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21 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — Jun 20, 2026

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.

Previews: 1776 at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — Jun 19, 2026

Eight O’Clock Theatre reimagines 1776 for the 250th Anniversary with a sharp, contemporary staging that brings the Continental Congress into the world of today. Director James Grenelle leads a powerhouse ensemble through a production that highlights how urgently the debates of 1776 still echo in 2026.

Full Cast Set for INTO THE WOODS at Cape Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — Jun 15, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!

Interview: Crisis, Confrontation, & Consensus James Patterson Debuts as John Adams in 1776

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — Jun 15, 2026

“John Adams is a debut role for me. I love his passion.  He is the central catalytic force in the entire drama. He has dedicated his life to God, country, and family in that order.  He’s been toiling in the Continental Congress for years now, and he just wants to get the job [independence] done and go home to his family.” Actor James Patterson is speaking enthusiastically about the challenge of playing the Founding Father from Massachusetts in Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of 1776, created for America’s 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, that begins its run at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick, Maine on June 24th.

Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre

by Stephi Wild — Jun 12, 2026

All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!

Interview: MSMT Launches Twelfth Season of PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — Jun 11, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre launched the twelfth season of its popular panel discussion series, Peek Behind the Curtain, with a spirited conversation about the theatre’s current production, HAIRSPRAY. A large crowd was on hand at the Curtis Memorial Library on June 10 to listen to two of the show’s stars, CHARIS LEOS (Prudy Pingleton, Matron, Gym Teacher) and Tarra Conner Jones (Motormouth Maybelle)  together with Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark and BWW moderator Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold.

Emilio Sosa Named Chair of HOLA and the HOLA Awards

by A.A. Cristi — Jun 10, 2026

Six-time Tony-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa has been named Chair of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Artists (HOLA) and the HOLA Awards, as the organization marks 50 years of advocating for Latino artists.

THE MUSIC MAN & More Lead Dallas's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows

by Team BWW — Jun 10, 2026

Dallas Picks for June 2026 IncludeDallas 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 summer 2026 include The Musical Man and more.

Review: SALLY & TOM at Round House Theatre

by David Friscic — Jun 8, 2026

The historical and still-ongoing revelations about the children that Thomas Jefferson had with his slave woman Sally Hemmings has justifiably created a reevaluation of Thomas Jeferson’s image and reputation---as one can discover in Suzan-Lori Parks’ probing play Sally & Tom currently playing at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre.

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