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Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026

In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.

The National Theatre Launches Touring Partnership With 12 Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The National Theatre has announced National Theatre Nationwide: a new landmark partnership with 12 leading theatres in all nine regions of England dedicated to ensuring parity of access to art and culture, enriching people’s lives–wherever they live.

Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at at BAM’s Harvey Theater, starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera. The show kicks off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain.

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.

Review Roundup: HAMLET Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Hamlet is now playing at BAM’s Harvey Theater in Brooklyn. The National Theatre production stars Hiran Abeysekera and is directed by Robert Hastie. Critics are weighing in on the contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.

Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Unveils New Look At Its All-American Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat has shared new production photos starring the first all-American cast on Broadway: Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, Tony Award Nominee Julia Knitel, Jeff Kready and Amanda Jill Robinson. 

Get Thee to BAM: HAMLET's Stars Get Ready for a Brooklyn Debut
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026

To see or not to see? That's not the question that New York City audiences should be asking this spring, when Hamlet arrives in Brooklyn. Watch in this video as we chat with stars Hiran Abeysekera and Francesca Mills before their Brooklyn debut.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT To be Presented at Storyhouse This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

West End and Broadway sensation Operation Mincemeat is heading for Storyhouse this spring as part of a major world tour. Equal parts farce, thriller and spy caper, Operation Mincemeat is a fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story.

Review Roundup: SUMMERFOLK at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 18, 2026

It’s a hot, beautiful summer in 1905, and Russia’s elite retreat to the countryside to swim, sip champagne and start affairs. When they’re having this much fun, why care about anything else? But Varvara just can’t shake the feeling that their holiday idyll is built on borrowed time. As the party continues, how long can they ignore the storm on the horizon?

Review: SUMMERFOLK starring Sophie Rundle, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 18, 2026

Splendid new adaptation of a play that can be seen as a respectful response to The Cherry Orchard

Photos: First Look at SUMMERFOLK at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The National Theatre has released photos of Nina Raine and Moses Raine’s new version of Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk, a razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial. 

Photos/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Visits Washington, DC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

The cast of Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat visited Washington D.C. for a day of exploration to different sites around the city that directly relate to World War II. Check out photos and video here!

Video: TRAITORS Stars Make DEATH BECOMES HER TikTok After Shocking Finale
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2026

Traitors stars Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins are working it out on the Death Becomes Her remix. The two Love Island alums used popular lyrics from the hit Broadway musical for a TikTok following the devastating season four finale. Watch the video!

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - A CHORUS LINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring a collection of five shows, two self-produced, two national tours, and one still to be announced that will combine for a captivating year of theater.

Photos: Original OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Performs at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 26, 2026

The original all-British cast of Operation Mincemeat performed a livestreamed concert of all the musical’s numbers LIVE from the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Check out photos here!

Photos/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT New Cast Takes First Bows
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Operation Mincemeat, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, welcomed new Broadway cast members. Check out photos and video of the cast's first bows here!

Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Original Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

After playing more than 1,000 performances in Operation Mincemeat since its inception, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical celebrated the final performance of its original cast members. Check out photos here!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT's Original Cast Streams Concert; Final Show Canceled Due To Snow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2026

Due to the incoming blizzard, the final Broadway evening performance cancellation is confirmed: Operation Mincemeat has made the difficult decision to cancel their Sunday evening show. The final performance for the original all-British cast will now be this afternoon, Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. ET.