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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Come to the New London Barn Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

The New London Barn Playhouse announced its production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, starring Christian Fary as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and Susan Haefner as Frau Blucher, with tickets starting at $30.

Ginger Minj to Star as Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY at Broadway Sacramento
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

Drag legend Ginger Minj will make her Broadway Sacramento debut as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. A Broadway At Music Circus production, performances take place at the UC Davis Health Pavilion. 

Interview: Lady Bunny of BUNNY BUTCHERS BROADWAY! at Renberg Theatre
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Jul 11, 2026

Long before drag queens were winning Emmys, selling out theaters, and becoming household names, Lady Bunny was busy creating her own lane.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for HAIRSPRAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, running July 15 through August 8.

Brian Conley Will Return as Doc Brown on BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

Brian Conley will reprise his West End role as Doc Brown in the UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, joining Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly at Milton Keynes Theatre.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL to Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.

HAIRSPRAY Will Embark on a New UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2026

Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!

HAIRSPRAY Full Cast Announced at Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.

Bob the Drag Queen, Matt Bomer, and More Will Share the Role of King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Matt Bomer, Michael Ball, Simon Russell Beale, Layton Williams, and others announced as rotating King Herods joining Sam Ryder in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Video: Charity Angél Dawson Sings 'I Know Where I've Been' in The Muny's HAIRSPRAY
by Michael Major - Jun 18, 2026

The Muny has released new video footage of Charity Angél Dawson as Motormouth Maybelle performing 'I Know Where I've Been' in their production of Hairspray. Only four more nights of the hit musical remain.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Jun 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours

Photo: HAIRSPRAY Creators Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Attend Opening Night at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

The Muny opened its 108th Season 108 with Hairspray, and was joined by two of the show’s creators, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. See a photo of the Hairspray creators at the show!

Photos: First Look at The Muny's HAIRSPRAY With Richard Kind & More
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026

See new photos of Hairspray at The Muny, which features Katy Geraghty leading the cast as Tracy Turnblad, with Richard Kind as Edna Turnblad, John Bolton as Wilbur Turnblad, Charity Angél Dawson as Motormouth Maybelle, and more.

Video: The Muny Shares HAIRSPRAY Preview With Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty & More
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026

The Muny has released a video of their production of Hairspray, starring Richard Kind as 'Edna Turnblad' and Katy Geraghty as 'Tracy.' The footage features Geraghty, seen on Broadway in Into the Woods, singing 'You Can't Stop the Beat.'

HAIRSPRAY At CM Performing Arts Announces Initial Casting
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 13, 2026

CM Performing Arts Center announced the initial cast for its upcoming Main Stage production of HAIRSPRAY, with Shea McMahon leading as Tracy Turnblad at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

Video: HAIRSPRAY Designer Run at The Muny Offers Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Look
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

The Muny shared a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.

Video: Richard Kind & Katy Geraghty Rehearse 'Welcome to the 60's' from HAIRSPRAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

The Muny posted a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.

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.

Javier Munoz, Julia Murney, Nick Adams and More Join The Cape Playhouse Productions This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

For their 2026 season, The Cape Playhouse enters its historic centennial year. Some of the brightest stars of Broadway and the entertainment industry are set to take the stage at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis, MA this summer.