Tommy Tune News

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.

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. 

Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets will present the upcoming 40th Annual MAC Awards. At the event, MAC will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to two stars of Broadway, television, film and cabaret: Lillias White and Karen Akers. 

Tommy Tune’s legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey—a new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry of a show business icon.

Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.

Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and based on the cult classic film, this comic tour de force spoofs and pays homage to the big, old-fashioned Broadway musical.

Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret. Check out photos from the show and learn more here!

Although Stephanie Zimbalist is mostly associated with Hollywood, her heart is in the theater. Zimbalist will be back at the Westport Country Playhouse on September 27th in the one night only performance of The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music, which also stars Alec Baldwin.

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

The Fulton Theatre will present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, marking the start of the theatre's 2025/2026 Audience Choice Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!

Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.

Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas and Broadway stages, will take time off from her leading role in the hit musical Menopause the Musical at Harrah’s on the Strip with a return on Sept. 2. She is returning to her native Hawaii to perform the role of Rose in Gypsy with production shows to benefit I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Aug. 8-24.

On Friday, July 25th, Tony Award Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers surprised students at Broadway Artists Alliance with a visit. See photos here and learn more about the event!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of theatre performer Sandra Weldon. Learn more about the life and career of Weldon on BroadwayWorld here.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

​​​​​​​The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.