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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)

Grace McLean to Star in Musical Penelope at CSC by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| The show is a retelling of Homer’s Odyssey from the perspective of Odysseus’s wife. ||Off-Broadway|Alex Bechtel,Classic Stage Company,Eva Steinmetz,Grace McLean,Penelope…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 1:11pm☆⚑

Disney to Offer Cruises From NYC Beginning in Fall 2027 by Playbill Staff

The Disney Cruise Line voyages will feature an Aladdin and Little Mermaid stage show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:10pm☆⚑

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)

Anna Louizos Dies: Broadway Scenic Designer Of ‘In The Heights’ & ‘Avenue Q’ Was 69 by Greg Evans

Anna Louizos, a prolific, three-time Tony nominated Broadway scenic designer whose work brought vivid life to such productions as Avenue Q, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, School of…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:56pm☆⚑

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for London Hay Fever, Starring Christine Baranski by Andrew Gans

The Gilded Age star will make her West End debut this fall in the revival of the Noël Coward classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54pm☆⚑

How ‘Waitress’ became the backbone of Netflix’s Sunny Sandler starrer ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Writer-producer Jordan Horowitz and writer-director Julia Hart on building the feature film around a high school production of the Sara Bareilles-scored musical

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:30pm☆⚑

Video: Watch N'Kenge, Thayne Jasperson, Blaine Krauss Perform on Their Broadway Night Off by Andrew Gans

Upcoming acts at the speakeasy-themed Madame George include Julie Benko, Aisha Jackson, Kay Sibal, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26pm☆⚑

Rosie O'Donnell Joins Producing Team of London Musical Indigo by Margaret Hall

With music and lyrics by Scott Evan Davis and a book by Kait Kerrigan, the musical depicts a family living with Alzheimer's, autism, and synesthesia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23pm☆⚑

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Video: SCHMIGADOON! Performs 'Cross That Bridge' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Alex Brightman and the cast of Schmigadoon! crossed the bridge into Good Morning America for a special performance! Watch the company of the Tony-winning musical perform "Cross That Bridge" …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50am☆⚑

Owl at Home review – this Edinburgh fringe hoot is a wise choice for children by Chris Wiegand

Gilded Balloon Teviot, EdinburghSongs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fivesArnold Lobel was a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:40am☆⚑

Katie Finneran, Taylor Trensch, Brian J. Smith Set for Reading of Child's Pose by Andrew Gans

Noah Himmelstein will direct Kim Powers' new play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28am☆⚑

See Who's Joining National Tour of The Wiz by Margaret Hall

Gabby Samone, Jose E. Figueroa Jr., Jaelen Spellman, Asher HaVon, and more are hitting the road with the beloved musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27am☆⚑

Pulitzer Prize Finalist ‘Here There Are Blueberries’ Set For Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play, directed and co-written by Moisés Kaufman, is based on a true story about uncovered photos from the Holocaust.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:22am☆⚑

Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Don Nguyen, Noelle Viñas Receive MTC Sloan Playwriting Commissions by Meg Masseron

Manhattan Theatre Club will oversee the commissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16am☆⚑

Playwrights, Actors, Directors Revealed For Harlem9's 48 Hours in Harlem Festival by Meg Masseron

The festival unites six playwrights, six directors, and 18 actors to create six 10-minute plays inspired by the New Federal Theatre's catalogue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am☆⚑

Experiencing a Protactile Performance of Touch of Slavery by Marjan Moosavi

By Marjan Moosavi. Touch of Slavery guided audiences through the lives of five Black Deafblind enslaved individuals in the antebellum South.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:09am☆⚑

Arca Images Takes on the American Dream in Spanish ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Bill Hirschman

Playwright Nilo Cruz and Arca Images founder Alexa Kuve bring Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, to a Hispanic audience with a Spanish language translation through Sunday The post Arca I…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:05am☆⚑

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Here There Are Blueberries to Play Broadway This Fall by Sophia Rubino

Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist play, Here There Are Blueberries, will open on Broadway this fall. Conceived and directed by Kaufman, the show will begin …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05am☆⚑

Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities acr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00am☆⚑

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:00am☆⚑

Exclusive Listen: 'Christian Charity' From BAT BOY New York City Center Cast Recording

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00am☆⚑

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)

Lynn Nottage, Sarah Ruhl, Heidi Schreck, More Have Written New Plays and You Can Perform Them for Free by Meg Masseron

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy will feature over 30 timely new plays by playwrights from around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51am☆⚑

Rosie O’Donnell joins producing team of Indigo ahead of planned London premiere by Staff Writer

