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BLOOD BE SWEET to Complete New York Theatre Workshop's 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present Abigail C. Onwunali's BLOOD BE SWEET, directed by Awoye Timpo, developed with Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe, as the season's final production.

Sean Tecson Named Managing Director of National Queer Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Sean Tecson, an arts administrator, playwright, and director who has worked with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Roundabout Theatre Company, will lead National Queer Theater as its new Managing Director.

Broadway’s Non-Profit Cheat Code
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 27, 2026

Only one new musical, and zero musical revivals, have made back their initial capitalization over the past two years. Shows cost more than ever before to make it to Broadway, and are closing faster and faster, even after winning major Tony Awards. None of this is new information, the last few years have been a huge struggle for commercial theatre, particularly commercial musicals. As one anonymous Broadway co-producer put it, “every [Broadway] show costs $100k a week too much to operate, and ticket prices need to increase 30% to be where we were five years ago.” That’s quite the gap to bridge

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals Latest Round Of Sloan Playwriting Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the latest recipients of their Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW To Release Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2026

The Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show will record a cast album, featuring Rachel Dratch as “Narrator,” Luke Evans as “Frank-N-Furter,” Amber Gray as “Riff Raff,” Stephanie Hsu as “Janet,” Juliette Lewis as “Magenta,” and more.

Joaquina Kalukango, Heidi Blickenstaff, Drew Gehling and More Join THE HEART at Roundabout
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company announced the complete cast and design team for THE HEART, featuring Joaquina Kalukango and Heidi Blickenstaff, at the Laura Pels Theatre.

GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE Cast Set for Skylight Music Theatre Season Opener
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Janet Metz, Andrew Varela and Mona Swain will lead Skylight Music Theatre's production of GYPSY: A Musical Fable, directed by Michael Unger in Milwaukee's Cabot Theatre.

Up on the Marquee: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 19, 2026

Next up at Roundabout Theatre Company is The Imaginary Invalid by Molière translated by Doug Skinner, adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, with direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden making his Broadway directorial debut. The Imaginary Invalid will begin preview performances on Friday, September 25, 2026, and open officially on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

Director Jordan Laffrenier Will Return to Canadian Stage to Helm WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Canadian Stage will present the Canadian premiere of Alice Childress's WINE IN THE WILDERNESS, directed by Jordan Laffrenier, featuring Mazin Elsadig and Virgilia Griffith in Toronto.

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS THE MUSICAL! to Run at Arrow Rock Lyceum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present 'The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,' directed by Tim Seib with musical direction by Mike Wilkins, featuring Sarah Smith, Jeffrey C. Wolf, Mallory Hawkes, Kalea Leverette and Tommy McDowell.

CITY OF LADIES to Premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Angela Pierce stars as Christine de Pizan in Lorraine Liscio's new play, directed by Myriam Cyr, staged at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More
by - Aug 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rachel Bloom, Brooks Ashmanskas, Dylan Baker & More Join THE IMAGINARY INVALID on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière translated by Doug Skinner, adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) with direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot) making his Broadway directorial debut.

Julia Murney, Tatianna Córdoba and More to Star in SPELLING BEE at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, including Julia Murney, Tatianna Córdoba and more.

Adam Pascal to Direct CABARET at Connecticut's Press Box Theater
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026

Adam Pascal is returning to the Kit Kat Club - this time from the other side of the table. The Tony Award nominee will direct a new production of Cabaret at The Press Box Theater in Southbury, Connecticut, running November 27 through December 20, 2026.

Michael Cassel Group Names Zachary Baer North America Producing Head
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.

Roundabout Reveals Youth Ensemble's Summer Production
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

Roundabout Youth Ensemble (RYE), an after-school and summer program for NYC public high schools, has announced the world premiere of the new play Stars in Relations by Lauren Urbanec.

STARS IN RELATIONS to Premiere via Roundabout Youth Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Roundabout Youth Ensemble will present the world premiere of STARS IN RELATIONS, a new play by Lauren Urbanec directed by Jonah Fisher, at a Manhattan black box theater.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City
by - Jul 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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!