Friday, May 8, 2026

Behind the stop-in-your-tracks ad campaign of Broadway’s ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ by Darryn King

The impetus behind the distinctive orange color, the ’70s-era font and the images of stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

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How to know if your digital ads are working by Dounia Benabdallah

The metrics you should be using to accurately determine your digital advertising performance

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Adrienne Warren joins Broadway revival of ‘Proof’ with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

The Tony winner replaces Kara Young as Claire beginning June 30 in the limited Booth Theatre run.

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Olivia Holt joins ‘Just In Time’ cast, replacing Isa Briones as Connie Francis by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The singer and actress joins Jeremy Jordan in the Bobby Darin musical starting May 30.

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‘Schmigadoon!’ extends Broadway run at Nederlander Theatre through January 2027 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The Tony-nominated musical comedy adds 17 weeks to its engagement following 12 nominations, including Best Musical.

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Maya Rudolph extends Broadway run in ‘Oh, Mary!’ through July 5 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The Emmy winner continues as Mary Todd Lincoln alongside full cast.

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Museum of Broadway announces puppetry exhibit by Lee D'amato

The exhibit will display iconic works of puppetry alongside concept art and a simulated puppet workshop.

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Excavating the musicality of August Wilson in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ by Ruthie Fierberg

In the latest podcast episode, “Joe Turner” Tony Award nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson, as well as Cedric the Entertainer, Debbie Allen and Joshua Boone discuss Wilson’s sound.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

‘Book of Mormon’ cancels performances through May 17 after theater fire by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway musical is in the midst of celebrations commemorating its 15 years on the Main Stem.

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Broadway Green Alliance to hold spring 2026 textile drive by Lee D'amato

The drive is open to all shows, industry members and members of the public as a free resource to recycle unwanted textiles.

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ recoups Broadway investment by Lee D'amato

The play, which currently stars Daniel Radcliffe, was recently nominated for two Tony Awards.

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Exclusive: Broadway-aimed musical ‘The Hello Girls’ sets concert reading by Lee D'amato

Tony Award nominee Gracie Lawrence and more are set for the presentation for a show about the first women to serve in the U.S. Army during World War I.

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Exclusive: ‘A Wonderful World’ licensing rights acquired by the Licensing House by Ruthie Fierberg

Stock and amateur rights for the Louis Armstrong bio-musical have been acquired.

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2026 Tonys analysis: dissecting the record-breaking and noteworthy nods by Ruthie Fierberg

June Squibb makes history, and multiple categories consist of nominees all making their debuts.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Grosses analysis: Broadway box office dips as ‘Oh, Mary!” sets records by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 3, the 40 running productions grossed $39,259,008.

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Tony Awards nominees share their first reactions by Lee D'amato

Nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards were announced the morning of May 5.

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‘Celebrity Autobiography’ brings star-studded comedy to Broadway this May by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Performances begin on May 16, with opening night set for May 18 at the Shubert Theatre.

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2026 Tony Award nominations: the complete list by Ruthie Fierberg

“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” lead the awards race with 12 nominations each.

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2026 Tony Award nominations — preliminary categories by Ruthie Fierberg

The nominees of six categories were announced on CBS ahead of the announcement of the full list.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

2026 Drama Desk Awards announces presenters by Lee D'amato

Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz and Christopher Fitzgerald are among the presenters for the 70th annual Drama Desk Awards.

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‘Liberation’ wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Lee D'amato

The play, written by Bess Wohl, played Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre beginning in October 2025.

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Drama League announces 2026 Directors Project recipients by Lee D'amato

The program offers fellowships, assistantships, residencies and exchange opportunities to 25 stage directors this year.

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John-Michael Lyles to join ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Joshua Colley will play his final performance as the lyre-playing poet on May 31.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/4 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 4, so you never miss your cue.

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The Tony Awards’ ‘classics’ rule, explained by Lee D'amato

When is a revival a work that’s never been on Broadway before?

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Friday, May 1, 2026

‘Titanique’ extends Broadway run through September by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The show, directed by Tye Blue, will stay docked in the St. James Theatre until September 20.

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The key to keeping ‘Spamalot’ fresh in 2026 by Ruthie Fierberg

Josh Rhodes injected contemporary references, hyperdrive choreography and a lot of heart to keep the Tony Award-winning Best Musical spry.

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Broadway’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ announces second extension by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, will now haunt Studio 54 until November 29.

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All that Chat

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