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A lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court alleges that producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club mismanaged funds and withheld profits from investors.

I found MOTHER PLAY devastatingly powerful. The standing ovation and calls of bravo made it clear that others in the opening performance audience felt so as well, even perhaps without the full forced direct gut punch.

Broadway veteran Ciara Renée is suing the producers of the Broadway-bound musical Wanted. Renée, who starred in the pre-Broadway engagement of the show at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2024, claims that she was unfairly fired from the Broadway production after taking part in a series of readings, recording sessions, and investor events. We have all of the details here!

The Kennedy Center has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

Harvey Weinstein has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the tour of the Broadway musical Finding Neverland, seeking more than $2.3 million in profits related to the production’s national tour.

OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies. Learn more!

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has announced the promotion of Ariel Gomez Bradler to Managing Director, a key leadership role that places her second in command of one of the nation’s leading musical theatre institutions.

Equity has officially launched its Charter for Outdoor Theatre, setting a new benchmark for pay, conditions, and protections in the open-air touring sector.

IndieSpace is currently accepting applications for their The Little Venue That Could Grant Program. Learn more and see how to apply to the program here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, represented by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 6 have reached agreement on a new two-year contract.

Sydney Theatre Company posted a $10 million revenue increase in 2024, thanks in part to the international success of The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is now performing on Broadway and previously ran in London’s West End.

This week, we see the industry grappling with significant shifts, from federal arts funding reallocations and the landmark resolution of a major industry strike, to the vibrant celebration of emerging talent at the Jimmy Awards and the vital community outreach of The Public Theater's Mobile Unit. Meanwhile, regional and international news highlights both leadership changes and the global impact of successful productions, all against a backdrop of evolving social and political landscapes that continue to shape the performing arts.

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!

NY Guitar Festival will be presented by World Music Institute. Events will take place on June. Learn more here!

Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.

Equity members have overwhelmingly re-elected Paul W Fleming to serve a second term as General Secretary of the performing arts and entertainment trade union. 

This week, we'll look at Colleen Dilenschneider's latest data on audience trust in a post-election environment and explore the immersive possibilities of the new StagePlay mixed-reality app for live performances. In New York, Broadway's Outer Critics Circle nominations and a special Tony Award for Harvey Fierstein, and the abrupt closure of Life and Trust. Finally, we'll take a look at key developments in regional and international theater, from Philadelphia's TKTS success to legal challenges in Texas and more programming changes at the Kennedy Center.

Van Alen Institute has announced The Dear Neighbor Project by artist Tiffany Baker. On view April 22–July 2025, this multi-site mural installation turns the voices of Gowanus residents into public art and illustrates their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood.

Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the musical comedy SISTER ACT, based on the hit movie in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, May 9-18, 2025 at Wakeman Hall.

Opera Carolina is facing a lawsuit from former production director Michael Baumgarten over breach of contract, as the nonprofit undergoes leadership changes and financial challenges.

Frisco City Council approved Frisco Live as the operator for the proposed $300–$340 million Frisco Center for the Arts. Voters will decide on funding the project on May 3. Frisco officials have now selected an operator for the proposed Frisco Center for the Arts. During an April 1, 2025 meeting, Frisco City Council voted 5-1 to approve a letter of intent with Frisco Live, a Texas not-for-profit corporation combining Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America under The John Gore Organization.

​​​​​​​MTV Video Music Awards Japan (“VMAJ'): The Japanese counterpart to the U.S.'s prestigious 'MTV Video Music Awards,' has been held annually since 2002. Known as the 'festival of music videos,' it celebrates the most outstanding works across various categories in the music industry. This year’s awards recognized works released between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, honoring excellence in each category alongside special awards. This report offers an artist-by-artist breakdown of the performances and key moments from the event held on March 19.

Atlantic Theater Company's 2024|2025 Season will resume with the world premiere productions of I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan and Grief Camp. Learn more here!

Atlantic Theater Company and The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have reached a tentative agreement covering nearly one-hundred production workers employed by the company.