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Closing: August 12, 2001

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LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING IN CONCERT to Tour UK & Ireland for 25th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026


Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING IN CONCERT will tour Dublin, London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, featuring over 200 musicians performing Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score live to picture on a 60ft HD screen.

SHREK: THE MUSICAL At The Muny Announces Full Cast
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026


The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family favorite based on the Oscar-winning 2001 DreamWorks Animation.

Review: THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Jun 13, 2026


What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?

PCPA Announces Summer Season Featuring COME FROM AWAY, Disney's FROZEN And More
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 13, 2026


This summer, PCPA invites audiences to enjoy a season of inspiring true stories, family-friendly adventures, and memorable music. Experience the triumph of Come From Away, the magic of Frozen, the excitement of Luchadora!, and the energy of Beehive.

'Weird Al' Yankovic to Celebrate UHF with Special Anniversary Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026


“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his 1989 comedy UHF back to the big screen for one night only at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 31. The film’s original score will be performed live on stage by a full orchestra, conducted by the score’s composer, John Du Prez.

The Everyman Welcomes New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026


The Everyman is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors following a recent public recruitment process. learn more here!

Video: Watch the Official Trailer for LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026


Check out the new trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, which picks up with the pink-loving character in a new school in Seattle, worlds away from her native Los Angeles. 

ELLE WORLD Experience Coming to NYC to Celebrate LEGALLY BLONDE Anniversary and New Prequel Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026


In celebration of the upcoming launch of the prequel series Elle and the 25th anniversary of Legally Blonde, New York's Hall des Lumières will be reimagined as “Elle World” on June 20.

Video: First Look at Christopher Wheeldon's Oscar Wilde Ballet at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026


The remarkable world of a literary legend will come to the New York City Center stage with the full-length ballet, Oscar, from choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Watch a trailer!

CATCH AS A CAN & More Lead Chicago's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026


Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Catch as a Can and more

Rat Pack from Las Vegas to Perform at The Wick Theatre's 4th of July Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026


To honor the historic 250th Anniversary of the United States, The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton is pulling out all the stops for a star-spangled extravaganza. The festivities kick off with a classic, all-American picnic, followed by a concert.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Host 2026 Winter Gala Featuring Danielle De Niese
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026


Olivier Award winner Danielle de Niese will make her Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debut at the 2026 Winter Gala, performing works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall.

Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026


Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD Series Coming to YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026


For the first time, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood will have a dedicated YouTube channel, launching globally on June 4. The official channel will feature full episodes of the beloved show, along with a livestream, clips, and compilations featuring host and creator Fred Rogers. 

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026


These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

COME FROM AWAY, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Farmers Alley Theatre's 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026


Farmers Alley Theatre announced its 2026/2027 mainstage lineup, featuring COME FROM AWAY, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, LOST IN YONKERS, and a Kalamazoo Premiere comedy as the Kalamazoo company enters its 19th season.

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - May 30, 2026


Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already know by heart. Few productions have maintained the kind of global appeal that MAMMA MIA! has enjoyed since its debut, and its latest stop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC this week offers another reminder of why. 

Feature: Sitzprobe of COME FROM AWAY at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - May 30, 2026


The summer season is upon us and that means a slew of new shows are scheduled to open in the coming weeks here in the Twin Cities. One of the most anticipated being the Guthrie Theater’s production of the 2017 Broadway hit, Come From Away.

HOW NOT TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA to Play Edinburgh Fringe as Part of House of Oz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


Theatre Republic's How Not to Make It in America, a one-performer show in a story inspired by playwright Emily Steel's experiences on September 11th, will play the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the House of Oz season.

Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!

Photos: First day of Rehearsals for West End Transfer of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


You can now get a first look inside the first day of rehearsals for the West End transfer of The Old Vic’s Olivier Award nominated production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell.

DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL to Launch 24th Season at La MaMa and Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026


The Downtown Urban Arts Festival will present works by 19 playwrights, including Artistic Director Reg E. Gaines and Kevin Powell, across two New York venues for its 24th season.

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL and More Set for New Wolsey Theatre's Autumn 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026


New Wolsey Theatre revealed its autumn season, headlined by a co-production of Calendar Girls The Musical, alongside gig-theatre, new drama adaptations, and the return of its Rock'n'Roll Panto with Cinderella.

Broadway Bound Theatre Festival to Present 12 World Premieres in 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring world premieres of two musicals and ten new plays at AMT Theater in NYC's Theater District.

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