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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Friday, May 1, 2026

House of Tugger: Backstage at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL with Sydney James Harcourt, Episode 1 by Broadway.com

For his inaugural episode, Sydney James Harcourt details how the role of Rum Tum Tugger allows him to live his "Gene Kelly fantasy" and gives a pre-show tour of THE JELLICLE BALL's immersive…

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House of Tugger: Backstage at Cats: The Jellicle Ball With Sydney James Harcourt, Episode One: Deity In Training 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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Why Theatre Producers Come to TDF to Reach New Audiences by TDF

"You want to surround yourself with as many partners who have the same goal in mind, which is build audiences, sell tickets, run a long time. And TDF is there from the start to do exactly th…

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2026 Tony Awards predictions by show: ‘Ragtime,’ ‘The Lost Boys,’ and a trio of plays will lead nominations by David Buchanan

Musicals Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque also favored for multiple nods, based on the official prediction data.

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

The New York Drama Critics’ Circle Names Little Bear Ridge Road Best Play by Sophia Rubino

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road Best Play of the season. No award was given for Best Musical. The selections were made at the organiz…

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LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Named Best Play At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road Best Play of the 2025-26 season. No award was given for Best Musical. The Circle bestowed the re…

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why CATS the Jellicle Ball werks on Broadway | ★★★★★ review of the revival at the Broadhurst Theatre by MickeyJoTheatre

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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL & MASQUERADE by David Spencer

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot Choreographed by Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Directed by Zhailow Levingst…

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Schmigadoon! Lead 2026 Chita Rivera Awards Nominations by Sophia Rubino

Get your dancing shoes on! Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring the best in dance during the 2025-2026 theater and film seasons. The Chita Rivera Awards…

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, More Earn 2026 Chita Rivera Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

The celebration of choreographic excellence, named for the late Broadway icon, will be held in May.

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Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon!, Chess, and More Nominated for 2026 Chita Rivera Awards by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Ragtime, Titanique, and The Rocky Horror Show also received multiple nominations. ||New York City|2026 Chita Rivera Awards,Aakomon Jones,Ani Taj,Anthony Talauega,Arturo Lyons…

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Chita Rivera Award Nominations by Jonathan Mandell

Both “Schmigadoon” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” get lots of love in the nominations for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards for dance and choreography, on Broadway and the movies, announce…

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John Partridge Will Star as Hannibal Lecter in World Premiere UK Tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

First casting has been announced for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, ahead of the global cultural phenomenon's world premiere play debut. The electrifying new p…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tony Awards 2026: We predict the nominees – and a lot of love for ‘Giant,’ ‘Ragtime,’ and ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Thom Geier

A remarkable, and in some ways remarkably strange Broadway season is winding down. The number of musicals — new musicals in particular — has been remarkably light. I’ll bet that the pr…

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André De Shields To Return For Season 7 Of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast

Live from Mount Olympus, the award-winning podcast for kids and families, has announced that its 7th seaon will be a musical, telling the dramatic stories of divine twins Apollo, god of musi…

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PBS to Air Documentaries About Luke Evans, Marla Mindelle, Robert 'Silk' Mason by Diep Tran

The specials will follow the cast members of The Rocky Horror Show, Titaníque, and Cats: Jellicle Ball.

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Tony Awards 2026 Eligibility Finalized Ahead of May 5 Nominations by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to confirm the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the fourth and final time this season that th…

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Tony Administration Committee Makes Final Ruling on Eligibility for Cats, The Lost Boys, and More by Zach

Zachary Stewart| The committee met today to discuss category eligibility for 13 new Broadway productions. ||Broadway|Andrew Lloyd Webber,Arthur Miller,August Wilson,Becky Shaw,Christopher Ab…

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Interview: Qween Jean on Designing Cats: The Jellicle Ball—Ballroom Culture Meets Broadway by Zach

Jessica Derschowitz| The costume designer breaks down the inspirations behind the show’s 500 looks. ||Broadway|”Tempress” Chasity Moore,Andre De Shields,Bill Rauch,Gladys Bentley,Jelli…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

TITANIQUE, CATS, And ROCKY HORROR Stars Spotlighted On GREAT PERFORMANCES: STAGEBOUND

A new season of Stagebound, the Webby-nominated series from PBS’ Great Performances, will premiere this May, offering a behind-the-scenes look at three Broadway musicals and the artists br…

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Review: Betty Buckley's RANDOM NOTES Cast a Spell at Joe's Pub

Actress and singer Betty Buckley is best known for the movie Carrie, Cats on Broadway, and Eight Is Enough on television. She has been a star for as long as this writer can remember. (I was …

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‘Moulin Rouge!’ With Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ & ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Pack ‘Em In; ‘Beaches’ Struggling To S by Greg Evans

The final batch of Broadway’s spring 2026 arrivals opened last week, and while press previews and opening night comps took their toll on some of the week’s grosses, a clearer picture of …

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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