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Last Week on Broadway: Monday, June 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026

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‘Spring Awakening’ to return to New York, ‘Stranger Things’ to close, Joshua Henry’s new musical

Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days.

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1) Danya Taymor to direct ‘Spring Awakening’ Off-Broadway revival
https://deadline.com/2026/06/spring-awakening-off-broadway-danya-taymor-1236952019/

2) ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ announces Broadway and West End holiday closings
https://deadline.com/2026/06/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-broadway-west-end-closing-1236951590/

3) Is ‘The Fear of 13’ preparing to close early?
https://playbill.com/article/the-fear-of-13-appears-to-move-up-broadway-closing-date

4) ‘Ragtime’ extends one final time
https://deadline.com/2026/06/ragtime-broadway-closing-date-1236951321/

5) Mark Ballas, Ivy to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
– https://people.com/mark-ballas-returning-to-broadways-chicago-after-record-breaking-run-11995864
– https://playbill.com/article/south-korean-pop-star-ivy-will-make-broadway-debut-in-chicago

6) Romano, Williams, Walsh, more to join ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ rotating cast
https://playbill.com/article/broadways-celebrity-autobiography-adds-more-celebs-to-its-rotating-roster

7) Joshua Henry, Julia Harriman musical to premiere Off-Broadway this fall
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/joshua-henry-julia-harriman-new-musical-the-conversation-1236619053/

8) Esparza, Rabe, Cooper to lead ‘The Winter’s Tale’ in the park
https://playbill.com/article/raul-esparza-lily-rabe-chuck-cooper-to-star-in-free-shakespeare-in-the-park-the-winters-tale

9) Ricamora, Washington, Stanley to lead ‘Disruption’ Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/conrad-ricamora-john-david-washington-elizabeth-stanley-will-lead-disruption-off-broadway

10) Ambrose, Riley to lead Payne’s ‘Unbelievers’ Off-Broadway
https://deadline.com/2026/06/lauren-ambrose-tom-riley-unbelievers-off-broadway-1236952518/

11) Cooper, Rogers to depart ‘Spelling Bee’ in August
https://playbill.com/article/lilli-cooper-jasmine-amy-rogers-set-final-bows-in-spelling-bee-off-broadway

12) ‘Slam Frank’ to return Off-Broadway this fall
https://deadline.com/2026/06/slam-frank-off-broadway-1236954759/

**This Week on Broadway for June 14, 2026: Girl, Interrupted @ The Public** Jun 14, 2026
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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Girl, Interrupted @ The Public, Romeo & Juliet @ The Revitalized Delacorte Theater, David Copperfield @ 59e59, Camelot @ John W. Engeman Theater (Long Island), Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre, 40th Anniversary of Jackie Mason’s The World According to Me!, 54 Sings Dames at Sea: A 60th Anniversary Concert, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down @ Ars Nova, and Stephen Cole’s Camelton @ The Museum of Broadway

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*PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day* desk calendar *– A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers!*

Showtune for Today: Let Your Freak Flag Fly from Shrek The Musical

***Michael Portantiere*** | ***michael@broadwayradio.com*** | ***Facebook***
*MICHAEL PORTANTIERE has been a theater journalist for more than 50 years.* *The founder and editor of* *CastAlbumReviews.com*. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues.

July 1-3: See Michael in 1776! @ Ghostlight Players on Staten Island

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The 2026 Jimmy Awards will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm (Eastern) on Monday, June 22. Streaming links and information will be available at jimmyawards.com prior to the ceremony.

