Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Jack Lawrence: Meter and Feet by Trav S.D.

April 7 was the birthday of Tin Pan Alley songwriter and Broadway producer Jack Lawrence (Jacob Louis Schwartz, 1912-2009). Brooklyn-born Lawrence studied to be a podiatrist at the insistenc…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:48PM

Micaela Diamond, Mary-Louise Parker and More to Star in Vineyard Theatre WORKS IN PROGRESS 2026

Initial casting has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre’s upcoming Works in Progress 2026. Micaela Diamond, Nathan Lee Graham, Chris Lowell, Mary-Louise Parker, David Rasche, Thomas Sadoski…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Photos: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, & More Attend IS GOD IS Sneak Peek Screening

On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening was held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, at the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City, followed by a post-reception at TALEA Beer …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Adam Pascal, Mykal Kilgore & Olivia Valli Will Lead JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Studio Tenn

Studio Tenn—Franklin’s nonprofit professional theatre company—closes its 2025-26 season by bringing extraordinary Broadway talent to town for Jesus Christ Superstar. The star-studded c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Blog: It’s Cool to Care: Rediscovering My Craft at the Atlantic Intensive

When deciding whether to pause my life, travel 10,000 miles from Australia, and invest in the Atlantic Acting School Summer Intensive, a wise friend told me: “You’ll never regret a summe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set June Return by Andrew Gans

Peter Filichia will once again host the annual ceremony honoring debut performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Get a Sneak Peek of Jeremy Jordan in Just in Time With His 'Dream Lover' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Great Gatsby and Floyd Collins star will take over as Bobby Darin in the biomusical later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: This Production of The Wiz Featured 100 Students and a Full Orchestra by Dylan Parent

Students in grades 5 through 12 took a trip to Oz at their Philadelphia school

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Joanna Lee: From Plan 9 to The Great Gazoo by Trav S.D.

Surely you recognize Joanna Lee (1931-2003) from her best known screen role, Tanna in Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space (1956). What you may not know — and I was delighted to discover �…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:42AM

The Working Artists by Eve Bromberg

Editor Eve Bromberg in conversation with Ayun Halliday and Greg Kotis, founders of Theater of the Apes whose new musical I AM NOBODY premiered April 6th at Magnet Theater.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 11:42AM

Department of Justice Resolves Investigation Into Practices of Broadway Across America

The U.S. Department of Justice has resolved an investigation into the practices of touring company Broadway Across America, The New York Times reports. The investigation was based on conc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

The Pushover by David Walters

If you're interested in exploring the creative process of theatre, The Pushover may work for you as I'm sure the play will be constantly adjusting itself throughout the run, and I expect (ho…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:33AM

Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing "Pity the Child" from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Friday, April 10. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM

Acting Teacher Terry Schreiber Has Died at 89 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Schreiber was the founder of the T. Schreiber Studio, which began in 1969 as one of the originating producers of the Off-Off Broadway movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Tom Felton Extends Broadway Run in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Through November 2026 by Jamie Kravitz

Tom Felton, who made his Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in November 2025, has extended his run through November 1, 2026. He continues in the role of Draco Malfoy, which …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Island City: Writing Is Easy; You Just Open a Vein and Bleed by Bill Hirschman

Gracefully directed by Bruce Linser with an expert cast of three, Everything Beautiful Happens at Night explores the creative process, the secrets we keep that bind us/handcuff us/prevent u…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:06AM

Playwright Edward Graczyk Has Died at 84 by Margaret Hall

His play Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean famously starred future Oscar winner Kathy Bates and international superstar Cher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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See Who's Starring in World Premiere of Mischief's Thespians: Greece the Musical by Andrew Gans

The company behind The Play That Goes Wrong has written a musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

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Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

Tom Felton, who made his Broadway debut with the company in November 2025 to once again play the role of Harry Potter's arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy,” will continue his run through Sunday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Interview: David Oyelowo on Making NEWBORN a Hopeful Psychological Thriller

David Oyelowo is back on the big screen in a new psychological thriller, Newborn. In it, the award-winning stage and screen performer takes on the character of Chris Newborn, a family man wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set For June

The 80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM. The 2026 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Doing First by Joëlle Santiago

Contributor Joëlle Santiago in conversation with Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns, the dancing duo behind SUPERBLOOM, which premiered at The 92nd St Y in late March.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:36AM

NY Fringe! by Catherine Sawoski

Contributor Catherine Sawoski on the 2026 NY Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:36AM

Photos: Inside AMPLIFY 2026, Honoring Shaina Taub

Just last night, Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM

Photos: Company of Schmigadoon! Take Their 1st Broadway Curtain Call by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage adaptation of the musical TV series has arrived at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Tradwife Play Trad Finds Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from writer-actor Kelly Pekar is holding an NYC industry presentation next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

If I Could Go Musical Will Get Industry Presentation at Spark Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

