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Ministry to Release Final Album and Launch Goodbye Tour After 45 Years
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Ministry and Al Jourgensen announced the band's final album, 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery),' on Cleopatra Records, along with a goodbye tour spanning Europe and the U.S.

Broadway in Jackson 2026/2027 Season Includes JERSEY BOYS, BEETLEJUICE, & More
by Juliana Asbill - Jul 22, 2026


Thalia Mara Hall’s Broadway in Jackson lineup for the ‘26-’27 season was announced earlier this month - the venue’s first full season lineup since extensive renovations and repairs were completed following mold and water damage discovered in late 2024. 

Steppenwolf Theatre Names Laura D. Glenn Newest Ensemble Member
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome veteran Production Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn into the company’s ensemble. Glenn, whose journey with Steppenwolf began as a summer intern in 1988, has worked on more than 100 Steppenwolf productions.

A FINE BALANCE World Premiere to Open Crow's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


Crow's Theatre will present the world premiere stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE, adapted by Anosh Irani and directed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


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?

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Boz Scaggs Brings Rhythm Review Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026


Boz Scaggs will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on his Rhythm Review 2026 tour. The singer-songwriter, known for 'Silk Degrees' and hits like 'Lido Shuffle,' has tickets starting at $62.75.

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for Palace Theater Waterbury 26-27 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026


Palace Theater Waterbury has revealed its upcoming Webster Bank Broadway Series, featuring five productions including the national tours of Mrs. Doubtfire, Water for Elephants and more.

BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP Set for June at Hammerstein Ballroom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026


Broadway Bares will return with a seductive spy twist at Broadway Bares: License to Strip, an espionage-inspired edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual event.

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Theater 11, Zurich
by André Böke - Apr 20, 2026


The international hit musical Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has landed in Switzerland as part of its recent UK and Ireland tour. In the city where Tina Turner spent her final years, the show gains a striking sense of immediacy. Seamlessly adapted for touring, the production proves it can more than hold its own on the road, delivering gripping storytelling, iconic visuals, and emotionally charged songs. These are performed—on alternating nights—by two outstanding, dramatically astute performers who bring formidable vocal power to this relentlessly demanding role.

Darren Day Will Star as Sam Phillips in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026


Darren Day, known for West End roles in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT and LES MISÉRABLES, will star as Sam Phillips in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester.

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026


Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Melissa Etheridge To Perform At Indian Ranch In Webster
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026


Melissa Etheridge will perform at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on August 29, 2026. Tickets go on sale March 27. The concert is part of the venue’s summer lineup.

BJÖRN AGAIN - THE ABBA FOREVER TOUR is Coming to Singapore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026


Singapore, step back into 1979! Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the nostalgia as Björn Again brings The ABBA Forever Tour to Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

West End Gala Set to Raise £100,000 for The Phoenix Arts Club
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026


A West End Gala at the Phoenix Theatre will raise £100,000 for The Phoenix Arts Club, one of London’s last independent performance venues. The April 20, 2026 event will support cabaret, comedy, and musical theatre programming in the West End.

Musician Steve Earle to Perform at Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026


The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present GRAMMY winning artist Steve Earle. Earle's songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others.

Review: ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 15, 2026


What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre?

Interview: Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd's THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND TOUR at Palace Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Feb 2, 2026


Those who attend the Columbus stop of THE MOON, THE WALL AND BEYOND tour at the Palace Theatre might be checking to make sure this is Brit Floyd instead of the actual Pink Floyd, which last played together with singer Roger Waters July 2, 2005, at the Live 8 Concert.

John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026


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.

The Dallas Opera Concludes Its 2025/2026 Mainstage Season With Verdi’s DON CARLO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026


The Dallas Opera will close its 2025/2026 Season with a brand-new production of one of opera's greatest masterworks, Giuseppe Verdi's DON CARLO, at the Winspear Opera House.

Caramoor to Host Series of Spring Concerts and New Wellness Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026


Caramoor will present a diverse lineup of eight classical, jazz, and folk concerts this spring, alongside the launch of its new 'Beyond the Music' series featuring yoga, teas, and talks.

Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026


The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!

Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!

Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026


It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?


Road - 1988 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Road awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1989 Theatre World Awards Performance Joan Cusack

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