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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.
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.
2026 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Winners Announced; See the Full Listby A.A. Cristi - Toronto
(06/29/2026) - TAPA announced the recipients of the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards at a ceremony at Meridian Hall in Toronto, with multiple wins going to THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, THE DIVISION, and NARNIA, among others.
DINNERLADIES Stage Adaptation to Tour the UK After More Than 25 Yearsby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
(06/29/2026) - Victoria Wood's sitcom DINNERLADIES is set for a brand-new stage adaptation touring the UK, commissioned by the Wood estate. Les Dennis stars, with Sean Foley directing.
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!
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.
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.
POPS ON INDEPENDENCE Concert with Idina Menzel Start Time Pushed Due to Extreme Heatby A.A. Cristi - Philadelphia
(07/01/2026) - Wawa Welcome America has announced a delayed start time for this year's Pops on Independence concert due to expected extreme heat. The free July 3 performance starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel and the Philly Pops will now begin at 8 p.m.
Exclusive: First Look at Adrienne Warren in PROOF on Broadwayby Michael Major - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - Adrienne Warren joins the cast of Proof on Broadway. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the Tony-winner in the role of 'Claire,' replacing Kara Young. See new photos, also including Ayo Edebiri.
SPIRITED AWAY Will Make North American Premiere at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatreby Stephi Wild - Toronto
(06/29/2026) - Mirvish Productions announced the North American premiere of TOHO's Japanese stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY, performed in Japanese with English surtitles by a company of 50, at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.
Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. in Rehearsal Ahead of West End Debut in HAMILTONby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of Leslie Odom, Jr.’s West End debut in HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
OTHELLO With Sharon D Clarke and More Join The RSC's 2026-27 Seasonby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
(07/01/2026) - The RSC announced new productions for its 2026-27 season, including Sharon D Clarke in OTHELLO, a world premiere by Stewart Pringle, and a touring MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR visiting regional theatres across England.
Photos: Inside the MURDER AT THE GATES Listening Partyby Bruce Glikas - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - See photos from Murder At The Gates' listening party, which took place at RPM Underground. Murder At The Gates is a new musical, with book and lyrics by the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Steven Sater.
Paper Mill Playhouse Adds Six New Members to Board of Trusteesby Stephi Wild - New Jersey
(07/02/2026) - Paper Mill Playhouse announced the election of six civic leaders and professionals to its Board of Trustees, expanding the board to 34 members as the theater wraps up its Next Act Campaign.
Video: 262 Musicians from All 50 States Unite for Virtual 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performanceby Chloe Rabinowitz - Kansas City
(07/02/2026) - Dr. Harrison Sheckler's Sheckler Virtual Choir & Orchestra assembled 262 musicians from all 50 states, plus Belgium, Brazil, and Taiwan, for a virtual 'Star-Spangled Banner' honoring America's 250th anniversary.
Bramble Theatre Company Announces Cast For BLACK BEAR ISLANDby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(07/03/2026) - Bramble Theatre Company announced the cast and production team for the Chicago premiere of BLACK BEAR ISLAND, a gothic magical realistic thriller written by Artistic Director Karissa Murrell Myers and directed by Jonathan Berry.
FOREVERAFTER Festival to Feature The Presets, Cut Copy, Ladyhawke & Moreby A.A. Cristi - Australia - Melbourne
(07/01/2026) - FOREVERAFTER, conceived and curated by The Presets, announced dates at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sydney's Carriageworks, and Brisbane's Riverstage, with Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang DJs, and FUKHED.
HAIRSPRAY Full Cast Announced at Cape Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Boston
(06/29/2026) - The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of BIRTHRIGHT at MCCby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - MCC Theater just celebrated opening night of Birthright, running through July 26, 2026 at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: Lea Salonga Opens Broadway and Vine 2026 Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(07/02/2026) - Broadway and Vine kicked off its 2026 season with a sunset concert by Tony and Olivier Award Winner Lea Salonga on Carneros Resort’s Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley. See photos~
THE PASS Will Make American Debut Off-Broadway at La MaMaby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - John Donnelly's THE PASS, directed by Max Hunter, will make its American premiere at La MaMa in a five-week limited run starring Matisse Ratron-Neal, Terry Bell, Ino Badanjak, and Oliver Rowland-Jones.
Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Argyle Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Long Island
(06/30/2026) - The Argyle Theatre’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, celebrates the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of America's greatest songwriters. Get a first look at production photos.
Photos: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Star Luke Evans Lights a Rainbow Empire State Building for NYC Prideby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(06/29/2026) - Tony Award nominee Luke Evans visited the Empire State Building to light the landmark in rainbow colors in celebration of NYC Pride. Evans was joined by Jaymes Black of The Trevor Project and Stacy Lentz of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative for the annual Pride lighting ceremony. See the photos.
Gideon Van Biljon Will Lead PETER PAN JR. at Die Centurion Teaterby Stephi Wild - South Africa
(07/02/2026) - Scenario Youth announced that young performer Gideon van Biljon will take on the title role in its 2026 production of PETER PAN JR. at Die Centurion Teater in South Africa.
Photos: André De Shields Rings New York Stock Exchange Closing Bellby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(06/30/2026) - The “Ring the Bell for LGBTQI+ Equality” Initiative and Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-Award winning actor André De Shields rang the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing bell on Monday, June 29 in celebration of Pride Month. See photos!
Review: AUNTIE MAME at Brookfield Theatreby Sherry Shameer Cohen - Connecticut
(06/29/2026) - Michelle Leigh directs the play version of Auntie Mame, which is seldom presented on stage these days. Thank goodness patrons of the Brookfield Theatre can rediscover this delightful play.
Photos: Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(07/02/2026) - Disney Channel star Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan have joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre and Leaf Coneybear, respectively. Check out photos here!
ANYTHING GOES to Return for Doylestown Theatre Academy's Sixth Productionby A.A. Cristi - Philadelphia
(06/29/2026) - Doylestown Theatre Academy will present Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES, featuring a cast of teenagers from seven area high schools rehearsed in just ten days, performing at New Hope Solebury High School in Pennsylvania.
Photos: Mduduzi Madela as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadwayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(07/01/2026) - Longtime The Lion King cast member Mduduzi Madela assumed the role of Simba earlier this year, and you can now see new photos! He is the second South African performer to hold the role of Simba in the Broadway company.
