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Mariska Hargitay, who is set to make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on Tuesday, May 26, has extended her run in the play an extra week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The National Theatre has announced National Theatre Nationwide: a new landmark partnership with 12 leading theatres in all nine regions of England dedicated to ensuring parity of access to art and culture, enriching people’s lives–wherever they live.

The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick announced its first season in a new RIBA award-winning building, featuring six productions including Ian McKellen in LEAR and a 50th-anniversary revival of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF.

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.

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.

Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre announced TRAVFEST26, its annual August new writing festival, featuring world premieres including CATHY starring Elaine C. Smith, AFTER PARTY by Morna Young, and SUPPOSING: by Zinnie Harris.

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation held its 2026 Jewel Awards, celebrating local high school theatre with over 500 students in attendance. Two standout performers will represent Chattanooga at the Broadway League's National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music announced Lila Chrisp as the First Prize winner of the Lenya Competition, taking home $25,000. Claire Griffin and Ilanna Starr each received $20,000 Second Prizes.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.

Cherry Lane Theatre will present the North American premier of Shifters, the new romance by Olivier Award-nominated writer Benedict Lombe. Learn more here!

Repertorio Español will stage ¡VIOLENCIA! by Valeria Loera and ELLIOT, FUGA DE UN SOLDADO by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, helmed by Van Lier Fellows BT Hayes and Geo Rivera.

Repertorio Español will present two Van Lier Fellowship productions directed by BT Hayes and Geo Rivera, featuring works by Valeria Loera and Pulitzer winner Quiara Alegría Hudes.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday. Halliday passed away at age 73, and was known for his work Off-Broadway, and with longtime friend Charles Busch.

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will join the cast of the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof in June.

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Nominees have been recognized in categories including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Actor & Actress, etc.

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.

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.

Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.

Emmy Award-winning actress Penny Fuller will appear at Bucks County Playhouse for a one-night-only event featuring personal stories and songs from her six-decade career alongside music director Bruce Barnes.

Pablo Picasso’s obsession with his work often destroyed those he professed to love. Brilliantly incarnated by Tate in a challenging, powerfully intelligent study, Picasso passionately defends his reputation in an explosive, often disturbing voyage of self-revelation.

Kingdom Theatre and Anointed Unisex Fragrance will present their Annual All Purple Awards and Brunch at the Wadleigh School of the Arts in Harlem, featuring award honorees, live entertainment, and a revival of the drama 'Choices Before Us.'

Kids 'N Comedy will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a showcase at Gotham Comedy Club, featuring current students and alumni including an Emmy-nominated SNL writer and cast members from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.