Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Wake up and catch up on all the latest and greatest from the stage and beyond. In today’s roundup, get a first look at Kuhoo Verma and Casey Likes performing “Seventeen” in Heathers the Musical, see what our Kid Critics thought about The Play That Goes Wrong, and learn about starry spring arrivals for JUST IN TIME on Broadway. Don’t miss Derek Klena’s viral game-day performance with the Savannah Bananas (watch here), and check out hot new photos from BLOOD/LOVE’s opening night and the latest Hadestown cast’s first bows. For industry news, find out how to apply for Black Theatre United’s Broadway internship program, and see Barbra Streisand possibly headed to the Oscars for a special tribute (read more). There’s a ton to discover, so pour your coffee and start your day with us!
But first…
Thursday, March 5
2026 Olivier Award nominations announced
Burnout Paradise opens Off-Broadway
Friday, March 6
Death of a Salesman begins previews on Broadway
Sunday, March 8
Bug closes on Broadway
All Out closes on Broadway
Photos: BLOOD/LOVE Celebrates Opening Nightby Jennifer Broski BLOOD/LOVE has officially arrived off-Broadway. The production will now continue performances through May 10 at Theater 555 in New York City. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and you can check out photos of the company here.. (more…) |
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Photos: THE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB at Sheffield Theatres
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Applications Open for BTU’s 5th Year of Broadway Marketing & Press Internship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Black Theatre United is launching the fifth year of its Broadway Marketing & Press Internship Program, an initiative designed to create meaningful career pathways for emerging talent in theatrical marketing, advertising, and press. . (more…)
NYC Actor Roadmap Masterclass Series to Take Place in April 2026 at Pearl Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Abate Hopkins Creative Consultants will present the NYC Actor Roadmap Masterclass Series at Pearl Studios in NYC. This event, designed by Broadway veterans Kaitlin Hopkins and Cassie Abate, aims to provide New York performers with career-enhancing tools and insights.. (more…)
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Best Broadway Shows in March 2026
by Sidney Paterra
What’s the best show on Broadway? Check out ten Broadway shows to see in March 2026 that have earned critical acclaim, gained audience praise, and earned Tony Awards. . (more…)
Barbra Streisand in Talks to Perform Robert Redford Tribute at 2026 Oscars
by Josh Sharpe
Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand is currently in talks to perform a rendition of ‘The Way We Were’ during the ‘In Memorium’ segment at the 98th Academy Awards in honor of her late co-star Robert Redford.. (more…)
Disney Animation Reimagines Musical Numbers in ASL with Deaf West Theatre
by Josh Sharpe
On April 27, in celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ will debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, created in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre. . (more…)
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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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Photos: BLOOD/LOVE Celebrates Opening Night
Photos: New HADESTOWN Cast Members Take First Bows




