Rita Moreno News

Broadway San Jose and Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced the 2026 Rita Moreno Awards winners, recognizing high school musical theatre achievement from San Mateo to Kern County. Lead Actor and Actress winners will compete at the Jimmy Awards at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The 49th Vice President of the United States, Kamala D. Harris will receive Public Counsel's William O. Douglas Award, and performer Rita Moreno will receive the Trailblazer in the Arts Award at Public Counsel's annual event.

The Rita Moreno Awards revealed the 2026 nominees who will compete in front of a panel of judges. This regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre.

The Billy Barnes Foundation and Fraser Entertainment Group invite you to the Billy Barnes' Bash Benefit Concert on Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:30 PM (dinner at 7:00 PM). Starring Jo Anne Worley, Eileen Barnett, Cheryl Daro, Michael Deni, Jane A. Johnston, Jackie Joseph, Jeffrey Polk, James Snyder, and BJ Ward.

Award-winning performer Glenn Close will be honored with a Hand & Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.

A new trailer has been released for Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg's forthcoming film starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Tony Award nominee Colman Domingo. Watch it now.

Netflix has set the date for Swapped, a new animated body-swap comedy from Skydance Animation. Newly announced cast members include Justina Machado alongside Ambika Mod and Lolly Adefope.

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. 

Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, invites the community to a one-night-only Season Launch Party celebrating the official launch of the 2026/27 season, taking place at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts.

During the SUPER BOWL on Sunday, a new TV spot was released for Disclosure Day, the new original event film starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Tony Award nominee Colman Domingo. Check it out now.

Tacoma Arts Live, a non-profit arts organization serving the South Sound region since 1979, will close its doors this summer and put its building, the Tacoma Armory, up for sale.

It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.

The first trailer has dropped for Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated thriller, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Tony Award-nominated performer Colman Domingo. Watch the trailer now.

The Cast of Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club, Andrea Bocelli, Gloria Estefan and more will perform in the forthcoming special A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music, airing Sunday, Dec. 28 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

Ariana DeBose returns to the stage in The Baker's Wife, discussing her experience on The View. Catch her excitement for live theater!

This month, Mattel is honoring Broadway performer Debbie Allen with a new doll as part of the ongoing Barbie Tribute Collection. The doll is on sale now.

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) hosted its 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala on October 13 at Manhattan's HK Hall. Learn more about the winners here!