About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
On June 12, the N’Kenge Foundation presented Viva Italia!, a multi-layered gala experience where rising talent, cultural celebration, and philanthropic purpose converge in one unforgettable night.
On June 12, finalists competed in a live performance before a panel of celebrity judges for scholarship opportunities and a cash prize for the People’s Choice Award. One standout finalist will receive the Grand Prize: an all-expenses-paid trip to the Ultimate International Performing Arts Summer Program, an international summer performing arts intensive offering world-class training, mentorship, and performance experiences. This year’s program will take place in Italy from July 6–20, 2026. Check out photos from inside the big day here.
Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk, aired live last night from Radio City Music Hall, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2025/26 awards season.
Julianne Hough hints at a Broadway return on the Tony Awards red carpet, saying 'you might be hearing something soon.' Get the details from BroadwayWorld.
Lesley Manville flew from London to NYC for her first Tony nomination after closing Les Liaisons Dangereuses the night before. She told BroadwayWorld all about it!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the Tony Awards fun you may have missed while watching the show!
Award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are teaming up with fan-favorite song-and-dance sports team, The Savannah Bananas, which features Derek Klena.
The 2026 Tony Awards red carpet officially kicks off in Rockefeller Plaza today at 3:30pm ET. Watch live interviews with all of Broadway's biggest stars, co-hosted by Richard Ridge and Michael James Scott.
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
BroadwayWorld will be live on the Tony Awards red carpet on Sunday with special guest co-host Michael James Scott! The Aladdin alum, who will also be performing with The Book of Mormon, will join Richie Ridge on the red carpet.
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, has dropped his first pop single, “Brighter.' Listen to it now.
Michael Baxter’s work will shine on The Muny stage during all 50 performances this summer. He led the efforts and had a hand in hiring every one of the 194 actors who will fill the principal and ensemble roles.
Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, will release his new single, “Brighter,” on Thursday, May 29.
The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ this October and will feature the top six teams in the Banana Ball league, including the Savannah Bananas, whose lineup includes Broadway's Derek Klena.
Derek Klena took over Atlanta's Truist Park field (and a keyboard) with a performance of Vanessa Carlton's hit song, A Thousand Miles with the Savannah Bananas. Check out Klena's and the team's rendition here.
Caleb A. Barnett will step into the role of Genie in Aladdin on Broadway after making his Broadway debut in the company as the Genie standby in the summer of 2023.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
