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Review: Melissa Manchester A Marvel In FIFTY THREADS: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 8, 2026


What a joy to be in the room with an artist who is such a strong thread in the tapestry of the music industry and art form.

Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage
by Shari Barrett - May 8, 2026


While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylor’s.

Hackmatack Farm Will Present Farm-to-Table Dinners, Contra Dances & Nature Camp
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026


Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse in Berwick, Maine will present a summer season of community events, including a Farm to Table Dinner with James Beard-nominated Chef Evan Mallett, monthly Contra Dances, and a youth nature camp.

Review: THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE at the El Portal
by Harker Jones - May 7, 2026


This marks the second triumph for co-creator-director-choreographer Scott Thompson, following his sensational “One For My Baby” at the same venue last year.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2026- PROOF To Welcome Tony-Winner Adrienne Warren and More
by - May 8, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Feature: HELLER AWARDS 2026 at Texas Performing Arts
by Sabrina Wallace - May 7, 2026


The 13th Annual Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYAs) took place last night, May 6, 2026, for the first time at Bass Concert Hall, the home of Broadway in Austin, presented by Texas Performing Arts and co-produced by Impact Arts. It was a night of celebration and joy!

Voting Now Open for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 7, 2026


BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that voting is now open 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 - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.

Matt Doyle, Jacob Dickey, and More Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.

TED SHINE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Will Come to Soul Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


Soul Rep Theatre Company will present the TED SHINE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at the South Dallas Cultural Center, featuring eight works by Black playwrights as part of the company's 30th Anniversary Season.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues Following Fire
by - May 7, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026


The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!

TROLLS JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2026


Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation comedy and features a wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.

BerganPAC To Host High School Awards Show
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 6, 2026


Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC) has announced its annual High School Awards show. This event celebrates the talents of students and staff from high schools across New Jersey.

LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.

AIRLINE HIGHWAY Will Come to Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


Celebrating the closing production of its 10th anniversary season, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) will present the regional premiere of Airline Highway, written by Lisa D'Amour and directed by Malinda L. Beckham and Curtis Barber.

Which of THE LOST BOYS Trio Is Watching SportsCenter Backstage, and Who Has the ‘Weakest Bladder’
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026


In this edition of Words From The Wings, we caught up with the vampires of The Lost Boys on Broadway, Sean Grandillo, Brian Flores, and Dean Maupin. They shared some of their favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

FUNNY GIRL Will Come to Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia Will Present
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026


The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia will present FUNNY GIRL at The Arts Theatre, with the role of Fanny Brice shared among three performers: Olivia Sutton, Sarah Hamilton, and Sophie Stokes.

Maryland Opera To Present FIRST FRIDAYS AT BOORDY VINEYARDS Summer Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


Maryland Opera will present an outdoor concert series at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, MD, featuring opera, operetta, and Broadway selections led by Artistic Director James Harp with internationally acclaimed vocalists.

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS To Perform Live At Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road will present THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS with special guest Living Colour at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg. General Admission tickets are priced at $47.50 via AXS.com.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2026- 2026 Tony Awards Nomination Coverage and More
by - May 6, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sandbox Percussion Will Present Steve Reich 90th Birthday Celebration at The New School
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


The New School's College of Performing Arts will present its 11th annual SANDBOX PERCUSSION SUMMER SEMINAR, celebrating Steve Reich's 90th birthday year with free public concerts, including a full performance of his landmark work DRUMMING.

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS and LIVING COLOUR to Perform at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


The Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville will present THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS with special guest LIVING COLOUR, featuring the bands behind 'Pretty in Pink' and Grammy-winning 'Cult of Personality.' A VIP/Meet & Greet package is available.

THE MAVERICKS & Friends to Perform at Indian Ranch
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


THE MAVERICKS & Friends, featuring Paul Deakin, Robert Reynolds, Eddie Perez, and Jerry Dale McFadden, will perform at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA, honoring the late Raul Malo's legacy with rotating guest vocalists.

Interview: Eva Rydberg of HJÄLTEN FRÅN ÖRESUND at Fredriksdalsteatern
by Annette Stolt - May 6, 2026


Most summer since 1993 Eva been playing a comic summer play at Fredriksdalsteatern in Helsingborg, but with her 83rd birthday coming up this summer she think it is time to say goodbye and handover to Claes Malmberg.

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