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Egoísta, the new comedy by award-winning playwright Erlina Ortiz, will have a workshop presentation reuniting Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero for the first time since starring together in Netflix’s acclaimed “Orange Is the New Black.'

I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026. A visual stunner punctuated by remarkable musicality and an impressive acting ensemble, this epically-staged, winningly triumphant local iteration is an impressive presentation, from its thrilling technical aspects and grandiose (yet still grounded) storytelling to its superb, talent-bursting cast led by a fierce star turn by Lena Ceja in the title role that audiences will remember for a long time.

Melissa Barrera is currently making her Broadway debut as Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanique on Broadway! BroadwayWorld's spoke with Barrera about her wildest fan interactions, what it means to be making her Broadway debut with this show, and more.

The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget. 

After playing Fiyero in Wicked for over 1,700 performances on both Broadway and in the national tour, Jordan Litz has crossed the pond to join the show’s West End cast to celebrate its 20th anniversary. We had the chance to speak with Litz about returning to the role of Fiyero, this time in London. We discussed how he first got the role, how the show has changed his life for the better and how he ran in the New York Marathon and did two performances in the same day!

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 biggest change from prior years is at The New York Times, where Helen Shaw became the first female chief theater critic at the paper of record earlier this year. Previously, The Times has had plenty of female second-string critics, but the top seat was always held by a man.

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!

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: The beautiful theater inside of CCBC Dundalk hosts an equally beautiful production. What a treat to view this classic, seeing and hearing people respond to its twists and turns as if seeing it for the first time- or perhaps actually seeing it for the first time- realizing that writing that’s worth watching even a century later is a rarity and a prize.

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will host the inaugural Billy Joel Symposium, featuring discussions on the artist's cultural impact and honoring Dennis Arfa.

Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!

The Florida Theatre and Live Nation has announced Juanes, North American Tour 2026 on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

Following her show last year at Charring Cross Theatre and her summer season in New York and Provincetown, join Sister for a new fun filled show of singing, comedy, silliness, showtunes, some surprises and a few games.

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.

Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season this March with performances by the Isidore String Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk and soprano Golda Schultz with pianist Jonathan Ware.

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.

Following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, multi-award-winning, pitch-perfect impressionist Jess Robinson will kick off UK tour of her comedy-cabaret show: Elton Reimagined.

The world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara is now running Off-Broadway at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Read reviews for the production!

Singer-songwriter Jason Gould, the only child of Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould, has released his new album Where We Fall, a collection that bridges contemporary dance-pop with standards. Listen to it now.

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

It’s been over 30 years since the Shadowbox Live! theatre has had a hometown audition for its theatrical troupe in Columbus.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

After nearly a year on tour,  SoCal native Megan Colton reflects on her evolving relationship with Eurydice, her Los Angeles-area roots, and the advice she’d give to her 10-year-old self (and every other kid out there dreaming of Broadway).