“The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekl…
In Playbill's My Life in The Theatre, O'Hara looks back on her career from Light in the Piazza to Fallen Angels.
The official poster for Stop! That! Train! has rolled into the station. Watch its unveiling in a new promo featuring Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom, who offers an up-close look at the po…
Conner Leavitt will join the cast of 11 TO MIDNIGHT for a three-week limited engagement at the Orpheum Theatre, beginning Friday, May 8, 2026, with his final performance scheduled for May 27…
It’s been a terrible year for original musicals on Broadway. “Lost Boys,” “Beaches,” carrying the cake across Central Park, and so on barely hold a candle to last year’s Best Mus…
It involved Adrien Brody walking back onstage and going, "Now, where was I?"
Below is a calendar of theater opening* in May, with some starry and exciting fare, none of it on Broadway. Hugh Jackman is again affordable at Audible; “Heated Rivalry” gets a parody, t…
Tony-contending star discusses her return to Broadway — and which of Letts' other works she'd love to act in.
Hello, kitty! Hamilton alum Sydney James Harcourt has been bringing the heat as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, a Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber'…
It's Tonys time! On Tuesday morning, Uzo Aduba anf Darren Criss will announce the nominations for The 79th Annual Tony Awards, live from Sofitel New York at 9am ET. A selection of categories…
Today’s new Travalanche posts for May 1, 2026 are about: Joy Harmon, Sylvia Gerrish, and The Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. And several posts for May Day: peruse the s…
Where past and present commingle—as they so insistently do in a play like "Love Story"—the burden falls squarely on the director to furnish the audience with a legible temporal grammar. …
A new collection of recordings is now available from Shani Wallis, who starred as Nancy in the 1968 film adaptation of Oliver! Released by Stage Door Records, Shani Wallis The Singles Collec…
Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins joins the cast of La Cage Aux Folles (running June 17 – 28, 2026) as Jacqueline, along with Peter Francis James as Edouard, and Rachel Webb as Anne. They jo…
Tony winner Aaron Tveit returns to the stage this season in his seventh Broadway role- 'Freddie Trumper' in Michael Mayer's acclaimed revival of Chess. It's been almost four decades since th…
Bandit Lites continues its long-standing commitment to education and the future of the live entertainment industry through its support of Belmont University Showcase Series, a student-led pr…
Drew Gasparini has written the music and lyrics for the musical based on the 1984 film.
We Shall Someday: World Premiere Recording, the new musical with book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, is now available from Joy Machine Recor…
The SNL favorite joined the Cole Escola comedy at the Lyceum Theatre April 28.
Broadway's longest-running genie reflects on how Aladdin helped him become his most authentic self.
Samantha Roberts' concept musical will open in July at Theatre Row.
Jessica Vosk, currently starring in Beaches on Broadway, joined with Grammy, Emmy and Tony-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray), who served as the music supervisor for the …
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is the latest influencer to set a run in Cost n' Mayor's dance piece.
Out of the Box Theatrics has also announced a workshop production of The World's Cassette Library.
Aaron Alcarez, Jade McLeod, James D. Sasser, and more will perform from the new works.
Today we tie up one of the few remaining loose ends from our recent excursion to our ancestral Southern homelands (as reported in this series of posts). May 1, 1897 was opening day of the Th…
Juliette Lewis is making her Broadway debut as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, now running at Studio 54. During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, the actress recalled her first exper…
The Broadway revival starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will welcome over 500 NYC public school students and educators.
The new musical, adapted from both Iris Rainer Dart's novel and the popular 1988 film, co-stars Kelli Barrett.
The Shakespeare classic will play to thousands of attendees at each performance at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common.
Maya Keleher (Alice Paul) and company in the First National Touring Company of SUFFS. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2025. The producers of SUFFS are thrilled to announce that the North American To…
Following a successful San Antonio run, Memoirs of a Drag Queen, a new one-person musical by internationally produced composer and playwright Bernard J. Taylor, directed by Robby Vance, make…
The winning cover will be available at The Outsiders on Broadway for the entire month of June.
