Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026
Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…
Broadway Says Goodbye To Boneau/Bryan-Brown, The Press Office That Shaped Theater History
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2026
It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.
25th New York Asian Film Festival Highlights Unveiled
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026
The first highlights have been revealed for the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), an anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of championing the filmmakers, stars, and cinematic movements that have shaped the future of Asian cinema
A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026
Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons.
Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
Nick Jonas Sets 'A Night with Nick' East Coast Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
Following the release of his solo album Sunday Best earlier this year, performer Nick Jonas will embark on a special run of intimate performances titled “A Night With Nick,” set to hit six cities on the East Coast this June.
As Female Playwrights Lose Ground, Female Critics Are Making History
by Cara Joy David - Mar 30, 2026
The biggest change from prior years is at The New York Times, where Helen Shaw became the first female chief theater critic at the paper of record earlier this year. Previously, The Times has had plenty of female second-string critics, but the top seat was always held by a man.
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage
by Melissa Heckscher - Mar 30, 2026
Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces.
Interview: Matthew Lombardo and Beth Leavel Tell the Tale of WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 27, 2026
After the headline-making 2019 run of his “Tea at Five,” which starred Faye Dunaway, playwright Matthew Lombardo returns to Boston’s Huntington Theatre April 3–18 with his latest effort, “When Playwrights Kill,” a behind-the scenes comedy about an up-and-coming playwright whose Broadway dreams are dashed when his female lead, a famously difficult diva, derails his play’s out-of-town tryout in Boston.
Cast Set For RETURN TO THE FOREST at Theatre-Rites
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.
Photos: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd in New POWER BALLAD Character Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film, has released character posters featuring lead stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The movie will hold its world premiere this weekend at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.