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Ensemble Studio Theatre
549 West 52nd Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019

Elaine's cantankerous, ailing mother, Ruth, won't let aides in the house to help her, making it impossible for Elaine to go to work. In desperation, Elaine buys a "Jenny," a smart device which doubles as a babysitter/companion for her mom - while allowing Elaine to check on Ruth from anywhere. Jenny quickly feels like another member of the family, playing games with Ruth and talking Elaine through her insomnia. But what if Jenny isn't the only one listening? A play about how and why we let technology into our homes, and the unexpected changes that tech can bring.


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Phoebe Bridgers to Play International 'Lost Tour' in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026


Following a sold-out acoustic show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, Phoebe Bridgers has revealed details of The Lost Tour for 2026.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026


Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!

Phil Ellis to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With BATH MAT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026


Taskmaster star Phil Ellis announced an eighth London date at Wilton's Music Hall for his BATH MAT tour, following 50+ sell-out UK shows, and will return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the hit stand-up show.

Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley to Play 'Dreaming The Same Dream Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026


GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by Warren Haynes, and nine-time GRAMMY-winning reggae icon Ziggy Marley, will hit the road for the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, AMERICAN IDIOT and More Set for Goodman Theatre 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026


Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins have revealed the 2026/2027 Season line-up, beginning this fall. With 12 productions—five world or Chicago premieres, a reinvestigated classic and more.

Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards: Act One
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2026


Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti and six-time Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess will host THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE. We have all of the details here!

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD! to Make World Premiere at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026


Eric Marlin's WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!, directed by Ilana Khanin, will receive its world premiere at The Tank NYC, featuring Queen-Tiye Akamefula and Annie Hoeg in a two-hander centered on a 1943 melodrama.

Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre
by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026


What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?

Review: BETWEEN THE RIVER AND THE SEA, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 21, 2026


“I’m just here to talk about my divorce,” says Yousef Sweid right after a preamble about the reception of political productions. He and Isabella Sedlak write a poignant reflection on how beliefs and birthplaces raise us and shackle us at once. Between The River and The Sea approaches the Palestinian genocide from a personal standpoint, never making it its focus, yet permeating every word with the weight of it. It introduces a Christian-Arab-Palestinian-Israeli father who’s raising two Jewish-Arab-Austrian children in Berlin. Yousef (Sweid) is trying to get custody of his youngest after his second divorce, after his ex-wife told him she wants to move back to their home country. 

GODSPELL Documentary, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, & More Among Florida Film Festival Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026


The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.

Celia Keenan-Bolger Deep Dives Into ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 5, 2026


Tony winner Celia Keenan-Bolger talks ANTIGONE (This Play I Read In High School) at The Public Theater, working with direct address, the legacy of Spelling Bee, and more in this Broadway Deep Dive.

Billy Strings Extends Headline Tour with New Fall Dates in Los Angeles, Denver & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026


Billy Strings will extend his headline tour through the fall, including newly confirmed stops at Denver’s Ball Arena (two nights), Inglewood’s Kia Forum, San Diego’s Pechanga Arena and New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, among many others.

Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026


This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.

Geffen Playhouse Reveals 2026/2027 Season - PURPOSE, WINE IN THE WILDERNESS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026


Geffen Playhouse has unveiled five productions that will make up its 2026/2027 season lineup from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney. The lineup will feature a mix of world, West Coast and Los Angeles premieres.

Dorset Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Featuring DECEIVED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026


Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.

USC Theatre Will Present THE ANTELOPE PARTY This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


USC Theatre is set to stage THE ANTELOPE PARTY from April 3 to April 12. This production, directed by Kevin Bush, explores themes of community and identity through a compelling narrative.

Student Blog: A Look Behind the Curtain: Confessions of a BFA Musical Theatre Student
by Student Blogger: Riley Moore - Mar 27, 2026


Are you currently pursuing your BFA or looking into a BFA program? This is the confessional, honest, interview-style article for you.

DAN SODER: THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER OF COMEDY Tour Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced that acclaimed stand-up comedian Dan Soder will bring his 'The Golden Retriever of Comedy' Tour to Newark.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

North/South Chamber Orchestra Will Present Free Winter/Spring Concert Featuring New York Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026


The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert in New York City featuring new compositions by North American composers, with violinist Hattie Hye-Ri Ahn. The event is set for February 19, 2026, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 10, 2026


Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at English Theatre, Frankfurt
by André Böke - Feb 8, 2026


“Welcome to the Renaissance!” – after an odyssey of obstacles and hindrances, continental Europe’s biggest English-language theatre venue has finally reopened its gates with a true musical banger: “Something Rotten”! has returned to Frankfurt, featuring a cast and production that establish a quality easily transferable to the West End.

Nish Kumar Will Embark on New Tour For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026


Following the success of Nish Kumar's 2024/25 worldwide tour, the award-winning comedian is back with a brand-new show, Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy, for 2026.

HAMILTON, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For Broadway In Atlanta Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026


The 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre will feature acclaimed shows HAMILTON, DEATH BECOMES HER, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, among others. Learn more about the season here!

PROOF Comes to Act II Playhouse in January 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025


Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Proof” by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn more about the production here!

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