Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September. 

Did You Know That These Writers Had Two Broadway Shows Running on the Same Street?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 12, 2026

This season, 46th Street will join these special ranks when the new musical Warriors moves into the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warriors, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, moves in across the street from Hamilton in its long-time home at the Richard Rodgers. Hamilton, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, already has a history of inspiring block party vibes on 46th Street with Ham4Ham, their in-person lottery turned pop-up concert event. Will there be a crossover lottery event for both shows? Perhaps Warriors will be the Lunt-Fontanne show to finally reopen the theater’s long-dormant retractable rooftop and wave to their neighbors? 

RENT West End Revival Adds Travis Ross, Bella Brown, & More to Principal Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo. Booking has been extended due to popular demand.

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! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, 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.

‘Sheer Terror’ at TITANIC: Maury Yeston Biography Recounts Tony-Winning Musical’s Rocky Start
by Michael Gioia - Jul 1, 2026

According to 'A Very Unusual Way: Maury Yeston and His Singular Path to Broadway and Beyond' author Joshua Rosenblum, rumors ‘swirled’ that ‘Titanic’ was ‘living up to its billing: a world-class disaster.’

Video: Watch DEATH BECOMES HER's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2026

Death Becomes Her took its final bows on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the cast, including Betsy Wolfe, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams, taking their final bows in the hit musical.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 28, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Death Becomes Her takes its final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre following 27 previews and 666 regular performances; Giant concludes its limited run at the Music Box Theatre after 12 previews and 105 regular performances; and The Fear of 13 concludes its run at the James Earl Jones Theatre after 28 previews and 87 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Warriors, Inter Alia and Wanted respectively.

WARRIORS: Everything You Need to Know About Lin- Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' New Broadway-Bound Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis bring WARRIORS to Broadway in 2027! Everything you need to know about the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

De España a Broadway: la huella de SONRISAS Y LÁGRIMAS revive con su regreso a Nueva York
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 24, 2026

Recordamos la icónica producción española que ilustra nuestro archivo con motivo del esperado anuncio de su segundo revival oficial en la Gran Manzana para 2027

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and More
by - Jun 24, 2026

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

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis's WARRIORS to Open on Broadway in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

Warriors, with book, music and lyrics by co-writers Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, will begin previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway in March 2027.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

Rachel Potter Recalls Asking ‘Does Anybody Know My Line?’ Onstage During THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Michael Gioia - Jun 3, 2026

Rachel Potter recalled going to the ‘White Room of death’ when she was playing opposite Brooke Shields on Broadway.

New Box Set Collecting Seven Solo Donna Summer Albums
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

A new box set is collecting all of Donna Summer's solo albums that were released on Casablanca Records from 1975 to 1979. Donna Summer: The Casablanca Studio Albums will be available on 7CD or 10LP Colored Vinyl on October 2, 2026.

Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in RENT at Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo will make his West End debut as Mark in a new production of RENT, directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard, at London's Duke of York's Theatre.

DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production  of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Releases Acoustic Studio Performance of 'Human Nature'
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Broadway's MJ is exploring the softer side of the King of Pop's catalogue in a new video featuring cast members performing an acoustic version of the classic tune, 'Human Nature'. Go inside the studio with the cast as they put a new spin on an MJ classic.

Jamie Lynn Sigler Told BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Costar She Had MS on Stage While Their Mics Were Off
by Michael Gioia - May 5, 2026

The actress, best known for playing Meadow Soprano on The Sopranos, was asked to audition for the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast a few weeks after her 21st birthday, she recalled in her memoir And So It Is...: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope (out Tuesday, May 5). 

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.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

DreamWorks Theatricals, a part of Universal Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that How to Train Your Dragon JR. is now available for licensing.