Joseph Jefferson

American Blues Theater Announces 2026 Blue Ink Award Winners
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 25, 2026

American Blues Theater announced Nia Akilah Robinson as the 2026 Blue Ink Award recipient for her play OVERNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, earning a $3,000 prize and a staged reading at the upcoming Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.

Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.

Industry Pro Newsletter: P!NK to Host the Tonys + DOJ Settles With Broadway Across America
by Alex Freeman - Apr 13, 2026

On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2026- Pop Superstar Pink To Host the 2026 Tony Awards and More
by - Apr 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

15 Chicago Theaters Cut Ties With Jeff Awards
by Allison Henry - Apr 9, 2026

At least 15 Chicago theater companies have publicly cut ties with the Joseph Jefferson Awards after the organization named Invictus Theatre Artistic Director Charles Askenaizer 'Best Director' at its Non-Equity ceremony on March 23, 2026.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Now Speaks 20 Languages — and More Big News
by Alex Freeman - Apr 6, 2026

This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.

Photos: First Look at OUT, DARN SPOT! at Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Tyler Anthony Smith, 2025 Joseph Jefferson Award winner for their performance as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Haven Theatre Company, is presenting a new production of their solo show OUT, DARN SPOT! at Chopin Theatre. See the photos here!

Ford's Theatre Society Names Leonard Slatkin and Gary Sinise as 2026 Lincoln Medalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

Ford’s Theatre Society will celebrate the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its annual gala performance on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Ford’s Theatre, honoring Leonard Slatkin and Gary Sinise.

Production Team Revealed For 52nd Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

At the 52nd Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 150 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored in a program under the artistic direction of Adrian Abel Azevedo.

Porchlight Music Theatre To Present CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY: BRITISH INVASION At House Of Blues Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced tickets are now on sale for CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY: BRITISH INVASION, the company’s annual fundraising concert.

OUT, DARN SPOT! To Play Chopin Theatre This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Tyler Anthony Smith stars in the solo show OUT, DARN SPOT! at the Chopin Theatre from March 27 to April 12. The production offers a mix of humor, drama, and a touch of Shakespeare, promising a unique theatrical experience.

What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.

The Carbonell Awards to Host 49th Annual Ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre on November 16, 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2026

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced that the 49th annual awards ceremony will be held on Monday, November 16 at 7:30 pm, at the University Theatre on the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University.

Telos Ensemble Will Debut CASTLES in Stockholm
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Telos Ensemble will present 'CASTLES', a relationship drama exploring the intricacies of commitment, on February 26-27, 2025 at PIK Vasastan, Stockholm.

THE WHO’S TOMMY Will Launch North American Tour in Cleveland This October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.

Dennis Watkins Extends THE MAGIC PARLOUR Through Summer; Derek Hughes Joins as Guest Artist
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Dennis Watkins has extended THE MAGIC PARLOUR in Chicago through summer, adding new tickets and guest performances by Derek Hughes. The intimate magic show continues in the Loop adjacent to Goodman Theatre.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra To Present ENDLESS LOVE Concert In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present Endless Love on February 12, 2026. The concert features guest vocalists Shayna Steele and Chester Gregory performing classic love songs with the orchestra in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Ellen Harvey, Blake Hammond and More Will Join WICKED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2026

The Broadway blockbuster WICKED will welcome new principal cast members to the Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 3rd. They will join a company that will include the recently announced Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda.

Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.