Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-06-02
Broadway's 2025-2026 season wrapped with record-breaking box office numbers exceeding $1.91 billion, while the Dorian Theater Awards celebrated "Schmigadoon!" as Outstanding Broadway Musical and Joshua Henry earned top honors for his performance in "Ragtime." Fresh productions continue to dominate the marquee as the theater world looks ahead to the Tony Awards season.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-06-02
Key Highlights
Historic Box Office Close
Broadway's 2025-2026 season closed with $1.91 billion in total grosses, setting another box office record. The final week ending May 24, 2026, brought in $40.7 million across 40 productions, with houses averaging 89.8 percent capacity.
Current top grossers include the straight plays "Every Brilliant Thing" and "Salesman," which continue to outpace new musicals at the box office.
Review Spotlight
Dorian Theater Awards Honor Season's Best
"Schmigadoon!" continued its winning streak at the 2026 Dorian Theater Awards, earning Outstanding Broadway Musical. Joshua Henry won Lead Performance in a Musical, while "Ragtime" also claimed multiple honors including Outstanding Musical Revival with additional awards going to cast members Quincy and Junior. Off-Broadway's "Prince Faggot" dominated the non-Broadway categories.
Coming Up
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