Great Performances

Trombone Shorty and Mavis Staples to Celebrate New Orleans at NJPAC
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Trombone Shorty and his brass band Orleans Avenue, joined by Grammy Lifetime Achievement Winner Mavis Staples, will perform a one-night-only concert at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, New Jersey.

Video: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID Program Available for Free
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2026

PBS Great Performances has made available the New York City Ballet in Madrid program, featuring George Balanchine’s Serenade and Square Dance, and Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing. Watch the entire performance for free on YouTube.

Photos: Christine Lahti in THE SMILE OF HER at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

All new photos have been released of Christine Lahti in The Smile of Her, her autobiographical play, which is now playing at the Marylebone Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2026 - THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Opens Off-Broadway and More
by - Jul 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Christopher Fitzgerald Will Lead THE GOOD THIEF at Irish Repertory Theatre; 2026 Fall Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

Irish Repertory Theatre revealed four productions for its 2026 Fall Season. Irish Rep’s 2026 Fall Season will kick off on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage with Eugene O'Neill’s The Hairy Ape directed by Ciarán O'Reilly.

Caramoor Presents Mark Morris Dance Group As Part Of 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

The Mark Morris Dance Group will return to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, on July 30, 2026, with a program of live music and contemporary dance. A free Dance for PD workshop led by David Leventhal will be offered July 28.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Launch Virtual Writer-Director Communications Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited announced its Writer-Director Virtual Communications Lab, led by commercial producer Ric Wanetik and TRU executive director Bob Ost, training playwrights and directors in collaboration and communication skills.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils Programming for New York City Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.

THE HEALING FREQUENCY TOUR to Come to NJPAC with Matt McCusker
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Comedian Matt McCusker, co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and known for Netflix special A Humble Offering, will bring his Healing Frequency Tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at The Merrick Theatre And Center For The Arts
by Michelle Nielsen - Jun 24, 2026

The perennial favorite Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Brothers Grimm-inspired musical, INTO THE WOODS, was beautifully brought to life by Director Bruce Gotlieb and his incredible cast and crew!

Listen: Lea Salonga Releases 'Last Night of the World' Pride Remix
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026

Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga releases “The Last Night of the World (The Pride Remix),” a new dance version of the beloved Miss Saigon ballad that was first introduced to audiences decades ago. For generations of fans, “The Last Night of the World” has been an anthem of love, connection, and hope. Released during Pride Month, this reimagined dance version celebrates those same themes while honoring and uplifting LGBTQ+ communities.

Photos: THE SMILE OF HER In Rehearsal at the Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2026

See new rehearsal images for The Smile of Her, the acclaimed autobiographical play by Academy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award winner Christine Lahti, which plays a strictly limited engagement at the Marylebone Theatre.

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Jun 18, 2026

The hit musical has arrived at the Ordway in Saint Paul through June 28, and from the moment the queens step onstage, the show feels more like a pop concert than a traditional musical. The audience was clapping, laughing, and cheering throughout the performance, and by the end many people were on their feet.

Review: SUFFS at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Jun 18, 2026

The women’s suffrage movement in the United States spanned 72 years, finally concluding in 1920 when women gained the right to vote. Thousands of women lended their lives to the cause with a hope for the future, that subsequent generations would be inspired by the suffragists. Yet, their names were consistently left out of history books. Until Shaina Taub’s Suffs. Suffs at The National Theatre revives the legacy of luminaries like Alice Paul and Ida B. Wells through a musical journey that cements the suffragists’ rightful place in history.

Leslie Odom, Jr. Adds Second Performance at London Palladium Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. announced a second performance at the London Palladium, with producers Darren Bell and Cuffe & Taylor citing overwhelming demand for the solo concert.

Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Solo Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform live in concert at the London Palladium, presented by producers Darren Bell and Cuffe & Taylor. The evening will feature selections from the American Songbook, pop favourites, and songs from HAMILTON.

Video: Shoshana Bean Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Is My Family'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Shoshana Bean took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

THE LOST BOYS's Shoshana Bean Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

Shoshana Bean has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for THE LOST BOYS.

CAROUSEL, SPELLING BEE, and More Set For Hawaiʻi Performing Arts Festival's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Hawaiʻi Performing Arts Festival announced its 2026 Season of Dreams, featuring CAROUSEL, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and a contemporary opera double bill by composer-in-residence Kamala Sankaram at Kahilu Theatre on Hawaiʻi Island.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 3, 2026- Meet TITANIQUE Tony-Nominee Marla Mindelle and More
by - Jun 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.