Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 30, 2026- BECKY SHAW On Broadway First Look and More

Good morning, Broadway aficionados! As we turn the lights on for another fantastic day of theater news, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of yesterday’s highlights from BroadwayWorld. Dive into the unique soundscape of The Lost Boys with The Rescues, or get a sneak peek at the star-studded cast of Becky Shaw at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. In the realm of industry insights, read about what Broadway leaders don’t often say, but you can learn from, according to fellows in this insightful piece. For more, check out the curtain call of The Rocky Horror Show as it takes Broadway by storm, and go behind the scenes of Titanique’s first performance. Ready to explore the latest buzz? Let’s get started!

But first…

Monday, March 30

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone begins previews on Broadway

Dog Day Afternoon opens on Broadway

Songs for a New World begins at The York Theatre

 

Tuesday, March 31

Proof begins previews on Broadway

The Balusters begins previews on Broadway

Saturday, April 4

Schmigadoon! begins previews on Broadway

What Broadway Leaders Don’t Say – But I Learned As A Fellow Many fellowship programs help emerging leaders learn the craft and business of theater, in both nonprofit and commercial spaces. For this article, I spoke with several fellows about five things Broadway leaders don’t often say but that we learned as fellows.

Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Takes First Bows on Broadway by Michael Major Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show taking their first bows on Broadway! Beloved songs like “Dammit Janet,” “Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me,” “Hot Patootie” and of course, “Time Warp,” have made their way back to Broadway.. (more…)

Video: Go Inside TITANIQUE’s First Performance on Broadway by Michael Major Watch Marla Mindelle make her first entrance as Céline Dion in Titanique, when the audience immediately erupted into a standing ovation. Watch the curtain call from the preview, which features the cast belting out ‘My Heart Will Go On.’. (more…)

Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform ‘The Arbiter’ on KELLY CLARKSON by Josh Sharpe During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway’s Chess, featuring a performance of ‘The Arbiter’ from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.. (more…) Video: STOP! THAT! TRAIN! Unveils First Teaser Teaser and New Release Date by Josh Sharpe The official teaser trailer is here for STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, the forthcoming camp comedy flick from the producers of RuPaul’s Drag Race universe. The movie will now arrive in theaters on June 12, 2026. Check out the teaser now.. (more…)

Broadway and NYC Tourism Sees Growth Despite Drop in International Visitors
by Joshua Wright
NYC hit 65 million visitors in 2025 and Broadway crossed $2 billion in grosses, but declining international tourism and global uncertainty pose real questions for the year ahead.. (more…)

WAX: THE STORY OF MARIE TUSSAUD Will Hold Developmental Reading in April
by Stephi Wild
Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud, a darkly glamorous pop-baroque musical with book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo, will receive an Equity 29-hour developmental reading in New York City on April 6.. (more…)

RING AROUND THE PEONIES Will Have a Staged Reading in April
by Stephi Wild
RING AROUND THE PEONIES, a new play by Karen Campion and directed by KM Jones, examines how America’s prison system fails incarcerated women and their families.. (more…)

SOLT & UK Theatre Welcome Ian Murray’s Commitment to Ease EU Touring Barriers
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Culture Minister Ian Murray said that the UK government was fully committed to removing the barriers to EU touring that are making theatre touring across the EU challenging for UK theatre companies.   . (more…)

Cameron Mackintosh Says He’s Done Producing on Broadway: ‘The Costs Are Ludicrous’

by Joshua Wright

Cameron Mackintosh, the most prolific producer in musical theatre history, has declared he will no longer produce shows on Broadway — citing the prohibitive and ever-rising costs of mounting productions in New York City.. (more…)

Review Roundup: TRU Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz

See what the critics are saying about Tru Off-Broadway in BroadwayWorld’s Review Roundup. The production starring Tony Award winner & five-time Emmy-nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Truman Capote is presented for an audience of 99 patrons.. (more…)    

How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series
by Josh Sharpe
From Sarah Pidgeon to Grey Henson, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you watch FX’s Love Story. All episodes are now streaming on Hulu.. (more…)

Country Jukebox Musical WILD ROSE Will Open Off-Broadway This Year
by Stephi Wild
Wild Rose is headed to New York! The musical, directed by John Tiffany, is set to make its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop later this year. Learn more here!. (more…)

Meet the Cast of FALLEN ANGELS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!. (more…)

Meet the Cast of BEACHES, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild
Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!. (more…)

Meet the Cast of THE LOST BOYS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!. (more…)

Meet the Cast of TITANIQUE, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
Titanique, the splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast of Titanique here!. (more…)

Review: The Turn of the Screw, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Michael Higgs
A new production by Natalie Abrahami and Michael Levine, The Turn of the Screw at the Royal Opera House haunts with eerie staging, finely judged performances, and Benjamin Britten’s still-chilling score.. (more…)

Get 15% Off Broadway Merchandise For World Theater Day
by Michael Major
Happy World Theatre Day! Celebrate in style with 15% off of select Broadway merchandise at the BroadwayWorld Shop! Save on merch from Broadway’s hottest shows including The Outsiders, Wicked the Musical, Chess, Heathers the Musical and more.. (more…)

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide

by Team BWW

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.. (more…)

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