Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2026 Dorian Theater Awards: ‘Schmigadoon!’ leads the field with 9 nominations by Sam Eckmann

The Lost Boys earns eight nominations, while Cats: The Jellicle Ball continues to claw into Ragtime's perceived Musical Revival lead.

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Debbie Allen, 2026 Tony Nominees & Audience Choice Winners on The Broadway Show by Jamie Kravitz

The countdown to the 2026 Tony Awards is on. This week on the The Broadway Show, get a deeper look into four Tony-nominated shows: Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Ragtime, Titanique and Cats: Th…

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Cats Is, and Always Has Been, Good—And This Musical Theatre Historian Will Explain Why by Logan Culwell-Block

This expert is tired of your disdain for these dancing felines, and is setting the record straight once and for all.

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Video: See Marla Mindelle’s Journey to TITANIQUE's Broadway Debut on STAGEBOUND

This season of the PBS Great Performances series Stagebound has kicked off with a spotlight on Tony-nominated Titaníque cast member and co-creator Marla Mindelle. Each episode of the Webby-…

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Hear From Debbie Allen, Joshua Henry and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-s…

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Photos: Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, & Birgundi Baker Visit CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

On Tuesday, May 12, stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, and Birgundi Baker of Paramount+’s The Chi supported the show's creator, Lena Waithe, with a visit to CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Bro…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’ by Brian Seibert

Breaking down the choreographic allusions in “Schmigadoon!” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” two gotta-dance, Tony-nominated shows.

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Hamilton Welcomes Marcus John, Lencia Kebede & More to Broadway Cast Beginning May 12 by Sophia Rubino

Hamilton on Broadway welcomes five new principal cast members to the production beginning May 12: Marcus John as Alexander Hamilton, Lauren Mariasoosay as Eliza Hamilton, Lencia Kebede as …

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Monday, May 11, 2026

How do you transform a cast of humans into Jellicle Cats? by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Andrew Lloyd Webber created the sound of CATS. Gillian Lynne created the movement language that brought the Jellicle tribe to life. 45 years later, the choreography, energy and physicality …

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What did it feel like on opening night of CATS? by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Andrew Lloyd Webber and the original creative team look back on the nerves, uncertainty and excitement of launching a musical unlike anything audiences had seen before. 45 years later, CATS…

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'This little Jellicle Cat owes a lot to her' #olivierawards by Official London Theatre

On this day 45 years ago, Cats officially opened in the West End in 1981 at the New London Theatre, now renamed to be the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Fabian Aloise, winner of this year's Best Th…

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‘Cats’ Has Never Been This Cool by Lexy Perez

In this season’s must-see Broadway revival, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline musical has been joyously reborn as a voguing competition, giving the queer art of ballroom — and many of its l…

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The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’ by Brian Seibert

Breaking down the choreographic allusions in “Schmigadoon” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” two gotta-dance, Tony-nominated shows.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Interview: Sydney James Harcourt Reinvents Rum Tum Tugger

The moment Sydney James Harcourt steps into the spotlight as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, the temperature inside the Broadhurst Theatre rises. The audience screams and fans cla…

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the Spring 2026 Broadway vlog | pt 3 - Cats, Becky Shaw, Miscast, Titanique, Dog Day Afternoon, more by MickeyJoTheatre

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Reading the Tony nomination tea leaves: Who has the edge in competitive races for Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival by David Buchanan

We also break down some surprise inclusions (Richard Thomas in The Balusters) and shocking omissions ("Tempress" Chasity Moore in Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for …

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House of Tugger: Backstage at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL with Sydney James Harcourt, Episode 2 by Broadway.com

In the second episode of his series, Harcourt brings the party to the stage door and reminisces about his time in the original cast of Hamilton while walking down Shubert Alley. Speaking of …

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House of Tugger: Backstage at Cats: The Jellicle Ball With Sydney James Harcourt, Episode 2: The Ballroom Where It Happens by Jonah De Forest

Hello, kitty! Hamilton alum Sydney James Harcourt has been bringing the heat as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, a Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber'…

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ayo Edebiri, LJ Benet & More Win 2026 Theatre World Awards by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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Adrien Brody and Ayo Edebiri Among 2026 Theatre World Award Winners by Sophia Rubino

The 2026 honorees of the Theatre World Awards, recognizing outstanding debut performances in Broadway or off-Broadway productions, were announced on May 7. The ceremony will take place at th…

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EVITA Revival Teases New Announcement Coming Tomorrow

The upcoming Broadway revival of Evita has teased a new announcement for tomorrow. In a new Instagram video, an "EVITA" chant is placed over photos from the last year's West End engagement. …

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Zhailon Levingston Will Direct Passing Strange at Pasadena Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2026 Tony-nominated Cats: The Jellicle Ball co-director is part of the California company's newly announced 2026-2027 season.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Dance takes center stage at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Meet the Nominees Reception. by Broadway.com

CHESS, SCHMIGADOON! CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, TITANIQUE, GOTTA DANCE! and more were honored at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Meet The Nominees Reception in New York City. The ceremony held Ma…

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Reimagining a Classic | THEATER: All the Moving Parts by CUNY TV

Cats has been radically reimagined in the world of Harlem's queer ballroom culture, and the result is a Broadway lightning strike. Patrick Pacheco talks with co-directors Bill Rauch and Zhai…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

THE 2026 TONY NOMINATIONS: CONGRATS AND CONDOLENCES by Ron Fassler

May 5, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron FasslerWell, the 79th Annual Tony Nominations have just been announced and, as usual, theatre fans all over are reviewing the situation. In …

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2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced — see the full list (updating live) by Ethan Alter

The Lost Boys, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, and Death of a Salesman are expected to be among the most-nominated productions.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Interview: “Tempress” Chasity Moore on Resilience, Ballroom Legacy & Grizabella

For “Tempress” Chasity Moore, stepping into CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL is not simply a performance. It is a culmination of lived experience, cultural legacy, and a long-awaited moment of vi…

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reacting to the Tony Award nominations (2026) by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join The nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards are being announced today, celebr…

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The 2026 Tony Awards: If We Were Nominators by JK

 The 2026 Tony Awards:If We Were NominatorsFor us, theater awards season is what it must be like for football fans around Super Bowl time. We get super excited by every announcement, every …

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

can we predict the Tony Award Nominations for 2026? by MickeyJoTheatre

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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