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.
New Musical WARBUCKS About 'Daddy Warbucks' From ANNIE is in Developmentby Stephi Wild - Industry
(05/18/2026) - Tony-winning producers behind THE OUTSIDERS announced WARBUCKS, a new stage musical tracing the early life of Oliver Warbucks, timed to Annie's 50th Broadway anniversary.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awardsby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Broadway
(05/18/2026) - The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nomineesby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Routeby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
BROADWAY SINGS BEYONCÉ Will Feature Todrick Hall, Liisi LaFontaine, and Moreby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(05/20/2026) - Broadway Sings Beyoncé announced a cast including Todrick Hall, Liisi LaFontaine, and Marcus Paul James for two performances at The Cutting Room, featuring hits from Beyoncé's catalog and Destiny's Child.
SPAMALOT National Tour to be Presented at the Royal Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Vancouver
(05/15/2026) - Monty Python's Spamalot will be presented at the Royal Theatre, featuring the North American tour fresh off its 2023 Broadway revival, with tickets available online.
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nomineesby Bruce Glikas - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Lincoln Center Theater's Gala Presentation of MAN OF LA MANCHAby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The best of Broadway was on 65th Street for Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
LES MISÉRABLES: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast Recording Set for Releaseby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Les Miserables: The 40th Anniversary All-Star Cast, a double CD and digital recording featuring Killian Donnelly, Bradley Jaden, and Katie Hall, will be released, timed to coincide with the Arena Spectacular World Tour's final dates.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awardsby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held recently. Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more. Check out photos here!
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicalsby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(05/16/2026) - Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Opens on Broadwayby Bruce Glikas - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
Photos: Olivia Rodrigo Visits HADESTOWN on Broadwayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo visited Hadestown, currently in its 7th year on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre. See photos of Olivia Rodrigo backstage with the cast!
Photos: Melanie Moore, Amber Iman and More in Rehearsals for BLACK SWAN at A.R.T.by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - A.R.T.’s world-premiere production of Black Swan is currently in rehearsals, and begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsals here!
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric and More Join CELEBRITY AUTOPBIOGRAPHY On Broadwayby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competitionby Stephi Wild - UK Regional
(05/18/2026) - The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOWby Michael Major - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow in London. Peter Quilter’s play is now running at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, also starring Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Playsby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(05/17/2026) - The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
York Theatre Names Wendy Hall and Stephanie Alvarado Prugh to Leadership Positionsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Off-Off-Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The York Theatre has revealed two key management promotions to its leadership team: Wendy Hall as Managing Director (formerly General Manager) and Stephanie Alvarado Prugh (formerly Director of Development) as Director of New Works and Development.
Photos: First Look at Jon Cryer in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - There's a new VP at the bee! Emmy Award-winning comedic legend Jon Cryer just joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Douglas Panch. Check out an exclusive first look at him in action here!
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineupby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/15/2026) - Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Photos: First Look at CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY With Rita Wilson, Bobby Moynihan, Kenan Thompson and Moreby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/20/2026) - Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awardsby Stephi Wild - South Africa
(05/21/2026) - The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.
Bobby Conte To Lead DAVID COPPERFIELD: THE NEW MUSICAL Invitation-Only Workshopby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/15/2026) - An actor-musician adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, written by Jeffrey Scharf and directed by Gabriel Barre, held a private workshop presentation produced by Act Two Theatricals and Davenport Theatrical Enterprises.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Yearby Stephi Wild - UK Regional
(05/19/2026) - Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.
Photos: CAMELOT Celebrates Opening Night At The John W. Engeman Theaterby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Long Island
(05/17/2026) - LERNER & LOEWE'S CAMELOT is currently in performances at The John W. Engeman Theater. An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round Table.
Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL at The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan This Julyby Stephi Wild - Connecticut
(05/19/2026) - The Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL, directed by Allegra Libonati, with a cast featuring Broadway alumni including Charlotte Surak, Christopher Hudson Myers, and Keisha T. Fraser.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Lottery & Student Rush Tickets Available for Atlanta Engagementby A.A. Cristi - Atlanta
(05/15/2026) - Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has announced that Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will offer special lottery and student rush tickets for the upcoming engagement at the Fox Theatre from May 26 – 31.
Photos: GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON & DOES NOT COMPUTE Double Bill at the John Cullum Theatreby Stephi Wild - Off-Off-Broadway
(05/15/2026) - All new photos have been released from the double bill of new musicals, Gunfight at the Not‑So‑OK Saloon and Does Not Compute. Check out the photos and learn more here!
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