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André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Feature: Stephen Schwartz's DMV Connections are Truly Extraordinary Things
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 28, 2026

Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film. He is probably best known nowadays for his work on Wicked, but his career goes far beyond that one hit show.

How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

Pianist Sophia Agranovich Will Present FANTASY, CARNIVAL AND ENCHANTMENT Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Pianist Sophia Agranovich will perform FANTASY, CARNIVAL AND ENCHANTMENT at New Jersey's Watchung Arts Center before a European tour spanning Madrid, London, and Vienna, featuring works by Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, and Debussy.

Andreas C. Dracopoulos And Misty Copeland To Be Honored At Lincoln Center's 2026 Summer Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named Misty Copeland and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos as honorees at its 2026 Summer Gala, with Copeland receiving the inaugural Lincoln Center Luminary Award.

Glenn Branca's HALLUCINATION CITY To Be Presented At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Glenn Branca's Symphony No. 13, HALLUCINATION CITY, will receive its first New York performance in 25 years at David Geffen Hall, conducted by Branca's widow Reg Bloor as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.

Lincoln Center Reveals Summer for the City 2026 Lineup Featuring Dance, Concerts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.

Jessie Baldinger Wins 2026 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Burry Fredrik Foundation has named scenic designer Jessie Baldinger as the recipient of the 2026 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 9, 2026- DEATH OF A SALESMAN Opens On Broadway and More
by - Apr 9, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Evan Yionoulis Appointed Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Evan Yionoulis (’85, ’82 B.A.) has been appointed the next Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, effective July 1.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, TRUE WEST and More Set for Theatre Calgary 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays. The lineup features six shows including a musical with teeth, two distinctly different comedies, a new adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.

Video: Ingrid Michaelson Sings 'The Way I Am' at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Watch a video of Ingrid Michaelson performing her platinum hit “The Way I Am' at Lincoln Center. The single was released in 2006 as part of her album 'Girls and Boys.'

92NY to Present Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane: ELEVATOR SONGS NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.

92NY to Present Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih in April 2026 Cello Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Connie Shih will perform at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, with a program featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, Kabalevsky, and Kaprálová.

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi Will Announce 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Isa Briones (Just in Time, The Pitt) and Sepideh Moafi (New Born, The Pitt) will host the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations this month.

Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

Carter Brey To Retire From New York Philharmonic After 30 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

Carter Brey will retire from the New York Philharmonic after 30 seasons. The principal cellist will give final performances in New York in May and June. His tenure with the orchestra began in 1996.

Lincoln Center Debuts 'Lincoln Center Arrival Tableau, NYC' Multimedia Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is debuting Lincoln Center Arrival Tableau, NYC, a monumental new multimedia project by artist Josh S. Rose, on view on the Hauser Digital Wall.

Yarn/Wire to Make NY Philharmonic Debut with George Lewis's Concerto Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

New York-based percussion and piano quartet  Yarn/Wire (Russell Greenberg and Dustin Donahue, percussion; Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer, pianos) will make its debut with the New York Philharmonic.

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