Fans of The Lost Boys could not be contained and finally took to the streets of NYC last night

**The 2026 Tony Awards Winners**

**Best Musical**
*Schmigadoon!*

**Best Play**
*Liberation* by Bess Wohl

**Best Revival of a Musical**
*Ragtime*

**Best Revival of a Play**
*Death of a Salesman* by Arthur Miller

**Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical**
Caissie Levy, *Ragtime*

**Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical**
Joshua Henry, *Ragtime*

**Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play**
Lesley Manville, *Oedipus*

**Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play**
John Lithgow, *Giant*

**Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical**
Shoshana Bean, *The Lost Boys*

**Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical**
Ali Louis Bourzgui, *The Lost Boys*

**Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play**
Laurie Metcalf, *Death of a Salesman*

**Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play**
Alden Ehrenreich, *Becky Shaw*

**Best Direction of a Musical**
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, *Cats: The Jellicle Ball*

**Best Direction of a Play**
Joe Mantello, *Death of a Salesman*

**Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre**
*Schmigadoon!*, Music & Lyrics: Cinco Paul

**Best Book of a Musical**
*Schmigadoon!*, Cinco Paul

**Best Choreography**
Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, *Cats: The Jellicle Ball*

**Best Orchestrations**
Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, *Schmigadoon!*

**Best Sound Design of a Musical**
Kai Harada, *Ragtime*

**Best Sound Design of a Play**
Mikaal Sulaiman, *Death of a Salesman*

**Best Lighting Design of a Musical**
Jen Schriever and Michael Arden, *The Lost Boys*

**Best Lighting Design of a Play**
Jack Knowles, *Death of a Salesman*

**Best Scenic Design of a Musical**
Dane Laffrey, The Lost Boys

**Best Scenic Design of a Play**
Chloe Lamford, *Death of a Salesman*

**Best Costume Design of a Musical**
Qween Jean, *Cats: The Jellicle Ball*

**Best Costume Design of a Play**
Jeff Mahshie, *Fallen Angels*

**Tony Wins by Production**
*Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman* – 6
*Ragtime* – 4
*The Lost Boys* – 4
*Schmigadoon!* – 4
*Cats: The Jellicle Ball* – 3
*Fallen Angels – 1*
*Giant* – 1
*Liberation* – 1
*Oedipus* – 1
*Becky Shaw* – 1

**Reviews**

PF: Girl, Interrupted @ The Public, through July 12, 2026

MP: Romeo & Juliet @ The Revitalized Delacorte Theater, through June 28, 2026

PF: David Copperfield @ 59e59, through June 28, 2026

MP: Camelot @ John W. Engeman Theater (Long Island), through June 28, 2026

PF: Amas Musical Theatre Lab presents developmental readings of Industrial Strength, a new musical you were never supposed to see, by Steve Young and Stuart Ross.

MP: Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre, through August 16, 2026

PF: 40th Anniversary of Jackie Mason’s The World According to Me!

MP: 54 Sings Dames at Sea: A 60th Anniversary Concert, on June 9, 2026
Coming: Emmet Cahill: From Dublin to Broadway on June 23, 2026

PF: And Then The Rodeo Burned Down @ Ars Nova, through July 2, 2026

PF: Stephen Cole‘s Camelton @ The Museum of Broadway, on June 11, 2026

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**Peter’s Brainteaser:**

A musical nominated for six Tony Awards but won none starred a performer who had earlier appeared in the film that had inspired the musical.

The name of the first song that this star sang in the show became, word for word, the name of a restaurant on West 57th Street. It stayed in business more than 50 times longer than the musical did.
What’s the musical? What was the film? Who was the star of both? What was the name of the song and the restaurant?

**Michael’s Musical Moments**

**Music Opener:** “Broadway Baby,” Roe Hartrampf

Start at 12:56, fade out around 13:56

**Music Closer:** “Good Times are Here to Stay,” Paula Leggett Chase, Jay Aubrey Jones, Bryan Austermann, Alexander Rios, and Megan Styrna

Fade in around 38:56 and fade out around 39:46

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**Class Notes: Tom Costello of “And Then The Rodeo Burned Down”** Jun 13, 2026
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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Tom Costello, who along with Xhole and Natasha, directed “And Then The Rodeo Burned Down” at Ars Nova.

