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Exclusive: Nikki M. James Performs ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major
Watch a new video of Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon) performing ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.. (more…)
 

It’s Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer! by Nicole Rosky New York, please look after this bear. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the record-breaking, smash hit, seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical  PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances Tuesday, March 30, 2027 and officially open Sunday, April 18, 2027  at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.. (more…)

Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube by Josh Sharpe Disney has released a new documentary about the Broadway sensation Hamilton, which spotlights the connections between the stage musical, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and “The Hamilton Mixtape” that followed. Watch it here.. (more…) Video: The Muny Shares HAIRSPRAY Preview With Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty & More by Michael Major The Muny has released a video of their production of Hairspray, starring Richard Kind as ‘Edna Turnblad’ and Katy Geraghty as ‘Tracy.’ The footage features Geraghty, seen on Broadway in Into the Woods, singing ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat.’. (more…) Video: Ana Gasteyer Reflects on 2026 Tony Awards, Praises Fellow SNL Alum and Tony Nominee Rachel Dratch by Josh Sharpe During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ana Gasteyer, currently starring in the Tony-winning musical Schmigadoon! spoke about appearing on Broadway at the same time as her fellow SNL alums and also spoke about the chaos of the Tony Awards.. (more…)

Al Pacino Receives 2026 Sam Wanamaker Award
by Stephi Wild
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced Al Pacino as the recipient of the 2026 Sam Wanamaker Award, in recognition of his contribution to the world of theatre and film, and particularly his enduring connection to Shakespeare. . (more…)

Grammy Awards Add Five New Categories, Reveal Updated Rules for 2027
by Josh Sharpe

New categories and rule changes are now in effect for the 69th Grammy Awards, including categories dedicated to Asian pop music, R&B collaborations, and traditional vocal pop, as well as new criteria and voting process updates.. (more…)

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils Largest Cohort of Resident Artists for 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The CUNY Dance Initiative revealed its 2026–27 cohort, underwriting 26 residencies for early- and mid-career choreographers at 14 CUNY colleges across all five boroughs and four partner arts organizations.. (more…)  

MASQUERADE Extends; Austin Colby, Derrick Davis, and More Join the Cast
by Stephi Wild
Masquerade will extend for a sixth time through 2027, and the production has revealed a host of all new cast members who will join the show. Learn more here!. (more…)

ATG Entertainment anuncia el reparto completo de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
Guillermo Martín encabezará el elenco de la producción dirigida por David Serrano, que se estrenará el próximo mes de octubre en el Teatro Rialto de Madrid.. (more…)

Christopher Jackson Will Return to HAMILTON on Broadway in September

by Stephi Wild

Here comes the General! Tony Award-nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson will make a return to Broadway this fall, reprising his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in Hamilton.. (more…)

Tickets Sales to SUNDAY IN THE PARK With Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey Delayed
by Michael Major
Ticket sales to the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, have been delayed. As of June, performances are still slated to begin at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027.. (more…)

2:22 – A GHOST STORY Will Make New York Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild
Following seven West End engagements, two UK tours, and thirty productions across the globe, the Olivier Award-nominated stage thriller 2:22 – A GHOST STORY has set its New York Premiere for this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. . (more…)

Kerry Washington, Dominique Fishback And More Will Star In THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES
by Marissa Faith Curley
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for The Whoopi Monologues, a reimagining of Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic show. Written by Whoopi Goldberg and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White.. (more…)

Nina White and Fernell Hogan Join THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Nina White and Fernell Hogan will be joining the Off-Broadway company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, replacing Jasmine Amy Rogers and Justin Cooley in the roles of Olive and Leaf Coneybear.. (more…)

Colman Domingo Would’ve Starred in Scrapped PORGY AND BESS Film Directed by Steven Spielberg
by Michael Gioia
Colman Domingo would have played Todd Duncan, who originated the role of Porgy on Broadway, in the Steven Spielberg-helmed project.. (more…)

Wicked Witch Hat From THE WIZARD OF OZ Heading to Auction
by Josh Sharpe

The famed Wicked Witch of the West hat, featured in the 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz, is among the items going up for auction in Heritage Auction’s five-day Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction in July. . (more…)

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