Rachel Chavkin News

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish announced  the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, The Lunchbox, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre.

You can now get a first look at new production photos of the new cast of Hadestown in the West End, as the musical heads into its third year at the Lyric Theatre, London.

New York Theatre Workshop is presenting the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons, directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin. Read the reviews!

Manhattan School of Music has appointed Obie Award-winning composer, music supervisor, orchestrator, pianist, and educator Or Matias as Dean of the School’s Musical Theatre division.

Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 16th, 2026.

The touring production of Hadestown in Duluth has been postponed due to Midwest winter storm travel restrictions, with the March 16 performance rescheduled for October 19, 2026 at DECC Symphony Hall.

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.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala was held on Monday March 2 at 6PM at Gotham Hall, honoring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker. Check out photos here!

The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN at Century II Concert Hall March 20–22, 2026, as part of the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series. HADESTOWN features music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell and was developed with and originally directed by Rachel Chavkin.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.

All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.

New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has named director and activist Zhailon Levingston as its new Board Chair. A co-creator of the Theater of Change course at Columbia Law School, Levingston steps into leadership as the Tony Award-winning nonprofit expands its arts-based advocacy programs.

.The long-running Tony-winning hit Hadestown welcomed Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile this week! Check out photos from Brandi's backstage visit at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.

You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.

Jack Wolfe has released his rendition of 'Epic I' from Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. The stripped-back performance was recorded live at Prophecy Hall in Beacon, NY. Watch the video now and have tissues ready!

Boston 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 Winter 2026 include Wonder and more.

New production photos have been released of the North American Tour of Hadestown! The cast features Nickolaus Colón, Jose Contreras, Hawa Kamara and more.

Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.