Tom Kirdahy

Photos: Inside the 79th Annual Tony Award Nominees Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

The 2026 Tony Award Nominees gathered at The Rainbow Room for the 2026 Nominees Luncheon to celebrate the Broadway season and share in the excitement of joining this year’s class of Tony Nominees. See photos!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!

JUST IN TIME Recoups on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026

UST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 season to recoup.

HADESTOWN in London Extends to June 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical HADESTOWN has extended its run at London's Lyric Theatre, with over 140,000 new tickets now on sale. The West End production is currently in its third year.

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!

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.

Photos: JUST IN TIME Celebrates Its First Broadway Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the company of JUST IN TIME celebrated its anniversary and welcomed new cast members Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Isa Briones (“The Pitt”), Carrie St. Louis (Wicked), Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbins' Broadway), Jessica Mallare White (The Great Gatsby) and Tristen Buettel (Boop! The Musical). Go inside the show's anniversary celebration in new photos!

Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Four Tracks Featuring Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Four songs have been released from Just In Time, featuring two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones (“The Pitt”) as Connie Francis. 

RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of  Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027. We have all of the details!

Works & Process to Present Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions in April 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Craig Lucas and Jake Brasch and more will present scenes from new plays commissioned through the Terrence McNally Recovery Commissions at the Guggenheim, followed by a discussion on storytelling and recovery.

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Gets 4K Blu-ray Release from Kino Lorber
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2026

Kiss of the Spider Woman, the 2025 film adaptation of the Broadway musical, is getting a physical media release, courtesy of boutique label Kino Lorber.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Now Speaks 20 Languages — and More Big News
by Alex Freeman - Apr 6, 2026

This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.

Rattlestick Theater Will Be Renamed For Terrence McNally
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Rattlestick Theater building, located at 224 Waverly Place, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater after the late Tony Award-winning playwright. Learn more here!

New Hermitage Spring Programs Will Feature Michael R. Jackson, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two new Hermitage programs. Learn more about the upcoming events and find out more about how to get tickets here!

What Broadway Leaders Don't Say - But I Learned As A Fellow
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Mar 27, 2026

Many fellowship programs help emerging leaders learn the craft and business of theater, in both nonprofit and commercial spaces. For this article, I spoke with several fellows about five things Broadway leaders don’t often say but that we learned as fellows.

Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Bernadette Peters joined Jonathan Groff at Just In Time on Broadway for a special moment recently. As she took in a performance of the Bobby Darin musical at Circle in the Square, Groff danced with her. Watch the video!

The Drama League Fall Benefit to Honor Producer Tom Kirdahy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

The Drama League's fall benefit, Drama at the Disco Vol. 3: A Drama League Benefit, will be held at The Edison Rooftop. Broadway stars will take the stage throughout the night, joining the band for musical moments as you dance under the stars.

THE PITT's Isa Briones Will Join JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

The Pitt star Isa Briones will join the cast of Just in Time on Broadway as Connie Francis beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Young Performers Cast As 'Little Anastasia' For Sydney Premiere Of ANASTASIA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The Sydney premiere of the Broadway musical ANASTASIA will feature a new lineup of young cast members. This announcement comes alongside news of additional seats now available for the show's Sydney season.

Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon to Lead LITTLE LIVES Benefit at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon will star in a benefit reading of LITTLE LIVES at The Public Theater on March 16. The one-night event will support the Chicago Abortion Fund and feature a cast of stage and screen performers.