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2026 Academy Award Winners - Updating Liveby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
It's Oscars night! The 98th Academy Awards, celebrating the best of film from this past year, will take place tonight, March 15, 2026. Follow along with BroadwayWorld as we update the winners live!
Video: How Ethan Slater Found the Man Behind the Mime in MARCEL ON THE TRAINby Luka Vonier - Broadway
Ethan Slater has a officially left Oz and has found a home at Classic Stage Company, where his new play, Marcel on the Train, is currently running. Not only did he write the show (with director Marshall Pailet), but he also plays legendary mime, Marcel Marceau. Watch in this video as he shares more about how the play came together and why he's happy to be back at home onstage.
Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026by Sidney Paterra - Broadway
A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list today. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway Historyby Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway
Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time. But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?
Video: Mary Testa Performs 'My Stuff' From LCT3's NIGHT SIDE SONGSby Gillian Blum - Broadway
Watch Mary Testa perform 'My Stuff' from Lincoln Center Theater 3's Night Side Songs, running at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater now through March 29, 2026.
Video: Can You Guess Jenna Bainbridge & Danny Quadrino's 3 Dream Roles?by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
Three dream roles have so far eluded Jenna Bainbridge and Danny Quadrino. The Wicked stars might be plenty busy playing Nessarose and Boq eight times a week at the Gershwin Theatre, but their hearts are set on playing these three characters someday. So cast them already! Watch in this video to find out what they are!
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stageby Sidney Paterra - Broadway
xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage.
Photos: The Broadway Marquees of Spring 2026by Jennifer Broski - Broadway
The 2025/26 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the season. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far below.
What Oscar-Nominated Film Would You Want to See On Stage?by Michael Major - Broadway
Ahead of the Oscars, we want to know which nominated film you would like to see on stage. Whether it be a play or musical, choose between Sinners, Bugonia, Song Sung Blue, Train Dreams, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value. Vote now!
Christina Applegate Reveals ‘I Wanted to Hate Myself Because I Didn’t Feel I Deserved’ a Tony Nominationby Michael Gioia - Broadway
Christina Applegate had mixed feelings about one of the most triumphant moments of her career. In her candid new memoir You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir (out now), the 54-year-old actress looked back on her rocky road to Broadway.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: THE MUSICAL Extends West End Run Through February 2027by A.A. Cristi - Broadway
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: THE MUSICAL has extended its West End run at the Dominion Theatre. The production stars Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly and features music by Elton John. The show will continue performances in London through 2027.
What Is Death Note? A Complete Guide from Manga to Musicalby Sidney Paterra - Broadway
If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.
Richard Grenell Expected to Shift Out of Kennedy Center Leadershipby Joshua Wright - Broadway
Richard Grenell is expected to step down as president of the Kennedy Center, according to Axios, with facilities executive Matt Floca set to succeed him ahead of a planned two-year closure for renovations.
Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOWby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival.
Listen: Allison Russell Releases New 'Rainbows' EPby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Allison Russell, who recently played the role of Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway, has released a new EP titled Rainbows. The title track of the 3-set marks her first new, original music in two years. Listen to it here.
Video: Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle Are Getting Ready for Their Broadway Debuts in PROOFby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, is coming to Broadway. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Tony Award Winning Stage Veteran Jane Lapotaire Passes Away at 81by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.
Video: Whitney Leavitt Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Spellerby Michael Major - Broadway
Whitney Leavitt made a special appearance at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Watch a video of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and Dancing With the Stars alum as a 'guest speller' on her night off from Chicago.
John Legend and Mike Jackson Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Teamby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
Stage Mag Spotlight: University of Montevallo's ROMEO & JULIETby Michael Major - Broadway
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on University of Montevallo Department of Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Draws Golden Tickets That Allow Access to Unlimited Shows, for Lifeby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
Operation Mincemeat, drew the winners of four Golden Tickets, that will afford recipients free, unlimited access to Operation Mincemeat, anytime, anywhere in the world, for life.
Listen: Jeremy Beloate Drops New Original Single 'Healer'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Jeremy Beloate, currently starring opposite Todrick Hall in Hall’s original musical Midnight in London, has released his new single “Healer,” out now. Check out the new song here.
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews Role as Self-Obsessed Actor in ULSTER AMERICANby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Matthew Broderick is starring in the American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American, now running at Irish Repertory Theatre. On Friday, the Tony winner visited CBS Mornings to talk about the play and what about it appealed to him. Watch the interview now.
Video: A New Cast is Going Way Down to HADESTOWNby Luka Vonier - Broadway
A whole new cast has just entered Hadestown! Earlier this month, the show welcomed Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ Gary Dourdan as ‘Hades,’ J. Harrison Ghee as ‘Hermes,’ Gaby Moreno as ‘Persephone,’ and Jordan Tyson as ‘Eurydice.’ Watch in this video as the entire cast weighs in on the first days of their new gig!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Early Closing: 'We Got So Close'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
While on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote the NBC series Stumble, Kristin Chenoweth reflected on the early Broadway closing of The Queen of Versailles and shared her appreciation for her colleagues and co-stars. Watch her appearance now.
Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOWby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
During Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show, Sting and Shaggy took the stage to perform a medley of 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship' from the musical. Check it out here.
Listen: Lena Hall Drops New Album 'Lullabies for the End of the World'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated performer Lena Hall has released her new album Lullabies for the End of the World, marking her debut original solo project. Listen to it here.
Josh Groban Confirms New Movie Album CINEMATIC; Listen to 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.
Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Return To Theaters Beginning Tonightby Stephi Wild - Broadway
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' #RedBuckets will return to theaters on Friday, March 13, 2026, held by dedicated cast members and volunteers at Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 13, 2026- Maya Rudolph To Join OH, MARY and Moreby - Broadway
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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