Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The B.J. Johnson Bicentennial: On Palmolive and Pop Culture by Trav S.D.

Today marks the 200th birthday of Burdette Jay “B.J. Johnson (1826-1902), founder in 1864 of the B.J. Johnson Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Who are they, when at home? Why, only the cre…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:42PM

Full Cast Announced for New York City Center Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Sophia Rubino

Casting is complete for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, running June 17–28. Tony winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam) returns to Encores! as Jacqueli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE Comes To The Barrymore Film Center by Stephi Wild

Ann Talman will bring her Bistro and MAC Award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Friday, May 8, 7:30…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Everything Was A Puppet by Annie Rasiel

Contributor Annie Rasiel in converastion with puppeteer Emily Batsford on CULMO premiering on April 15th at MITU580. CULMO runs until May 3rd.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 02:32PM

For Patrons With a Disability, Masquerade Is a Journey That Is Accessible For All by Meg Masseron

Playbill's resident Phantom "super Phan" documents her experience utilizing the show's "ADA track," a program tailored to accommodate a number of disabilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Host 16th Annual Roger Rees Awards by Gabby Macogay

The award showcase takes place May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Immersive Silent Disco Ballet The Circuit, Inspired by La Ronde, Sets Brooklyn Premiere by Margaret Hall

Audience members will be given wireless headphones upon arrival and be able to move freely alongside performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Casting change at ‘MJ’ on Broadway as original star departs by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Brandon Lee Harris, who originated the role in the first national tour and was previously in the Broadway company, will return to Broadway and take over as Michael on July 7.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:28PM

People to Watch: Alan Muraoka by American Theatre Editors

The longtime 'Sesame Street' cast member talks about his work as a director at U.S. regional theatres, including a new show at Rose Theater in Omaha.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:22PM

Tonya Pinkins and More Complete the Cast for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! La Cage Aux Folles, running June 17 – 28. Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins joins the cast as Jacqueline, along with Peter Francis James as E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

Broken Snow

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

She Can't Move Her Body. She Just Danced a Solo Anyway.

A ballerina living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has returned to the stage - this time, by thought alone. Breanna Olson, a former dancer and mother of three based in Tacoma, Washi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Jordan Fisher, Judy Kuhn, Nichelle Lewis, Lillias White Join Broadway Dream Roles Concert by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Francis Jue will host the evening benefiting Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Tonya Pinkins, More Join Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Jerry Herman-Harvey Fierstein musical will star Billy Porter and Wayne Brady.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Denver Center Theatre Company announces 2026/27 season by Osc Staff Report

'Once,' 'The Tempest,' two world premieres and a Hitchcock twist headline Chris Coleman's new lineup

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:34PM

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, Gianmarco Soresi, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Bric…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Host the 2025-2026 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, actor, director, author and filmmaker will host the 2025-2026 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7:00 pm, at Symphony Spac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanja”, directed by Yana Ross at the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen by Duška Radosavljević

Already active across a number of north European theatre contexts – from her base in Lithuania to Sweden, Norway and Germany – American- and Russian-trained director Yana Ross has just m…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:56AM

Victoria Clark, Norm Lewis, Tony Yazbeck, More Will Be Part of George Street Playhouse's Gala Benefit by Andrew Gans

The evening will honor Emily Mann with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Video: Maya Rudolph is Fulfilling Lifelong Broadway Dreams in OH, MARY!

Long-awaited Broadway dreams are finally coming true for Maya Rudolph. The Emmy-winner and SNL veteran will soon make her Broadway debut in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary!, fulfilling a childhood wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:41AM

Michael Frayn’s “Copenhagen” at the Hampstead Theatre: Excellent Revival Of Iconic Play About The Ethics Of The Atom Bomb by Aleks Sierz

Every day, for many weeks, we keep hearing about nuclear weapons. Part of the reason for the current attack on Iran by the United States and Israel is the idea, whether true or not, that the…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:28AM

The Pitt Star Patrick Ball Returns to His Theater Roots in Broadway’s Becky Shaw by Sophia Rubino

You might recognize Patrick Ball as the charismatic Dr. Frank Langdon from HBO's popular show The Pitt—fans at the Hayes Theater stage door certainly do, bringing him friendship bracelets…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Casting Change at MJ on Broadway as Original Star Departs by Sophia Rubino

After over 2,000 performances, Tavon Olds-Sample will depart MJ on May 31. Olds-Sample originated the role of Michael on Broadway in 2021. Brandon Lee Harris, who originated the role in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

How to Embrace the Dramaturgy of Creative Caption Design by McClain Leong

By McClain Leong. Through creative captions, the access tool of captioning becomes a design element with its own dramaturgical perspective.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:22AM

