The Weekly Wrap - Broadway News
Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivalsby Sidney Paterra - Broadway
(07/03/2026) - 2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
RAGTIME Joins Disney's 24-Hour Celebration of America's 250th Anniversaryby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - Broadway's Ragtime is among the performance lineup for Party Across America, one of the programs featured on Disney's 24-hour multiplatform broadcast “Disney Celebrates America.' Check out the full programming lineup now.
Liza Minnelli Was Taken 'Advantage' of By David Gest & Others, Michael Feinstein Saysby Michael Major - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - Liza Minnelli had been taken 'great advantage of' by her former husband, David Gest, and other business personnel, her close friend Michael Feinstein reveals. In a new video, he opens up about helping her through bad business deals.
SPIRITED AWAY Will Embark on World Tour Including Stop at London Coliseum in 2028by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - The stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY will embark on a world tour beginning in December, with stops in Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, and Los Angeles before returning to the London Coliseum.
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies ANYTHING GOES With 'He's De-Mented!'by Michael Major - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - Randy Rainbow has released of new parody of “It’s De-Lovely” by Cole Porter, famously featured in the musical Anything Goes, taking aim at Trump's current time in office. Check out the video now!
22 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading Listby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(07/04/2026) - Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 22 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tourby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing. Learn more here.
July 4th Weekend Viewing Guide: Kelli O'Hara, Adrienne Warren & More Perform at 250th Independence Day Celebrationsby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(07/02/2026) - Happy Fourth of July weekend! In honor of the 250th celebration of America, BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances from the casts of Broadway's Ragtime and Just in Time, Tony-nominated stars Megan Hilty and Josh Groban, and more.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Breaks House Record at Studio 54by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - For the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show broke the house record at Studio 54 – with a box office take of $1,215,225 – and became the highest grossing production to play at the theatre.
JUST IN TIME Cast to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTHby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - The Broadway cast of Just in Time will perform at the 2026 edition of A Capitol Fourth, which will take place at the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, July 3, in celebration of the 250th Independence Day weekend.
Patti LuPone Reacts As Atlantis Cruise Is Barred From Turkeyby Marissa Faith Curley - Broadway
(07/03/2026) - Patti LuPone took to her Instagram to share her feelings about her upcoming performance on an Atlantis Cruise being turned away from making their port of call in Turkey.
Review Roundup: A WALK ON THE MOON With Tovah Feldshuh, Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, and Andréa Burnsby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - Read reviews for A Walk on the Moon, the new musical inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and featuring a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/29/26 - DEATH BECOMES HER, GIANT and More Closeby - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 06/29/2026.
We're Hiring! BroadwayWorld Is Seeking Full-Time Video Content Leadby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - If you're a New York City-based theater lover with experience in video production, BroadwayWorld wants you on our team. We're on the hunt for Broadway-savvy videographers/video content creators to help us cover a wide variety of theatrical events in New York City, including Broadway openings, concerts, press previews, red carpets, and more. Plus, you'll get a chance to have your work featured on the world's leading website for all things Broadway.
Jalen Brunson Sees Mariska Hargitay in EVERY BRILLIANT THING After Knicks Supportby Michael Major - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - After Mariska Hargitay sat court-side for New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson's run in the NBA finals, he cheered her on in the audience at Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway. See the photos!
Choosing the Right Musical: Seven Schools Share Their Approachby Sidney Paterra - Broadway
(07/03/2026) - BroadwayWorld spoke with educators from seven schools that recently licensed musicals through Music Theatre International (MTI) about how they selected this year's productions. While every program had its own priorities, one thing quickly became clear: choosing a musical is about much more than picking a favorite show.
NEWSIES Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?by Sidney Paterra - Broadway
(07/04/2026) - Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!
Sadie Sink Says She is 'Filled With So Much Rage' When She Sees Phones in the Audienceby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - Stage and screen star Sadie Sink recently concluded her London run in Romeo and Juliet and, in a new interview, shared her thoughts on theater etiquette and phone use from audience members.
STOP! THAT! TRAIN! Hits Digital Platforms in Julyby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - Next month, Stop! That! Train! is rocketing from the theaters into your living room. Beginning July 14, the disaster comedy from the world of RuPaul's Drag Race will be available to watch on demand on services like Prime Video, Apple TV and more.
Video: SCHMIGADOON! Cracks Joke About Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Weddingby Michael Major - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - The chatter about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has made it to Schmigadoon! Watch a video of Sara Chase and Alex Brightman improvising a joke about their upcoming marriage in the Tony-winning Broadway musical.
Jordan Donica, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Sierra Boggess and More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UK Castby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - As The Phantom of the Opera is about to celebrate a landmark 40th Anniversary at its original London home, His Majesty’s Theatre, the cast has been revealed for a special, limited birthday season. The cast will be led by Jordan Donica as The Phantom.
Broadway Cleaners Union Votes to Authorize a Strike; Negotiations for New Contract Underwayby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, more than 250 cleaners voted to authorize a strike that would impact 30 theaters showing Tony award-winning productions like “Schmigadoon,” “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Wicked,” and “The Lion King.” This marks the first time Broadway cleaners have authorized a strike in nearly two decades.
Stage and Screen Veteran Tom Ligon Passes Away at 85by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that longtime stage and screen performer Tom Ligon, known for his screen roles in projects like Paint Your Wagon and The Young and the Restless, passed away at 85 years old on June 26, 2026.
Video: Get a Look Inside the West End Capture of HADESTOWNby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(07/02/2026) - A new featurette was released for the live, West End capture of the Tony-winning Best Musical Hadestown. Starring the five original principal cast members of the Broadway company.
Photos: Jalen Brunson Visits Mariska Hargitay at EVERY BRILLIANT THINGby Bruce Glikas - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - After Mariska Hargitay sat court-side for New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson's run in the NBA finals, he visited her at Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway! See photos!
Review Roundup: BIRTHRIGHT Opens at MCC Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - Birthright, the new play by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector, is now in previews at MCC Theater. Directed by Teddy Bergman and featuring a starry ensemble cast, the production traces the evolving relationships of six friends in a story that explores community, history, and the ties that bind.
Photos: Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in ICEBOY! at the Goodmanby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - You can now get a first look at production photos of Iceboy! Or the Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh, starring Emmy Award winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman at The Goodman.
Ariana Grande Reschedules Three Dates on 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour, Citing Safety Reasonsby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - Ariana Grande has rescheduled three July dates on The Eternal Sunshine Tour, with updated stops at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and Boston’s TD Garden 'to ensure the full production can be delivered safely and as intended.'
Photos: First Look at TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stageby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - You can now get a first look at Holli' Gabrielle Conway as Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Jade Milan as Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, Stoney B. Woods as Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical at Arena Stage.
Photos: Backstage with the Stars of LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hallby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
