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Photos: THE LOST BOYS' Shoshana Bean Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026

Shoshana Bean, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Lost Boys, recently received her iconic portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the unveiling here!

Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2026

Fresh off his breakout turn on HBO’s The Gilded Age, Ben Ahlers is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time- and doing it in one of the season’s most talked-about revivals. Ahlers checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us about about his journey in the show so far, living up to the hype, and so much more. 

Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!

DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the projects for its DNA New Work Series which will take place at the end of May, showcasing four new works. This series has launched numerous projects that have gone on to full productions in Playhouse seasons.

Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!

Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

Critics have stopped by the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, and the reviews are in! The new production is directed by Joe Mantello and led by Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Laurie Metcalf as Linda Loman.

Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Production photos have been released for Death of a Salesman on Broadway. The revival stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. The run has been extended through August.

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!

Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Additional casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, featuring an array of veterans alongside Broadway debuts. Learn more about the cast here!

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2025 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2025 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. Learn more!

POLLY: THE MUSICAL in Development With Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Polly: The Musical, a new Broadway-bound production based on the Disney television movie, is currently in development, with teleplay by William Blinn and the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. Learn more!

Photos: Josh Gad, Kristen Bell & More Visit Idina Menzel at REDWOOD for a FROZEN Reunion
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025

Fans of the hit Disney movie Frozen were thrilled to see a reunion of its stars, Josh Gad (Olaf) and Kristen Bell (Anna), with Idina Menzel (Elsa) at the Nederlander Theatre, where Menzel stars in the new musical REDWOOD.

La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2024 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Experience the innovative performance-presentation by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher, This Is The Part When You Go Woo, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Learn more!

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.

Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO'
by Jennifer Broski - May 31, 2023

Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Times Square. Check out photos from the big night!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada
by Alex Freeman - Mar 27, 2023

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Get to Know the Tony Nominators
by Cara Joy David - Mar 27, 2023

This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.