Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph

Good morning, Broadway enthusiasts! Welcome to another exciting edition of Wake Up With BroadwayWorld. Dive into the latest Broadway buzz, including the opening of SCHMIGADOON! and BEACHES on the Great White Way. Get a first look at Maya Rudolph making her Broadway debut in OH, MARY!, and catch up on the latest gossip from Rose Byrne tackling comedy head-on in ‘FALLEN ANGELS’. Stick around for some thrilling industry news and fabulous photo moments from the Civilians’ 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit and more. Join us as we explore the newest stories from Broadway to the West End!

Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading by Jennifer Broski The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!. (more…)

Photos: Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the New York Pops Gala Honoring Stephen Schwartz by Genevieve Rafter Keddy The New York Pops held their 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, at Carnegie Hall. Performers included Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and more. Check out photos from the event here!. (more…) Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company’s 40th Anniversary Gala by Stephi Wild Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!. (more…)

J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and More Will Be Featured on ERNXST Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild
The musical ERNXST, from Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, will release a cast recording in June, featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and more. Learn more about how to pre-save the album here.. (more…)

LA New Play Project Offers $40K Grants to Playwrights & Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Los Angeles New Play Project will present its sixth annual grant cycle, awarding up to $40,000 per production to playwrights and small-to-midsize LA theaters premiering new works.. (more…)

Adventure Theatre MTC Secures $250K for Glen Echo Renovation, Launches 75th Anniversary Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Adventure Theatre MTC received $250,000 in Maryland legislative bond funding for theatre and lobby renovations at its Glen Echo location, and launched a matching campaign targeting an additional $250,000 for its 75th anniversary season.. (more…)

Ali Stroker, Javier Munoz and More to Join myFace 75th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
myFace will present its milestone 75th Anniversary Gala, myFace Celebrates: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future. The event will feature Ali Stroker, Javier Munoz and more. . (more…)

Foundation for Stage Managers Reveals Spring Grant Awards
by Stephi Wild
The Foundation for Stage Managers announced its spring grant recipients, recognizing individuals in the stage management community. Details on the awarded grants were released by the organization’s Board of Directors.. (more…)

The Civilians to Honor Sam Pinkleton at THE PEOPLE’S PARTY, 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Civilians will honor Tony Award–winning director Sam Pinkleton at The People’s Party, The Civilians’ 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit. The event will take place at Joe’s Pub.. (more…)

Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.. (more…)

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Sets Late Night Performance Debut
by Josh Sharpe
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show will take Tonight Show audiences on a strange journey next week, with a performance from the Broadway revival on Monday evening.. (more…)

Cynthia Erivo Stops DRACULA Mid-Show After Spotting Audience Member Filming
by Michael Major
Cynthia Erivo reportedly stopped a performance of Dracula mid-show after noticing an audience member filming. After noticing the individual breaking the rules, Erivo left the stage and the performance was halted.. (more…)

Laura Linney Will Lead World Premiere of MONTAUK on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild
Laura Linney will star in the world premiere of Montauk by David Hare and directed by Daniel Sullivan at Manhattan Theatre Club. The production will open on Broadway at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in Spring 2027.  . (more…)

Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss Will Announce the Tony Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild
Tony Award nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony Award-winning actor Darren Criss will announce the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more here!. (more…)

Rachel Schur Will Return to CHICAGO and Nik Walker Will Join the Cast
by Stephi Wild
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!. (more…)

JJ Niemann Pulls Out of Cost n’ Mayor’s 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
JJ Niemann, who was previously set to join Cost n’ Mayor’s 11 to Midnight for a strictly limited engagement, has dropped out of the production. . (more…)

Ariana Grande Sets Release of Eighth Album ‘Petal’
by Josh Sharpe
Ariana Grande will officially release her eighth album this summer. Titled ‘Petal,’ the recording will be available on July 31st via Republic Records.. (more…)

Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed the full cast of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.. (more…)

Bryce Pinkham and Ephraim Sykes to Lead TRADING PLACES Workshop Presentations

by Chloe Rabinowitz

Trading Places, the Broadway-bound new musical based on the Paramount motion picture written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, will have workshop presentations in New York City.. (more…)

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