70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full Listby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/17/2026) - The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Bigby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
DEATH BECOMES HER Is Closing- So What Happened?by Ben Waterhouse - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Death Becomes Her announced they will be closing on Broadway on June 28 due to poor sales. This announcement comes as a relative surprise; had you asked anyone six months ago, they would have told you Death Becomes Her was more likely than not to have an extended run on Broadway.
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies RAYE With 'Where the Hell Is Our Congress?'by Michael Major - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Randy Rainbow has released a new parody music video of RAYE's 'WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!' The new release is titled 'WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS?' and takes on the big-band single while pleading with the US Congress to impeach Donald Trump.
What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.
Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in RENT at Duke of York's Theatreby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo will make his West End debut as Mark in a new production of RENT, directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard, at London's Duke of York's Theatre.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Dateby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.
Caissie Levy Will Not Reprise NEXT TO NORMAL Performance on Broadwayby Michael Major - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Caissie Levy has stated that she will not be starring in Next to Normal on Broadway. The Ragtime Tony Award nominee took to Instagram to reveal to fans that she will not be reprising her role as 'Diana Goodman' in New York City.
BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sundayby Michael Major - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Cancels Performances Following Cyber Attackby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Chanhassen Dinner Theatres says a cyber attack on its computer network has prompted it to take systems offline, leading to rescheduled performances.
Exclusive: Ben Levi Ross Performs Bobby Darin Song in ELSBETH Season 3 Finaleby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - In an exclusive sneak peek clip from the season three finale of Elsbeth, Tony nominee Ben Levi Ross shows off his vocal chops with a performance of the jazz standard, 'That's All,' made famous by Bobby Darin. Get a first look at Ross's rendition now.
Beloved Broadway Dresser Alex Bartlett Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 51 as GoFundMe Surpasses Goalby Michael Gioia - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Alex Bartlett, who worked on Broadway for over 20 years as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor, has died. He was 51.
SCHMIGADOON!, THE LOST BOYS, TITANIQUE and More to Perform at The Tony Awardsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/21/2026) - The companies of the seven Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical nominees will perform at the 79th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & Moreby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(05/16/2026) - The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!
Tim Minchin Will Write the Music For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Remakeby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!
THE LOST BOYS Will Launch a North American Tour in 2028by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - BoradwayWorld has just learned that THE LOST BOYS will launch a North American National Tour in Spring 2028, at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Additional cities and tour dates will be announced at a later date.
2026 Helen Hayes Award Winners- Full Listby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were presented at an event at The Anthem. The awards celebrated productions in the Washington, DC region in the 2025 calendar year.
Review Roundup: CELEBRITY AUTOPBIOGRAPHY On Broadwayby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Read the reviews for the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack.
2026 Chita Rivera Awards Winners- SCHMIGADOON! Wins Bigby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Winners have been announced for for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and film seen during the 2025-2026 season.
Winners Announced for the 2026 Roger Rees Awardsby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/17/2026) - Earlier tonight, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Find out who won here!
Listen: Sam Ryder Performs 'Gethsemane' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Londonby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/16/2026) - An all new track has been released from Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder performing 'Gethsemane.' Stream the track here!
ATG Entertainment Reportedly Being Prepared For Saleby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - Providence Equity Partners is exploring a sale of ATG Entertainment, the operator behind major West End and Broadway venues, in a deal that could value the company above £4 billion.
Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway
(05/17/2026) - Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Launch National Tour in 2027by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - Every Brilliant Thing will launch a national tour in 2027. The Broadway production of the play, currently starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, has extended three times.
Gracie Cochrane Exits HARRY POTTER Series; Ginny Weasley to be Recastby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Stage actress Gracie Cochrane, who stars as Ginny Weasley in the first season of HBO's Harry Potter series, will depart the series after the first season. The character will be recast for future seasons.
Diane Paulus Will Direct Immersive David Bowie Inspired LIFE ON MARS at American Repertory Theaterby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - Diane Paulus will direct Life on Mars, an immersive theatrical production set to David Bowie's music, as the inaugural production at the Goel Center for Creativity & Performance in May.
Mariska Hargitay Extends Run in EVERY BRILLIANT THINGby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Mariska Hargitay, who is set to make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on Tuesday, May 26, has extended her run in the play an extra week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Videos: THE GILDED AGE Takes Over New York Streets for Season 4 Filmingby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - Filming on the forthcoming season of The Gilded Age is currently underway, with recent videos revealing a transformed Financial District for what appears to be a large-scale parade sequence. Check out the videos here.
TITANIQUE to Launch North American Tour in 2027by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - Titanique will launch a multi-city North American tour in 2027. The Tony-nominated musical steered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion will perform at venues across the country.
Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as IMITATION OF LIFE Director; Production Dates Pushed Backby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
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