INSIDE THE DISTRICT

2026 Tony nominations announced; comedy revue "Celebrity Autobiography" to return to Broadway in mid-May.

Electrical fire breaks out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, indefinitely closing Broadway's "The Book of Mormon"; "Liberation" wins the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; John-Michael Lyles to join "Hadestown" as Orpheus in June; "Just in Time" releases a four-song EP to showcase its new stars, Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones.

"Titaníque" and "The Rocky Horror Show" extend on Broadway; Patrick Clanton to play Harold Zidler in "Moulin Rouge!" from May 2-17.

André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards; nominations revealed for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards; as "It's Gonna Be May" soon, Broadway's "& Juliet" announces a lineup of special May events.

Rachel Zegler to reprise Olivier-winning performance in Broadway "Evita" revival spring 2027; 2026 Drama Desk nominations announced; Caleb A. Barnett to assume the role of the Genie in "Aladdin"; "Ragtime" revival announces a national tour launching in 2027;

Laura Linney sets spring 2027 Broadway return in new play "Montauk"; Darren Criss and Uzo Aduba to announce the 2026 Tony nominations; Rachel Schur and Nik Walker to join "Chicago" in May.

Adrianna Hicks and Megan Thee Stallion announce early departures from "SIX" and "Moulin Rouge!"; 2026 recipients of the noncompetitive Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre revealed; opening night review roundup for "The Lost Boys."

Opening night review roundup for "The Rocky Horror Show."

"Kimberly Akimbo" recoups its Broadway investment nearly two years after closing; opening night review roundup for "Beaches."

Matthew Saldivar sets Broadway return in "The Great Gatsby"; opening night review roundup for "The Balusters."

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards nominations announced; opening night review roundup for "Schmigadoon!".

Nominations for the 2026 Drama League Awards announced; opening night review roundup for "Fallen Angels."

OBCR of "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" announces physical and vinyl release date; opening night review roundup for "Proof" revival.

Roundabout Theatre Company announces its 2026-27 season, including Broadway mountings of "The Imaginary Invalid," "Mix and Master," and "The Full Monty"; Khaila Wilcoxon to return to "SIX" in May; opening night review roundup for "The Fear of 13."

Billy Crystal to return to Broadway in the fall with solo show "860"; Adrianna Hicks announces departure date from "SIX."

Tavon Olds-Sample sets final "MJ" performance as Brandon Lee Harris takes over in July; a cappella Off-Broadway musical "Octet" to be adapted into a motion picture as cast is announced and production starts.

2026 Olivier Awards recap; opening night review roundup for "Titaníque."

P!nk to host the 2026 Tony Awards; Rosamund Pike sets fall Broadway debut in new play "Inter Alia"; $100 million renovation announced for Studio 54; "Moulin Rouge!" pushes its closing date back a month.

Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt to lead "Maybe Happy Ending" in May; Kirstin Maldonado to return to Broadway in "SIX" this June; "The Rocky Horror Show" extends its run by four weeks; opening night review roundup for "CATS: The Jellicle Ball."

Tom Felton extends his run in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by another six months; Dylan Mulvaney sets departure date from "SIX"; opening night review roundup for "Becky Shaw."

Jewelle Blackman to return to "Hadestown" in late April; third single release from 2025 "Chess" Broadway cast recording.

Cast recording updates for "The Queen of Versailles" and "Chess."

"The Outsiders" holding a fan art contest for the cover of their June Playbill; "SIX" proshot, filmed in London in 2022, sets August release in the United States.

Megan Thee Stallion medical update from late last night.

"Schmigadoon!" holding a free lottery and in-person rush for its invited dress rehearsal; opening night review roundup for "Dog Day Afternoon."