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Theatre Now New York will honor Tony-winning librettist Bob Martin and Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Michael R Jackson at the Theatre Then & Now Gala, celebrating their contributions to musical theatre.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 09/20/2026.

The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ will run at Overture Hall in Madison in October. The production features a new cast including Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

What did our critic think of HELL'S KITCHEN at Blumenthal Performing Arts?

The fifth annual BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater in New York.

Here comes the General: Charles Simmons plays an amazing solo concert in Hamburg of THE LOOM SESSIONS CHARLES SIMMONS at Literaturhaus Cafe Hamburg

Tony winner Laura Benanti will host TDF's annual fall fundraiser Broadway Breakfast for the second year in a row. The event will celebrate the 15th season of TDF Autism Friendly Performances.

Classic Stage Company has revealed the hosts and initial performers for their 2026 Gala, honoring veteran theatrical press agent Adrian Bryan-Brown and Steven Pasquale, plus more.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 09/13/2026.

Ahead of the first preview this week, Todrick Hall’s MIDNIGHT has released a sneak peek of the song “Forever.” MIDNIGHT, produced by Caryn Sterling,  will officially open at the Daryl Roth Theatre on Sunday, September 27, following two sold-out engagements in London. 

Ahead of the Broadway premiere of Galileo, an all new video has been released of Joy Woods performing “Limited Life” in a workshop presentation of the musical. Plus, the show's full cast has been announced.

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the New York premiere production of The Heart with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, music supervision and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath, choreography by Mandy Moore and direction by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley based on Maylis de Kerangal's novel Réparer les vivants. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!

John Rua, Alex Mitchell, and Mandarin Wu will lead New York Theatre Barn's 13th season Choreography Lab, showcasing excerpts from FREEDOM RIDERS: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MUSICAL, THE LADIES MAN, and THE MONKEY KING: A KUNG FU MUSICAL at Open Jar Studios.

This Is Lorelei releases final single The Kid With the Crown ahead of the album THE SINGER IN MY BAND, arriving September 11 via Matador Records. The band expands world tour dates with support from Bleachers, @, Colin Miller, and others.

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Caroline Hendricks who is now appearing in Paranormal Activity, who took us backstage at the August Wilson Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will open in Singapore for a limited season at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, Michael Cassel and Base Entertainment Asia announced.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 09/06/2026.

Come From Away is the musical we need right now. As political tensions mount, we need to remember the kindness shown by our neighbor Canada during a most critical time for our United States. Director Rick Bumgardner tells us the “spine” of this show is the word “Goodwill.” We would do well to remember the lessons of 9/11, as well as the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

McFly's Harry Judd will take over as Coach Bolton for the final two performances of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on September 19, 2026, before the production transfers to London.

New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include The Score & more.

Her Majesty The Queen presented choreographer Christopher Wheeldon with the Royal Academy of Dance's highest honor during a visit to the organization's London headquarters.

Theatre Now New York is accepting submissions for its 14th annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, with 10 finalists to be selected for a presentation next spring.

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.