DadTok is taking over! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives husband Conner Leavitt is set to join Cost n' Mayor and Hideaway Circus' 11 to Midnight for a 3-week limited engagement. Leavitt will…
You are invited to relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in an entirely new way – via Shared Reality. The first of the beloved original Harry Potter movies is comin…
Spring is truly in the London air, and with it has come an uptick in openings big and small. The titles embrace the familiar and the unknown, adaptations of films alongside an off-Broadway p…
The Tony-contending Broadway version of the Apple TV musical comedy marks the duo's latest collaboration in their nearly 20-year friendship.
Earlier this week, Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen announced the nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which will be held on Monday, May 17. What does the news mean for the rest…
Martin Short is taking center stage in the first trailer for Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about the Tony Award-winning performer. Described as the "definitive documentary" about t…
Before The Color Purple, before her Oscar-winning turn in Ghost, before Sister Act and long before The View, Whoopi Goldberg was a comic monologist whose one-woman show rocked Broadway in 19…
Parker Esse will direct the musical from Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty.
Broadway alums Carrie Coon and Ben Platt will share the screen in a new psychological thriller film, I Am Not Your Mother, Deadline reports. The film is directed by Craig Johnson from a scre…
This serves as the inaugural season for Woolly Mammoth Artistic Director Reggie D. White.
The North American Tour of Suffs has recouped its investment just 28 playing weeks into the tour. The Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for…
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With a Tony-winning book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, the work explores the Women's Suffrage movement.
Zachary Stewart| TheaterMania’s chief critic offers his predictions ahead of the Tony nominations announcement on May 5. ||Broadway|Alden Ehrenreich,Ali Louis Bourzgui,Brian Flores,Dean Ma…
A new performance clip has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, coming to PBS Great Performances next week. In the musical number "Wait My Turn," Ida B. Wells (Nikki M. James) con…
Pro Subrental Marketplace has partnered with Flex Rental Solutions, making it much easier for users to populate their PSM Marketplace Inventory. This software integration is part of the long…
It’s been two years since Marisha Wallace surprised her mother, Rowshell Wallace, with a new home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The West End star toured the property via FaceTime, complete…
Josh Groban will soon release a new album, Cinematic. A tribute to the grand and gorgeous world of the silver screen, the 10-track album was produced by Greg Wells (Wicked, The Greatest Show…
Plus, see star Juliette Lewis visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about the cult-favorite musical's rabid fan culture.
Leicester CathedralPart of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival, Compagnie Kaméléonite’s piece about the climate crisis features two transfixing performersIn the once clear…
Due to demand, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, has extended its run once again. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, November 29, 202…
All new video has been released of Ryan McCartan performing "Maria" in Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, McCartan and Shereen P…
Colin Hanlon directs Ben Andron's psychological drama.
The comic actor talks about his role in August Wilson's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,' director Michael Arden and designer Dane Laffrey talk vampire musicals, and Gemma Wilson gives us the Se…
With its satirical look at an overlooked piece of Virginia history, Eva DeVirgilis's new play is for the women who've spoken up against patriarchy for centuries.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced that company member Patrick Clanton will play the role of “Harold Zidler” in the production from Saturday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 17th.
As…
The Maybe Happy Ending star was part of the The First Annual 54 Below Gala.
Sam Tutty, starring as Dougal Todd in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), is no longer a stranger to New York. After living in the city for six months while performing at the Longa…
With Tony nominations around the corner, the musicals Titanìque and The Rocky Horror Show have extended their limited Broadway engagements into the fall, with Titanìque now continuing perf…
The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement. The comedy, powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, will now continue performances at the historic St.…
Nicola Murphy Dubey will direct Erica Murray's play set in a remote farmhouse in West Clare.
The Drama Desk, Obie, and Lortel Award-winning artist's Broadway work included Cinderella, How I Learned to Drive, and Heisenberg.
David Holmes, who once served as Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in Harry Potter before suffering a tragic accident, will be developing his story in a stage play, Baz Bamigboye of Deadline r…
Tony Kushner is directing the performance, which marks the Larry Kramer play's 40th anniversary.
