Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2026- THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway and More

Good morning, Broadway fans! What a whirlwind of excitement and artistry we have for you today. On Broadway, gross figures took a slight dip this week, but the resilience of the theater remains unshaken. Catch all the details in our weekly Broadway grosses update. Don’t miss out on rising star LJ Benet discussing his journey and experience with The Lost Boys. The magic of Cats was also on display as their Jellicle Ball cast graced Good Morning America with their stunning performance. Watch it here. And in exclusive news, Taraji P. Henson and Cedric ‘the Entertainer’ bring life to the Broadway stage in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone; check out the first-look photos here. Stay tuned for all this and more as we dive into today’s Broadway news.

But first…

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

Exclusive: JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE On Broadway Starring Taraji P. Henson, Cedric ‘the Entertainer’ and More
by A.A. Cristi
August Wilson is back on Broadway and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, now in previews at Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of the production.. (more…)
 

Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance by Josh Sharpe Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards. Watch his visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the Chess star shares a story about a wardrobe malfunction that happened during a performance of the revival.. (more…)

Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MOTHER MARY with Anne Hathaway by Josh Sharpe Watch the final trailer for Mother Mary, the new psychosexual pop opera starring Anne Hathaway as a pop diva. The cast also includes Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, and FKA Twigs. . (more…)

Video: DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND Cast Performs New Song ‘Perfect Princess’ at Disneyland by Josh Sharpe During the Disney-themed episode of American Idol on Monday, the cast of Descendants: Wicked Wonderland debuted “Perfect Princess,’ a new song appearing in the upcoming fifth installment of the hit franchise. Watch the performance, filmed at California’s Disneyland Resort. . (more…) Video: Watch Isa Briones & Sepideh Moafi Announce the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations by Nicole Rosky Isa Briones (Just in Time, The Pitt) and Sepideh Moafi (New Born, The Pitt) will host the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, on Tuesday, April 21 from the Museum of Broadway. The nominations announcement will be live streamed right here at BroadwayWorld. Check back at tomorrow to tune in!. (more…)

Photos: A CHORUS LINE Original Stars Receive Broadway Ensemble Legendary Award by Jennifer Broski The 1975 Original Ensemble of A Chorus Line recently was honored with the 2026 Broadway Ensemble Legendary Award. Check out photos of Kelly Bishop, Donna McKechnie, Baayork Lee, and Priscilla Lopez here!. (more…)

Photos: FALLEN ANGELS Cast and Creatives Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet by Bruce Glikas Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis, has officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!. (more…) Photos: Catherine Tate in Rehearsal For OH, MARY! in London by Stephi Wild All new photos have been released of Catherine Tate in rehearsals for OH, MARY! ahead of her first performance at Trafalgar Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!. (more…) Photos: Rose Byrne, Kelli O’Hara, and the FALLEN ANGELS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows by Bruce Glikas Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!. (more…)

WICKED and Moleskine Present Grant to Girls Write Now
by Stephi Wild
Moleskine and Wicked the Musical have recognized Girls Write Now as the 2026 recipient of the “EVERYONE DESERVES THE CHANCE TO FLY” grant. Learn more here!. (more…)

Director Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro To Receive the 2026 Barbara Whitman Award From SDCF
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation revealed the recipient and four finalists for the 2026 Barbara Whitman Award. Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro has been chosen to receive the 2026 Barbara Whitman Award.. (more…)  

Review Roundup: Jaafar Jackson Stars as Michael Jackson in MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe
Reviews are in for Michael, the anticipated new biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, find out what critics are saying in our roundup below. . (more…)    

Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild
The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show’s return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.. (more…)

OUR TIME: THE LEMPICKA REUNION CONCERT Will Kick Off Pride At The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
OUR TIME: The Lempicka Reunion Concert will be held at The Laurie Beechman Theatre to kick off Pride Month. The one-night event will feature original Broadway cast members of LEMPICKA, including Eden Espinosa.. (more…)

Regal Spotlighting Movie Musicals with New Screening Series This May

by Josh Sharpe

This May, Regal is showcasing theatrical showpieces with its Musical Mayhem series, with screenings of musicals like Chicago, Funny Girl, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!, among others. Take a look at the full lineup and schedule below.. (more…)

David Byrne Adds New North American Dates to World Tour

by Josh Sharpe

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway’s American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has added new 2026 shows to his world tour in support of his latest album, Who Is The Sky?. (more…)

THE LOST BOYS, MEXODUS, SCHMIGADOON!, and More Nominated For Outer Critics Circle Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!. (more…)

Meryl Streep Eyes Return to Broadway With Martin Short
by Michael Major
Meryl Streep has expressed interest in returning to Broadway with Martin Short as her co-star! While chatting with Andy Cohen with the cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Streep said that she and Short have chatted about starring on Broadway together.. (more…)

Mark Ballas Exits CHICAGO Mid-Performance Due to Illness: ‘I Am Devastated’
by Michael Major
Mark Ballas was forced to step out of Monday’s performance of Chicago on Broadway mid-show due to illness. After missing performances over the weekend due to illness, Ballas that after trying to return for act one, he apologized for having to leave.. (more…)

Sam Gold Will Direct CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Revival on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
A new revival of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is set to come to Broadway next year, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. Learn more here!. (more…)

Charlize Theron Says Timothée Chalamet Can Be Replaced By AI, But Not Live Performance
by Michael Major
Charlize Theron has branded Timothée Chalamet’s recent remarks on ballet and opera as ‘very reckless.’ In a New York Times interview, she stated that AI will be able to do Chalamet’s job in 10 years, but nothing can replace ballet and opera.. (more…)

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