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Photos: Oprah Winfrey Poses Backstage with the Cast of RAGTIME
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.

Photos: Paddy Bever in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

All new photos have been released as Paddy Bever starring as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End. The production is running until 27 December. Check out the photos here.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Sets Closing Dates for Broadway and West End
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will extend for a final time, completing its run at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End on December 27, 2026 and at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway on January 3, 2027.  

RAGTIME Extends Additional Two Weeks on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of RAGTIME announced a final two-week extension at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a new block of tickets now on sale.

LES MISÉRABLES West End Will Welcome New Cast at Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh announced a new cast for LES MISÉRABLES at London's Sondheim Theatre, including Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean and Stefanie Jones making her West End debut as Fantine.

Video: Watch Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

On Friday, Sting and Shaggy took the Good Morning America stage to perform a medley from Sting's musical The Last Ship. Watch the duo sing 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship'.

2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

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!

Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform Ahead of THE LAST SHIP at the Met
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Sting and Shaggy performed on O&M’s rooftop to the Broadway community to celebrate their New York return of THE LAST SHIP, beginning performances at the Met next week. Check out the video here!

SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.

Photos: WAR HORSE Returns To National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

New production photos have been released for the National Theatre's revival of WAR HORSE. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel and adapted by Nick Stafford, the award-winning play has returned to the National Theatre nearly two decades after its premiere.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Lincoln Center Theater's Gala Presentation of MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Jennifer Broski - May 19, 2026

The best of Broadway was on 65th Street for  Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Robin de Jesús Replaces Harvey Guillén in MAN OF LA MANCHA LCT Staged Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

A change in casting has been announced for Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Robin de Jesus has replaced the previously announced Harvey Guillén, in the role of Sancho Panza.

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.

Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Broadway's revival of RAGTIME, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night. The show's Tony Award-nominated leading man led his castmates and their fans in a rendition of 'Celebration' by Kool & the Gang. Watch the video!

Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!

2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!

Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2025/26 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2025/26 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesday's big announcement... the Tony nominations.