Lia Vollack

Video: Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!

Coaches, Judges and Presenters Announced for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026

The panel of judges for the 2026 Jimmy Awards is comprised of notable theatre professionals including Tony Award®-winning producers, prestigious casting experts, and industry leaders. Winners and finalists will be selected by Montego Glover, Kenny Leon, Joe Machota, Alecia Parker, Marc Platt, Tara Rubin, Thomas Schumacher, Bernard Telsey, and Lia Vollack.  Preliminary judges who adjudicated and cast the nominees in the Character and Feature Groups included Kristian Charbonier, Stephanie Klapper, Sammy Lopez, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Dale Mott, T. Oliver Reid, and Rachel Sussman.

Photos: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.

How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.

Photos: Bartlett Sher Honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation welcomed theater artists and industry leaders to Gotham Hall this past Monday for its annual Gala, where Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher was honored with the Mr. Abbott Award. See photos of the event.

James Ijames and More To Join Post-Performance Talkbacks For RAISE THE PAGE, UPLIFT THE WORD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the talkback participants directly following the festival performances of Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays in collaboration with AMT Theater.

MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.

MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.

Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!

MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Edmonton Premiere In November At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.

Photos: Dylan Mulvaney, Micaela Diamond, & More Attend CAA’s Women on Broadway Event
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

Earlier this week, Creative Artists Agency hosted a Women on Broadway cocktail celebration in New York City. The event celebrated the ongoing contributions of women who are making Broadway and New York theater a success. Check out photos from the event here.

Adrienne Warren, Soleia Pfieffer, and More Set For DRAMA AT THE DISCO Drama League Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The performers and special guests have been announced for “DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT,” taking place this month. Learn more here!

MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to Brisbane in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.

MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Perth Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

The Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical  MJ THE MUSICAL will open at Perth’s Crown Theatre in June 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2025- First Look at the New HADESTOWN Cast and More
by - Sep 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! We’re kicking off September with a star-studded day of theatre news, exclusive first-looks, and exciting industry announcements. Andrew Barth Feldman steps into the role of Oliver tonight in Maybe Happy Ending, and we’ve got the first photos of his Broadway debut.

Lia Vollack Will Be Honored at The Drama League Fall Benefit Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

The Drama League will present its fall gala, “DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT,” at The Edison Rooftop. Learn more and see how to attend!

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!

MJ THE MUSICAL Makes Calgary Premiere at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in November
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.

MJ THE MUSICAL Sets Edmonton Premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.

A.C.T. of Connecticut to Premiere Newly Reimagined Version of ALMOST FAMOUS
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2025

A.C.T. of CT will present the regional premiere of Almost Famous: The Musical, launching the theater’s highly anticipated 2025–2026 season. This will be the first production of the musical since its 2022 Broadway debut.