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The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.

2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tracy Letts and More to Present at 92nd Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, David Stone, Tracy Letts and David Rockwell will present the Honorary Awards at the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, taking place at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Photos: Corbin Bleu, Natalie Venetia Belcon & More at 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 20, 2026

Honoring Broadway and Off-Broadway achievements, 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees were announced by Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu. See photos!

2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!

Video: Watch Natalie Venetia Belcon & Corbin Bleu Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2026

Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon (Buena Vista Social Club) and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (The Great Gatsby) will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement on Monday, April 20.

THE FULL MONTY, THE IMAGINARY INVALID, MIX AND MASTER Will Arrive on Broadway in Roundabout's 2026/27 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2026-2027 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway marking Roundabout’s 60th Season. The  season includes two world premieres, three revivals, and two musicals, including The Heart and The Full Monty. We have all of the details!

The Apollo Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes To Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

The Apollo's Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes will step down at the end of the season, concluding a decade of  leadership at the iconic institution. She will continue to support the organization in an advisory capacity.

Natalie Venetia Belcon and Corbin Bleu to Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations. The announcement event will also be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.

BAC to Present 'The Invitation: For Artists Who Have Considered Change When The Stage Isn’t Enuf'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, in partnership with The Public Theater, will host The Invitation: for artists who have considered change when the stage isn’t enuf a live, 90-minute civic gathering.

Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth and More Join Honorary Committee for 92nd Annual Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Honorary Committee for the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards. The Awards Honorary Committee, still in formation, includes Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, and John Lithgow. 

Caissie Levy, David Cromer and More to be Honored at 92nd Annual Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Special Recognition Honorees of the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, who will be celebrated for their outstanding lifetime contributions to the theater industry and to popular culture.

The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches CARIBBEAN CALLING – ROOTS & RESURGENCE Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the launch of the  Caribbean Theatre Festival – “Caribbean Calling: Roots & Resurgence,” a landmark celebration of English-speaking Caribbean artistry, storytelling, and cultural legacy.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Andrew Lloyd Webber on Broadway Economics, Paddington Takes First Bow on the West End
by Alex Freeman - Dec 1, 2025

This week, we look at the record-setting viewership of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and renewed efforts in New York and abroad to redefine cultural priorities. Across Broadway, we probe shifting economic pressures on creatives through a new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Meanwhile, with the announcement of a new arts and culture transition committee by Zohran Mamdani, incoming leadership may reimagine the city’s cultural agenda. On a regional level, we follow the pioneering costume exhibition by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Denver International Airport — a celebration of decades of creative work — and internationally, we cover a new report revealing post-pandemic shifts across UK theatres, as well as the opening night of Paddington: The Musical in London’s West End.

Zohran Mamdani Names Arts and Culture Transition Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named an arts and culture transition committee. The committee features 28 members, including Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer of the Apollo Theatre and more.

The Apollo Partners With The Fire This Time Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.

The Flea Reveals Full Cast For The Apollo Theater Presentation Of The HANG TIME National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Flea has announced the full cast for the Apollo Theater’s presentation of The Flea’s national tour of HANG TIME, written and directed by Zora Howard.

Giuliana Carullo and Miranda Gohh Named Winners of The Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Prince Fellowship has revealed that Giuliana Carullo has received The Prince Fellowship and Miranda Gohh has received The Prince/TTLP Fellowship. Learn more about the awards here!

Interview: Steve H Broadnax III of ME AND THE DEVIL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 2, 2025

Currently on stage at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre through Sunday, June 8, is the World Premiere of ME AND THE DEVIL, written and directed by the Rep’s new Artistic Director, Steve H. Broadnax III. Described as his “love note to the South,” the production pulses with blues, brims with drama, and drips with decadence—everything we love in a show. A few days before opening night, we had the privelege to get to know this powerhouse artist.

The Prince Fellowship Now Accepting Applications Through June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Fellowship program, presented by The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts. Learn more!