Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Matthew Saldívar to join ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway as Meyer Wolfsheim by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

He is stepping in for current actor Eric Anderson as Anderson returns to the role of Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:49PM

‘Beaches’ partners with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation by Lee D'amato

The Broadway musical and the nonprofit will launch a kindness and mental health initiative.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:55PM

Criminal justice reform advocate Jason Flom joins ‘Fear of 13’ producing team by Lee D'amato

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play is based on the real-life wrongful conviction of Nick Yarris.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:34PM

How co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch merged musical theater and ballroom to create a ‘third event’ with ‘Cats’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The artists say that the Broadway mounting of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is the deeper expression of their goal to merge forms.

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Grosses analysis: Broadway numbers take a dip, despite three new shows opening by Lee D'amato

For the week ending April 19, the 40 running productions grossed $39,084,851.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Outer Critics Circle announces nominees for 2026 by Lee D'amato

Broadway’s “Lost Boys” leads the pack with 11 nominations; “Death of a Salesman” is the most-nominated Broadway play.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:40PM

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ hosts LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Night by Lee D'amato

The special performance featured a talkback by Daniel Radcliffe with representatives of mental health nonprofits.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:37PM

John Leguizamo to host ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ dance-along performance by Lee D'amato

“Buena Vista” pioneered the concept of the Broadway dance-along with a special performance hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda in March.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:17PM

Rockefeller Center returns as 2026 Tony Awards partner by Lee D'amato

The landmark shopping center will once again serve as the official destination of the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:13PM

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Broadway revival set for spring 2027, directed by Sam Gold by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

The show’s theater, as well as the cast and creative team, will be announced at a later date.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:37PM
Monday, April 20, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ is not just a parody by Ruthie Fierberg

Creator Cinco Paul and director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli rigorously built this Broadway musical to be a true original.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:40PM

‘Wicked’ and Moleskine present $10,000 grant to Girls Write Now by Lee D'amato

The grant will fund the nonprofit's efforts to support young writers across disciplines.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:42PM

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ announces West End transfer by Lee D'amato

Kimberly Belflower’s play will appear for a limited run at Wyndham’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:49PM

Drama League Awards announces 2026 nominees by Lee D'amato

Broadway nominees include “Ragtime,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Proof” and “The Lost Boys.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 4/20 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of April 20, so you never miss your cue.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Khaila Wilcoxon to join Broadway company of ‘SIX’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The former “SIX” star will succeed original cast member Adrianna Hicks at the Lena Horne Theatre for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:43AM

Use your Broadway advertising to create a new kind of urgency by Jessica Ferreira

The industry needs to shift its perspective on urgency from scarcity to timing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub and Joshua Harmon announce new musical ‘Unorthodox’ by Lee D'amato

An adaptation of Deborah Feldman’s bestselling memoir is coming to Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:45PM

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ holds Educators Night on Broadway by Lee D'amato

The musical welcomed 500 New York City public school educators to a performance this week.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:53PM

Roundabout’s 2026-2027 season to include new play by Dominique Morisseau, ‘Full Monty’ revival and more by Lee D'amato

This will be the first season crafted by Roundabout’s incoming artistic director, Christopher Ashley.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:33PM

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway in new one-man show ‘860’ this fall by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Written and performed by Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, performances will begin in October at a Shubert Theater to be announced.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

‘Hadestown’ live capture to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival by Lee D'amato

The musical is one of multiple theater-related titles to screen at the festival, including a documentary about “Hell’s Kitchen.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

Author Gina Gionfriddo, director Trip Cullman and the cast of ‘Becky Shaw’ on the questions and lessons of the savage comedy by Ruthie Fierberg

Hear from Patrick Ball, Madeline Brewer, Linda Emond and Lauren Patten about making toxicity and dysfunction work onstage.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:32PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Franc D’Ambrosio and Michael Patrick launch production company New Ventures by Lee D'amato

One of the company’s first major productions is the West End transfer of the Olivier Award-winning “Into the Woods.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:13PM

Adrianna Hicks sets ‘SIX’ departure date by Lee D'amato

Hicks is the second queen to announce her departure this spring, following Dylan Mulvaney earlier this month.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:17PM

Debbie Allen, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ executive producer and ‘Joe Turner’ director, on how she does it all by Ruthie Fierberg

The Academy Award honoree, Tony nominee and, now, Barbie doll talks about her return to Broadway and the ways the industries of theater, film, music and dance can help one another.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Creative Goods announces partnership with Tiny Vinyl by Lee D'amato

Tiny Vinyl will create real playable miniature records based on the Broadway cast recordings of “& Juliet” and “Suffs.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:48PM

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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