Longacre Theatre

Complete Cast Set for Adrienne Warren-Led IMITATION OF LIFE World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for Lynn Nottage and John Legend's new musical IMITATION OF LIFE, starring Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 14, 2026 - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Begins Rehearsals for Broadway and More
by - Oct 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THREE DAYS OF RAIN Will Open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre; Creative Team Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard  Greenberg’s acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist THREE DAYS OF RAIN will begin performances on Saturday, January 30, 2027, and officially open Monday, March 1, 2027 at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.

BURN THE FLOOR PRESENTS MAKS & PETA LIVE! is Coming to the Tanger Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

The ballroom dance production will feature DANCING WITH THE STARS alumni Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd alongside international champions in Greensboro.

BURN THE FLOOR PRESENTS MAKS AND PETA LIVE! is Coming to Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

The ballroom dance production will bring stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, featuring international champion dancers and new choreography.

Shall We Dance? A Look at Ballroom Dancing on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 25, 2026

Broadway has always known that sometimes the best way to tell a story is to put on your dancing shoes. From elegant waltzes and fiery tangos to quicksteps, foxtrots, rumbas and cha-chas, ballroom dancing has found its way into Broadway musicals for generations. Sometimes it's simply part of the spectacle, while other times the act of two characters taking the floor can say more about their relationship than pages of dialogue. With ballroom dancing continuing to captivate audiences on television and beyond, we're taking a spin through Broadway history to revisit some of the shows that have brought the ballroom to the stage.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2026- Lorna Courtney Talks THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Sep 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Sets Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026

The 8-time Tony-nominated musical will close at the Longacre Theatre after 428 performances, with its first national tour launching in Providence, RI.

Ivy Crest Theatre Co. Will Present NO VACANCY SERIES
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2026

Ivy Crest Theatre Co. has just announced its production of the No Vacancy Series. No Vacancy is a collection of 3 one act plays set in motels throughout the last 50 years. Cabin 12 by John Bishop from the 70s, Motel Story by Alexandra Vassilaros in the 90s and Here Comes the Drone by Arlene Hutton from the 2010’s. A mix of drama and comedy the plays all deal with themes around connection, isolation and identity. Performances of the No Vacancy Series begin Thursday, September 10 for a limited run through September 13 at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street).

How to Stage Door on Broadway: Everything You Need to Know
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 5, 2026

Stage dooring has long been a beloved Broadway tradition, giving theatregoers a chance to meet performers after a show. But if you've never done it before, you might have questions. Where is the Broadway stage door? How long do you have to wait? Will every actor come out? And what exactly is proper stage door etiquette? We're breaking down everything you need to know about stage dooring on Broadway.

Review: A Breathtaking RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 24, 2026

What did our critic think of RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater?

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Celebrate Community Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), will celebrate its first-ever New York Community Night at the Longacre Theatre, bringing together leaders from 12 New York City organizations.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Meet the 7 New Broadway Stars Turned 2026 Tony Nominees
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 7, 2026

Every Broadway season brings fresh faces to the stage, but this year’s Tony Awards spotlight several standout performers who are not only nominated — they’re making their official Broadway debuts. Let’s take a closer look at the 2026 acting nominees who are dazzling Broadway audiences for the very first time this season...

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 3, 2026- Meet TITANIQUE Tony-Nominee Marla Mindelle and More
by - Jun 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: 2026 Theatre World Awards Red Carpet
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2026

The  80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be held today, June 2, 2026 at 2pm at The Longacre Theatre. Watch highlights from the red carpet in this video.

Video: TWO STRANGERS Releases 'If I Believed' Music Video
by Michael Major - May 27, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has released the official music video for “If I Believed” from their original Broadway cast recording. Performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, the music video was filmed at Edge in New York City.

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Launch North American Tour in Fall 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027. The production will open in Rhode Island, before touring to cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026

In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.

Video: Christiani Pitts Is Ready to Carry A Tony Award Across New York
by Luka Vonier - May 17, 2026

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony nominee Christiani Pitts chats more about why being a part of the Broadway community is so special, what an honor it is to be nominated, and so much more.