Named after the beloved NYSNC song from the jukebox musical, several special opportunities will be offered throughout the month.
There are more kooky crazy nights to be had! Everyone’s favorite trip of a retelling, Titanique, directed by Tye Blue, will stay docked in the St. James Theatre until September 20. The cam…
You’re lucky, he’s lucky, I’m lucky, we’re all lucky! Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, wi…
I don’t produce many plays. When I do, they have...
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Patrick Ball, Melissa Barrera, Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson and Ben Ahlers discuss the demands of live performance as they make their Broadway debuts.
Matthew Gardiner will direct the Stephen Schwartz-Roger O. Hirson musical.
The campy Céline Dion jukebox musical stars Marla Mindelle, Deborah Cox, Jim Parsons, and more at the St. James.
A few words on a star of old who fell on hard times, Sylvia Gerrish (Lillian Rollins, 1860-1906). Gerrish was a native San Franciscan; her parents were Mainers drawn to the west coast by the…
The Broadway and Off-Broadway honors declined to declare a Best Musical winner this year.
Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel will be broadcast later this month.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical company member and principal standby Patrick Clanton will swing from the chandelier as Harold Zidler from May 2-17. As previously announced, Megan Thee Stallion pl…
The three-time Grammy winner is departing the Tony-winning musical at the Hirschfeld earlier than originally announced.
By Alix Cohen Like the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Show is a gleefully outrageous, high-energy musical romp. On their way to visit former high school teacher, Dr. Scott- now a government ope…
Portland Playhouse and Portland Center Stage combine on a lively production of Jame Ijames' updated version of "Hamlet," set amid a North Carolina barbecue bash.
My intro to Rocky Horror was a midnight showing of the film version at the Hyway Theater in Fair Lawn NJ the summer after my senior year in high school. I went with a group that were fans. I…
Carrie Chapman Catt (Jenn Colella) meets with President Wilson (Grace McLean) to discuss the status of women's suffrage as a protest rages outside of The White House.
The post “Fire & …
Musicals Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque also favored for multiple nods, based on the official prediction data.
The event livestreams for free on Playbill May 4.
Schmigadoon! recently paid tribute to RENT in honor of the iconic musical's 30th anniversary. April 29th marked the 30th anniversary of RENT's premiere. The musical went on to famously play …
The Broadway production of & Juliet recently hosted a Champions Night, where the US Olympic Figure Skating team paid a visit to honor Laurie Hernandez, their friend and fellow Olympian i…
The Broadway Theatre Review: Cinco Paul’s stage adaptation bursts with affection, satire, and unapologetic musical theatre glee By Ross With one swift kick, the world shifts, candy avalanc…
Globe theatre, LondonA spunky Helena and an inspired Puck elicit cheers and laughter in Emily Lim’s generous, creative and clever showI can’t remember the last time I got the giggles in …
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s on April 30, 2026, to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where he …
What to keep in mind so your Broadway advertising can reach audiences of all abilities
First look production images have been released for The Karate Kid – The Musical as the UK tour gets underway
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George Blagden, Courtney Stapleton and Mazz Murray are set to join the cast of the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Love Never Dies
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The Bands of BroadwayThroughout its history, Broadway has seen many bands on the boards. Probably the most famous is the River City marching band, led by Harold Hill in The Music Man. Band…
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
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A selection of reviews of new Broadway musical productions: "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," "The Lost Boys" and Celine Dion to the rescue of "Titanique."
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Frontmezzjunkies reports: A quiet evening announcement carries the weight of a season’s most lasting impressions By Ross In a grand and great surprise, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle…
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The Tony Awards are, quite suddenly, anyone’s game. At its 90th annual meeting held April 30, 2026, at the New York offices of Time Out Media, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle delivere…
A lively, tap-filled revival at Candlelight Dinner Theatre delivers Cole Porter’s classics with polish and punch.
The actor commands the stage in Tom Morris’s striking production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, while Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt unite for The Last Five YearsWhen David Harewood was offered …