Andréa Burns, Jade Jones, Marc Kudisch, and more will star in the new work by Steve Engelbrecht.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Watch Dancing With the Stars' Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Reunite in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The duo are currently co-starring in the Tony-winning revival at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton Again Extends Run in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton's return to the role of Draco Malfoy has sent the box office soaring at the Lyric.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Jessica Lee Goldyn Is Giving It Her All In GOTTA DANCE

Theatrely's Spring Preview 2026 featuring Jessica Lee Goldyn in Gotta Dance at Stage 42 in New York City

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Hugo Williams Wants BURNOUT PARADISE To Run — But with its Edge Intact

Over a 65-minute running time, four tireless performers fulfill a series of escalating tasks while continuously running on treadmills — including Hugo Williams.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Kelli Barrett Thinks BEACHES Always Resonates Because of the Power of Female Friendship

Broadway veteran Kelli Barrett understands why Beaches has endured.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

KENREX Unfolds Like a True Crime Podcast Onstage, and Jack Holden is At the Center

Theatrely sat down with Holden, who also co-wrote the show alongside director Ed Stambollouian, to discuss vigilante justice, portraying 35 characters and putting a true crime podcast on sta…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Paola Lázaro Talks How Her Friendship Inspired Her Character in DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Theatrely sat down with Lázaro to discuss the character of Guadalupe, created specifically with her in mind by Guirgis; working with Jon Bernthal; and her pivotal song in the show. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Every Day is a Broadway Dream for LOST BOYS Leading Man LJ Bennet, and Even Flying 65 Feet in the Air Won’t Wake Him Up

Theatrely caught up about how the New York City winter treated Bennet (and his dog, Boston), his experience on Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, and his daily gratitude walks tha…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Madeline Brewer’s Broadway Dream Has Come True With BECKY SHAW, And She’s Ready for Gen Z’s Take

Theatrely talked with Brewer about how it feels to make her Broadway debut — almost exactly 14 years after graduating musical theatre school — her love of her character Becky, and how sh…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Layton Williams, Star of TITANIQUE, Thinks this is the Gayest Broadway Season yet, and He’s Here For It.

We spoke with Layton about his fabulous career on and off the stage, the importance of being yourself, and winning that coveted Olivier. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

After Making Her Broadway Debut In College, Maya Boyd Is Ready for Her Next Challenge with JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE

Theatrely caught up with Boyd to talk about her chance meeting with Allen when she was a young dancer, her love for August Wilson, and finishing her senior year of college on Broadway.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Carl Clemons-Hopkins Returns ‘Home’ to the Theatre in THE BALUSTERS

We spoke with Emmy Award nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins about what it’s like working with some of Broadway’s best and their love of the theater. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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‘Becky Shaw’ is the ultimate mean girl — and that’s a good thing, say critics by Ethan Alter

Alden Ehrenreich and Madeline Brewer receive glowing notices for their Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:46AM

Tom Felton Extends Run as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ by Rebecca Rubin

Tom Felton is extending his run as the platinum-blonde baddie Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” He joined the show in November 2025 and was scheduled to d…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:45AM

Tom Felton Will Extend As Draco Malfoy In Broadway’s HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Looks like we get a bit more of scared pottah here in New York City. Today it was announced that Tom Felton who made his Broadway debut with the company in November 2025 to once again play t…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 09:45AM

Tom Felton Extends Lucrative Box Office Run In Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ by Greg Evans

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child‘s Tom Felton is extending his wildly popular run in the Broadway hit by six months, now starring as Draco Malfoy through Sunday, November 1. Felton, who p…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:45AM

The Goss on Gavin Gordon by Trav S.D.

The second of my two posts today concerning people connected with Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), the previous one focusing on screenwriter Carl Erickson. This one is about actor Gavin Gor…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:36AM

Video: The Schmigadoon! Cast Reveal Which Musical Theatre Archetypes They Are by Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Cinco Paul's loving parody of Golden Age musicals has begun performances at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

CHESS, RAGTIME, and More Take Home Broadway Ensemble Awards

The winners have been announced for the first-ever Broadway Ensemble Awards. Among the big winners were Chess, which took home four awards, and Ragtime, which took home two. Anne Fraser Thom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Exclusive: See Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle and More in WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL

The World Premiere of When Playwrights Kill, a new backstage comedy by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Noah Himmelstein, is being presented now through April 18, 2026 at The Huntington Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Photos: BECKY SHAW Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman, officially opened on April 6 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway. The production stars Patrick…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

MARTINEZ HITS NEW STRIDES IN ACTING AND DIRECTING IN SOUTH FLORIDA THEATER by Marvin Glassman

For over a decade, actor/director Alex Martinez has set forth a successful career in both acting and directing primarily in Florida due to his talent, combined with his dedication, persisten…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 09:23AM

A Southern Oregon voice, shaped onstage and off by Jim Flint

From beginnings in Talent to Mary Poppins on Broadway, Steffanie Leigh brings it all back home with a new cabaret and an Agatha Christie mystery in Ashland.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Realitytown Musical Will Play The Beechman by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from Billy Recce and Danny Salles skewers the world of reality TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM

The Mystery of Carl Erickson by Trav S.D.

