Single tickets are on sale for the Broadway premiere of School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL to Play San Antonio's Empire Theatre for One Weekend

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Jul 16, 2026

Mean Girls: The Musical will be presented at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, featuring local performers, a live orchestra, and a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for emerging theatre professionals.

Exclusive: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Debuts First Look at Aniya Thompson as 'Martha'

by Michael Major — Jul 8, 2026

See exclusive first look photos of Aniya Thompson as 'Martha Dunnstock' in Heathers The Musical Off-Broadway. The new photos show Thompson performing 'Kindergarten Boyfriend,' Martha's act two showstopper.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals

by Sidney Paterra — Jul 3, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2026

by Sidney Paterra — Jul 1, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway in July? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season, including one-person shows by celebrities, world premiere plays, musical revivals and more.

TV Adaptation of Benedict Lombe's Play SHIFTERS in the Works

by Stephi Wild — Jun 24, 2026

The play Shifters, which is soon headed to A24's Cherry Lane Theatre, will be adapted into a TV series. Benedict Lombe’s play will be adapted by Channel 4 and See-Saw Films.

Patina Miller, Denée Benton, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Lead SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — Jun 22, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club announced full casting for the Broadway premiere of School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, featuring Denée Benton, Patina Miller, and Jasmine Amy Rogers, directed by Whitney White at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today

by Sidney Paterra — Jun 21, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.

Interview: Director Scott Spence Leads Summer School with MEAN GIRLS at The Beck Center

by Kerry Trautman — Jun 18, 2026

'...today's musical theater performer kids are smart...they understand...that there is an innate honesty to the material, all the while inhabiting this kind of stylistic choice in allowing it to be bigger than life.'

Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos Will Lead AWAKE AND SING! Broadway Revival

by Stephi Wild — Jun 1, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club will produce a new production of Clifford Odets’ landmark 1935 drama Awake and Sing!, led by Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos. Learn more here!

Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as IMITATION OF LIFE Director; Production Dates Pushed Back

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2026

The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.

Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2026

Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set for Nightwood Theatre 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 14, 2026

Nightwood Theatre has revealed its 2026–2027 season, including the Canadian premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, the return of its Groundswell Festival, and more.

SHIFTERS Will Make North American Premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!

Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins To Lead GETTING MARRIED Reading at The Players

by A.A. Cristi — May 7, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group announced casting for George Bernard Shaw's GETTING MARRIED, featuring Tony winner Tonya Pinkins and an ensemble cast, directed by David Staller at The Players Club in New York.

Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi Will Lead TENDER at Bush Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 7, 2026

The sold-out queer thriller-romance TENDER transfers to Bush Theatre's main Holloway Theatre, starring Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi, directed by Emily Aboud.

Video: Whitney White Looks Back on the Life-Changing Experience of Bringing LIBERATION to Broadway

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — Apr 30, 2026

Just months ago, Whitney White was celebrating the opening of her third Broadway project. Liberation was loved by both critics and audiences when it transferred to the James Earl Jones Theatre following its triumphant run off-Broadway last season. Watch in this interview as she chats more about her Liberation experience and looks ahead to her upcoming projects.

Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees

by Stephi Wild — Apr 29, 2026

Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!

HARLEM9 Will Return for 15th Year, Honoring Woodie King Jr.

by Stephi Wild — Apr 17, 2026

After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.

Final Girls Theater Company To Make NYC Debut With IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR: THE VIBRATOR PLAY)

by A.A. Cristi — Apr 13, 2026

Final Girls Theater Company will make its New York City debut with IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR: THE VIBRATOR PLAY) by Sarah Ruhl. The production will feature an all-female cast and be directed by Brooke Hall. Performances will take place at Vino Theater in Brooklyn.

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