New York Theatre

Interview: Dan Fishbach of THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 1, 2026

The Complete History of American Musical Theater” series returns to the Odyssey Theatre with an exploration of landmark shows, songs, artists and innovations from The 1950s that helped define the Golden Age of the American musical. Through engaging narration and live performances, the evening celebrates classics including Guys and Dolls, The King and I, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and The Music Man. Featured performers include Eileen Barnett, Camryn Hamm, Scott Harlan, Hayden Kharrazi, Tony nominee Mary Gordon Murray and Tony nominee Rory O’Malley, with narration by Dan Fishbach and Mark D. Kaufmann. One performance only takes place on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025. For more information and Tix Click: go to OdysseyTheatre.com.

Ephraim Sykes, Casey Likes, Isaac Mizrahi and More to Play 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

54 Below will host performances from Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes, Casey Likes, Isaac Mizrahi, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and Britani Bateman, among other stars from Broadway and cabaret.

Review Roundup: Rosie O'Donnell's COMMON KNOWLEDGE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell has returned to the New York City stage with her solo show, Common Knowledge, premiering Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner's new show will reflect on her move to her newly adopted hometown of Dublin, Ireland, the culture shift, family life, and the humbling and hilarious realization that maybe she doesn’t have it all figured out.

THE COTTAGE to Close Out Season at Stage West
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2026

Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth will present THE COTTAGE as its season-closing comedy, featuring Natalie Young and Parker Davis Gray.

RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR to Make West-Coast Debut at Jansen Art Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2026

The punk-rock musical about choices, addiction, and the afterlife will receive its West-Coast premiere in Lynden, Washington, with direction by Andrew Cooper.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN and TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater will wrap up its 2026 season this weekend with the final performances of True West and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, and More Will Join the Cast of HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

All new principal cast members will join the Broadway cast of Hadestown in September, including Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kayko, and Geno Segers. Learn more here!

ONCE Co-Writer and Film Star Glen Hansard Dies at 56
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Glen Hansard, who co-wrote the musical Once and starred in the 2007 film of the same name, has died at age 56, after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin, Ireland.

Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective Reveals Fall 2026 Season Featuring THE MORBS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective has revealed details for its Fall 2026 season.  Egg & Spoon’s Fall 2026 season will be anchored by the world premiere of The Morbs by Jen Diamond.

AFTERMATH by David Zax to Make New York Premiere This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

A new play by journalist David Zax will make its New York premiere this fall, starring Danny Kornfeld and Tony nominee Steven Skybell in a limited engagement about a journalist's return home after captivity.

Review Roundup: THE SAVIORS Opens at Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Reviews are in for The Saviors, the world premiere drama by Bubba Weiler. Starring Crystal Finn, Ivan Howe, Julius Rinzel, and Stanley Simons, the production is now playing at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater through August 15.

Review Roundup: Cat Cohen's BROAD STROKES Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Reviews are in for Broad Strokes, Cat Cohen's autobiographical one-woman musical comedy about mortality, recovery, and self-discovery. The limited Off-Broadway engagement continues through September 5.

Rosie O'Donnell on Discovering Ireland's Drinking Culture at the Doctor's Office
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and shared a humorous story about learning the realities of Irish drinking culture during a visit to her doctor's office after relocating to Dublin.

THE GETAWAY DRIVER World Premiere Cast Set at Trinity Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.

TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

Princeton Summer Theater closes its 2026 season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Wasif Sami, featuring a cast of four at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Princeton, NJ.

Video: Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Sing from THE LOST BOYS, HADESTOWN & More at Broadway at the Boardwalk
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2026

Earlier this week, Hudson River Park continued Broadway by the Boardwalk, the free performance series that delivers shows against a waterfront backdrop each summer. Entering its third season, this year's series will feature five free events showcasing Tony and Grammy winners, rising stars and electric performers from across the Broadway stage. The series continued on Monday night with a performance from 2026 Tony Award winner from The Lost Boys, Ali Louis Bourzgui. Check out highlights from inside the big night in this video!

Roundabout Sets Dates for THE FULL MONTY, THE IMAGINARY INVALID and More in 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed dates for productions during the upcoming 2026-2027 season both on and off Broadway, including The Imaginary Invalid, The Full Monty, and more.

Nicholas Polonio Will Direct THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Theatre Group Asia has announced that Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio will direct its upcoming production of The Notebook, The Musical. Learn more here.

Carey Van Driest to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Arrow Rock Lyceum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Carey Van Driest, known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, will star as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Robyne Parrish in her ARLT directing debut.

Awoye Timpo, Ngozi Anyanwu and More to Join New York Theatre Workshop WORKS IN PROGRESS Summer Salon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will launch a second summer in residence at Vineyard Arts Project and a “Works In Progress” Summer Salon. NYTW has expanded its summer residency partners to include Vineyard Arts Project on Martha’s Vineyard.