This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.R.T./NY's revealing 'Health + Wealth' report offering both stark realities and paths toward resilience in a challenging post-COVID environment. On Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber's potential acquisition of the former Mark Hellinger Theatre and the celebration of the Broadway League's latest award winners. Regionally, we see both ambitious growth with the announcement of David Rockwell's new magic theater in Chicago and concerning retrenchment as Berkeley's Aurora Theatre suspends its upcoming season.
The best of Broadway gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16 to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. Check out photos from the event here!
Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 16, 2025 with videos from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, and more!
The best of Broadway is gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld is bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who wins!
The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has revealed the cast for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has announced casting for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert.
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has revealed the nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across Broadway and Off-Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Modeled after the group’s acclaimed Dorian Awards for film and television, the theater honors recognize both mainstream productions and those with LGBTQ+ themes or creators.
We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.
Watch in this video as Danny Burstein chats more about starring opposite Broadway's most-beloved leading lady, Audra McDonald, why this role in Gypsy means so much to him, and so much more.
This time, the reader question was: Who are the most Tony-nominated people of all time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?
Watch in this video as Audra McDonald chats more about the thrill of bringing Gypsy to a new audience, why this role means so much to her, and so much more.
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
This week's newsletter navigates a dynamic and somewhat contradictory landscape within the theater world, showcasing both significant achievement and contractions. From Concord's major acquisition poised to reshape theatrical licensing to the precarious financial situation facing a vital Portland theater and the broader uncertainties tied to declining tourism in New York, we see an industry simultaneously evolving and facing considerable headwinds.
It's Tonys season! A total of 130 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated as they met the press for the first time. Check out pics of the nominees here!
The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
Broadway's Lea Michele recently joined the hit podcast Therapuss, hosted by Jake Shane, to discuss her multifaceted career, including her new tour, Glee, and her return to Broadway in Funny Girl. Check out the full conversation here.
Interview with Joey Landwehr, the Broadway San Diego Awards Artistic Director, on putting this event together and what he looks forward to every year. This year the Broadway San Diego Awards are on May 25th at the Balboa Theatre.