Tom Costello (photo by Aaron R. Foster)

Production photo by Ben_Arons

Production photo by Ben_Arons

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This Week on Broadway for June 7, 2026: Our Tony Award Predictions Jun 07, 2026

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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about their Tony Award predictions for tonight. “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews. Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | peter@broadwayradio.com | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: But, Mr. Adams from 1776: 1970 British Cast Album Michael Portantiere | michael@broadwayradio.com | FacebookMICHAEL PORTANTIERE has been a theater journalist for more than 50 years. The founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues. New Dramatists Luncheon 2026 By Michael PortantierePhoto feature from Talkin’BroadwayThe annual New Dramatists luncheons have a reputation for being notably star-studded, and this year was no exception. Held on Tuesday afternoon in the Broadway Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis hotel, the event’s main honoree was one of the most beloved people in show business, the great theatre and film composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. July 1-3: See Michael in 1776! @ Ghostlight Players on Staten Island James Marino | james@broadwayradio.com | FacebookBroadwayStars Note: This week we had listeners join us while recording. These listeners are Patreon members who support BroadwayRadio. If you would like to join us in the future, become a supporter at Patreon.com/BroadwayRadio. Sponsor: Pre: The BroadwayRadio App is available on the Apple App Store! Please check out Matt’s Tony Award prediction shows on BroadwayRadio. Group Chat 2026 Tony Award Predictions (with Ashley Hufford and Caitlin Berg)andTony Awards predictions with Oliver Roth, his model, and Kalshi betting market Our Tony Awards Picks Nominations for the 2025-2026 SeasonAmerican Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing Best Book of a MusicalThe Lost Boys: David Hornsby and Chris HochPF + MP: Schmigadoon!: Cinco PaulTitaníque: Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye BluePF admires: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Jim Barne and Kit Buchan Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the TheatreArthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman – Music: Caroline ShawAugust Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone – Music: Steve BargonettiThe Lost Boys – Music & Lyrics: The RescuesPF + MP: Schmigadoon! – Music & Lyrics: Cinco PaulTwo Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – Music & Lyrics: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a PlayWill Harrison, PunchMP: Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanPF predicts: John Lithgow, GiantDaniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant ThingMark Strong, Oedipus Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a PlayRose Byrne, Fallen AngelsCarrie Coon, BugSusannah Flood, LiberationPF: Lesley Manville, OedipusKelli O’Hara, Fallen Angels Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a MusicalNicholas Christopher, ChessLuke Evans, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror ShowPF + MP: Joshua Henry, RagtimeSam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a MusicalSara Chase, Schmigadoon!Stephanie Hsu, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror ShowMP: Caissie Levy, RagtimePF: Marla Mindelle, TitaníqueChristiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a PlayChristopher Abbott, Arthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanDanny Burstein, Marjorie PrimePF: Brandon J. Dirden, Waiting for GodotMP: Alden Ehrenreich, Becky ShawRuben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and GoneRichard Thomas, The