What’s Up at the Vital and Venerable Irish Repertory Theatre by Barry Gordin

By Alix Cohen April 14, 2026: Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly concocted Irish Repertory Theatre picturesquely chatting at a kitchen table, rather like Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney,…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:15AM

From Richard To Richard: MITEM 2026 And a Europe in a State of Alarm by Emiliia Dementsova

MITEM (Madách International Theatre Meeting), held annually at the National Theatre in Budapest, is one of Central Europe’s major international theatre festivals. Since its founding in 20…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:14AM

Full Cast Set For Ramin Karimloo-Led SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep

The full cast has been set for the new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK. As previous…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Get a peek behind the scenes of Encores! La Cage Aux Folles with Billy Porter, Director Robert O’Hara, and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert. Watch as Porter sings Albin’s first big nu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Gaten Matarazzo, and More Set For OCTET Film Adaptation

Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for the forthcoming musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Miranda is set to direct the film. The cast…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Video: Laura Benanti's Melania Trump Addresses Recent Press Conference on THE LATE SHOW

Melania Trump is clearing the air. On Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as the First Lady to shed some light on comm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Fallout With Jack, Jenni and a Surprise Engagement: Five Takeaways From Lena Dunham’s Memoir ‘Famesick’ by Caitlin Huston

Dunham gives more details about how she and fellow showrunner Jenni Konner grew apart and how much of her life can be found within the 'Girls' storylines, including the Q-Tip incident.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:58AM

Phillipa Soo Says Her Favorite HAMILTON Song Isn’t One She Performed

Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

We're Hiring! Apply Today to Be BroadwayWorld's Weekend Newsdesk Editor

Love all things Broadway? Now is your chance to join our team! BroadwayWorld is on the hunt for a part-time, weekend Newsdesk Editor. Applicants should be industry enthusiasts with excell…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Watch Billy Porter Rehearse 'A Little More Mascara' for Encores! La Cage aux Folles by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Kinky Boots star is joined by director Robert O'Hara and guest music director Joseph Joubert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Maya Rudolph Says Oh, Mary! Is a Show She Was 'Born to Do' by Gabby Macogay

Broadway’s newest Mary begins her run April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Titaníque's Opening Night Red Carpet Was a Who's Who of Queer Pop Culture by Logan Culwell-Block

Carson Kressley, Peppermint, Harvey Guillén, and lots more turned out to toast the cult-favorite musical's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Rocky Horror Doc Strange Journey Will Be Centerpiece of SilverVox Film & Music Festival by Margaret Hall

The film traces the origins of one of the greatest cult classics of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Brandon Lee Harris Will Be Broadway's New Michael in MJ Musical This Summer by Andrew Gans

The hit musical about the late King of Pop continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Report: Paddington Musical Eyeing Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The musical hit it big at the 2026 Olivier Awards: now, a transfer to the main stem appears to be in the works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, More Set for Octet Film by Diep Tran

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast for his film version of Dave Malloy's musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Get a 1st Look at The Festival; Taye Diggs, Gianmarco Soresi, More Join Lineup by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

The outdoor music festival will also include Audra McDonald, Eva Noblezada, and the original cast of Rent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Balanchine’s ‘Concerto Barocco’ shines in Colorado Ballet’s ‘MasterWorks’ by Alice Kaderlan

Mixed-bill program pairs pure Balanchine with a muscular 'Rite of Spring' and a world premiere from Yoshihisa Arai

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:38AM

What’s Up at the Vital and Venerable Irish Repertory Theatre by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly concocted Irish Repertory Theatre picturesquely chatting at a kitchen table, rather like Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, except with cred…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:36AM

“This Wasn’t Just a Job; It Was a Trap”: A Former Infowars Staffer Tells All (Exclusive Excerpt) by Seija Rankin

In his memoir 'The Madness of Believing,' out April 15, Josh Owens details what it was like working for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones — and how it all started to come crashing down.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30AM

Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and More Will Lead LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham

Principal casting has been announced for the forthcoming Grand Finale of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph and More Cast In Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Octet’ by Caitlin Huston

Trammell Tillman, Gaten Matarazzo and more were cast in the musical film adaptation.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:23AM

Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular Announces Cast for 2026 Radio City Music Hall Run by Jamie Kravitz

Casting has been announced for the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular. The production will play at Radio City Music Hall in New York City…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

Tavon Olds-Sample Will Depart MJ; Brandon Lee Harris Will Assume the Role of ‘Michael'

Brandon Lee Harris, who originated the role of ‘Michael' in the First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, performing in over 500 shows across the country, will return to Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Julianne Hough Visits DANCING WITH THE STARS Friends Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt at CHICAGO

Dancing with the Stars couple Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt have reunited and are now starring together in Chicago on Broadway. The duo will appear in the production through May 3. Recentl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Photos: The Cast of TITANIQUE Takes Opening Night Bows

Titanique, the musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on April 12 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For TITANIQUE on Broadway

Titanique has set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on April 12 at the St. James Theatre. Che…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Samantha Barks, More Will Lead Les Misérables at Radio City Music Hall by Andrew Gans

The summer engagement of the World Tour at the famed New York City venue will feature alternating Valjeans and Javerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

The Liz Renay Centennial by Trav S.D.

