Friday, May 1, 2026

3 crucial tips for accessible ad design by Sarah Schafer

What to keep in mind so your Broadway advertising can reach audiences of all abilities

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Regal Cinemas to screen movie musicals in Musical Mayhem series by Lee D'amato

Programming will include stage-to-screen and screen-to-stage adaptations, along with a variety of other movie musicals.

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‘Benjamin Button’ musical sets North American premiere at Public Theater by Lee D'amato

Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the musical centers on a man who ages in reverse.

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New musical ‘Imitation of Life’ sets world premiere dates by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical features a book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend and direction by Liesl Tommy.

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Chita Rivera Awards announce 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Schmigadoon!” player Max Clayton is among the nominees.

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Lincoln Center Theater’s ‘Ragtime’ revival to launch North American tour by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The tour is set to premiere at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, New York, before continuing on to cities across the U.S. and Canada.

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ATPAM names new executive officers by Lee D'amato

The press agents and managers’ union elected three new officers in a general membership meeting this April.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

How David Lindsay-Abaire renders the ‘committee play’ uncomfortably and refreshingly real in ‘The Balusters’ by Ruthie Fierberg

With no easy labels, the playwright reinvents a familiar dramatic construct — turning HOA minutiae into a relevant, nuanced portrait of people behaving badly for the “right” reasons.

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Mary-Mitchell Campbell to receive 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Lee D'amato

The music director will be honored at the 79th annual Tonys for her work with charitable organizations.

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MTI acquires licensing rights to ‘Flying Over Sunset’ by Lee D'amato

The Tony Award-nominated musical is now available for licensing.

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Drama Desk Awards announce 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

“Ragtime” and “The Balusters” lead Broadway with eight nominations each.

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Tony Awards administration committee holds final meeting for 2025-2026 season by Lee D'amato

The committee met to discuss the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2026 Tonys.

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Titanique’s Marla Mindelle to host 2026 Drama Desk Awards by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

The creative team for the Drama Desk Awards has also been announced, with Asmeret Ghebremichael, who serves as associate director and choreographer for “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across…

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Exclusive: City Center announces full 2026-2027 season, including complete Encores! slate by Andy Lefkowitz

Andy Blankenbuehler and Sam Pinkleton will helm 2027 Encores! productions at New York City Center.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raises a record $7.1 million in spring red bucket fundraising competition by Andy Lefkowitz

Audiences across 54 productions helped surpass last year’s record by contributing to the iconic red buckets following performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway and on national tours.

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BMG Rights Management and Concord to merge by Lee D'amato

The two music publishers will combine under the BMG banner to create a leading independent music company.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway's box office rises as six new productions open by Lee D'amato

For the week ending April 26, the 40 running productions grossed $40,365,196.

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Black Women on Broadway Awards announces 2026 honorees by Lee D'amato

The ceremony will spotlight four exceptional women and their contributions to the Broadway community.

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David Lindsay-Abaire’s ‘The Balusters’ extends Broadway engagement by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Directed by Kenny Leon, the show will now play the final performance of its limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on June 7.

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Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss will announce the 2026 Tony Award nominees by Lee D'amato

Nominations will be revealed in a livestreamed ceremony this May.

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Megan Thee Stallion to exit ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway May 1 by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

As recently announced, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” has been extended an additional five weeks and will now play its final performance on Broadway on August 30.

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Laura Linney to lead world premiere of David Hare’s ‘Montauk’ on Broadway in spring 2027 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, the production will join Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2026-2027 season, playing the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Rachel Schur will return to ‘Chicago,’ Nik Walker will join as Billy Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

The two will replace Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, respectively.

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Little-known theater jobs: Broadway company manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Having started as a BTC apprentice, Jayla Pollock is the company manager for “Buena Vista Social Club.”

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Monday, April 27, 2026

2026 Tony Honors will go to 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee has announced four recipients of the annual honors recognizing extraordinary industry achievement outside established competitive categories.

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Broadway Itinerary — Week of 4/27 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of April 27, so you never miss your cue.

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Ellenore Scott on choreographing ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Titanique’ while becoming a first-time mother by Ashley Lee

How she managed the schedule and the physicality of creating two very different Broadway shows

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Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
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Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off