Balusters Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a PlayBetsy Aidem, LiberationMarylouise Burke, The BalustersAya Cash, GiantPF: Laurie Metcalf, Arthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanJune Squibb, Marjorie Prime Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a MusicalAli Louis Bourzgui, The Lost BoysPF split: André De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle BallBryce Pinkham, ChessPF split + MP: Ben Levi Ross, RagtimeLayton Williams, Titaníque Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalPF: Shoshana Bean, The Lost BoysHannah Cruz, ChessRachel Dratch, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror ShowMP split: Ana Gasteyer, Schmigadoon!MP split: Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime Best Direction of a PlayNicholas Hytner, GiantRobert Icke, OedipusKenny Leon, The BalustersPF + MP: Joe Mantello, Arthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanWhitney White, Liberation Best Direction of a MusicalMichael Arden, The Lost BoysLear deBessonet, RagtimeMP: Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)PF + MP: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Best ChoreographyPF: Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!Ellenore Scott, RagtimeAni Taj, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror ShowMP: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: The Jellicle BallLauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, The Lost Boys Best OrchestrationsPF: Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, Schmigadoon!Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez and Gabriel Mann, The Lost BoysLux Pyramid, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Brian Usifer, ChessAndrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Best PlayMP: The Balusters Author: David Lindsay-AbaireProducers: Manhattan Theatre Club, Nicki Hunter, Chris Jennings GiantAuthor: Mark RosenblattProducers: Brian & Dayna Lee, Stephanie Kramer & Nicole Kramer, Josh Fiedler & Robyn Goodman, Royal Court Theatre, Tilted, Federman Koenigsberg TS Perakos, Scott M Delman & Timothy C. Headington, Stephanie P. McClelland, Jessica R. Jenen & Linda B. Rubin, Tom Smedes & Peter Stern, Mark Rubinstein LTD, Pam Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra, Ruth Hendel, Daryl Roth, Tom Tuft, Four Front Productions, A Golden Ticket Production, Willette Klausner & Tom D’Angora, Kuhnsabi Furman Furie, Alex Levy & Shari Redstone, Oddly Specific Productions, Rialto Productions, Winkler & Smalberg, The Shubert Organization, James L. Nederlander, John Gore Organization PF: LiberationAuthor: Bess WohlProducers: Daryl Roth, Eva Price, Rachel Sussman, Jenny Gersten, Betsy Dollinger, FineWomen Productions, Craig Balsam/Broadway Women’s Fund, Jessica Goldman Foung/Rachel Styne, Michelle Noh/Todd B. Rubin, Gold Sky Productions, MHSSP Productions, Creative Partners Productions, Sheri Henriksen, Hopkins Haffner Wright, Pam Hurst-Della Pietra, Ellie Hurwitz, Willette Klausner, Hilary Ley Jager, Los Angeles Media Fund, Jonathan Littman, Isabelle Mann, Practical Mayhem, Jenna Segal, Tracy Semler, Marcy Syms, The Weisbrots, Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, Sydney Beers, Christopher Nave Little Bear Ridge RoadAuthor: Samuel D. HunterProducers: Scott Rudin, Barry Diller Best Musical The Lost BoysProducers: James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, Patrick Wilson, James L. Nederlander, At Rise Creative, Ayesha & Stephen Curry, Lauren Shuler Donner, Neil Patrick Harris, Douglas Sills, Slash, Kiefer Sutherland, Steve Young, Amy & Grady Burnett, Allison Bloom & Gabriel Mann, Hunter Arnold/Broadway Strategic Return Fund, Eastern Standard Time, DJD Productions/ZK Productions, Jay Marcus/Carl Moellenberg, Stark Sands, Jordan Silver/Kerri Mandelbaum, James Bolosh & Hillary Wyatt, Decca Broadway/Federal Films, Creative