret Series, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa tapped not only a proven Broadway star, but an OC native, too for a triumphant homecoming concert: Krysta Rodriguez. Marking her Center cabaret debut, Rodriguez performed to rapturous crowds for three consecutive nights at the Samueli Theater from September 10-12, 2026.

When Broadway Musicals Are Reimagined- A Complete History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 4, 2026

The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on American Theater's Future
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Zoom community gathering featuring Brett Bernardini and Cody Lassen discussing optimism about American theater's prospects amid ongoing industry challenges.

Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening Composer, Dies at 56
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

Duncan Sheik, Tony-winning composer of Spring Awakening, has died at 56 from organ failure. Read about his life and legacy in musical theater.

SPRING AWAKENING Composer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in 'Critical But Stable' Condition
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026

Tony Award-winning composer and singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik is receiving medical care and remains in critical but stable condition. The news comes ahead of upcoming Off-Broadway productions of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen and Spring Awakening.

Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ashlyn Maddox and More to Lead SPRING AWAKENING Off-Broadway Revival; Full Principal Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026

Complete principal casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening at Studio Seaview, directed by Danya Taymor and beginning performances November 27, 2026.

Drew Michael's LOVE ME Will Make Off-Broadway Debut in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Emmy-nominated comedian Drew Michael makes his Off-Broadway debut in LOVE ME, an immersive theatrical experience directed by Peabody Award winner Prashanth Venkataramanujam at SoHo Playhouse.

Michael Arden, Daniel Durant, Kathryn Gallagher & More Set for Deaf West Theatre's 35th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Deaf West Theatre announced performers for its first New York City gala, honoring Troy Kotsur, Eva Price, Zhailon Levingston, and Bill Rauch at Joe's Pub.

SoHo Playhouse to Launch First Curated Fall Season and Subscription Package
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

SoHo Playhouse announced its first fully curated Fall season, featuring eight main house shows and four Huron Club performances, alongside a new discounted subscription package for audiences.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Jul 24, 2026

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