Born 100, years ago today, exotic dancer, actress, and actress Liz Renay (Pearl Dobbins, 1926-2007). Most of us in the modern world know Renay as one of the stars of John Waters’ Desperate…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:12AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Timothée Chalamet gaffe sparks surprise ticket boom for Royal Ballet and Opera by Laura Harding

Alex Beard, Royal Ballet and Opera chief, says Hollywood star’s remarks provided a boost to the organisation

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 08:48AM

Fuel and Southbank Centre announce return of There’s a Bear on My Chair this Christmas by Staff Writer

Fuel, in association with Southbank Centre, has announced that its celebrated production of There’s a Bear on My Chair will return to the Queen Elizabeth Hall this Christmas The post Fuel …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:47AM

Watermill Theatre announces world premiere of Murder Before Evensong by Staff Writer

The Watermill Theatre has announced the world premiere stage adaptation of Murder Before Evensong, based on the bestselling novel by Reverend Richard Coles The post Watermill Theatre announc…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:47AM

Cast announced for Eastern Angles’ It Comes In Waves UK tour by Staff Writer

Eastern Angles, in association with The Seagull Theatre, has announced the cast for It Comes In Waves, a new comedy drama by James McDermott The post Cast announced for Eastern Angles’ It …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:46AM

Kristin Scott Thomas & Kurt Russell To Be Honored With Crystal Nymph Awards At 65th Edition Of The Monte-Carlo Television Festival by Stewart Clarke

EXCLUSIVE: Kristin Scott Thomas and Kurt Russell will both be feted with a Crystal Nymph Award at this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The stars will be in Monte-Carlo in June to a…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:17AM

Titanique ****, Cats: The Jellicle Ball **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward April 14, 2026: “This is where the story gets kooky crazy,” announces Marla Mindelle as a kooky crazy version of Canadian songstress and power-ballad queen Celine Dion …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:04AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2026- BEACHES On Broadway First Look and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 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, Personalize…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Paines Plough awarded £750,000 Creative Foundations Fund grant to renovate Roundabout by Staff Writer

Paines Plough has been awarded a £750,000 grant from the Creative Foundations Fund to renovate its pop-up, in-the-round theatre Roundabout The post Paines Plough awarded £750,000 Creative …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

Cast and creatives confirmed for Talawa’s Fragments of Us UK tour by Staff Writer

Talawa Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the UK tour of Fragments of Us, which will run from Saturday 9 May to Monday 31 August 2026 The post Cast and creatives co…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

Maureen Beattie to star as Lear in new Pitlochry Festival Theatre adaptation by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced the premiere of its new production of Lear, a fresh stage adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy directed and adapted by Finn den Hert…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre extends run of CATS due to popular demand by Staff Writer

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced a one-week extension for its brand-new production of CATS following overwhelming demand The post Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre extends run o…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:51AM

European premiere of Cirque Alice announced at Royal Festival Hall this Christmas by Staff Writer

Following sell out seasons in Australia and Singapore, the European premiere of Cirque Alice has been announced for the Royal Festival Hall this Christmas The post European premiere of Cirqu…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:00AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Robert Tripolino

The post On the Couch with Robert Tripolino appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:26AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Reuben Kaye: Hard to Swallow

The post Reuben Kaye: Hard to Swallow appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:51AM

Jennifer Hudson To Return To AMERICAN IDOL As Guest Judge For Disney Night

Superstar singer Jennifer Hudson will return to her AMERICAN IDOL roots this season when she returns as a guest judge and mentor for the show’s upcoming Disney Night episode, scheduled to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36AM

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2026 Season by Meg Masseron

Hershey Felder’s The Piano and Me, Sharon Scott Williams's Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness, and more will play the NYC venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Video: PADDINGTON and More Accept Awards at the 2026 Olivier Awards

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. Marking their 50th anniversary, the Olivier Awards ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16AM

An A Corporation Affords Artists Alternatives by Joe Patti

I had seen a post on LinkedIn celebrating a bill establishing Artist Corporations passing out of committee in Colorado. Since I had never heard of that before, I did some additional research…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 12:06AM

Two April 14th Tragedies Now Broadway Punchlines by Jonathan Mandell

What does it say about us that every night on Broadway, theatergoers now gather to laugh at two terrible American tragedies, both of which occurred on April 14. John Wilkes Booth assassinate…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:01AM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
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