Partners Productions, Independent Presenters Network, The John Gore Organization, Stewart F. Lane/Bonnie Comley/Leah Lane, Greg & Lisa Love, MacPac Entertainment, Murray Entertainment, Inc., Oddly Specific Productions, The Shubert Organization, Toho Co Ltd., We R Broadway Artists Alliance, Stage Entertainment, Carrie & Joe Staley, W Thompson Family, Drew Elhamalawy/Kirsten & David Abdo, Brandon Blaser/Davis-Carroll, Crossroads Live/Marla McNally Phillips, Anthony & Maria Diaco/D’Angora Padgett Productions, Nancy Glass/Handler-Pawliuk Family, Grove Entertainment/KLIVE Entertainment, Howard-DePhillips/Jamie Stone O’Brien, Pam Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra/ Polly & Ed Han, Willette Klausner/Waikit Lau, Knudsen-Weissberger Productions/April Dovey Productions, Nabatoff-Caise/Sean Nyberg, Andy Raab/Ratelle-Eliason, Orfeh/Braedon Young, David & Megan Scacco/Jason & Sarah Sobel, Jason Taylor/Michael Graf, An 11:11 Experience, Devin Keudell, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures PF + MP: Schmigadoon!Producers: Lorne Michaels, No Guarantees Productions, Micah Frank, Caroline Maroney, Marylee Fairbanks, James L. Nederlander, SAMS Entertainment, Charles D. Urstadt, Bradford & Melissa Coolidge, Jeffrey Finn, John Gore Organization, Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Cinco Paul, Andrew Singer, Willette Klausner/Kolson-Prisand, Leah Bergoffen/Andrew Paradis, Wendy Bingham Cox/Jodi Oh, Jamie deRoy/TT Partners, Donnelly Harris/Roth-Manella Productions, Marc David Levine/Jack Sullivan, JMB Collective/Jillian Robbins, Broadway Video, Apple TV, Universal Theatrical Group TitaníqueProducers: Eva Price, Diamond Dog Entertainment, Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, Tye Blue, OD Company/OD Universe & Co., MEP, James L. Nederlander, Tristan Schukraft, Joey Fatone & Joe Mulvihill, Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, Deborah Cox & Melissa Haizlip, Patty Baker, James Berwind, Broadway MDs, Crossroads Live, Ken Davenport, Hungryman Entertainment, John Gore Organization, Perakos-Fellman Adventures, Rogers & Spiro, Monica Saunders-Weinberg, ShowTown Productions & Matthew Sycle, Tom Tuft, JC Chasez/Boucher & Grant, IPN/NSST Entertainment, Jelmoni & Lazar/Lauren Kennedy Brady, D’Angora Padgett Productions/Willette Klausner, Scott & Mark Hoying/Manhead Merch, Griffin Schultz/Donald Smith, FGSW Productions/Iris Smith Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Producers: Kevin McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, Jamie Wilson Productions, Evan McGill, Dennis Trunfio, Abrams Corr Riemer Productions, Marc David Levine & Stephen S. Miller, Laura Lonergan, James L. Nederlander, Michael Patrick & Paul Gavriani, Merrie L. Davis/Tony Spinosa & Barbara Gallay, Walport Productions, Agrawal & PBT/JKDNV Productions, Aleff & Nothing Ventured/Flatto Turchin, Pam & Stephen Della Pietra, Nicole Eisenberg/Willette & Manny Klausner, Liddell Shilaimon/John Voege, Cecilia Lin/Wanyue Jie, Kevin Shen/We Believe, The Transatlantic Alliance/IPN, Oki Wallace-Phoebe/Laurie Tisch & Greg Field, Clemmie Forfar, Oliver Mackwood, Victoria Weinberg, Lucas McMahon, The Kiln Theatre Best Revival of a Play MP + PF: Arthur Miller’s Death of a SalesmanProducers: Scott Rudin, Barry Diller, Roy Furman, Composite Capital Partners, Cue to Cue Productions, Thomas Tuft, John Gore Organization, Peter May, The Shubert Organization, Jane Bergère, Corey Brunish & Spencer Dress, Lynne & Marvin Garelick, Bruce Robert Harris & Sean Nyberg, Alex Levy & Shari Redstone, Lloyd Tichio Productions, William C. Martin, Scott H. Mauro, Jeffrey Schoenberg, Emerald Drive, Al Nocciolino Becky ShawAuthor: Gina GionfriddoProducers: Second Stage Theater, Evan Cabnet, Adam Siegel, Creative Partners Productions Every Brilliant ThingAuthor: Duncan Macmillan with Jonny DonahoeProducers: Second Half Productions, Seaview, Gavin