Rosie O'Donnell has joined the producing team of Indigo, the new original musical about an unconventional family seen through the eyes of a non-speaking autistic teenager The post Rosie O’…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:37am☆⚑

The Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show Pays Tribute to Tim Curry by Phempstead

Editorial Staff| Paul Soileau, Jake Shears, and Luke Evans led the cast in “I’m Going Home.” ||Broadway|Jake Shears,Luke Evans,Paul Soileau,Rachel Dratch,The Rocky Horror Show,Tim Curr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:35am☆⚑

SIX THE MUSICAL Will Close On Broadway This Winter

After more than five years of turning the stories of Henry VIII's wives into a Broadway pop phenomenon, SIX is preparing to take its final bow. The Tony Award-winning musical by Toby Marl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30am☆⚑

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Will Open on Broadway in Fall 2026

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24am☆⚑

Video: Rocky Horror's Luke Evans, Paul Soileau, Jake Shears Perform 'I'm Going Home' for Tim Curry by Margaret Hall

The current Broadway revival was awash with emotion last night in honor of Mr. Curry, the original Frank-N-Furter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18am☆⚑

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/27/2026; Jobs In Marketing, Operations, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 8/27/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08am☆⚑

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour. Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne)…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00am☆⚑

Rosie O’Donnell Joins Producing Team Of London-Bound Musical ‘Indigo’ About Autistic Teenager by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O’Donnell, a longtime autism advocate, has joined the producing team of Indigo, a new original musical about an unconventional family as seen through the eyes of a non-spe…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00am☆⚑

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)

Emma Thompson’s ‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Sets Summer 2027 London Debut by Greg Evans

The Nanny McPhee stage musical with a book by Emma Thompson, first revealed by Deadline back in 2024, will open in London in summer 2027. Based on the Universal Pictures/Working Title Nanny …

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:59am☆⚑

Listen to 'Hold Me, Bat Boy' From Upcoming Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) by Andrew Gans

Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Alex Newell, Christopher Sieber, Andrew Durand, Marissa Jarret Winokur, and more are featured on the album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am☆⚑

Complete Cast Set for BOOP! The Musical’s North American Tour by Sophia Rubino

The complete cast for the North American tour of BOOP! The Musical is set. The musical, based on Max Fleischer’s beloved character, will kick off its 50-week tour at the West Herr Auditori…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 9:55am☆⚑

SIX: The Musical Sets Closing Date, Ending Its Broadway Reign by Jonah De Forest

SIX: The Musical will play its final Broadway performance on January 3, 2027. The musical is directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, with a book and Tony-winning score by Toby Marlow and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 9:55am☆⚑

Emma Thompson's Nanny McPhee Musical Will Open in London in 2027 by Margaret Hall

The 2005 film was written by and starred Thompson, alongside Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, and Imelda Staunton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:52am☆⚑

‘Six’ Will End Five-Year Broadway Run in January by Caitlin Huston

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the musical sets up a song competition between the wives of Henry VIII.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 9:46am☆⚑

Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries to Play Broadway This Fall by Diep Tran

The play comes to the Barrymore Theatre after an Off-Broadway run and an international tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:44am☆⚑

Billy Porter Will Receive Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award by Meg Masseron

The Tony winner will be honored with the award at the Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion this September in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:43am☆⚑

Acclaimed Pulitzer Finalist ‘Here There Are Blueberries’ To Open On Broadway This Fall by Greg Evans

Here There Are Blueberries, the acclaimed play and Pulitzer finalist by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, will open on Broadway this fall for a strictly limited engagement, producers anno…

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:43am☆⚑

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Susan Grace

Today’s Highlights: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by John Gordon & Ruby Rich, featuring Sam Andrews (Snug & Mote), Kaleb Baker (Demetrius), Martin Challinor (Puck)…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 9:31am☆⚑

Broadway’s ‘SIX’ sets closing date by Lee D'amato

The musical won two Tony Awards, including Best Original Score.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 9:30am☆⚑

SIX: The Musical Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ international hit musical opened on Broadway in October 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:30am☆⚑

London Devil Wears Prada Musical Extends (Again) by Margaret Hall

Opening in December 2024, the musical has become the fastest‑selling show in the Dominion Theatre’s history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:30am☆⚑

Broadway Musical ‘Six’ To Close In January by Greg Evans

Six, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that uses modern pop styles to retell the stories of Henry VIII’s wives from the women’s point of view, will close on January 3, 2027, after …

SOURCE: Deadline at 9:30am☆⚑

Don’t Lose Your Head: Six Will End Broadway Run in January by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Tony-winning musical will have played over 2,000 performances. ||Broadway|Six [...] Read More... from Don’t Lose Your Head: Six Will End Broadway Run in January The post …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:28am☆⚑

