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Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

Jessica Vosk, Mandy Gonzalez, and More Set For Arts Ignite 20th Anniversary Illuminate Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Arts Ignite has announced the performers and presenters of their 20th Anniversary Gala event, entitled Illuminate, taking place next month. Learn more here.

13 Broadway Stars You May Not Know Started Out as Understudies
by Michael Gioia - Sep 20, 2026

When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.

Rosie O'Donnell to Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW For Limited Run This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell will take on the role of Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW for a two-week limited run while Rachel Dratch takes a leave from the production.

Talene Monahon Named 2026 Winner of The Horton Foote Prize for MEET THE CARTOZIANS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026

The 2026 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Talene Monahon for her play Meet the Cartozians. Ms. Monahon will be honored at a private celebration at New York’s Lotos Club.

Billy Porter and More to Be Honored at Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) revealed award-winning actor, activist and fashion icon Billy Porter will receive The Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award.

Arts Ignite To Celebrate 20th Anniversary; Honoring Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026

Arts Ignite’s 20th anniversary gala event will be held at City Winery NYC. The milestone celebration, titled Illuminate, will honor Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola, three leaders whose artistry, service, and commitment to the arts reflect Arts Ignite’s ongoing mission.

THE NORMAL HEART 1993 Benefit Reading With Barbra Streisand, Kevin Bacon to Get First Digital Release
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

Simon & Schuster Audio will release the 1993 Broadway benefit reading of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART on digital audio for the first time, featuring Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, and a rare stage appearance by Barbra Streisand.

Video: 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Awards Recipients Speeches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2026- Meet 2026 Tony Award Nominees Ben Levi Ross and More
by - Jun 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

Video: Meet the Tony Honorees of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 4, 2026

Watch in this video as we chat with: Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Isabelle Stevenson Award), Jake Bell (Tony Honor), Kenn Lubin (Tony Honor), 1/52 Project's Beowulf Boritt and Stefania Bulbarella (Tony Honor).

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026

These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

Photos: Inside the 79th Annual Tony Award Nominees Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

The 2026 Tony Award Nominees gathered at The Rainbow Room for the 2026 Nominees Luncheon to celebrate the Broadway season and share in the excitement of joining this year’s class of Tony Nominees. See photos!

Photos: VIRTUAL HALSTON Returns with Live Episode at Birdland Featuring Paul Rudnick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Julie Halston brought her web series Virtual Halston to the Birdland stage for a one-night-only event featuring playwright and novelist Paul Rudnick. See photos from the event here!

Bernadette Peters To Perform at New 42 Gala Honoring André De Shields and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Bernadette Peters will perform at New 42's 2026 Gala at The Plaza Hotel in celebration of the performing arts organization’s 35th anniversary. The event will honor André De Shields and more.

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026

As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.

2026 Tony Awards Nominations- A Complete Guide
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The 79th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 5, by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Catch up on everything you need to know before the announcement!