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Industry Pro Newsletter: The Lost Boys Wins Big in the Theater Fans Choice Awards — Plus the WNO-Kennedy Center Drama Heats Up

The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.

Winners Announced for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards

The results are in for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Lost Boys dominated the night with wins including Best New Musical, Best Direction, and Best Lead Performer, while Death of a Salesman and Every Brilliant Thing's Daniel Radcliffe led the play categories.

Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!

Video: 2026 Theatre World Awards Red Carpet

The  80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be held today, June 2, 2026 at 2pm at The Longacre Theatre. Watch highlights from the red carpet in this video.

Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards

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 LOST BOYS to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording

The Lost Boys (Original Broadway Cast Recording) will be released. The official companion to the 12-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features music and lyrics by 2026 Tony Award nominees The Rescues.

Video: LJ Benet Opens Up About the World Building and Cast Chemistry of THE LOST BOYS

Before the call that changed his life, LJ Benet was cleaning kitty litter! Now, he joins us for an exclusive conversation about stepping into the world of The Lost Boys and bringing this exciting new production to audiences. From the audition process to the pressure and thrill of joining such an iconic title, LJ shares what makes this show so special and why fans are going to love this fresh take on a legendary story. Watch in this video.


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