Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Recording Now Available for Pre-Order; Tracklist Revealed

by Nicole Rosky — Aug 14, 2026

Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official companion to the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival. Arriving this fall, pre-orders are now available.

Full Cast And Creative Team Set for TABLE 17 At Kiln Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Aug 13, 2026

Kiln Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Douglas Lyons' hit play and romantic comedy Table 17, directed by 2026 Tony Award-winner Zhailon Levingston.

Hermitage Artist Retreat Adds Mark Ronson, Will Butler to Curatorial Council

by A.A. Cristi — Aug 12, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat named its 2026-2027 National Curatorial Council, adding Mark Ronson, Will Butler, Bill Rauch, Ian Alteveer, and Justin Torres to the Sarasota County arts organization's roster of nominators.

Julian X Launches WORKLIGHTS, a New Play Reading Series Hosted by The Pass

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Aug 11, 2026

Director Julian X will launch Worklights, a free three-part new play reading series at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, featuring works by Mya Ison, Jaden Hatim Bridges, and Valentina Ma'Kaylah Johnson.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/9/26 - DEATH OF A SALESMAN Tops Grosses in its Final Week

Aug 11, 2026

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/09/2026.

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Intermission Remixes Released By DJ Murphy

by Marissa Faith Curley — Aug 9, 2026

DJ Murphy has released CATS: The Jellicle Ball – The Remixes on SoundCloud, featuring a collection of remixed Andrew Lloyd Webber tracks heard during intermission at CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Shares Thoughts on CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Closing Day; A Message To The Fans

by Marissa Faith Curley — Aug 8, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber took to Facebook to send his well wishes to the cast and creatives of CATS: The Jellicle Ball ahead of their closing performance at the Broadhurst Theater.

3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend

by Sidney Paterra — Aug 8, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. CATS: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.

Review: CATS THE MUSICAL at the Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

by Rachel Wong — Aug 7, 2026

What did our critic think of CATS at Xiqu Centre?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita to Produce Musical Comedy Series THEATER KIDS VS. ZOMBIES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Aug 7, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita are producing musical comedy series Theater Kids vs. Zombies for aTwist. The series centers on a group of theater students whose high school is suddenly overrun by zombies.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 7, 2026 - Inside the History of SIX THE MUSICAL And More

Aug 7, 2026

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Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD

by Michael Major — Aug 6, 2026

Barry Keating has released the complete version of the 2023 cabaret presentation of Rhinegold, starring André De Shields. Written with Jim Steinman, Rhinegold is a musical de Shields first appeared in in 1973. Watch the video!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 6, 2026- Inside MATCHBOOK FEST with Kate Baldwin, Jordan Fisher And More

Aug 6, 2026

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Andy Cohen Reveals He Wanted REAL HOUSEWIVES Cancelled Early On

by Rachel Stone — Aug 5, 2026

Andy Cohen discusses the new REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP and admits he once hoped the franchise would get cancelled after its first season, in a TODAY show appearance.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2026- RAGTIME and THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Break Box Office Records and More

Aug 5, 2026

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/2/26 - RAGTIME and THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Break Box Office Records

Aug 4, 2026

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/02/2026.

Ben Vereen Asks' How Do We Preserve the Soul of Broadway?' Amid CATS Closing

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Aug 4, 2026

Amid the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball will be closing on Broadway, the theatre community has continued to speak out about the current state of Broadway. Read Ben Vereen's statement on the closing of the show.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 4, 2026- BOOP! National Tour Finds Its 'Betty' and More

Aug 4, 2026

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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Receive Cast Recording

by Marissa Faith Curley — Aug 1, 2026

From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.

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