This marks the first of two posts today concerning people connected with one of my favorite movies Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933). A young man named Carl Erickson (1908-1935) co-wrote the …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:24AM

PADDINGTON, EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, and More Will Perform at the Olivier Awards 2026

Final details of the ceremony - including presenters and performances - have been announced ahead of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, taking place this Sunday 12 April. Marking their 50t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM

Power, Politics, and Personal Fractures in Roundabout’s “Chinese Republicans” by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Roundabout’s Chinese Republicans By Ross “She’s late, the girl.” The line lands like a flared warning before anything else has the chance to settle. …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:07AM

Hedwig Dances Performs “Nexus,” a Trio of New Work Featuring Objects by Sharon Hoyer

Three pieces will premiere in Hedwig’s program, which incorporate objects to reveal how human bodies are conversant with and transformed by the designed world.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Hargitay to make Broadway debut, are Paulso and Pascal coming back to Broadway?, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next movie musical Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from acro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Heavenly Baba by Vahni Kurra

“Heavenly Baba” is a show of immense heart and daring humor that will make you a believer, if not in God, then at least in Ismael Loutfi as a remarkable comedic talent. The post Heavenly…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 07:53AM

New production images released for Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical UK tour by Staff Writer

New production images have been released for The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, the family-friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The post New production images releas…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:23AM

Big Brother returns as new stage adaptation of 1984 premieres in Chorlton by Staff Writer

A striking new stage adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 will premiere at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton later this month The post Big Brother returns as new stage adaptatio…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:23AM

Star-studded presenters and performances revealed for The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard by Staff Writer

Final details have been announced for The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, which take place this Sunday 12 April at the Royal Albert Hall The post Star-studded presenters and performances re…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:22AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'Drink It Down' From THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR

The Dust Bowl Radio Hour is a new bluegrass-folk musical with book and lyrics by Sean McGee and music by Kasey Dillon Yeargain. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside the studio of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation by Lauren Hirsch and Michael Paulson

Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM

At Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show,’ Fan Participation Is Tricky by Rachel Sherman and Graham Dickie

The new musical is trying to calibrate just how much to rein in the audience participation that longtime fans are used to.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Becky Shaw" 4/6/26 by Howard Miller

Here's a bit of wisdom to cross-stitch on a throw pillow: "There are times when lying is the most humane thing you can do." Well, maybe. But in the case of Second Stage's glistening revival …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:23AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

“Cats: The Jellicle Ball” Live From the New York Times Office by Sarah Bahr

Five of the show’s stars strutted and prowled amid the desks of T Magazine.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Much To My Surprise, They Cited Me At Length by Joe Patti

For years now I have been talking about the value of non-profit arts and cultural institutions in communities in terms that don’t emphasize monetary ROI to any group that will listen. Rece…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 03:24AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Thinking About Cats: The Jellicle Ball? Here Are 6 Purr-fect Reasons to Go by Sophia Rubino

Cats, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's feline frenzy of a musical, rightfully earned its tagline "now and forever" after a combined 39 years in the West End and on Broadway. Twenty-five years late…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36AM

Tom Rob Smith: Twenty Years Together

The post Tom Rob Smith: Twenty Years Together appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:12AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Lara Ricote: Inkling

The post Lara Ricote: Inkling appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:41AM

Lear deBessonet defines her expansive — and ambitious — vision for Lincoln Center Theater by Naveen Kumar

Her first year as artistic director has been marked by collaboration, experimentation and an extended run of the sort of hit musical revival that the company has been known for.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:39AM

Five Things I Love About Becky Shaw on Broadway by David Cote

A splendid comedy of bad manners returns to Second Stage Theatre.

SOURCE: David Cote at 12:36AM

The Last Audition by Tony Marinelli

There is, in "The Last Audition," something almost defiantly modest—a chamber piece of sorrow that refuses the grandiloquence of tragedy even as it circles one. The play, a solo vehicle of…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:29AM

Cirque Du Soleil announces additional Australian KOOZA shows due to demand

The post Cirque Du Soleil announces additional Australian KOOZA shows due to demand appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:16AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s ‘Octet’ by Lee D'amato

Malloy will write his own script for the film, Miranda’s second screen adaptation of a stage musical.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:15AM

Even Rebecca De Mornay and John Patrick Shanley Can’t Save The Pushover by Suzanna Bowling

John Patrick Shanley’s The Pushover, now at the Chain Theatre, sets out to be a psychological study of power, manipulation, and moral blindness. What it delivers instead is a convoluted, i…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

Video: Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Take First Bows Together in CHICAGO On Broadway

“Dancing with the Stars” performers Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt have taken their first Broadway bows together in CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre. The duo will appear in the product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off