Kalin Productions, Pam Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra, Rodeo Productions and Tilted, Winkler & Smalberg, ZL Productions, Tom Tuft, Larry Lelli, Grace Street Creative, Salem Productions, Barbara Chiodo, Cohen-Gutterman Productions, The Array IX, Julie Boardman, Kate Cannova, Creative Partners Productions, JMB Collective, Mickey Liddell & Pete Shilaimon, Oren Michels, Carl Moellenberg, Origin Story Productions, Roth-Manella Productions, Echo Lake Entertainment, P3 Productions, Jamie deRoy, FineWomen Productions Fallen AngelsProducers: Roundabout Theatre Company, Todd Haimes, Scott Ellis, Sydney Beers, Christopher Nave, Rebecca Habel OedipusAuthor: Robert IckeProducers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Patrick Catullo, Jillian Robbins, Winkler & Smalberg, Stephanie P. McClelland, Alan Shorr, Tilted, Mickey Liddell & Pete Shilaimon, Jon B. Platt, John Gore Organization, Scott Abrams, No Guarantees, Adam Zell & Company, Christopher Ketner & Hunter Regian, Carl Moellenberg & Ricardo Hornos, Barbara Chiodo, Linda B. Rudin & PRLH Productions, The Shubert Organization, Nederlander Presentations, Willette & Manny Klausner, Charles & Charles, deRoy Adler, Garcia Haung, Kierstead & Laurence, Koenigsberg Federman Riley, Art Koski, Nick Padgett & Tom D’Angora, Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg, Marj Press, John Voege, Richard Batchelder, William Berlind, Dodge Hall Productions, Craig Balsam & Bellanca Smigel Rutter, Goldfischer Sabi Turchin, Ordinary Magic & The Transatlantic Alliance, Ilona Rozwadowska & Max Cantor, The Araca Group, Jonathan Demar, Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, Sydney Beers, Christopher Nave Best Revival of a Musical PF: Cats: The Jellicle BallProducers: Michael Harrison, Mike Bosner, Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, Cynthia Erivo, Get Lifted, LaChanze, Jeremy Pope, Law Roach, Lena Waithe, Origin Story Productions, Miranda Gohh, George Strus, William Berlind, Timothy Bloom/Martinez Grimmett Productions/Drama Club Productions, Adam Kantor & Charly Jaffe, Alex Levy & Shari Redstone, Kevin Cahoon, AEG Presents/Jay Marciano, D’Angora Padgett Productions/Open Horizon, Gavin Kalin Productions, Jake Hine, Nederlander Presentations, Scott Mauro Entertainment/Leachman Feigelson Productions, Lindsay Holmes, Sean Nyberg, MeoWZ Productions, Nelson & Tao, TFLO Theatricals, artEquity Acton, Bob Boyett, Chimney Town, Cloth Fair Productions, Crooked Letter, DJD Productions, DudaMarcus, EK Productions, Lian Bloch Gill, Grace Street Creative, Lisa Hane, Harris Lanedo Productions, Hill Steinfast, John Gore Organization, Key to the City Productions, Willette Klausner, KLive Entertainment, L+E+N+Z Entertainment, LBH Productions, Christina Liceaga, LTJOF Productions, Lucky Tea Productions, Gates McCaffrey, Mount Caperton Productions, Mumby Foung, Mark Musico, Debbie Ohanian, Ryan R. Ratelle, Adam Riemer, Second Set, The Shubert Organization, The Brians, The Theater Offensive, Theatre Producers of Color, Andy Jones, The Perelman Performing Arts Center/PAC NYC MP: RagtimeProducers: Lincoln Center Theater, Lear deBessonet, Mike Schleifer, Bartlett Sher, Nicole Kastrinos, Naomi Grabel, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Tom Kirdahy, Kevin Ryan, Robert Greenblatt, Lamar Richardson, Thomas M. Neff, Roy and Jill Furman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Michael Page, Acton Rothschild Productions/Willette and Manny Klausner, Alexander-Taylor Deignan/Jay and Mary Sullivan, D’Angora Padgett Productions/Janet and Marvin Rosen, Maggio Lane/Rubin Bolosh, Peter May/Coluzzi Cohen Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror ShowProducers: Roundabout Theatre Company, Todd Haimes, Scott Ellis, Sydney Beers, Christopher Nave, Rebecca Habel, Trafalgar Entertainment, The Dodgers Best Scenic Design of a PlayHildegard Bechtler, Oedip…

