Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 23, 2026- Go Inside the Jimmy Awards and More

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Sunday, June 28

Giant closes on Broadway

The Fear of 13 closes on Broadway

Death Becomes Her closes on Broadway

Interview: Catching Up with 2025 Jimmy Awards Winner Chris Hayes Just last summer, Chris Hayes’ world was turned upside down when he was named a winner at the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards. As a participant from the Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards, Chris was awarded Best Performance by an Actor and received a check for $25,000 to further his education.

Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley’s Rendition of ‘Sing Happy’ for LIZA! AT 80
by Luka Vonier
There’s about to be a whole lotta Liza going on at Carnegie Hall! On Thursday, June 25, Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will take the stage at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive peek inside rehearsals as Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley performs ‘Sing Happy’ from Flora the Red Menace. Watch in this video!. (more…)
 

Video: Watch the 2026 Actors’ Equity Foundation Awards- Live at 6pm ET
by Nicole Rosky
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Paula Vogel and Michael Maso to Launch New Writers Retreat BARDS ON THE CAPE
by Stephi Wild
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel and producer Michael Maso are set to lead Bards on the Cape, a new writers retreat opening on Cape Cod. Learn more here!. (more…)

McCallum Theatre Appoints Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.. (more…)

Under the Radar Names Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell Co-Creative Directors
by Stephi Wild
Under the Radar has announced the appointment of Janet Wong and Jenn Kidwell as the Festival’s Co-Creative Director team for our 2027 to 2029 seasons.. (more…)

Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman
This week’s newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco’s Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We’ve also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!. (more…)

A.C.T. Reveals First-Ever Scholarship Recipients for San Francisco Semester
by Chloe Rabinowitz
American Conservatory Theater revealed the first scholarship recipients for its San Francisco Semester actor-training program, awarding three artists tuition support and stipends through newly introduced financial aid scholarships.. (more…)  

MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch New National Tour in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz
A new national tour production of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, based on the beloved movie classic that launched Julia Roberts’ career, will launch in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.. (more…)

Influential Record Producer and Music Executive Clive Davis Passes Away at 94
by Josh Sharpe
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime record producer and music executive Clive Davis, who passed away on Monday, June 22. He was 94 years old.. (more…)

Reba McEntire Drops Previously Unreleased ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Songs

by Josh Sharpe

Commemorating her time on Broadway 25 years ago, Reba McEntire has shared two never-before-released songs, “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” and “I Got Lost In His Arms,” from her lead performance as “Annie Oakley” in Annie Get Your Gun. Listen to them below.. (more…)

Samantha Pauly Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

by Michael Major

Samantha Pauly (Six) has set her final performance as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. The original cast member will depart the production in July, after over two years and 900 performances in the role on Broadway.. (more…)

QWEEN JEAN: SUMMER LEGACY BALL and More Set for Little Island 2026 Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season. This season includes concerts, world premieres, live radio shows, culinary events and parties in Little Island’s open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade.. (more…)

GoFundMe Launched to Support Aaron Lazar in His Battle With ALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Broadway actor Aaron Lazar in his continued battle with ALS. Lazar publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2024. Learn more about the Broadway actor, and about how to donate to the GoFundMe.. (more…)

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Sets Streaming Release on Prime Video
by Josh Sharpe
The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, has set its streaming debut. Following its theatrical release in May, the movie will be available to stream worldwide on Prime Video beginning June 24.. (more…)

The Kennedy Center Will Stay Open Beyond Planned Closure Date
by Team BWW
The Kennedy Center is set to stay open for the time being amidst the ongoing legal battles faced regarding its renaming and renovation project. Executives say that the venue will stay open for now, but new shows and concerts will not be scheduled.. (more…)

Teaser Posters Revealed for Jesse Eisenberg Musical Comedy THE DEBUT; Trailer Coming This Week
by Josh Sharpe
The first teaser posters are here for the forthcoming musical comedy film from Jesse Eisenberg. Officially titled The Debut, Eisnberg directs the A24 feature, which will debut its first trailer on Tuesday, June 22. Take a look at them both now.. (more…)

Lincoln Center Theater to Announce Their New Season on Tuesday
by Michael Major
Lincoln Center Theater teased the season with posts on their Instagram, the first image included a United States Marine saluting, with the text ‘The Moment of Truth.’ The second post had the text ‘Lincoln Center Theater Is Alive With A New Season.’. (more…)

2026 Critics’ Awards Winners Announced For Theatre In Scotland
by Marissa Faith Curley
The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, which were presented at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow celebrated the breadth and depth of dramatic work produced in Scotland with no fewer than 10 different productions being recognised across the 11 different award categories this year.. (more…)

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