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BLOODY MARY(S) to Bring 30 History-Making Marys to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Blue Fire Theatre Company's BLOODY MARY(S) profiles around 30 notable women named Mary, from Mary Shelley to Typhoid Mary, letting audiences vote on which they'd invite to a dinner party.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 15, 2026

What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis?

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Jun 15, 2026

The stars fill the skies. Redwoods surround every side. And music fills the air. These are the signs that Woodminster Summer Musicals are back for another season of theater under the stars. The season kicks off with JEKYLL & HYDE, a grand production of a rarely produced show. The skies roll with thunder which is echoed by audience applause. The vocal gymnastics required by the score are tackled by a vey talented cast. You know the story but watching it unfold is exactly the magic that keeps us returning to the theater.

Review: A Thrilling BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 14, 2026

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?

THE DEEPEST YES: STIEGLITZ & O'KEEFFE To Perform At Teatro Paraguas
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026

'The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe” was written and is performed by ZS Executive Director Valerie Nuzzo and Resident Actor Kim Nuzzo. Zephyr Stage continues their tour and brings their new show to New Mexico at Teatro Paraguas.

Ariana Grande Announces Brighter Days Foundation With Four Philanthropic Funds
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 13, 2026

Ariana Grande has announced the launch of The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, which she created to uplift and fund small organizations that provide protection, support and vital resources for vulnerable communities. 

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape
by Judith Herbig - Jun 13, 2026

A visually stunning production with exquisite costumes, inventive sets and a wonderfully humorous 1920s twist on the classic myth. The principal dancers' superb technique and thrilling virtuoso performances had the audience gasping, applauding and thoroughly entertained throughout.

Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts
by Angela Lin - Jun 13, 2026

We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?

Pentacle and The Field to Merge, Forming New Arts Organization Counterpart
by Robert Diamond - Jun 13, 2026

Pentacle and The Field announced a historic merger to form Counterpart, a nonprofit arts infrastructure organization led by Executive Director Christopher Bloodworth, combining over 90 years of experience supporting artists.

Judge Denies Appeal to Remove Trump Name from Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

A federal judge has rejected the Kennedy Center's emergency request to pause an order requiring President Donald Trump's name to be removed from the institution, clearing the way for the building and official materials to revert to their original branding while an appeal moves forward.

Video: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Teased in New Clip from Hartford Stage
by Robert Diamond - Jun 12, 2026

Hartford Stage has shared a new video teasing its upcoming chamber production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, set to run June through July 2026.

Interview: Why Broadway’s Aydin Eyikan Keeps Returning to Fire Island Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

Ahead of Fire Island Dance Festival, Aydin Eyikan spoke about his unconventional path to Broadway, why the festival keeps drawing him back and what makes dancing on its iconic waterfront stage unlike anything else in his career.

Review: MJ: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Jun 12, 2026

Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ world tour was ground breaking in many ways. Meticulously planned to go beyond merely memorable, even 30 years on there are parts of it that are truly unbelievable. Distilling the groundwork that went into making such a huge tour into a single musical theatre piece may suggest a dulling of the tours power, but if anything the powers are amplified, with MJ: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL blowing away a packed Crown Theatre with part biography, part concert theatre spectacular.

Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center, Seeking More Than $17 Million in Disputed Funds
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

Washington National Opera has sued the Kennedy Center for over $17 million in endowment and donor funds, months after ending a relationship that dated to 1971.

Interview: Playwright Jack Canfora and THE VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 12, 2026

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright, Jack Canfora about his career and The Vienna Lessons.  He shared with us very interesting insights.

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 12, 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”.

Review Roundup: The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park Production of ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

Performances are underway for The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet. Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!

Pitlochry Festival Theatre to Launch EDINLOCHRY, Bringing Edinburgh Fringe Spirit to the Highlands
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced EDINLOCHRY, a new festival bringing Edinburgh Festival Fringe performances to the Scottish Highlands, featuring comedy, drama, music, and magic from Fringe artists.

Kennedy Center Appeals Ruling Ordering Removal of Trump Name
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2026

Attorneys representing President Donald Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have filed an appeal of a federal court ruling that ordered Trump's name removed from the institution.

BROADWAY MAGIC HOUR to Return to Broadway Comedy Club for Summer Weekend Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio announced upcoming weekend performances of THE BROADWAY MAGIC HOUR at Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. The Time Out NY-rated family magic show features comedy, grand illusion, mind-reading, and sleight-of-hand.