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Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why it was her idea to take on the role of the 'Cat in the Hat' in Seussical on Broadway. She also reveals she turned down playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and starring in Hocus Pocus.

The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced two new members to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors: Jacob Aronin and Alexa Kuve.

An extended clip is now available from the first episode of Elle, the newly released Legally Blonde prequel series. Check it out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the fan-favorite character.

Though for many residents and folks from away, summer in Maine signifies a chance to revel in gorgeous scenery - beaches, lakes, trails – summer is also time to enjoy two of Maine’s premiere regional companies, Maine State Music Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse.(see Dan Marois’ review below)  This year the lineups at both companies are stellar, but my critic’s pick for 2026 are two productions at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick:  the musical 1776 (now playing through July 11) and COME FROM AWAY scheduled for August 5-22 at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College.

The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.

National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

Uptown Players announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 25 years with Texas premieres of DESIGNING WOMEN and JAGGED LITTLE PILL, plus COME FROM AWAY and the world premiere of SILVER FOXES 2: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?

It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.

Check out the new trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, which picks up with the pink-loving character in a new school in Seattle, worlds away from her native Los Angeles. 

The 79th Annual Tony Awards are currently underway and BroadwayWorld can now share the full lyrics to the opening number, sung by host P!nk and numerous other performers. Take a look at the full lyrics below!

In celebration of the upcoming launch of the prequel series Elle and the 25th anniversary of Legally Blonde, New York's Hall des Lumières will be reimagined as “Elle World” on June 20.

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a free Community Gathering on navigating the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a critic, publicist, and solo performer who debuted at the festival last year.

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?

The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

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.

Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Zoom gathering will feature the founders of Houses on the Moon and Parity Productions discussing milestone anniversaries, evolving fundraising strategies, and lessons learned leading community-centered theater companies.

THE BOOK OF MORMON has been delighting audiences for 15 years with its audacious blend of irreverent comedy and genuine heart. As the show enters its second decade of touring, it's currently running its long-awaited New Orleans engagement at the Saenger Theatre.

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering on the challenges of concert readings for new musicals, featuring lyricist Michael Colby, writer Nico Juber, and composer Michael Roberts.

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.

The official teaser trailer and new images are here for Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Prime Video. Check them out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the title character.

Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.

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. 

Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will play her final performance as 'Harold Zidler' in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.