Complete Casting Revealed For Boop! The Musical North American Tour by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

Former American Idol contestant Aliya Grace is ready to give audiences across the nation something to shout about.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:17am☆⚑

‘Here There Are Blueberries,’ About a Trove of Nazi Photos, Heads to Broadway by Michael Paulson

“Here There Are Blueberries,” about archivists debating how to handle a troubling gift, will open at the Barrymore Theater in November.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:15am☆⚑

Here There Are Blueberries, About a Nazi Photo Album, Will Open on Broadway This Fall by Dgordon

David Gordon| The acclaimed drama is written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich. ||Broadway|Here There Are Blueberries [...] Read More... from Here There Are Blueberries, About a Nazi Pho…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 9:13am☆⚑

Full Casting Announced for The North American Tour of ‘BOOP!® The Musical’ by Matthew Herzog

The producers of BOOP! The Musical are thrilled to announce the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour. Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will …

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 9:00am☆⚑

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Staff Writer

New rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky The post First Look Rehearsal Images Released fo…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 8:58am☆⚑

First Look: Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant Rehearse for Noël Coward’s Hay Fever at Wyndham’s Theatre by Staff Writer

First rehearsal photos have been released of Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Emily Burns' new production of Noël Coward’s classic comedy Hay Fever The post First Look: Christin…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 8:56am☆⚑

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Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre

Preview: May 16, 2026 Opening: May 18, 2026 Closing: Jun 21, 2026

Paranormal Activity @ August Wilson Theatre

Preview: Aug 14, 2026 Opening: Aug 25, 2026 Closing: Jan 03, 2027

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Preview: Sep 08, 2026 Opening: Sep 28, 2026 Closing:

Other Desert Cities @ Hudson Theatre

Preview: Sep 29, 2026 Opening: Oct 18, 2026 Closing: Jan 17, 2027

860 @ Imperial Theatre

Preview: Oct 01, 2026 Opening: Oct 21, 2026 Closing: Jan 03, 2027

The Imaginary Invalid @ Todd Haimes Theatre

Preview: Sep 25, 2026 Opening: Oct 22, 2026 Closing:

A Few Good Men @ Vivian Beaumont Theater

Preview: Oct 08, 2026 Opening: Oct 29, 2026 Closing: Jan 03, 2026

Wanted @ James Earl Jones Theatre

Preview: Oct 15, 2026 Opening: Nov 08, 2026 Closing:

Here There Are Blueberries @ Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Preview: Nov 02, 2026 Opening: Nov 09, 2026 Closing:

The Fantasticks @ Hayes Theater

Preview: Oct 22, 2026 Opening: Nov 16, 2026 Closing:

Much Ado About Nothing @ Winter Garden Theatre

Preview: Oct 31, 2026 Opening: Nov 19, 2026 Closing: Jan 10, 2027

Inter Alia @ Music Box Theatre

Preview: Nov 10, 2026 Opening: Dec 01, 2026 Closing: Feb 21, 2027

Galileo @ Shubert Theatre

Preview: Nov 10, 2026 Opening: Dec 06, 2026 Closing:

Awake and Sing! @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Preview: Dec 15, 2026 Opening: Jan 05, 2027 Closing: Mar 01, 2027

Dolly: A True Original Musical @ St. James Theatre

Preview: Dec 07, 2026 Opening: Jan 19, 2027 Closing:

Mix And Master @ Todd Haimes Theatre

Preview: Jan 06, 2027 Opening: Jan 27, 2027 Closing:

Three Days Of Rain

Preview: Feb 01, 2027 Opening: Feb 01, 2027 Closing: Feb 01, 2027

Evita @ Winter Garden Theatre

Preview: Feb 27, 2027 Opening: Mar 25, 2027 Closing:

Warriors @ Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Preview: Mar 01, 2027 Opening: Apr 01, 2027 Closing:

Gloria @ Hayes Theater

Preview: Mar 17, 2027 Opening: Apr 05, 2027 Closing:

Purple Rain @ Majestic Theatre

Preview: Mar 12, 2027 Opening: Apr 12, 2027 Closing:

The Sound of Music @ Vivian Beaumont Theater

Preview: Mar 23, 2027 Opening: Apr 13, 2027 Closing: Jul 23, 2027

Paddington The Musical @ Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Preview: Mar 30, 2027 Opening: Apr 18, 2027 Closing:

The Full Monty @ Todd Haimes Theatre

Preview: Apr 03, 2027 Opening: Apr 25, 2027 Closing:

TBA: Damn Yankees

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TBA: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof