Jen Fellman will debut an original solo musical reimagining Golden Age classics like Carousel, Oklahoma!, and Camelot through a queer lens at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Interview: Ella Ruth Francis of HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse

by Jim Munson — Jul 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Ella Ruth Francis who stars as Tracy Turnblad in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Hairspray,' the effervescent musical running July 10 thru September 12. This is a role she was born to play.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Launch Virtual Writer-Director Communications Lab

by A.A. Cristi — Jul 7, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited announced its Writer-Director Virtual Communications Lab, led by commercial producer Ric Wanetik and TRU executive director Bob Ost, training playwrights and directors in collaboration and communication skills.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 7, 2026- New Look at OH, MARY!, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More

Jul 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours

THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway Sets Full Design and Music Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Jul 6, 2026

Second Stage has revealed the full design and music team for the upcoming Broadway production of The Fantasticks. Tickets to the production are on sale this week.

NEWSIES Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?

by Sidney Paterra — Jul 4, 2026

Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!

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.

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Will Come to TampaRep in July

by Stephi Wild — Jun 23, 2026

Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Dear Jack, Dear Louise, Ken Ludwig’s heartfelt romantic comedy inspired by the true story of his parents’ courtship during World War II.

Review: BROADWAY AT THE PARK at Wolftrap National Park For The Performing Arts

by Brian Bochicchio — Jun 22, 2026

“Broadway in the Park” a simple celebration of choice musical selections headlined by incandescent Broadway stars Heather Headley and Tituss Burgess.

PAINTED PONIES to Make World Premiere at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center

by Stephi Wild — Jun 17, 2026

Ian McRae's PAINTED PONIES, directed by Elina de Santos, will receive its world premiere on the Audre Stage at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center in Santa Monica, starring Rachel Sorsa as a mother reckoning with past mistakes.

Interview: Creator/Director Hank Jacobs of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW

by Shari Barrett — Jun 16, 2026

The Great Clown Bank Show skewers capitalist America with razor-toothed humor, exposing a world where wealth is the greatest magic trick of all — and everyone outside the ring is paying for it. I spoke with creator/director Hank Jacobs about the social commentary in his new play.