Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.
La Mirada Theatre released a new video offering a look inside its upcoming production of ANASTASIA The Musical, which is scheduled to run for several weeks in summer 2026.
Dillon Klena has been cast as Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre's upcoming production of ANASTASIA, the musical based on the beloved story of the Russian grand duchess.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment started their preview performances of a gorgeous new production of ANASTASIA, book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Check out the photos!
Award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are teaming up with fan-favorite song-and-dance sports team, The Savannah Bananas, which features Derek Klena.
Derek Klena talks to BroadwayWorld about playing the role of Dmitry in ANASTASIA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—a role his brother originated on Broadway.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
La Mirada Theatre has released new video footage of Lena Ceja rehearsing 'Journey to the Past' from their upcoming production of Anastasia. The production features Dillon Klena as Dmitry, a role first played on Broadway by his brother Derek Klena.
Write Out Loud announced its panel of judges for the 2026 songwriting contest, including Tom Kitt, Jaime Lozano, Madeline Myers, and others with credits spanning HAMILTON, NEXT TO NORMAL, and SIX.
The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ this October and will feature the top six teams in the Banana Ball league, including the Savannah Bananas, whose lineup includes Broadway's Derek Klena.
Derek Klena took over Atlanta's Truist Park field (and a keyboard) with a performance of Vanessa Carlton's hit song, A Thousand Miles with the Savannah Bananas. Check out Klena's and the team's rendition here.
Jackson Olson, internet personality and second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, is set to join Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” as a celebrity contestant.
Actor and coach Spencer Glass guides actors to stop tying their self worth to booking jobs and start building grounded, lasting careers rooted in artistry and self trust.
Broadway's best came out in droves to support the fourth-annual Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer concert benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding to find a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Check out photos here!
Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
The Savannah Bananas and Party Animals brought Banana Ball to Yankee Stadium, mixing sport, performance, and nonstop entertainment in a 7–1 Party Animals win.
Dillon Klena, whose brother Derek originated the role on Broadway, will play Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of ANASTASIA, alongside Lena Ceja and Suzanna Guzmán.
Broadway's MJ the Musical performed with the Savannah Bananas at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Broadway’s MJ, Matte Martinez, performed special walk-out rendition of “Billie Jean” with Bananas star Kyle “KJ” Jackson and break dancing first base coach, Mace Harrison. Watch the video!
Watch the video as Ben Platt takes the field with the viral Savannah Bananas baseball team, putting his Tony-winning pipes to the best use possible: to help soothe the rift between the Bananas and their archrivals, the Party Animals.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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