Michael Stewart News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. The cast will feature Beth Leavel as Dolly Levi.

STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has released first look footage of PRIVATE LIVES, Noël Coward's beloved comedy of manners, now playing through June 7, 2026 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is launching its 2026 season with the wit, glamour, and combustible romance of Private Lives by Noël Coward. See production photos here!

Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will open its 2026 season with PRIVATE LIVES by Noël Coward. The production will run at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre and feature Ashley Blanchet and Britt Michael Gordon.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is launching its 2026 season with Private Lives by Noël Coward. This beloved comedy classic runs at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.

Casting has been announced for J2 Spotlight's Carnival! Featuring music and lyrics by Bob Merrill and a book by Michael Stewart, the production will be directed by Robert W. Schneider.

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

An all new trailer has been released for the UK tour of Barnum, the classic Broadway musical that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum. Watch the video here!

Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, California, has announced its 86th season, themed 'Stories That Bring Us Together.' The season, opening on August 20, 2026, will showcase a mix of regional and world premieres, including the regional premiere of PICKLEBALL by Jeff Daniels and the musical comedy GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL. Executive Artistic Director Steve Muterspaugh emphasized the season's focus on stories that foster connections and celebrate the joy of live theatre. The lineup promises to engage a

Delray Beach Playhouse will present 42ND STREET and BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL as part of its expanded summer season. The two Main Stage productions mark the first time the Florida theater has mounted two summer musicals in one year.

The Nettingham Performing Arts Company has announced its upcoming production of Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition, a vibrant, family-friendly musical performed by the talented students of Nettingham Middle School.

The Delray Beach Playhouse is making this summer bigger than ever with the announcement of two full-scale musical productions as part of its Summer Musicals at the Delray Beach Playhouse series.

All new production photos have been released from Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum.

Fierce. Funny. Fabulous. It Only Takes a Moment to Fall in Love.

Bill Kenwright Ltd is getting ready to present Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Sharon Playhouse will present a diverse lineup for its 2026 season, including both mainstage and YouthStage productions, showcasing community talent and creativity.