Billy Porter News

The one-night-only event celebrating Joe’s Pub & Dr. Justin Vivian Bond featured performances by Bond, Taylor Mac, Bianca Leigh, and more. See photos from the 3/2 night

Anvil Theatre will host a unique musical event, JUST THE 2 OF US, featuring Canadian singer Joëlle Rabu and Nigerian artist Buwa on April 11, 2026, in New Westminster, BC.

Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater held its 2026 Annual Gala on Monday, March 2, honoring Dr. Justin Vivian Bond as this year’s Vanguard Honoree. Check out photos of the production.

New 42, the performing arts nonprofit behind New 42 Studios and New Victory Theater, has added Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Nikki M. James and Betsy Wolfe to the New 42 Artist Council. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!

A private presentation of a new Broadway-bound production of Douglas Carter Beane’s Tony-nominated 2006 play, The Little Dog Laughed, will be held in New York City..

Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!

Olympic Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy and RuPaul's Drag Race UK star and diabetes campaigner Sally have joined the producing team of Sam Morrison's acclaimed solo play SUGAR DADDY. 

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway artist, music director, and songwriter Manny Houston in At The Corner of Broadway and Hip-Hop on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:30pm.

The Huntington has announced that Artistic Director Loretta Greco has appointed Huntington Resident Producer Kevin Schlagle as The Huntington's new Producing Director, as of January 1, 2026.

Underbelly Boulevard Soho is launching into 2026 with a dynamic season of returning favourites, international hits and boundary-pushing new work, including Let the Right One In.

The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!

The York Theatre will present a concert version of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World for one night only as its 2026 spring benefit. The event will take place on March 30 at Theatre at St. Jean's. 

Billy Porter, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Laufey, along with Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, and more, will perform at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Mariah Carey.

New York City Center will present its 2025–2026 Winter/Spring season. From the Tony-honored Encores! series to internationally acclaimed dance companies and singular ballet artists, the season brings unforgettable performances to its stage.

Sam Morrison’s solo show SUGAR DADDY will return to London in 2026 with a new staging directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi. The production will run Off West End at Underbelly Boulevard Soho and is produced by Edgewood Entertainment.

Returning to London following a sold-out first workshop presentation, a second development presentation of Midnight will open at Sadler's Wells East, Stratford Cross, for a strictly limited run.

Prairie Park, a new mockumentary play by T.J. Pieffer, will be presented in  an invitation-only industry reading on Friday, January 9, 2026, produced by Pipe Dream in  association with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises. 

Christmastime is here! As you deck the halls, trim the tree, and slice the roast beast, get into the holiday spirit this Christmas with a little bit of help from Broadway.

Merry Christmas Eve, BroadwayWorld! It is December 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.