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Michael Urie Will Be Honored at Abingdon Theatre Company's 34th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Emmy-nominated actor Michael Urie, known for OH, MARY! and SHRINKING, will be celebrated as an honoree at Abingdon Theatre Company's 34th Anniversary Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York.

Dede Lovejoy and Joy Donze Will Bring Two World Premieres To Edinburgh Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

American performer-writers Dede Lovejoy and Joy Donze will bring two world premieres to the Edinburgh Fringe, with Lovejoy making her Fringe playwriting debut alongside Donze's psychological drama.

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Reveals Fellowship Winners for Fourth Cycle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

The winners have been revealed for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator: 2026 fellows Katie Bender, Orlando Hernández, and Beth Hyland.

BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.

THE WOODCUTTER to Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Actor John Anthony Gorman brings THE WOODCUTTER to Edinburgh Fringe, a one-man show drawn from his real life, recounting memories of his parents and their Glasgow pub, The Woodcutter, which they ran for half a century.

Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!

NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED! at Texas Performing Arts
by Joni Lorraine - Jun 1, 2026

Austin audiences will have plenty of opportunities to travel the world without leaving their seats during Texas Performing Arts' newly announced 2026/27 season.

Photos: INDIAN PRINCESSES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

See photos from opening night of INDIAN PRINCESSES, the new play by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez, presented by Atlantic Theater Company and Rattlestick Theater.

Video: INDIAN PRINCESSES Creators on the Road to Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Hear from the company of the Off-Broadway premiere of Indian Princesses at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater, including how comedy becomes catharsis in hard conversations.

Details Revealed for Rattlestick Theater & Lucille Lortel's GLOBAL FORMS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Rattlestick Theater and Lucille Lortel Theatre revealed details for the 7th annual Global Forms festival, themed 'Strength in Numbers,' featuring panels, workshops, microgrants, and more.

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.

Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of Eliana Theologides Rodriguez's INDIAN PRINCESSES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Rehearsals are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.

Industry Pro Newsletter: P!NK to Host the Tonys + DOJ Settles With Broadway Across America
by Alex Freeman - Apr 13, 2026

On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.

Photos: Ben Beckley, Rebecca Jimenez and More in Rehearsals for INDIAN PRINCESSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Check out rehearsal photos for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. The production stars Ben Beckley, Rebecca Jiminez and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More
by - Apr 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Now Speaks 20 Languages — and More Big News
by Alex Freeman - Apr 6, 2026

This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.

Rattlestick Theater Will Be Renamed For Terrence McNally
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Rattlestick Theater building, located at 224 Waverly Place, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater after the late Tony Award-winning playwright. Learn more here!

Youlim Nam Selected as 2026 Resident Artist at HB Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

New York City-based playwright, actor, and producer Youlim Nam has been selected as a 2026 Resident Artist at HB Studio. Nam will develop her original full-length play, New Year's Day (Sae Hae), culminating in a public reading.

Tickets Available for Atlanta Opera's NOW Festival Featuring New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The Atlanta Opera will present the NOW Festival from June 12-14, 2026, showcasing the premiere of Jala Smirti's Water Memory, and a 96-Hour Opera Competition.