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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sam LaFrage has never been interested in making safe theater. Now, the creator behind some of downtown’s most daring queer work is helping shape SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN, Mickey Gooch Jr.’s outrageous new comedy about love, identity, and survival.

EPIC: The Musical was certainly an epic undertaking. The viral, sung-through musical adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey began as Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ thesis during his senior year at the University of Notre Dame — and since then, it has taken on a life of its own. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson, lead singer of Heart, will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Long Island. Tickets range from $51 to $141.

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!

Josh Groban has shared his new rendition of “As Time Goes By” from the classic 1942 film Casablanca. Now available to stream, the song is the second offering from his upcoming album, Cinematic. Check it out now.

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced. The five performers who will portray the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Jane Bennet, Charles Bingley, Mr and Mrs Bennet and all other characters, will be Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The production will begin previews at the Nederlander Theatre on Saturday, April 4. Meet the cast of Schmigadoon! here!

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Titanique has revealed a first look at its upgraded set for Broadway. Watch the video now, which features the cast's shocked reactions as they see the finished product at their new Broadway home.

The time is nigh! In just a matter of days, all of Broadway will be doing the Time Warp again when The Rocky Horror Show returns at Studio 54. The revival, helmed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, marks the first time that the show has been on Broadway in 25 years.

xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage. 

Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.

Josh Groban is offering a first preview from his new album with a snippet from his new recording of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' from The Lion King. Check it out now.

Beaches is heading to Broadway, bringing Iris Rainer Dart’s decades-spanning tale of friendship to the musical stage. BroadwayWorld spoke with members of the music team to discuss adapting the novel and film into a theatrical experience.

There is something undeniably magical about a story that leans into its own whimsy, and ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL, now playing at Crown Theatre, does exactly that. Following its successful Melbourne run, the Broadway hit has finally arrived in Perth, bringing with it a sense of old-school theatrical grandeur that feels like a warm embrace for the romantic at heart.

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson discuss the return of MEXODUS to the New York stage and the musical’s growing audience following Lin-Manuel Miranda’s visit during its Minetta Lane run. The creators also share insights from the recording studio as the live-looping production is adapted for an Audible release. The feature includes exclusive behind-the-scenes reporting and an exclusive audio clip from the upcoming recording.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway run of the Olivier Award-winning hit play Giant, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt. Meet the cast here!

Betty Who has released a first listen to the new musical she is writing with Ilana Peña. The Hadestown alum took to Instagram to share a snippet of an untitled song from the upcoming musical. Watch the video!

GRAMMY Award-winner Michael Bublé is releasing the full concert album for Live! Caught In The Act, recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre in 2005. The album will showcase all 33 songs from the evening and will be out on April 24, 2026. 

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!

Josh Groban has another album under his belt. The Tony Award-nominated performer and recording artist took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that his next album is officially a wrap, even sharing some behind-the-scenes photos from the recording sessions.