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Broadway's 2025-2026 season closed with record-breaking box office success, grossing nearly $2 billion and exceeding the previous year's historic totals. "The Book of Mormon" triumphantly reopened after a three-week fire shutdown, while "Every Brilliant Thing" starring Mariska Hargitay in her Broadway debut continues to lead the box office alongside the play "Salesman."
Tony Award nominations are delivering a measurable box office bounce across Broadway's awards contenders, while the week ending May 17 saw overall grosses hold nearly steady at $38.17 million. Off-Broadway is also heating up, with Shakespeare in the Park's *Romeo and Juliet* beginning previews today at the Delacorte Theater.
Tony Award nominations delivered a notable box office boost for contenders this week, while *Celebrity Autobiography* officially opened on Broadway on May 18. The Dorian Theater Awards debuted a new "Showstopper" category for the 2025-2026 season, inviting fans to vote for their favorite standout moments. Meanwhile, *Death of a Salesman* and *Dog Day Afternoon* continue their runs as two of the season's most talked-about productions.
The Broadway season is buzzing with Tony Award nominations energizing box office receipts across the board, with nearly all nominated productions reporting bumps in the days following Tuesday's announcements. Meanwhile, *The Book of Mormon* announced its return to Broadway following a fire, and Grammy winner Ledisi is set to star in a new Broadway musical called *Wanted*. The upcoming weeks promise more activity with free Broadway concerts at Rockefeller Center beginning May 21.
The 2026 Tony Awards nomination buzz continues to dominate Broadway conversation this week, with box office figures reaching record highs for the week ending May 3. The celebrity crossover phenomenon on Broadway is sparking fresh debate, while upcoming openings — including *Celebrity Autobiography* at the Shubert — signal an active close to the season.
The 2026 Tony Award nominations dominated Broadway headlines this week, with *The Lost Boys* and *Schmigadoon!* leading all categories. Box office results for the week ending May 3 showed a slight dip overall, though *Oh, Mary!* — now starring Maya Rudolph — broke records. Meanwhile, *Schmigadoon!* announced an extended run into 2027, and the Tony ceremony date is set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
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's spring 2026 season closed out with a bang as six new productions opened the week of April 21, pushing total weekly grosses to $40,365,196 for the week ending April 26. Every production of the 2025-2026 season has now officially opened, setting the stage for Tony Award nominations to be announced on May 5. Behind the scenes, the Tony community was also busy honoring legends and giving away special awards — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards.
The 2025-2026 Broadway season closed its official opening-night window on April 26 — the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff — with six shows making their debuts in the final week. *The Lost Boys* musical drew mixed reviews for its 80s vampire spectacle, while the 79th Annual Tony Award nominations are now set to be announced on May 5. A new analytics platform is also reframing how the industry reads box office data.
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 is buzzing with fresh openings and critical buzz this week, as *The Fear of 13* made its official debut starring Oscar winners Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, while *Proof* opened to reviews and *Schmigadoon!* unveiled its first production photos. The 2025-2026 season continues to show strong financial momentum, with 40 shows bringing in over $43 million for the week ending April 5. Award season excitement is also building, with the Tony Awards on the horizon.
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