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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 11, 2026- & JULIET To Conclude Broadway Run and More
by - Sep 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL to Play Final Performance in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026

Heathers The Musical will play its final performance at New World Stages, prior to embarking on an extensive North American tour, launching in Baltimore in May 2027. 

38th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Unveils Creative Teams
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre named directors, music directors and emerging artists for its 38th annual festival showcasing eight new musicals in concert presentations at New World Stages.

Video: First Look at the New Stars of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Sep 9, 2026

Heathers the Musical has released a first look video at their new stars, including Morgan Dudley as Heather Duke, Anneliese van der Pol as Ms. Fleming/Veronica's Mom, and Nicholas A. Wilkinson as Kurt Kelly.

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).

Photos: Morgan Dudley, Anneliese van der Pol, and More Join HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Heathers the Musical will welcome new cast members Morgan Dudley, Anneliese van der Pol, and Nicholas A. Wilkinson. Check out all new photos of the new cast here!

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo to Return to NY for Encore Performances This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine will present three encore New York performances of KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO on October 9, December 9, 2026, and January 8, 2027 as part of his US tour.

Adam Langdon Will Join THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG; Longtime Cast Member Trevor Braun to Depart
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Trevor Braun departs THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG after his final performance September 3 at New World Stages; Adam Langdon takes over as Dennis beginning September 14.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.

SHOW NO FEAR Will Premiere at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

This Halloween, The Green Room 42 will present the premiere of SHOW NO FEAR, a new real-world horror play from writer-director Aaron Mark. Learn more here!

Video: HEATHERS New York, UK, and Australian Casts Team Up For 'Candy Store' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

The three casts of Heathers the Musical - in New York, Australia, and the UK - have teamed up to celebrate Heathers Day. The Heathers from each company have filmed a special Candy Store music video. Watch the video here!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast and Creatives Revealed at John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical.

Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Performs 'No Scrubs' at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2026

Arena Stage shared a performance clip of the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's Grammy-winning hit 'No Scrubs,' which opens Act II of the new production. Watch the video now!

Donna McKechnie Will Bring A MUSICAL MEMOIR to East Hampton's LTV Studios
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Donna McKechnie will star in A MUSICAL MEMOIR as the season finale of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea series at LTV Studios, with Ian Herman on piano.

THE CHARIOTEER World Premiere to Star Mia Wurgaft, John Blake at the cell
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Amanda + James and the cell theatre will present the world premiere of THE CHARIOTEER by Dan Giles, starring Mia Wurgaft and John Blake, directed by Matt Dickson.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE Cast Set for Folger Theatre's Psalmayene 24 Production
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Nathan Darrow, Renea S. Brown, and Lee Osorio will lead Folger Theatre's staging of Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by Psalmayene 24 and reset in the 1950s American South.

Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Unveils Recipients Of The 2026 Lynnette Barkley Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Lindsey Hope Pearlman, Diego Alejandro González, and Jaquita Ta'le will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted award from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation to support their artistic careers.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 19, 2026- Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! and More
by - Aug 19, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

IN CLAY to Open City Theatre's Season In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

City Theatre will stage IN CLAY, a solo musical about overlooked ceramic artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, following a sold-out run at Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Photos: Alex Newell, Nina White and Julian Sewell in SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

You can now get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages' newest class of cast members:Alex Newell, Nina White and Julian Sewell.