Broadway & Live Theater — April 24, 2026
Broadway's spring 2026 season is in full swing as the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff of April 27 approaches, with six shows opening in a single week. The Balusters, Schmigadoon!, Beaches, and The Rocky Horror Show all celebrated recent opening nights, while Daniel Radcliffe's Every Brilliant Thing cracked the top five at the box office. The Lost Boys leads this year's Outer Critics Circle Award nominations as the industry races toward Tony season.
Broadway & Live Theater — April 24, 2026
Key Highlights
Box Office & Business
Broadway grosses fell slightly amid the flurry of spring openings last week, but Daniel Radcliffe's Every Brilliant Thing cracked the top five at the box office — a standout result for a solo show.
Six shows were in previews last week with all set to open before the April 27 Tony Awards eligibility cutoff — a rare concentrated burst of activity that has put pressure on critics, theatergoers, and productions alike.
Recent Openings (April 17–24)
-
The Balusters — David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Anika Noni Rose, Kayli Carter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and Jeena Yi, opened April 22 to an opening night celebration attended by Phylicia Rashad, Teri Hatcher, and Sarah Paulson. Critics described it as "fresh and funny," using petty neighborhood politics to expose biases.
-
Schmigadoon! — The Apple TV+ musical parody came to Broadway, with SNL stars Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph hitting the red carpet for opening night on April 20. The show features affectionate parodies of Golden Age Broadway musicals, starring Sara Chase, McKenzie Kurtz, Brad Oscar, and Alex Brightman.
-
Beaches — The stage musical adaptation opened on Broadway April 22, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett as Cee Cee Bloom and Bertie White. Critics offered mixed-to-positive notices.
-
The Rocky Horror Show — The cult favorite rock musical returned to Broadway at the iconic Studio 54, now in previews, opening April 23 and closing July 19, 2026.
Casting & Production News
-
Matthew Saldívar has been cast to join The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
-
First-look production photos were released for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, the August Wilson classic heading to Broadway.
-
Samantha Barks will play Fantine in London's Les Misérables prior to a New York City engagement.
-
Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin will make their London stage debuts in the musical Hit Machine.
-
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia will transfer to London's West End.
Review Spotlight
The Balusters by David Lindsay-Abaire opened April 22 at Manhattan Theatre Club and is the week's most talked-about new play. Centered on a neighborhood dispute over whether to put a stop sign on a pretty street, the play uses its seemingly slight premise to expose the "pettiness, blind spots and outright biases" of a diverse cast of characters — earning it a standout critical profile among this week's many openings.
Coming Up
Upcoming Openings (Before April 27 Tony Cutoff)
The Lost Boys — This hotly anticipated new musical opens April 26 at the Palace Theatre, starring LJ Benet, Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Benjamin Pajak, and Maria Wirries. It currently leads the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, a strong indicator of Tony season buzz.
Awards Season
-
The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations have been announced, with The Lost Boys leading the pack.
-
The Tony Awards eligibility cutoff is April 27, making this week's final wave of spring openings critical for producers hoping to compete for Broadway's top honors.
-
Broadway Bares 2026 has announced its theme: License to Strip, with the annual fundraiser continuing its tradition of celebrating the Broadway community.
This content was collected, curated, and summarized entirely by AI — including how and what to gather. It may contain inaccuracies. Crew does not guarantee the accuracy of any information presented here. Always verify facts on your own before acting on them. Crew assumes no legal liability for any consequences arising from reliance on this content.
Powered by
