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Sunday, July 12

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Video: Bernadette Peters Introduces Dogs on LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks by Josh Sharpe Tony Award-winning performer Bernadette Peters (along with several adorable pups!) stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday to talk about the return of Broadway Barks, now in its 28th year. Meet the dogs by watching the video!. (more…)

Video: SOUTH PACIFIC Opening Night Footage From The Muny by Michael Major Opening night footage from The Muny’s production of SOUTH PACIFIC, the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, is now available online. The show runs through July 12 at the outdoor Forest Park venue in St. Louis. Watch the video!. (more…)

Video: Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman in ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre by Joshua Wright Goodman Theatre has released first look footage of ICEBOY! OR THE COMPLETELY UNTRUE STORY OF HOW EUGENE O’NEILL CAME TO WRITE ‘THE ICEMAN COMETH,’ the world premiere musical now extended for a third and final time through August 16, 2026 in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. . (more…) Video: Matt Doyle, Beth Leavel Perform ‘Put On Your Sunday Clothes’ in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse by Michael Major Ogunquit Playhouse has released new footage from their summer production of HELLO, DOLLY!, with Tony Award winners Matt Doyle, Beth Leavel, and more performing ‘Put On Your Sunday Clothes.’ The video offers a new look at the Doyle with Davey Fried.. (more…)

Doris Duke Foundation Reveals New Grants Supporting Technology Infrastructure in the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild
The Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) has announced five grants in partnership with the Ford Foundation. These grants total more than $4 million over 5 years. Learn more about the new grants here!. (more…)

Right Angle Entertainment Names Todd Rossi as First-Ever VP of Marketing and Revenue
by Stephi Wild
Right Angle Entertainment appointed Todd Rossi to a newly created VP of Marketing and Revenue role, the company’s first. Rossi brings over 20 years of live entertainment marketing and revenue strategy experience.. (more…)

Colorado Educator Shawn Hann Named 2026 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Shawn Hann of Denver School of the Arts has been named the 2026 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year by The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Foundation.. (more…)

Above the Title Entertainment to Represent Adam Gopnik’s TALK THERAPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Above the Title Entertainment has launched its exclusive management and booking partnership with writer, essayist, and performer Adam Gopnik for his theatrical production, Talk Therapy.. (more…)

Impulse Scena Launches International Initiative for New Musical Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Impulse Scena, a U.S.-based platform connecting Broadway and Europe, is launching with Carmen. A New York Story as its first production, featuring music by Iván Macías and lyrics by Félix Amador.. (more…)

AXIS Dance Company Appoints Holly Million as Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz
AXIS Dance Company has appointed Holly Million as its new Executive Director. As Executive Director, Million will oversee AXIS Dance Company’s financial strategy, fundraising, operations, and organizational growth.. (more…)  

SPRING AWAKENING Original Cast Recording Coming to Vinyl for the First Time, Featuring Unreleased Lea Michele & Gavin Creel Duet
by Josh Sharpe
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Spring Awakening, the first-ever vinyl release of the original Broadway cast recording will be released by Decca Broadway this summer.. (more…)

Stage and Screen Veteran Louise Lasser Passes Away at 87
by Josh Sharpe
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen performer Louise Lasser, who was best known for playing the title role in the TV series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, has passed away at the age of 87.. (more…)

¡Ya hay nominados oficiales! Arranca la segunda ronda de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez
Los contadores se ponen a cero: LOS MISERABLES (16) y WICKED (14) lideran una espectacular lista de finalistas donde el público tiene la última palabra. (more…)

Frankie Grande Suffers Concussion After Hit With Prop On Stage at TITANIQUE
by Stephi Wild
Frankie Grande has shared that he suffered a concussion after getting hit with a prop on stage during a recent performance of Titanique on Broadway. Learn more here.. (more…)

HERE COMES J. EDGAR! Musical Eyes Broadway Transfer
by Michael Major
As Here Comes J. Edgar’s long-awaited stage debut starts to sell out in the UK, Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold are already eyeing a Broadway and West End run. The musical is set to premiere at King’s Head Theatre, after first airing on the radio.. (more…)

HADESTOWN Becomes the 31st Longest-Running Broadway Show
by Michael Major
Hadestown is now the 31st longest-running show in Broadway history. The musical has now surpassed the 1998 revival of “Cabaret” and “Annie” as it continues its run at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Watch a new video!. (more…)

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Feinstein Among Headliners for 2026 National Book Festival
by Josh Sharpe
Tony winner Cynthia Erivo and musical theater performer Michael Feinstein are among the headliners confirmed for The Library of Congress National Book Festival, returning on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.  . (more…)

Julia Lester to Star in the World Premiere of HUNGRY WOMEN Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The cast has been revealed for Melissa Maney’s Hungry Women, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Hungry Women will play a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse. The cast features Julia Lester, Zoe Dean, Mariyea, and Sophie Zmorrod.. (more…)

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH 25th Anniversary Tour Adds New York City Stop
by Josh Sharpe
A 25th anniversary tour is currently underway for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a live celebration of the cult movie musical from John Cameron Mitchell. A slew of new dates have been added since its original announcement, including stops in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and a November date at the Beacon Theatre.. (more…)

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Perform at World Cup Fan Event at Rockefeller Center
by Stephi Wild
Broadway’s BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will team up with Telemundo to host a free, live event featuring the Broadway musical’s band and choreography at The Rink at Rockefeller Center turned Telemundo Fan Village.. (more…)

PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES and More Set for Lyrics & Lyricists 26-27 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz

The 92nd Street Y has revealed a new lineup of American Songbook concerts, including the signature Lyrics & Lyricists series, as part of the 2026/27 Tisch Music Season. Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes opens the season.. (more…)

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