Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri and More Attend the 5th Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) recently held its fifth annual awards celebration, honoring Debra Martin Chase, Whitney White, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Destiny Lilly for their contributions to the theater industry. The event was hosted by BWOB co-founders Danielle Brooks, Amber Iman, and Jocelyn Bioh.
FAME: THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed by The Beautiful City Project in Wilmette
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present FAME: THE MUSICAL at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL, with proceeds benefiting a yet-to-be-announced charity. The cast includes veterans of Marriott, Drury Lane, and Music Theater Works productions.
Photos: Inside the 79th Annual Tony Award Nominees Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The 2026 Tony Award Nominees gathered at The Rainbow Room for the 2026 Nominees Luncheon to celebrate the Broadway season and share in the excitement of joining this year’s class of Tony Nominees. See photos!
Listen: SNOW WHITE & ME: A NEW MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Joy Machine Records released the original cast recording of SNOW WHITE & ME: A NEW MUSICAL, featuring Rob Madge and director Lisa Brescia, with music by West End composer Pippa Cleary and book by Philip LaZebnik and Ronald Kruschak.
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
ACHY BREAKY BRIDE Will Return to St Helens Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Regal Entertainments Ltd will present ACHY BREAKY BRIDE at St Helens Theatre Royal, with Leanne Campbell reprising her acclaimed role as Jolene alongside X Factor star David Heath and a full ensemble cast.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Close Highland Park Players' 39th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Highland Park Players will present BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL as the closing production of their 39th season, bringing the story of Carole King's rise to fame to the stage this summer.
THE PROM Cast Set for Lyric Arts Company of Anoka Production
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the full cast for its upcoming production of THE PROM, directed by Amanda White, running at the Main Street Stage in Anoka, MN. Single tickets start at $50.
NYC Releases Artist Proposals for Permanent Billie Holiday Monument in Queens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs revealed six finalist proposals for a permanent public monument honoring Billie Holiday at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, with public feedback being accepted.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
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.
Princeton Festival Will Conclude With Celebration of America at 250 Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
The culmination of the 2026 Princeton Festival at Morven Museum & Garden is a Celebration of America at 250 with a three-day showcase of distinctly American music including jazz standards, rock and soul, Broadway tunes, and patriotic music.
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.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s ALICE @ WONDERLAND
by Jerri Shafer - May 12, 2026
What would happen if a 21st century Alice collided with Lewis Carroll’s legendary Wonderland? This modern retelling of the classic children’s story has all of the characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.
SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG? Will Come to the Hill Street Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Edinburgh's Union Theatre will make its theatrical debut with Peter Arnott's SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG?, a dramatisation of Irish Nationalist Roger Casement's arrest and interrogation, performed at Hill Street Theatre.
Mike Cefalo to Lead LUIGI: THE MUSICAL at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Luigi: The Musical has revealed its cast for the upcoming staged readings at Green Room 42 in NYC, with Mike Cefalo leading as Luigi Mangione alongside Andre Margatini as Sam Bankman-Fried.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
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.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
FINN'S To Be Presented As A Staged Reading At Purgatory
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Debut playwright Geve Penn's two-act kitchen sink drama FINN'S will receive a one-day-only staged reading at Purgatory in Brooklyn, exploring work-life balance, masculinity, and race through the lens of a single bar shift.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE Will Present Six Ukrainian Plays in NYC This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Razom for Ukraine will present the first-ever UKRAINIAN DRAMA SHOWCASE at Flamboyan Theater in Manhattan, featuring six Ukrainian plays in English translation through staged readings, with over 30 artists participating.
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