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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 8, 2026- SIX To Welcome Two New Queens and More
by - Jul 8, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: Was Sam Ryder Heavenly in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 8, 2026

The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar redefined the Broadway musical and 40 years later it remains a beloved classic. The instantly recognisable tunes and daringly contemporary lyrics made it one of the most popular albums of all-time, selling over seven million copies, as well as creating a truly global smash hit, with sold-out productions in more than 40 countries.

Music at Kohl Mansion Receives Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Music at Kohl Mansion and Executive Director Patricia Kristof Moy have been named Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact/Presenter of the Year.

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Jul 8, 2026

Love and Murder are served summer-stock style in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE at Olney Theatre Center. See what our critic had to say.

Review: ESTATE SALE at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 8, 2026

I often look or ask for the take away message in a performance.  I feel this is not that kind of a play. ESTATE SALE is an unusual, interesting presentation that makes the viewer think - which (IMHO) is typically, the best kind of theatrical experience.  Playwright Keelay Gipson says 'grief may feel like a blessing and a curse, it alternates between joy and pain.  Those two poles of experience remind me that life is a collection of contradictions.  Grief can both the devastation of loss and the celebration of life.'

THE WILD PARTY to Close Season 17 at Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Andrew Lippa's Tony-nominated THE WILD PARTY closes Season 17 at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT, marking Co-Artistic Director Sean Harris's final production before transitioning to an Artistic Advisor role.

American Symphony Orchestra to Launch 65th Season With Free 9/11 Anniversary Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 65th season, featuring five concerts led by Music Director Leon Botstein at Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, and beyond, including a free 9/11 memorial program and an all-Beethoven bicentennial tribute.

MACBETH, OTHELLO and More Set for Atlanta Shakespeare Company Six-Show 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company announced its 2026-2027 season at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, OTHELLO, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and ROMEO AND JULIET.

SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT to Feature Reina Williams + The Remedy at Middletown Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

The Middletown Arts Center will present a Summer Nights Concert headlined by Reina Williams + The Remedy, with guest openers Renee Maskin and Patrick Bamburak, spanning reggae, hip-hop, soul, folk, and indie rock.

Interview: MATT JOHNSON of SWINGIN' THE DISNEY SONG BOOK! @ CAMPUS JAX NEWPORT BEACH
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 7, 2026

Noted jazz drummer and longtime Disney Cast Member Matt Johnson & The New Jet Set present “Swingin’ the Disney Songbook,” a critically acclaimed program of original retro-cool jazz arrangements of beloved hits from timeless Disney animated films, at Campus Jax in Newport Beach, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:30 PM (doors open at 5 pm).

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.

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG to Launch 2026-2027 Season at Merkin Hall and Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.

Interview: Breanna Lemerise on Regina George and Lady Cher at Clear Space Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 7, 2026

Breanna Lemerise returns to Clear Space Theatre Company for her second summer season, and she's not taking it easy. This year she's carrying two leads at once, playing the queen bee of North Shore High in Mean Girls: The Musical while also stepping into Lady Cher in The Cher Show, both running in repertory June 26 through August 29.

THE OUTSIDERS Original Broadway Cast Recording Hits Over 100 Million Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

The Grammy-nominated Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders has surpassed 100 million streams worldwide across all digital platforms, and continues to be streamed over 100,000 times daily.

Tania Richard's Solo Show BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB is Coming to American Blues Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

American Blues Theater will open its 41st Season with the world premiere of Black Girl from a White Suburb, a solo show by Artistic Affiliate Tania Richard, directed by J. Nicole Brooks.

Actors Theatre of Little Rock Announces Season Five: A Fearless Celebration
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 7, 2026

Actors Theatre of Little Rock proudly announces its milestone Fifth Anniversary Season, A Fearless Celebration; a year honoring the stories, artists, and community that have shaped the company's first five years while boldly looking toward the future.

Interview: Director Willow Geer of Noël Coward’s WAITING IN THE WINGS
by Shari Barrett - Jul 7, 2026

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, deeply humane comedy by Noël Coward that reminds us that a life well-lived is measured not by applause, but by connection. Set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, Coward’s 50th play is a witty and poignant portrait of nine opinionated, funny, difficult and full of life women, each of whom once basked in public admiration.

Review: My Life as an 'Inspirational Porn' Star at Toronto Fringe
by Samantha Wu - Jul 7, 2026

Gabrielle Leonore is autistic. For her, life continues at its own steady pace. But, to the rest of the world - a world that simply does not comprehend autism - she's an inspiration.

Review: THE TWO KIDS THAT BLOW SHIT UP at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Jul 7, 2026

Capital Stage is closing out its 21st season and taking us through July with Carla Ching's explosive hit, The Two Kids That Blow Shit Up. While it may seem aptly-titled for a month dedicated to fireworks, celebrations, and independence, it actually contains very few literal explosions. Instead, it examines the emotional volatility of growing up in a fractured family and the ways people self-destruct. Woven within the implosions is a moving exploration of friendship and love…and maybe some trauma bonding.