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What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

Toad the Wet Sprocket will bring their first-ever all-acoustic tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, performing songs from their 2026 release Rings: The Acoustic Sessions.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater.

CAMDENWALLA, a new play based on real testimony from Camden's Bangladeshi community, will run at Camden People's Theatre, following volunteers of the Camden Monitoring Project who organized against racist violence in 1990s North London.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.

Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt. He was only 41years old when AIDS took him from us far too soon. While James’ career was cut short, what he left us will always be a reminder of his many talents.

Later this month, an extended version of Audra McDonald's London Palladium concert will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Watch a new trailer for the recording now.

Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.

Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.

Robert Hawkins’s Quiet! Three Ladies Laughing! is here again! Three years ago, the play was produced as a rehearsed concert-reading at New Canaan Town Players Stage II and it’s back by popular demand as a full production in the 232-seat Crystal Theatre in Norwalk from April 30th to May 3rd.

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.

The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. But we’ll get into that in a bit.

North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.

PlayGround will present Best of PlayGround(LA) ’26, a one-night showcase of short plays, on April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PT at The Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, has revealed its 2026 schedule featuring seasonal blooms and new art installations. The park offers visitors a unique cultural experience with over 300 sculptures.

Audible Theater and TOGETHER, will present two additional productions for their 2026 season, directed by Ian Rickson and presented in repertory at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.

PlayGround has announced a call for applications for its 2026–2027 Writers Pools, with opportunities available for playwrights in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Applications are open through April 30, 2026.

PlayGround announces a call for playwrights for its 2026-27 Writers Pool across San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, with applications due by April 30, 2026.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.