Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 11, 2026- 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards Winners Announced

Good Morning, BroadwayWorld!

Rise and shine, theater lovers! We’re back with another edition of Wake Up with BroadwayWorld, bringing you yesterday’s top stories from across the entertainment world. From award show celebrations to exciting casting announcements and behind-the-scenes scoops, there’s plenty to catch up on. Whether you’re interested in the winners of the 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards (where The Lost Boys dominated the night), checking out the trailer for Heated Rivalry’s parody musical, or getting the backstage scoop from Schmigadoon!, we’ve got you covered. Scroll down for all the latest news, videos, photos, and more!

But first…

Sunday, June 14

Becky Shaw closes on Broadway

Video: Mariska Hargitay Says Her Broadway Debut Is ‘A Very Profound Experience’ by Luka Vonier Mariska Hargitay made her Broadway debut just last week at the Hudson Theatre, replacing the show’s original star, 2026 Tony nominee Daniel Radcliffe, who played his final performance on Sunday, May 24. Hargitay will remain in the production through Sunday, July 5, after which Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut in the same role.. (more…)

Video: Watch the Final Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action MOANA; Tickets Now on Sale by Josh Sharpe Disney has dropped the final trailer for Moana, the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit. Tickets are now on sale for the film, which is hitting theaters this July. Check it out now.. (more…)

Video: First Look at THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre by Joshua Wright North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach, CA is currently staging THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, the Broadway musical exploring love, longing, and second chances, running through July 5th.. (more…) Video: THE LOST BOYS Sneaks Tony Awards They Won Into the Show by Michael Major The Lost Boys incorporated the four Tony Awards that they won into their Tuesday night performance. Benjamin Pajak, who plays Sam Emerson, broke down where the Tony Awards were hidden throughout the performance in an Instagram video.. (more…)

Photos: Joel Harper-Jackson and More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild

All new photos have been released of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the photos here.. (more…) 

The ASCAP Foundation Names Recipients of the 2026 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
by Josh Sharpe
The recipients have been revealed for the 2026 ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, which aim to support creators of concert music ranging in age from 13 to 30. . (more…)

Dan Berry, Lachlan Watson, and More Will Lead LIVE THE FOURTH Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild
An invitation-only industry reading of Michael Ronca’s Live the Fourth will be held in Manhattan later this week. Aaron Bryce is directing. Learn more about the reading here!. (more…)

World Premiere Play PIG to Receive Private Industry Reading in NYC
by Stephi Wild
PIG, written by Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke and directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant, will receive a private industry reading at Sunlight Studios. The play follows two childhood friends who reunite at an underground orgy in Colombo, Sri Lanka.. (more…)

NewYorkRep Names Emily Dzioba 2026 Curtain Rising Grant Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz
NewYorkRep named Emily Dzioba as its 2026 Curtain Rising grant recipient. Her play Make One Left Purlwise will receive an AEA 29-hour staged reading before industry leaders in NYC, followed by a $1,500 stipend award reception.. (more…)

York Theatre to Open Applications for 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The York Theatre will opened applications for the 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program, aimed at emerging directors in musical theatre from historically underrepresented communities.. (more…)

Salt Tree Art to Host Berkshires NEW Theater Festival (The Berkshires NEWT)
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Salt Tree Art will host the first Berkshires NEW Theater Festival (The Berkshires NEWT), bringing together artists, audiences, and creative communities for a day of original performance in the Berkshires.. (more…)  

Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More to Star in THE WINTER’S TALE at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter’s Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, featuring Raul Esparza, Lily Rabe, and more. . (more…)

Lauren Ambrose and Tom Riley to Star in THE UNBELIEVERS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The initial cast has been revealed for the American premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club’s The Unbelievers by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Nick Payne, directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams.. (more…)

Review: MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O’Donoghue
A fast, funny, painfully relatable rom-com about two people who might just be perfect for each other – if they can ever get over their past. In a world of dodgy office flings and terrible exes who never quite stay exed, My Romantic History asks: if you haven’t met ‘the one’ by thirty, are you the problem – or is it everyone else?. (more…)

SPRING AWAKENING Will Return to NYC; Danya Taymor Set to Direct
by Nicole Rosky
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Seaview will soon present Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s seminal masterwork, Spring Awakening, opening this fall off-Broadway at Studio Seaview directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.. (more…)

Sophia Anne Caruso Addresses ‘Surprising’ Online Rumors Surrounding Her Abrupt BEETLEJUICE Exit
by Michael Gioia
When Sophia Anne Caruso suddenly departed the Broadway production of ‘Beetlejuice’ in February 2020, it left many fans wondering why.. (more…)

Allison Williams, Ray Romano, Kate Walsh and More to Join CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway will welcome Kate Walsh, Allison Williams, Alexander Dreymon, and Academy Award winner Jim Rash in their Broadway debuts, plus more. . (more…)

EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme – Comedy Debuts
by Natalie O’Donoghue
BWW Scotland editor Natalie O’Donoghue selects her top picks of comedians making their Edfringe comedy debuts.. (more…)

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.. (more…)

Outdoor (and Free!) Theatre in NYC- Summer 2026
by Sidney Paterra
There’s nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2026 in New York City will bring with it plenty of outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!. (more…)

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