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Photos: PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL at Curve Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL is currently playing at Curve Theatre in Leicester. The production follows four strangers trapped inside a public toilet and features a cast led by Grace Towning, Matt Corner, Ivano Turco, and Cole Dennis. Check out photos from the production below.

NFMLA Film Festival to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Cinema and FIFA World Cup Countries
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


NewFilmmakers Los Angeles will present its InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program alongside a FIFA World Cup-themed shorts showcase, plus the LA premiere of Honey Lauren's debut feature MISTAKE.

National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals to Make Philadelphia Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


The Jewish Plays Project and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History will present the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finals in Philadelphia, with audiences voting to select the winning play from three finalists.

Jonathan Maurer Joins Norton Museum of Art Board of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


Jonathan Maurer, Co-CEO of OPAL Fuels Inc., has been elected to the Norton Museum of Art's Board of Trustees, joining as the museum advances toward Phase 2 of its Foster + Partners Master Plan.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Open at Historic Uptown Theater with Grand Prairie Arts Council
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Historic Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. The Broadway musical follows two Renaissance-era playwrights racing to create the world's first musical.

Review: Darren Criss Kicks Off New Concert Dates in Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 3, 2026


What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH DARREN CRISS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Interview: Curtis Reynolds of OMAHA BROADWAY BAR is Blowing Up Omaha!
by Christine Swerczek - Jun 3, 2026


There is a new phenomenon in Omaha’s live music scene. Omaha Broadway Bar, conceived and developed by Curtis Reynolds, has grown from a solo piano bar experience to an exploding traveling performance event that crosses genres and venues.

Special Offer: LOOT at Edge of the Universe Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 4, 2026


Joe Orton’s Loot represents one of the most audacious achievements in twentieth-century British theatre — a dark comedy that both embodies and satirizes British social mores, and probes the nature of authority, religion, and morality through razor-sharp dialogue and uproarious physical comedy.

Video: The Waiting Is Over! Brandon J. Dirden Is at Last a Tony Nominee
by Luka Vonier - Jun 3, 2026


Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden chats more about the honor of getting a nomination, his long journey on Broadway, and so much more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2026- Meet the Tony-Nominated Stars of TWO STRANGERS and More
by - Jun 4, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 3, 2026


The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.

EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme - Musicals
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 5, 2026


BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2026 Edfringe musicals programme.

Meet the 7 New Broadway Stars Turned 2026 Tony Nominees
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 7, 2026


Every Broadway season brings fresh faces to the stage, but this year’s Tony Awards spotlight several standout performers who are not only nominated — they’re making their official Broadway debuts. Let’s take a closer look at the 2026 acting nominees who are dazzling Broadway audiences for the very first time this season...

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026


What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Is Now Available for Licensing Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2026


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022–2023 season, including Best Musical, is now available for licensing. 

Best of Cabaret for NYC Pride June 2026 – Burlesque, Dance Parties, Comedy & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 4, 2026


We put together a sample of some of the best shows for NYC Pride month across a range of budget points and genres, including Mina Hartong's pride comedy show, free dance parties and more.

EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme- Comedy
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 4, 2026


BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2026 Edfringe comedy programme.

BroadwayWorld's 2026 Phony Awards- the Most Hyper-Specific Honors of the Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026


Our annual celebration of the Broadway season's most unforgettable moments, including viral vocals, scene-stealing cats, powerhouse singers, devastating entrances, and other achievements not recognized by the Tony Awards.

SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026


The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.

Recap the 2026 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards have come and gone! As winners took the stage at the big event, BroadwayWorld brought you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Guest Post: It's A Triple‑Threat Syllabus': Alexander Campbell, Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Dance, On Why Dance and Musical Theatre Training Needs to Evolve
by Guest Author - Jun 5, 2026


For as long as I’ve been a performer, I’ve been fascinated by what makes a performance compelling. Not just technically accomplished or charismatic, but complete. In ballet, we talk about storytelling through movement. In Musical Theatre, that storytelling becomes a conversation between dance, acting and singing.

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026


These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

FALLEN ANGELS Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026


Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, closes at the Todd Haimes Theatre, following 25 previews and 57 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to The Imaginary Invalid, which opens in Fall 2026.

Interview: 'I Wanted It So Much!': Katherine Pearce on Community, Empathy, And Manchester Spirit in EVEN THESE THINGS
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 4, 2026


Even These Things, written by Rory Mullarkey, recently had its world premiere at the Royal Exchange Theatre. The play takes a look at three different years - 1846, 1996 and 2026 - and explores both Manchester and Ireland, with the final performance taking place on the 30th anniversary of the devastating IRA bomb in the heart of Manchester.

A 2026 Tony Awards Party Playlist
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2026


The 2026 Spring season is here and as the 79th Annual Tony Awards approach, music from our favorite shows is slowly becoming available to stream. From the mountains of Merano to the shores of Santa Carla; the hills of New Rochelle to the streets of New York City, get into the spirit of this Broadway season. Your Broadway belt-session awaits!

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