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St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.

Impact Arts has revealed cast and creatives for 22nd Season of Summer Stock Austin. The 2026 lineup includes the ultimate in family friendly theatre with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Disney's Newsies: The Musical.

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.

Michael Sinterniklaas and Jake Thomas will perform in WAITING FOR GAL GADOT at Hollywood Fringe's Broadwater Second Stage, a Beckett-inspired comedy about the existential absurdity of being a creative professional in 2026.

Vanguard Theater revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of Disney's Newsies, closing the company's 10th Anniversary season in Montclair, NJ, directed by Founding Artistic Director Janeece Freeman Clark.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW revealed the winners of the 17th annual Bank of America High School Musical Awards, with over 400 students from 11 Lee County schools competing.

The Muny announced the principal cast for Disney's NEWSIES, starring Casey Likes, Michael Park, and Anastacia McCleskey, among others, in the production's first Forest Park return since 2017.

The 13th Annual Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYAs) took place last night, May 6, 2026, for the first time at Bass Concert Hall, the home of Broadway in Austin, presented by Texas Performing Arts and co-produced by Impact Arts. It was a night of celebration and joy!

You may have seen Preston Taylor at BYU, Hale Center Theater Orem, Sundance, Tuacahn, or Hale Centre Theatre. Or you may have seen him the ensembles of the MOULIN ROUGE touring company (understudy for Christian and the Duke) or THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway (understudy for Tom and Wolfsheim), where he has been dazzling audiences for the last year. Also a model and influencer, he is featured in the recently unveiled marketing campaign for this year’s Broadway Bares charity event. Taylor spoke openly and genuinely with BroadwayWorld about making the leap from Utah to Broadway and working hard so you’re ready for the unexpected. 

The Collaborative School of the Arts has announced the Outstanding Lead Performer nominees for the High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. The event will feature students from schools across the Capital Region and surrounding areas.

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its production of Disney’s Newsies, directed and choreographed by Matthew Steffens. The musical will run in July at the University of Virginia.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-26 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program recognition recipients, celebrating over 2,200 students across 34 schools in its 10th anniversary season.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards! The 2026 Tommy Tune Awards will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Starlight Theatre in Kansas City will present its 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Broadway shows. Tickets are now on sale for this highly anticipated series.

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

The Argyle Theatre has released production photos of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

The Argyle Theatre is presenting Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Get a first look at photos here!

A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to truly feel they deserved better than the circumstances they were backed into.

Watch a video of Jeremy Jordan singing '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' by Aretha Franklin, 'Dreamlover' by Mariah Carey, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen, along with songs from Cabaret, The Great Gatsby, and more.