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A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER Renewed for Third and Final Season on Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026

Netflix has renewed A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder for a third and final season, completing the screen adaptation of Holly Jackson's bestselling book trilogy.

THE CAST OF MJ THE MUSICAL PRESENTS: THE JAM and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the cast of MJ, Norm Lewis, and many more. 

Review: HAIRSPRAY is An Anthem to Optimism and Change
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 5, 2026

From the joyful opening number, “Good Morning, Baltimore,” to the to the rousing vibrancy of the finale, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Maine  State Music Theatre’s revival of HAIRSPRAY, a co-production with Lancaster, Pennsylvania‘s Fulton Theatre, which opens the 2026 season, offers the audience pure optimism and joy. Despite - or perhaps because of - the more serious underlying themes that the musical tackles such as racism, segregation, body positivity, and inclusion - HAIRSPRAY remains the perfect theatrical evening where entertainment and inspiration combine. This new production, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram with a superbly talented cast that features an extraordinary blend of Broadway, MSMT veteran, and young professional talent invites audiences to marvel at the company’s artistic range and to revel in an exquisitely delightful evening’s entertainment.

Review: Defying Gravity - An Evening with Stephen Schwartz Flies to the Irvine Barclay
by Michael Quintos - Jun 4, 2026

It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently when the Irvine Barclay Theatre presented DEFYING GRAVITY: AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS to a sold-out crowd on the evening of May 23, 2026.

Initial Cast Set For GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Initial casting has been announced for the return of GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical, with Stephanie Costi and Lucy Penrose reprising their roles as Sandy and Rizzo at Evolution London in Battersea Park.

Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland to Present 2026-2027 Season With World Premiere and Cleveland Debuts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland announced its upcoming season, featuring a World Premiere, two Cleveland Premieres, and a revival, including Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN and Seamus Heaney's THE BURIAL AT THEBES.

Video: ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN Debuts Season 5 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Paramount+ has debuted the official trailer for the fifth and final season of All the Queen's Men, starring Eva Marcille, Skyh Alvester Black, and Candace Maxwell. Watch it now.

Sir Stephen Hough Sets 'Piano Postcards' with New Covers of MARY POPPINS, FROZEN & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026

Sir Stephen Hough's new solo piano album features his own arrangements with a selection of favorite piano works, including selections from Mary Poppins, Frozen, and more. A series of six digital singles is now available.

Photos: THE LOST BOYS' Shoshana Bean Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026

Shoshana Bean, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Lost Boys, recently received her iconic portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the unveiling here!

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Melting Pot announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, starring James Bye, Hannah Sinclair Robinson, Jo Castleton, and Caroline Faber, with the production set to visit towns and cities nationwide.

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 1, 2026

There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of RENT playing through June 28th.

Finger Lakes New Works Festival To Present Second Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

The Finger Lakes New Works Festival will present its second season in Ithaca, NY, featuring two fully staged musicals, a one-woman show, a musical workshop, and two film screenings across multiple venues.

The Ken Page Awards Unveils 2026 Winners at The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

The Ken Page Awards (formerly known as the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards) winners were revealed at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The ceremony was hosted by program alum Allison Broadhurst.

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

Kiara Angline and Jacob Marckel Selected to Represent Minnesota at 2026 Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

Hennepin Arts announced two Minnesota high school students as Jimmy Awards nominees, selected to travel to New York City for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Minskoff Theatre.

Eden Espinosa to Launch New BROADWAY IN BROOKLYN Series at Brooklyn Improv
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Broadway in Brooklyn is honoring the legacy of stand-up comedy, reuniting Broadway stars and music with the Improv stage, now in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

Interview: Maya Sofía Finds Joy as Resistance in Diversionary Theatre’s RENT
by Lucía Serrano - May 27, 2026

Nearly 30 years after its premiere, RENT continues to hit audiences with startling force. The musical’s themes of love, grief, survival, housing insecurity and community remain painfully familiar, which is part of why Maya Sofía believes this production feels especially urgent.

STRICTLY Alumni Janette Manrara Will Join Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova on Nikita Kuzmin SUPERNOVA Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Strictly alumni Janette Manrara announced as a guest star on Nikita Kuzmin's UK tour SUPERNOVA, joining Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova for select dates at venues across England.

Hermitage Artist Retreat to Host Artful Lobster Benefit and Greenfield Prize Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced dates for two upcoming benefit events: the Artful Lobster on Manasota Key and the Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota, honoring theater with a $35,000 national commission.

French Riviera Film Festival Unveils 2026 Award Winners
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

The eighth annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) has revealed its 2026 award winners, revealed during a special closing ceremony held on May 16 at the Eden Hotel & Spa in Cannes, France. Take a look at the full list.