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!
Audience Rewards' Broadway loyalty program is collaborating with United Airlines, to bring 3.3 million Audience Rewards members and United MileagePlus members a new way to use their loyalty program benefits.
For Claudia Bennett, playing Glinda in the national tour of Wicked isn't just another role—it's the realization of a lifelong dream. After first seeing the beloved musical as a 7-year-old while dressed in a Glinda costume and wig, Bennett now takes center stage in the iconic bubble, bringing one of Broadway's most cherished characters to life.
For Aline Mayagoitia, taking on the role of Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked represents both the greatest challenge of her career and the culmination of years of growth as a performer. A veteran of the Twin Cities stage, Mayagoitia previously appeared in In the Heights at the Ordway in 2017 and returned with the national tour of SIX in 2022.
Swansea Grand announced its pantomime cast for SNOW WHITE, featuring BBC Radio 2's Owain Wyn Evans, CBeebies presenter Rebecca Keatley, and Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw, with a special digital appearance by Kev Johns.
Coronation Street actor Ryan Mulvey, known for his role as Brody Michaelis, will make his stage debut as Prince Fredrick in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre, with Leanne Campbell appearing as the Magic Mirror.
Blurb: Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved South Pacific sails into Bucks County Playhouse with soaring performances, standout choreography, and a Broadway-caliber cast led by Ryan Silverman, Alexandra Socha, Ann Sanders, and Mike Schwitter. Director Denis Jones delivers a vibrant revival that proves this timeless musical remains as entertaining—and relevant—as ever.
The Great American Songbook Foundation announced Scott Bradlee, Adam Kantor, and Miche Braden as guest mentors for the 2026 Songbook Academy, joining previously announced headliners Lea Salonga, Mandy Gonzalez, and Michael Feinstein.
Wawa Welcome America has announced a delayed start time for this year's Pops on Independence concert due to expected extreme heat. The free July 3 performance starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel and the Philly Pops will now begin at 8 p.m.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Hugh Bonneville will make his Australian stage debut alongside Lisa McCune in a new production of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Theatre Royal Sydney, directed by RSC associate Christopher Luscombe.
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, more than 250 cleaners voted to authorize a strike that would impact 30 theaters showing Tony award-winning productions like “Schmigadoon,” “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Wicked,” and “The Lion King.” This marks the first time Broadway cleaners have authorized a strike in nearly two decades.
Ariana Grande has rescheduled three July dates on The Eternal Sunshine Tour, with updated stops at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and Boston’s TD Garden 'to ensure the full production can be delivered safely and as intended.'
The winner of six Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designs, Disney's beloved musical THE LION KING returns to Cleveland and Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, July 6 - August 8, 2026.
Meg Doherty is sharing her thoughts on the current state of body inclusivity in the world of musical theater. In response to a comment, the Wicked alum took to TikTok to discuss body representation—and the lack thereof—on the Broadway stage.
Fire Island Dance Festival will welcome Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Jeff Hiller as host of the 2026 festival. The festival returns in July to its waterfront stage in Fire Island Pines.
Randy Rainbow has released of new parody of “It’s De-Lovely” by Cole Porter, famously featured in the musical Anything Goes, taking aim at Trump's current time in office. Check out the video now!
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