Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Wake up, theater enthusiasts! BroadwayWorld brings you an exciting mix of news, features, and videos from the heart of the theater world. Read about how an Episcopal retreat transformed into a prominent Off-Broadway venue, or watch the legendary Betty Buckley prepare for her return to Joe’s Pub. Plus, get the latest scoop on the 2026 Drama League Awards nominations. Dive into our videos featuring Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri discussing their Broadway debuts, and catch a first look at Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language. There’s plenty of rich content to explore, so let’s get started!
But first…
Tuesday, April 21
2026 Outer Critics Circle nominations announced
The Balusters opens on Broadway
Wednesday, April 22
Beaches opens on Broadway
Thursday, April 23
The Rocky Horror Show opens on Broadway
Saturday, February 25
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone opens on Broadway
Sunday, February 26
The Lost Boys opens on Broadway
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How an Episcopal Retreat Became a Buzzy Off-Broadway Venue This season, Broadway royalty has taken up residence in the splendid library of an Upper East Side mansion. So how did House of the Redeemer, a retreat house within the Episcopal Archdiocese of New York, become off-Broadway’s hottest new venue?
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 CHESS, RAGTIME, TITANIQUE, and More Nominated For 2026 Drama League Awards; Full List The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
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 by Luka Vonier The best of Broadway was at the Booth Theatre last week, where the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof officially opened. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team walks the red carpet on opening night.. (more…) |
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 by Josh Sharpe Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in Proof, which opened last week at the Booth Theatre. Watch them speak about the projects during a segment on CBS Sunday Morning.. (more…) |
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Video: Watch Natalie Venetia Belcon & Corbin Bleu Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations Video: Matthew Morrison Takes Final Bow in JUST IN TIME Video: Jason Robert Brown Shares THE LAST FIVE YEARS Compilation in Honor of 25th Anniversary Video: Watch Isa Briones & Sepideh Moafi Announce the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations |
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & More Attend THE SHEEP DETECTIVES New York Premiereby Josh Sharpe
On Sunday, April 19, the green carpet was rolled out at Jazz at Lincoln Center for the New York Premiere of The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman. . (more…)
Made Up World Productions Launches WORLD BUILDERS Musical Development Initiative
by A.A. Cristi
Made Up World Productions announced WORLD BUILDERS, a new development pipeline for original musicals, partnering with Webster University, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Out of the Box Theatrics to guide selected works from workshop to Off-Broadway.. (more…)
Sutton Foster and More Named to Center Theatre Group Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.. (more…)
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman
From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.. (more…)
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For Paper Mill Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 88th season of shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New Jersey. The lineup includes Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan Hansen.. (more…)
Find Out Who Won TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS VII at Food Network
by Josh Sharpe
After years of close calls, Bryan Voltaggio claimed the ultimate victory on the finale of Tournament of Champions VII, securing the belt and a $150,000 cash prize by a one-point margin. . (more…)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Opens Up About Being a Recovering Alcoholic
by Stephi Wild
Iconic composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed in an interview that he is a recovering alcoholic, and an auction will be held for his remaining wine collection.. (more…)
Jessica Vosk, Alex Brightman, Marla Mindelle and More Join MISCAST26
by Chloe Rabinowitz
MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast!. (more…)
Listen: THE LAST FIVE YEARS 25th Anniversary Album With Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler
by Stephi Wild
The live recording of Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium), featuring Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, is now available. Listen here!. (more…)
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