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Historian Jack Jewers' debut novel Seething Lane follows Samuel Pepys through a murder mystery set in Restoration London, weaving in the history of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the influence of King Charles II's mistresses on the city.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Before the call that changed his life, LJ Benet was cleaning kitty litter! Now, he joins us for an exclusive conversation about stepping into the world of The Lost Boys and bringing this exciting new production to audiences. From the audition process to the pressure and thrill of joining such an iconic title, LJ shares what makes this show so special and why fans are going to love this fresh take on a legendary story. Watch in this video.

Watch as Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan perform 'Wild' in The Lost Boys on Broadway! Shoshana Bean is currently nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a featured role in a musical.

May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will display and sell rare candid photographs of Lennon at Toucan Gallery in Billings, MT, with Pang in attendance all weekend.

May Pang will appear at Underbrush Gallery in Fargo, ND, to showcase candid photos of John Lennon from their 18-month 'Lost Weekend' relationship, including rare images never before available to the public.

Bergen County Players will present Adam Szymkowicz's one-act comedy KODACHROME as the final production of its 93rd season, with director Rachel Alt leading an ensemble cast at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.

International music icon Tom Jones will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with three performances of his “Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour” in Oct. 2026.

On the business side, ATG Entertainment is reportedly being prepared for a possible sale by its private equity owner, while Pittsburgh Public Theater terminated its staff ahead of its merger with Pittsburgh CLO — two stories that speak to the consolidation and financial pressures reshaping the industry. Against that backdrop, Milwaukee Repertory Theater stands out as a striking counterexample: the company has nearly doubled its operating budget since 2020, opened a landmark $80 million theater complex, and is expanding its season to 13 productions, fueled by a philosophy of investing in artists and audiences rather than contracting.

The Tony Award-winning musical Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will play Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock as part of the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall series, with four performances scheduled.

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.

The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present GODSPELL JR., directed by Ryan Fogler, featuring young performers from the Poconos in a production drawing from clowning, pantomime, and vaudeville traditions.

The witty yet poignant THE BOOK OF WILL will have audiences laughing and applauding.

Children’s Literature Hawai‘i (CLH) has announced its free Twenty-Third Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai‘i’s Children taking place in person at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre and Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Door Shakespeare has announced the company for its 2026 summer season. The nonprofit professional theater performs throughout the summer in the Garden of Björklunden, and will welcome 11 new members.

What did our critic think of YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre?

Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical”, a show bold enough to create a made-up songwriting duo and spend their time poking fun at the genre they attempt to fit into, the bio-musical. But, without recognizable songs to hook you, we’re left with the strength of the book. Luckily the book is hilarious, assuming you’re a fan of the well-crafted groaner. Which I am.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

In this video, watch as 2026 Tony nominees Chris Hoch and David Hornsby break down their words in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.

You can now get a first look at production photos of Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby, Eva Noblezada as Daisy Buchanan, and Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.

The world premiere recording of Marina, Umberto Giordano's long-lost 1888 debut opera, starring soprano Eleonora Buratto and tenor Freddie De Tommaso, will be released.

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.

Lost Nation Theater will present THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, the Tony Award-winning comedy made famous by Lily Tomlin, in a limited run at City Hall Arts Center in Montpelier, VT, with two actors playing 15 characters.

Emily Glaze's solo show BASIC BALD B*TCH uses comedy and drag to explore alopecia, sexual assault survival, identity, and self-reclamation at Edinburgh's Underbelly Cowgate.

Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth will present the final chapter of its Sherlock trilogy, closing out the three-part series at its West Vickery Boulevard home.