Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-05-05
Broadway's spring season is heating up with fresh star power, extension announcements, and award season buzz. Maya Rudolph made her first Broadway bow in *Oh, Mary!*, *Titanique* extended into fall, and *The Rocky Horror Show* revival extended a second time — all in the past week. Meanwhile, the Public Theater revealed its 2026-27 Off-Broadway lineup featuring London's acclaimed *Curious Case of Benjamin Button* musical, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle named its Best Play winner.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-05-05
Key Highlights
Maya Rudolph's Broadway Debut Maya Rudolph took her first Broadway bow in Oh, Mary! on May 1, marking a milestone for the hit comedy that has become a Broadway phenomenon.
Extensions Announced
- Titanique has extended its Broadway run into fall, building on its success following strong reviews.
- The Rocky Horror Show revival extended a second time, signaling continued audience enthusiasm for the revival.
Megan Thee Stallion's Final Performance Megan Thee Stallion played her final performance in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical on May 1, with understudy Patrick Clanton taking over the role.
Box Office: Six New Productions Boost Grosses For the week ending April 26, the 40 running Broadway productions grossed $40,365,196, with Broadway's box office rising as six new productions opened. The season has seen upward momentum, with the week ending April 5 posting $43,241,429 — an 11.9% increase week-over-week at that time.
Awards Season Little Bear Ridge Road won the Best Play New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, announced May 1.
Also on May 1, the Doris Duke Artist Awards were announced, with winners including Aleshea Harris and Yara Travieso.
New Musical Off-Broadway Forget I Said Anything, a new musical, has set its Off-Broadway bow.
Aladdin Milestone After 4,000-plus performances, Aladdin's Michael James Scott is preparing for life beyond the lamp — a remarkable run for one of Broadway's longest-serving cast members.
Suffs Recoups on Tour Suffs, the Tony-winning musical, has recouped its investment on its national tour, a significant milestone.
London's Starlight Express Halts The London revival of Starlight Express came to a halt on May 3, with a world tour announced to follow.
Review Spotlight
Broken Snow — The new Broadway play starring Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, and Michael Longfellow opened and received reviews, earning Playbill's "The Verdict" treatment on May 1. The unusual casting combination has drawn curiosity from audiences and critics alike.
Every Brilliant Thing continues its successful Broadway run, with Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe's performance cracking the top five at the box office. The show, which closes June 28, 2026, follows Radcliffe's run with Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay set to follow.
May 2026 Off-Broadway Openings include several notable productions: Hugh Jackman is appearing at Audible in an affordable engagement, and a parody of Heated Rivalry is drawing attention. Thornton Wilder's last completed play and a Jean Genet work are also on the calendar.
Coming Up
Celebrity Autobiography opens on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre, with first previews May 16 and opening night May 18. The comedy sensation features stars performing comedic readings and performances of celebrity autobiographies, created and directed by Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel.
The Public Theater's 2026-27 Season has been announced, featuring London's acclaimed Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical alongside eight more productions set to run between fall 2026 and winter 2027 at the renowned Off-Broadway institution.
Lincoln Center Theater's Ragtime will launch a North American tour in 2027, as announced May 1.
Tony Awards Season: The Tony eligibility cutoff of April 27 has now passed, locking in the field of eligible productions for this year's awards. Audience Rewards is offering a Broadway trip prize to anyone who correctly predicts this year's Tony winners. The season's eligible shows include Proof (starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle), Fallen Angels (starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara), and The Fear of 13 (starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson), all of which opened in recent weeks.
& Juliet is hosting an "It's Gonna Be May" celebration throughout May, including fan nights and a Joey Fatone-hosted sing-along performance.
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