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Monday, April 13, 2026

Olivier Awards Winners 2026: Paddington The Musical, Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike Lead Big Night by Sophia Rubino

Paddington The Musical and James Graham’s Punch were this year’s Olivier Award winners for Best New Musical and Best New Play. Of the 11 nominations it received, Paddington The Musica…

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Farmer's Daughter Diaries: Backstage at Schmigadoon! With McKenzie Kurtz, Episode 4: Say Yes to the Dress by Sophia Rubino

McKenzie Kurtz plays the flirtatious and fun-loving ingénue Betsy in Schmigadoon!, which began performances at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The Broadway favorite, who has starred in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Extends Broadway Run; Eric Anderson Returns as Zidler by Sophia Rubino

More More More! The 10-time Tony Award winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical, previously scheduled to close on July 26, has been extended for an additional five weeks through August 30 at the Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for Giant, Every Brilliant Thing & Dog Day Afternoon by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has determined the eligibility status of three Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the third time this season that the committee…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:24PM

Aaron Tveit on Chess, Fatherhood and Why He Reads Backstage Instead of Scrolling by Sophia Rubino

Chess star Aaron Tveit is a Tony winner, new husband and father, and if that weren’t enough, he spends his time between scenes reading backstage. Did we mention he’s also gone viral …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Raise Your Glass! P!NK to Host the 79th Annual Tony Awards by Sophia Rubino

Three-time Grammy Award winner P!NK will host the 79th Annual Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. “It is the honor of an entire lifetime to host a night celebrating the litera…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

The Balusters Releases First-Look Photos of Broadway Star-Studded Cast by Sophia Rubino

Welcome to the neighborhood. David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters released first-look production photos featuring its all-star ensemble cast: Anika Noni Rose as Kyra Marshall, Marylouis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

'A Revolution of Joy': Cats: The Jellicle Ball Opens on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Cats: The Jellicle Ball is a fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic moggy musical, set not in a junkyard but at the heart of the Ballroom scene. Directed by Zhailon Livingston and B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

First Look Photos: Stranger Things: The First Shadow Year Two Broadway Cast by Sophia Rubino

The year two cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow had their yearbook photos taken. The production released new shots of Victor de Paula Rocha as Henry Creel, joined by Ayana Cymone as …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Death of a Salesman on Broadway: First Look at Nathan Lane & Laurie Metcalf in New Revival by Sophia Rubino

Meet the Lomans. The Joe Mantello-directed Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s American classic Death of a Salesman began performances on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 6, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Rosamund Pike to Make Broadway Debut in Inter Alia This Fall by Sophia Rubino

Rosamund Pike is heading to Broadway in Suzie Miller’s Inter Alia, directed by Justin Martin. Following a sold-out run in the West End, the play will begin performances on November 10 and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:48AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball Opens on Broadway with Star-Studded Red Carpet by Sophia Rubino

The category is Jellicle! The kittens over at Cats: The Jellicle Ball strut on the opening night carpet of the revival’s Broadway debut, earning 10s across the board. Directed by Zhailon L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Pentatonix Star Kirstin Maldonado to Join SIX: The Musical on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Anne Boleyn has grown a new head. Starting June 1, Three-time Grammy-winning Pentatonix vocalist Kirstin Maldonado will return to Broadway as Anne Boleyn in SIX: The Musical. Maldonado will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt to Lead Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

The next generation of Helperbots have arrived! Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt are set to lead the Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending in the roles of Oliver and Claire. Piser will replace …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

The Rocky Horror Show Extends Broadway Run at Studio 54 Through July 19 by Sophia Rubino

They’re doing the time warp, again… again! Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, will now haunt St…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Becky Shaw Hits Broadway: Inside Opening Night of the Razor-Sharp Comedy by Sophia Rubino

Gina Gionfriddo’s dark comedy Becky Shaw details a blind date that spirals spectacularly off the rails, leaving audience members to question what it means to have power and what it means…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Nichelle Lewis Talks Ragtime, Grief and Growth in Her Breakout Broadway Role by Sophia Rubino

Nichelle Lewis gets chills from scenes in Ragtime, too. Night after night at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lewis tells the story of a woman who “begins in the lowest place yo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Photos: Becky Shaw's Broadway Opening Night Brings Out The Pitt Cast & Starry Crowd by Sophia Rubino

In their best first date garb, the cast and creative team of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw walked the opening night carpet of the play’s Broadway bow. Directed by Trip Cullman, the play d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

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
Saturday, April 4, 2026

Schmigadoon! Musical Starts Broadway Performances Tonight by Sophia Rubino

Schmigadoon! begins performances on April 4, just over the bridge at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Opening night is on April 20, with the limited engagement scheduled to run through Septe…

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Get a First Look at the Schmigadoon! Cast on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

It’s a schmirst schmook! Or, rather, a first look at Schmigadoon! Broadway. If you’re trying to admire from afar and not get stuck there forever, this is your chance! Ahead of perform…

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Farmer's Daughter Diaries: Backstage at Schmigadoon! With McKenzie Kurtz, Episode 3: Welcome to Our Little Town by Sophia Rubino

McKenzie Kurtz plays the flirtatious and fun-loving ingénue Betsy in Schmigadoon!, which begins performances at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The Broadway favorite, who has starred in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

First Look at Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway With André De Shields and Ballroom-Inspired Twist by Sophia Rubino

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical has released new production photos ahead of its April 7 opening night at the Broadhurst …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Inside The Lost Boys Broadway Musical: How The Rescues Created the ’80s-Inspired Score by Sophia Rubino

”It's like making it to Oz,” says Kyler England of the L.A.-based indie rock band The Rescues. She is, of course, talking about Broadway. She and her two band-mates, Gabriel Mann and Adr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Broadway’s Brightest Escape: Inside Schmigadoon! With Stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase by Sophia Rubino

In the season of April showers, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase find themselves trapped in Schmigadoon!—a place where “the sun shines bright from July to June.” The duo sat down with Th…

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Photos: New Stars Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones and Debbie Gravitte in Just In Time on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Moving in a New Direction, the Bobby Darin biomusical Just In Time welcomed three new cast members to the Circle in the Square Theatre on April 1. Matthew Morrison took over for Tony winner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations To Be Announced by The Pitt Stars Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, celebrating the 2025-26 Broadway and off-Broadway season of theater, has found its nomination hosts. At 10:00 a.m. on April 21, Isa Briones and Sepideh …

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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet by Sophia Rubino

Lin-Manuel Miranda has found his next directorial project. The Hamilton creator will direct a feature film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical Octet for 5000 Broadway Productions. Malloy,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations: Mexodus Tops Musicals, Prince F****t Leads Plays by Sophia Rubino

Nominations for the 41st annual Lucille Lortel Awards were announced on April 1 by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén, both currently appearing in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Josh Rivera's Mom Had One Reaction to His Rocky Horror Role: 'You're the Naked Guy?' by Sophia Rubino

Josh Rivera, perhaps best known for his role as Chino in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story film, will not be wearing chinos as Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show. Far from it. The actor spo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones and Debbie Gravitte Join Just In Time on Broadway Tonight by Sophia Rubino

This could be the start of something big! Matthew Morrison, Isa Briones (Hadestown, The Pitt) and Tony winner Debbie Gravitte join Just In Time, the Bobby Darin biomusical at Broadway's C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM

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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