J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.
Sherrie Hewson & Benidorm Stars Set for AN AUDIENCE WITH BENIDORM UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
AN AUDIENCE WITH BENIDORM, a live UK tour marking the sitcom's 20th anniversary, will feature cast members including Sherrie Hewson sharing behind-the-scenes stories, Q&As, and meet-and-greet opportunities at venues across the country.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Plays
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026
Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.
Cast Set For HOT MESS at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Danielle Steers returns as Earth alongside Morgan Gregory as Humanity in HOT MESS: A NEW MUSICAL, running at The Other Palace in London this summer. Learn more here!
MONA LOSER Will Return to Southwark Playhouse for New Workshop Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The team behind Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will reunite for new workshop performances of MONA LOSER at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The musical features a pop score by writing duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne and direction by Tim Jackson.
Young Concert Artists Unveils 2026-2027 Season With Carnegie Hall Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Young Concert Artists has revealed its 2026-2027 season, featuring New York and Washington, D.C. debuts at Weill Recital Hall and The Phillips Collection, with continued Carnegie Hall partnerships.
FINDING NEMO, FRED PENNER and More Set For Young People's Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, 'The Hero in Us All,' featuring five productions including Disney and Pixar's FINDING NEMO, a return engagement with Fred Penner, and JORDAN, honoring the legacy behind Jordan's Principle.
Frank Sinatra Jr. Musical HIT SHOW Will Make World Premiere at The Carnegie
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
HIT SHOW, a new musical inspired by the 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr., will make its joint world premiere at The Carnegie and Southern Plains Productions, directed by Eamon Foley.
Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA with Eun Sun Kim Will Come to San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
The Impostors Will Bring FOOTHOLDS VOL. 7 to The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
The Impostors Theatre Company will present Footholds Vol. 7, the final production of its seventh season, at The Den Theatre in Chicago, featuring short plays built around a shared creative constraint.
Edinburgh Fringe Award Winner DREAMSCAPE to Have London Run at Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Dreamscape, the hip-hop theatre piece inspired by the true story of Tyisha Miller, will present a run at London's Arcola Theatre after receiving an Edinburgh Fringe Award.
Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and More Will Lead NEWSIES at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for Disney's NEWSIES, starring Casey Likes, Michael Park, and Anastacia McCleskey, among others, in the production's first Forest Park return since 2017.
HOLE! Will Transfer to Soho Theatre and Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
HOLE!, the two-hander musical comedy from American Sing-Song, will transfer to Soho Theatre's main space before returning to Edinburgh Fringe, following a sold-out 2025 run and performances at The Public Theater in New York.
Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.
TRICKSTER To Be Presented By The Clown School Company at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
The Clown School Company will present TRICKSTER at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, following a sell-out run at The Stomping Ground LA. The show weaves mythical tales directed by Sarah Painter, with a script by David Bridel.
UPTOWN EXPRESS By Kevin Cheng to be Presented at The Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Kevin Cheng's existential drama Uptown Express will return to the stage at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village as part of the 15th Annual Short Play Festival, directed by Emily M. White.
FILMAFRICA 2026 Will Present Pan-African Cinema Series at BAM Rose Cinemas
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
BAM Rose Cinemas will present FILMAFRICA 2026, a showcase of contemporary and classic Pan-African cinema curated by the New York African Film Festival, featuring world, US, and North American premieres from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and beyond.
New York Festival of Song To Release New Album MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
Cast Set For the St Cassian's Chamber Choir in RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
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