Broadway Theatre

Review: THE CHER SHOW at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 11, 2026

Strong performances, impressive staging, and the sense of fun and theatricality that audiences expect from a jukebox musical built around one of popular culture’s most enduring stars.

BALLET CENTRAL Will Perform One Night Only at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Ballet Central, one of the UK's leading touring ballet companies, will make its Darlington Hippodrome debut with a single-night performance. Learn more here!

GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH Will Make World Premiere at Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH, a new dramedy written and directed by India Marin Stachyra, will premiere at Theater for the New City in NYC's East Village, starring Lisa Tracy and River Knight.

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.

THE CHER SHOW Makes Regional Debut at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

THE CHER SHOW makes its regional premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, with three actresses portraying Cher across six decades of her career, featuring 35 of her most recognized songs.

Video: Watch Lizzy McAlpine Perform Live at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre has shared a recent performance from singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine, as part of its ‘Live From Cherry Lane Theatre’ series. Watch the 35-minute performance from the Floyd Collins star now.

TRU and League of Professional Theatre Women Team Up for Women Warriors Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited and the League of Professional Theatre Women will present a Town Hall discussion on gender equality in theater, hosted at Polaris North Studio in NYC with simultaneous streaming available.

Breaking Down the 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2026

The 2025/26 Broadway season has officially come to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Come to the Arden Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Arden Theatre Company will stage the Tony Award-winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, directed by Terrence J. Nolen with a reimagined visual approach exploring digital identity, social media, and mental health.

LIZA! AT 80 Celebration To Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Beth Leavel and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Transport Group announced tickets on sale for LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night-only tribute at Carnegie Hall featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Andrew Rannells, and more honoring Liza Minnelli's 60-year career.

UNCLE VANYA U.S. Premiere Adaptation By Liisa Repo-Martell To Play AstonRep Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

AstonRep Productions will present the U.S. premiere of a new adaptation of UNCLE VANYA by Liisa Repo-Martell. Directed by Derek Bertelsen, the production will run at Edge Off-Broadway Theatre in Chicago.

Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

Made Up World Productions Launches WORLD BUILDERS Musical Development Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026

Made Up World Productions announced WORLD BUILDERS, a new development pipeline for original musicals, partnering with Webster University, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Out of the Box Theatrics to guide selected works from workshop to Off-Broadway.

RENT Will Have Live Broadway Concert Later This Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

BroadwayWorld has learned that a live concert performance of Rent will be taking place this year! The concert will feature RENT’s original musical director, Tim Weil, on the keys, with the original Rent band.

Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN to Premiere in Korea in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of Alicia Keys, will have its Korean premiere at the GS Art Center this summer.

Creative Team Set for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Houston Broadway Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Houston Broadway Theatre has revealed the creatives for Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Wortham Center playing this summer with a limited three-week engagement.

Video: Watch P!NK (Technically) Go on Broadway at THE GREAT GATSBY
by Gillian Blum - Apr 11, 2026

Ahead of hosting the 2026 Tony Awards, P!NK shared a video of herself setting foot on The Broadway Theatre's stage during the curtain call of The Great Gatsby, meaning she has technically been on Broadway before the Tonys.

Complete Guide to the 2026 Broadway Awards Season
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

The 2026 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!

NETTA & RU World Premiere and More Set for Dobama Theatre 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Dobama Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring five area and world premiere plays, including the world premiere of Netta & Ru, the holiday show A Sherlock Carol, and more.

Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY Star Corbin Bleu Performs 'Roaring On'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Watch Corbin Bleu perform “Roaring On” in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway as the musical continues its run at the Broadway Theatre. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look at one of the new stars in action with a new video of Corbin Bleu performing “Roaring On” as Nick Carraway.