INSIDE THE DISTRICT

Musical adaptation of "Beaches" to arrive on Broadway spring 2026, before a national tour; Simu Liu to make his Broadway debut in "Oh, Mary!" in February; Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich, and Linda Emond to lead the cast of "Becky Shaw."

Cult Off-Broadway hit "Titaníque" announces a spring 2026 Broadway run; "Art" revival recoups its investment.

"Little Bear Ridge Road" announces an early closing; full cast announced for new play "The Balusters."

John Cameron Mitchell sets a February Broadway return in "Oh, Mary!"; Juan Carlos to return to "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" following an extended injury leave; 2024-2025 Broadway League audience demographics report published.

Julie Benko to temporarily join "Ragtime" starting in January; Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS sets a new fundraising record after six weeks of fall appeals.

"The Queen of Versailles" moves up its closing date; opening night review consensus for "Marjorie Prime."

Shoshana Bean joins "The Lost Boys" musical; "Operation Mincemeat" to launch a scavenger hunt at Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum, with a pair of tickets to see the show on the line.

"Merrily We Roll Along" revival proshot hits movie theaters nationwide; playwright Jeremy O. Harris detained in Japan on suspicion of smuggling drugs; performers announced for the 2025 Red Bucket Follies variety show.

Concord Theatricals secures licensing rights for "The Outsiders."

Helen Shaw named the next chief theatre critic of The New York Times, starting in mid-January; date set for the 2026 Olivier Awards.

Complete casting announced for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" and "All Out: Comedy About Ambition."

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf to lead "Death of a Salesman" Broadway revival in the spring; "Dancing With the Stars" breakout Whitney Leavitt to join "Chicago" in February.

Robyn Hurder to rejoin "Chicago" for a limited run.

"Just in Time" announces a national tour, set to launch June 2027; Megan Hilty extends her run in "Death Becomes Her" by a week.

"The Queen of Versailles" announces its Broadway closing; more casting announced for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone"; current cast of "SIX" to perform on CNN's 2025 "Thanksgiving in America" broadcast.

"Ragtime" announces the release dates for its 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; opening night review roundup for new musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)."

Jonathan Groff sets his final performance in "Just in Time"; Jamie Lloyd's "Waiting for Godot" recoups its investment; Shaina Taub to take a wintertime leave of absence from "Ragtime."

Jessica Stone named artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse; Public Theater announces its 2026 Free Shakespeare in the Park season.

Jinkx Monsoon to rejoin "Oh, Mary!" in January; Broadway grosses for the week ending 11/16/25.

Ne-Yo to make his Broadway debut in "Hell's Kitchen" in December; "Liberation" extends three more weeks.

"Chicago" celebrates its 29th anniversary on Broadway; opening night review roundup for "Oedipus."

"The Lion King: celebrates its 28th Broadway anniversary; the free Broadway Under the Stars performance series returns for the holidays at The Shops at Columbus Circle.

"Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets" to close early on Broadway.

New $20.64 digital lottery announced for "Maybe Happy Ending"; Broadway grosses for the week ending 11/9/25.

Opening night review consensus for "The Queen of Versailles."