PRIDEFEST 2026 to Showcase New Queer Works at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
The Tank NYC announced the lineup for PRIDEFEST 2026, an annual festival of new performances by queer artists curated by Max Mooney, featuring theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music at The Tank in New York City.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2026
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical adaptations to have premiered within the past couple of years. The other being Gatsby: An American Myth, which debuted in Boston in 2024.
A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026
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.
HEATHERS Original Off-Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - May 23, 2026
BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
Tiler Peck to Receive Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award. Peck will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's annual Season Opening Gala on Saturday, June 20.
Short Attention Span Theatre to Showcase New Plays in Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026. The event features a lineup of award-winning writers, including a Carnegie-nominated author and a newly published novelist. The plays, which cover genres from comedy to horror, offer a unique theatrical experience ahead of the main Fringe season. This showcase highlights the talents of established and emerging writers, providing a platform for innovative and diverse sto