New York Theatre

DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY To Be Presented By Out of the Box Theatrics
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Out of the Box Theatrics announced its 2026-2027 season, including industry presentations of DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY as part of its 'Building the Box' series, plus a new development initiative called 'World Builders.'

SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES Star Conner Leavitt Joins 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Conner Leavitt, known for THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES, will make his Off-Broadway debut in 11 TO MIDNIGHT at the Orpheum Theatre, joining a cast that includes Heather Morris and Nia Sioux.

Laura Laman Joins International Cast of SNAZZY at New York Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Laura Laman, a Netherlands-born actress trained at the Stella Adler Studio, will make her New York stage debut in SNAZZY, a new play by Joe Staton premiering at LATEA Theater as part of the New York Theatre Festival.

Carrie Coon and Ben Platt Cast in Psychological Thriller I AM NOT YOUR MOTHER
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

Broadway alums Carrie Coon and Ben Platt will share the screen in a new psychological thriller film, I Am Not Your Mother. Platt will play a young director, with Coon as a legendary actress.

New York Theatre Workshop Will Distribute 1500 Free Tickets To IN THE BRICKS Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop announced it will distribute 1,500 free tickets to its IN THE BRICKS Festival at a May Day 'Walk the Block' event on East 4th Street, with tickets valid for four staged productions and exclusive film screenings.

Aaron Alcarez, Jade McLeod, and More Will Lead CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

New York Theatre Barn's 19th season New Works Series will present excerpts from two new queer musicals, CONFESSIONS and ATALANTA: THE LONG SHOT, at Five Angels Theater in NYC, with live streaming available.

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK Cast Recording Set for Release on Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Center Stage Records announced the release of the PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: THE MUSICAL original Off-Broadway cast recording, featuring music by Greta Gertler Gold and lyrics by Hilary Bell, with a UK premiere planned for 2027.

Hunter College MFA Playwrights Festival Will Include Five New Works in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present staged readings of five new plays at the Frederick Loewe Theater in New York, featuring works by graduates of the two-year program directed by notable theater artists.

Cast Set for COPPÉLIA AT THE ANIMATRONIC PIZZA ARCADE Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The PG Exploration Festival will present an industry reading of COPPÉLIA AT THE ANIMATRONIC PIZZA ARCADE, a new musical inspired by the 19th-century French ballet, set in a 1985 Chuck E. Cheese-style pizza arcade.

17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
by Michael Gioia - Apr 29, 2026

It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.

Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!

RENT Will Return to the West End to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

A new production of Rent is set to open in the West End in Autumn 2026. The show was teased with an Instagram post on the official account for the forthcoming production.

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

World Premiere of BODY UNREDACTED Will Come to Brooklyn From Blessed Unrest
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Blessed Unrest will present the world premiere of BODY UNREDACTED, directed and choreographed by Jessica Burr, at The Makers' Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The ensemble-created work explores the art, science, and lived experience of the human body.

Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.

National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.

2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present 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.

Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors, A New Union Contract & A New 3,000-Seat Venue
by Alex Freeman - Apr 27, 2026

On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.

Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!