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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.

The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/3/2026.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/19/2026.

New York City Ballet’s 2026-27 Season will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and continue for 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 30, 2027 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Boston Ballet will present Spring Experience, a compelling mixed-repertory program that highlights the Company's versatility and artistic depth through three distinct works.

Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

Disney has revealed the full cast that will step into the Pride Lands when The Lion King returns to Sydney, which includes Australian stage and screen actor Daniel Frederiksen who will play the role of Scar.

Last week Hell’s Kitchen, located at the Shubert Theatre, announced that they would close on February 22. Aside from the unfortunate news that is for all who work on the show, it stands to wonder what might take that theatre in the next couple of months, and could that happen before the Tony Awards deadline? Furthermore, why is the Shubert Theatre in particular considered so desirable? 

The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

We had the opportunity to interview Dana Zell who has served as the Managing Director of CMT for the past 10 years.

Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.

Patrick Page will lead the cast of Red Bull Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS directed by Jesse Berger, set to be presented Off-Broadway.

The principal performers leading The Lion King in Sydney next year have been announced, ahead of the show's opening at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in April 2026.

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

Rehearsal photos have been released for ELF The Musical, returning to London’s Aldwych Theatre for a limited holiday run, starring Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones.

Discover the Freeform schedule for '30 Days of Disney' this November, packed with beloved Disney films and holiday favorites. Don't miss out!

After a first year in the West End, becoming the fastest selling show in the Dominion's history, The Devil Wears Prada will welcome in new runway-ready cast members this October, as the show announces another extension. Meet all of the new cast members.

The original cast recording from The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is available now on CD, Digital & LP formats via Island EMI. Find out how to buy or stream the album here!

Watch the cast of The Devil Wears Prada musical recording the title song from the hit West End musical! The new video features Vanessa Williams, Matt Henry, MBE, Georgie Buckland, and more.