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Tony Awards predictions with Oliver Roth, his model, and Kalshi betting market Jun 07, 2026

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Every Tony Awards since 2019, BroadwayRadio’s Matt and Tony Award-winning producer Oliver have gotten together on a podcast to predict the winners in every category, with the help of Oliver’s proprietary algorithmic model. However, this year, they also examined how the Kalshi betting market was handling the Tony Awards.

Check all of Oliver’s predictions here:
https://ohenryproductions.com/blog/

Group Chat 2026 Tony Award Predictions Jun 06, 2026

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On this very special episode of BroadwayRadio, Matt Tamanini brings his theatre-insider group chat to the podcast feed to predict the 2026 Tony Awards.

On the episode, Matt is joined by theatre influencer and commentator Ashley Hufford and Tony-winning producer Caitlin Berg. They all reserve the right to change their predictions up until the night of the Tonys, but this is where they were as of Tuesday, June 2.

Ken Davenport’s post about Tony voters:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXf9A0JuHR/

Connect with Ashley Hufford:
Instagram: @ashley_hufford
TikTok: @ashleyhufford

Connect with Caitlin Berg:
Instagram: @caitlinberg
Substack: Caitalopram

Broadway Grosses and News: June 4, 2026 Jun 05, 2026

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Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) Who is performing and presenting at the 2026 Tony Awards
– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112936-queen-latifah-pnk-jesse-tyler-ferguson-alex-newell-adrienne-warren-julianne-hough-whitney-leavitt-dylan-mulvaney-and-more-to-celebrate-chicagos-30th-a
– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112949-star-studded-line-up-of-performers-and-presenters-revealed-for-the-79th-annual-tony-awards-live-sunday-june-7-on-cbs

3) Second Stage announces 2026-27 season, featuring updated ‘Fantasticks’ and ‘Gloria’
https://deadline.com/2026/06/second-stage-broadway-gloria-fantasticks-1236939782/

4) MTC to revive ‘Awake and Sing!’ on Broadway
https://deadline.com/2026/06/awake-and-sing-broadway-danny-burstein-jessica-hecht-1236931859/

5) ‘Paranormal Activity’ finds its Broadway cast
https://deadline.com/2026/06/paranormal-activity-broadway-cast-1236937954/

6) Casting news

Joey Fatone, Paulo Szot to alternate as Lance in ‘& Juliet’ this summer
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Joey-Fatone-and-Paulo-Szot-to-Return-to-JULIET-This-Summer-20260603

Matteo Lane to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’
https://people.com/matteo-lane-to-make-broadway-debut-as-billy-flynn-in-chicago-exclusive-11989767

Disney star Laura Marano to join ‘Spelling Bee’
https://playbill.com/article/disney-channel-favorite-laura-marano-will-join-spelling-bee-off-broadway

Special Episode: Paper Mill’s Mark S. Hoebee on the timeless, and timely, power of ‘West Side Story’ Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Paper Mill Playhouse’s producing artistic director, Mark S. Hoebee. In addition to his administrative duties, Mark is also currently serving as the director for Paper Mill’s production of “West Side Story,” which is running now through June 28.

Mark talks to Matt about his long history with the show, why it is so important to continue to tell this story, and how much weight it carries with a cast of young, up-and-coming talents. They also discuss Paper Mill’s recently announced 2026-27 season and current campaign to renovate the theatre’s campus in Millburn, New Jersey.

Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of “West Side Story” runs in Millburn, New Jersey, from May 28 through June 28.

Purchase tickets to see “West Side Story” at Paper Mill Playhouse:
https://papermill.org/wss/

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