GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Recoups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Purpose has officially recouped its $5.25 million capitalization. Recoupment was achieved with the aid of the New York State Tax Credit as well as the operating profits from Purpose's Broadway run.
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Launch Tour This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Following a run Off-Broadway and a sold-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is set to make its UK return this summer, followed by a multi-city US tour this fall.
CATCH AS A CAN & More Lead Chicago's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Catch as a Can and more
Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026
What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatural.