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Thursday, September 10, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)

‘Garry Starr’ Review: Half-Man, Half-Penguin, Full-Frontal by Helen Shaw

Damien Warren-Smith takes (nearly) everything off to play a flightless bird whose natural habitat might be in your very own lap.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:35pm☆⚑

Elizabeth Gillies, Jason Butler Harner, Graham Phillips, More Will Star in Rope Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Scott Elliott will direct Gordon Greenberg's adaptation of the Patrick Hamilton play for The New Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33pm☆⚑

Man Sentenced to 2-Year Jail Sentence After Strangling Fellow Theatregoer for Singing Along During We Will Rock You by Logan Culwell-Block

The dust-up happened at a 2023 press performance in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25pm☆⚑

Odds and Ends: Billy Porter Leads Bill Pay The Musical, Adrienne Warren to Star in Imitation of Life & More by Jonah De Forest and Sophia Rubino

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Broadway Billy Ramp is bringing fintech to Broadway for one night only with Bill Pay The Musical, a fully staged, original musical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05pm☆⚑

Now You Can See Them! Tickets Are on Sale for Broadway’s Now You See Me Live by Sophia Rubino

Tickets are now on sale for Now You See Me Live on Broadway. The illusion spectacular based on the film franchise of the same name begins performances on November 11 at the Al Hirschfeld T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05pm☆⚑

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Open Jar Studios Expands With 2nd Location in Times Square by Logan Culwell-Block

The new space will add 40,000 square feet of rehearsal and audition space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am☆⚑

Shuffle Along Reunion Concert Adds 2nd Performance by Logan Culwell-block, Margaret Hall

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more will be back to recreate the 2016 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am☆⚑

Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s Stage Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ In London by Caitlin Huston

The play is set to open at a yet-to-be named West End venue in spring 2027.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:52am☆⚑

Kimberly Akimbo review – hilarious musical about a sexagenarian teen is one for the ages by Lyndsey Winship

Hampstead theatre, London Maria Friedman plays a 15-year-old with a rare ageing condition in a heartfelt and funny show that manages to sustain its sweetnessIt’s a bizarre concept for a mu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:40am☆⚑

The Royal Ballet Stays True to Its Founder’s Vision by Dale Berning Sawa

The dancers Valentino Zucchetti and Taisuke Nakao reflect on their careers and on ways they have striven to fulfill the ballet founder’s vision.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:22am☆⚑

Sacha Baron Cohen To Star In Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ West End Stage Play In 2027 by Greg Evans

Sacha Baron Cohen will star in an upcoming West End production of Quentin Tarantino’s stage play The Popinjay Cavalier, Deadline hears. According to sources close to the project, Cohen wi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:06am☆⚑

Horton Foote Prize, Champion Playwriting Fellowship, MENA Grants, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:05am☆⚑

Abracadabra! Now You See Me Live Set for Broadway This Holiday Season by Sophia Rubino

Now You See Me Live is coming to Broadway this holiday season. Beginning on November 11, the illusion spectacular will play Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre through January 3, 2027. The prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05am☆⚑

Stranger Things: The First Shadow's Rosie Benton and Janie Brookshire on 16 Years of Friendship and Sharing a Broadway Role by Jamie Kravitz

Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast members Rosie Benton and Janie Brookshire first met as audience members. They both came to see a mutual friend perform in a play and ended up taking th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05am☆⚑

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)

Nick Mohammed to host The Traitors stage play on London’s West End by Sean O'Grady (pa)

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman helped make the announcement

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:50am☆⚑

In The Attic, Shana Carroll Reflects on a Life Spent on the Trapeze by Emily McClanathan

Since being diagnosed with cancer, the circus artist can no longer perform. But she can still create.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44am☆⚑

‘The Traitors’ London Stage Adaptation To Feature ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Nick Mohammed by Greg Evans

Ted Lasso‘s Nick Mohammed will host The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal, a new West End stage adaptation of the hit BBC One-iPlayer competition series. The announcement from producers Studio…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:42am☆⚑

World Tango Championships finals in pictures by Rodrigo Abd /associated Press

Tango is an art form which, as the competitors themselves described, serves as a deeply personal means of expression, communication and connection between people beyond cultural and geograph…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:35am☆⚑

Madeline Brewer Signs on to Lead Wild Rose Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2018 film will become a jukebox musical at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35am☆⚑

& Juliet to Close on Broadway After Four Years by Sophia Rubino

& Juliet will play its final performance at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre on January 3, 2027. Directed by Luke Sheppard and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, with a book by David We…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05am☆⚑

Now You See Me Live Sets Eight-Week Broadway Run for the Holidays by Dgordon

David Gordon| The magic show comes to the Hirschfeld before Paddington. |||Darcy Oake,Gabriella Lester,James More,Matthew Pomeroy,Now You See Me Live [...] Read More... from Now You See Me L…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00am☆⚑

Bill Pay the Musical, Starring Billy Porter, Billy Zane, and Jessica Vosk, Coming to Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| The show is presented by the AI fintech company Ramp. ||Broadway|Bill Pay the Musical,Billy Porter,Billy Zane,Jessica Vosk,Ramp [...] Read More... from Bill Pay the Musical, St…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00am☆⚑

‘Now You See Me’ Live Show Sets Broadway Debut by Rebecca Rubin

The Four Horsemen are taking their talents to Broadway. “Now You See Me Live,” a stage show inspired by Lionsgate’s hit film franchise about thieving illusionists, is opening at New Yo…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am☆⚑

‘Now You See Me Live’ Stage Illusion Show To Play Broadway This Holiday Season by Greg Evans

Following engagements in Australia, Singapore and London’s West End, Now You See Me Live, the stage show inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise, will run on Broadway this holiday season.…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00am☆⚑

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)

Broadway Will Get a 1-Night-Only Industrial Ramp Bill Pay Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Billy Porter, Jessica Vosk, and Titanic film star Billy Zane will star in Bill Pay The Musical later this month at the Broadhurst.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am☆⚑

Illusion Spectacular Now You See Me Live Will Come to Broadway This Fall by Meg Masseron

The magic show comes to the Main Stem after runs in Australia, Singapore, and London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am☆⚑

Heated Rivalry Musical Recoups Off-Broadway, Extends by Andrew Gans

The parody of the streaming series continues at The Culture Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am☆⚑

Corey Fogelmanis, Elizabeth Gillies, Jason Butler Harner to Star in Rope Off-Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| Also starring are Cameron Monaghan, Graham Phillips, and James Waterston. ||Off-Broadway|Rope [...] Read More... from Corey Fogelmanis, Elizabeth Gillies, Jason Butler Harner t…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:53am☆⚑

Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead From the Heart in London's West End by Meg Masseron

Don Black's acclaimed musical will return to the Garrick Theatre following a sold-out run last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:40am☆⚑

Nick Mohammed takes Claudia Winkleman’s role in stage version of The Traitors by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Finalist in 2025’s inaugural celebrity iteration will be the host of several variants, which will see different characters banished, murdered and victoriousIn another twist for the intrigu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:40am☆⚑

Noah Schnapp and Donald Sage Mackay Featured in First Rehearsal Photos for Affluenza at Riverside Studios by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images have been unveiled for the world premiere of Affluenza starring Noah Schnapp The post Noah Schnapp and Donald Sage Mackay Featured in First Rehearsal Photos for A…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 9:38am☆⚑

Whitney White Will Join Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Maria Dizzia directs the return engagement of Marin Ireland's play, featuring a rotating cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:27am☆⚑

Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Rivera, Andrew Scott, More Celebrate Opening Night at Garry Starr: Classic Penguins by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Written and performed by a "mostly naked" Damien Warren-Smith, the solo show is directed by Cal McCrystal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:23am☆⚑

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in Rehearsal For RENT in London

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT, directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:20am☆⚑

Musical ‘& Juliet’ Will End Broadway Run In January by Caitlin Huston

The show, which features pop hits from Max Martin, currently includes cast members Chrissy Metz and Joey Fatone.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:00am☆⚑

Adrienne Warren to Star in John Legend and Lynn Nottage’s Imitation of Life Musical by Dgordon

David Gordon| Whitney White directs this world premiere at the Shed.th ||Off-Broadway|Adrienne Warren,Imitation of Life,John Legend,Lynn Nottage,The Shed,Whitney White [...] Read More... fro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:00am☆⚑

Oops… & Juliet Will End Broadway Run This January by Dgordon

David Gordon| And that’s the way it is. ||Broadway|& Juliet [...] Read More... from Oops… & Juliet Will End Broadway Run This January The post Oops… & Juliet Will End Broad…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:00am☆⚑

Why It’s Important for Working Actors to Continue Training by Diep Tran

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is now offering short courses in NYC, making its world-renowned practices accessible—no plane ticket required.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am☆⚑

‘& Juliet’ to Close on Broadway After Four Years by Rebecca Rubin

“& Juliet,” a revisionist jukebox musical about Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, is closing after four years on Broadway. The upbeat take on “Romeo & Juliet,” which uses …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am☆⚑

‘Heated Rivalry’ Musical Parody Recoups Off Broadway Investment, Extends Run by Greg Evans

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, Dylan MarcAurele’s buzzy Off Broadway show that began performances at the smallish The Culture Club venue last May, has recouped its initia…

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:00am☆⚑

Adrienne Warren To Star In ‘Imitation Of Life’ Off Broadway Musical With John Legend Score by Greg Evans

Adrienne Warren is set to star in the previously announced Off Broadway musical adaptation of Imitation of Life, the Fannie Hurst novel that spawned two classic Hollywood films. Warren will …

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:00am☆⚑

‘& Juliet’ To Close In January After Four Years On Broadway by Greg Evans

& Juliet, the Broadway dance-pop jukebox musical that imagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet if Juliet hadn’t ended it all after Romeo, will play its final performance on Sunday, Ja…

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:00am☆⚑

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf review – ‘choreopoem’ of sisterhood by Anya Ryan

Yard theatre, London Starkly staged panorama of Black female experience rushes through its scenes but is delivered with feeling by terrific castIt has been 50 years since this “choreopoem�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:25am☆⚑

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‘Garry Starr’ Review: Half-Man, Half-Penguin, Full-Frontal by Helen Shaw

Elizabeth Gillies, Jason Butler Harner, Graham Phillips, More Will Star in Rope Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Man Sentenced to 2-Year Jail Sentence After Strangling Fellow Theatregoer for Singing Along During We Will Rock You by Logan Culwell-Block

Odds and Ends: Billy Porter Leads Bill Pay The Musical, Adrienne Warren to Star in Imitation of Life & More by Jonah De Forest and Sophia Rubino

Now You Can See Them! Tickets Are on Sale for Broadway’s Now You See Me Live by Sophia Rubino

Open Jar Studios Expands With 2nd Location in Times Square by Logan Culwell-Block

Shuffle Along Reunion Concert Adds 2nd Performance by Logan Culwell-block, Margaret Hall

Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s Stage Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ In London by Caitlin Huston

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The Royal Ballet Stays True to Its Founder’s Vision by Dale Berning Sawa

Sacha Baron Cohen To Star In Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ West End Stage Play In 2027 by Greg Evans

Horton Foote Prize, Champion Playwriting Fellowship, MENA Grants, and More by American Theatre Editors

Abracadabra! Now You See Me Live Set for Broadway This Holiday Season by Sophia Rubino

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‘The Traitors’ London Stage Adaptation To Feature ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Nick Mohammed by Greg Evans

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& Juliet to Close on Broadway After Four Years by Sophia Rubino

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‘Now You See Me Live’ Stage Illusion Show To Play Broadway This Holiday Season by Greg Evans

Broadway Will Get a 1-Night-Only Industrial Ramp Bill Pay Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Illusion Spectacular Now You See Me Live Will Come to Broadway This Fall by Meg Masseron

Heated Rivalry Musical Recoups Off-Broadway, Extends by Andrew Gans

Corey Fogelmanis, Elizabeth Gillies, Jason Butler Harner to Star in Rope Off-Broadway by Dgordon

Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead From the Heart in London's West End by Meg Masseron

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Whitney White Will Join Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

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Oops… & Juliet Will End Broadway Run This January by Dgordon

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for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf review – ‘choreopoem’ of sisterhood by Anya Ryan

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