The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards are currently underway and BroadwayWorld can now share the full lyrics to the opening number, sung by host P!nk and numerous other performers. Take a look at the full lyrics below!
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 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 2026 Tony Award Nominees gathered at The Rainbow Room for the 2026 Nominees Luncheon to celebrate the Broadway season and share in the excitement of joining this year’s class of Tony Nominees. See photos!
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 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.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has shared her reaction to the news that the Broadway revival of CHESS would be ending its run early on Broadway. In a new video, JoJo gives fans a behind the scenes look at her preparation process for the show, rehearsing the songs, 'Nobody's Side,' and, 'I Know Him So Well'.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has revealed that she was supposed to start rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway the day that the show announced its early closing. JoJo was set to take over the role of 'Florence Vassey' from Lea Michele.
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 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.
You can now get a look inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2026 Spring Gala. The event was hosted by Amber Ruffn, and honored the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Manhattan Theatre Club's 2026 Spring Gala took place on Monday, May 18 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and hosted by Amber Ruffin. Check out photos here!
Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, hosted an evening of poker that raised $989,528 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos and video here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony nominee Hannah Cruz chats more about why this nomination surprised her, what an honor it is to be nominated, and so much more.
