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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!

2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present 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.

Photos: Donna McKechnie Continues Residency at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 11, 2026

Donna McKechnie (A CHORUS LINE) continues her residency at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sat. May 23 and Thursday June 11. See photos from this week's show.

Sara Bareilles, Lea Salonga, Joshua Henry and More Join Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board Of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to welcome eight distinguished industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to advancing the organization’s lifesaving mission.

Photos: Karen Mason Celebrates Summer In Concert with SPF At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

Karen Mason brought the heat to Birdland on Monday, July 14 with her show SPF (Songs, Patter and Fun!) a celebration of summer, sass, and sensational vocals. Check out photos from the show.

Staged Reading Of THE PUMPKIN KID Musical to be Presented At Soho Playhouse in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Staged Reading of 'The Pumpkin Kid' Musical at Soho Playhouse on February 13th. An enchanting adaptation of the storybook with magical carvings that transform hearts.

Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024

Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.

Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 12, 2023

Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.

Christian Borle, Ben Platt, the SIX Queens & More to Join the Return of the Easter Bonnet Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

Stars, standouts and the most sensational ensembles of Broadway will unveil their best bonnets and skits at next week’s long-awaited return of the Easter Bonnet Competition! See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Julie Halston Brings MORE DECLASSIFIED Back To Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023

Tony winning actress/comedienne Julie Halston returned to the Birdland stage live and in person on Monday, January 30, and photographer Kevin Alvey was there to catch all the fun!

Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cy Coleman At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2022

In Monday night’s “A Collective Cy,” singer Jeff Harnar performed a celebration of the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter Cy Coleman on the Birdland stage.

GAAR/The Mirror to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Team BWW - Jul 28, 2021

GAAR/The Mirror will present a production of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Hardwick Townhouse, August 20-22.

THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Releases Two-Part Episode 'Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2021

The Fabulous Invalid podcast, has today released an epic two-part episode, Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, celebrating Broadway legend and creator of hits such as Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles; and many more. Both Part One and Part Two of Poet of the Showtune are now available.

Hilarity Ensues: NOISES OFF Opens at Cumberland County Playhouse on Friday Night
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 7, 2019

Michael Frayn's Noises Off, considered by many as the greatest farce ever written, opens Friday, March 8, at Cumberland County Playhouse, featuring a cast of CCP favorites bringing all the onstage/offstage/backstage hilarity to life in Crossville.

Suspenseful Sci-Fi Thriller THE NETHER to Open at Jungle Theater
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2017

Casey Stangl (Fully Committed) returns to the Jungle from Los Angeles to direct Jennifer Haley's award-winning The Nether opening September 16 and on stage through October 15 at the Lyn-Lake neighborhood theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. A smart and tightly wound drama, The Nether is both serpentine crime story and haunting sci-fi thriller exploring the consequences of living out private dreams in a world of ever-advancing technology.

Playwrights' Center Announces 2017-18 McKnight Fellows, New Core Writers
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

The Playwrights' Center is excited to announce the 2017-18 McKnight National Residency and Commission recipient, 2017-18 McKnight Fellows in Playwriting, 2017-18 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows, 2017-2020 Core Writers and 2017-18 Core Apprentices.

Cast Set for FANCY NANCY: THE MUSICAL at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017

Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents Fancy Nancy: The Musical, directed and choreographed by Nikki Swoboda, along with musical direction by Sarah Hohenstein Burk.

Cast Set for FANCY NANCY: THE MUSICAL at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents Fancy Nancy: The Musical, directed and choreographed by Nikki Swoboda, along with musical direction by Sarah Hohenstein Burk.

Jungle Theater Opens 2017 Season with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2017

As the cold weather continues in Minnesota, the Jungle Theater warms up with an award-winning drama set in hot, steamy Florida. Anna in the Tropics opens the Jungle's 2017 Season on February 11 and runs through March 12, 2017 at the Lyn-Lake neighborhood theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The tropical heat and the American dream prove a volatile combination in this poetic and poignant play written by Cuban-born Nilo Cruz and directed by Los Angeles-based Larissa Kokernot.

Cast Set for FANCY NANCY: THE MUSICAL at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016

Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents Fancy Nancy: The Musical, directed and choreographed by Nikki Swoboda, along with musical direction by Sarah Hohenstein Burk.