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Broadway is preparing for a significant transition as *SIX: The Musical* announces its closing date, ending its nearly five-year run on Broadway. Meanwhile, the box office saw a slight dip in late August, with total grosses falling 8% week-over-week, even as new horror-themed productions like *Paranormal Activity* receive strong early reviews.
Broadway's box office saw a slight dip as "Paranormal Activity" opened to sold-out audiences at the August Wilson Theatre. Aaron Tveit delivered a standout performance in his final week starring in "Moulin Rouge!" before its closing. The industry also marked the end of several major productions, including "Death of a Salesman" and "Ragtime," earlier in the month.
Broadway's summer season showcases exciting new productions taking the stage this week, with Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" beginning previews at the Public Theater and the supernatural thriller "Paranormal Activity" set to open on Broadway in August. The theater district continues to demonstrate strong economic resilience as the season progresses into late July.
Broadway's summer season is heating up with fresh casting announcements and a slate of new shows heading to the stage. *Every Brilliant Thing* continues its strong run on stage, while theaters prepare for major openings later this month and fall. Industry focus shifts to supporting current productions and previewing the exciting lineup ahead.
Broadway continues momentum heading into summer with major revivals announced for the 2026-27 season, including "A Few Good Men" and "The Sound of Music" at Lincoln Center Theater. "Paranormal Activity" has set a new opening date for its stage adaptation, while free performances return to Bryant Park for the 26th year of the beloved lunchtime theater series.
The 2026-27 Broadway season is underway with fresh productions launching this month, including the Off-Broadway premiere of *Birthright* at MCC Theater and upcoming star-studded revivals on the Main Stem. Box office momentum continues to build post-Tony Awards, with plays outperforming musicals at the box office. Fall 2026 will bring highly anticipated productions including *The Fantasticks* revival and Billy Crystal's new one-man play.
Broadway's record-breaking 2025-2026 season closed with the 79th Tony Awards, capping a historic year with $1.9 billion in total grosses. Summer theaters showcase renewed energy with productions like "Death of a Salesman," "Schmigadoon!," and "The Rocky Horror Show," while the 2026-2027 season promises high-profile revivals including Rachel Zegler in "Evita" and Raúl Esparza in "Galileo."
The 2025-2026 Broadway season closed with historic records and major wins at the 79th Tony Awards, as "Schmigadoon!" and "Death of a Salesman" dominated the ceremony. Broadway set a second consecutive box office record, crossing $1.91 billion for the season, cementing theater's resilience despite economic headwinds.
Broadway's 2025-2026 season has shattered box office records for the second consecutive year, grossing $1.91 billion across 52 weeks. As the Tony Awards approach on June 7, the theater community celebrates record attendance while grappling with thin industry margins. June opens with new productions and a vibrant slate of festivals and plays across New York stages.
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'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.
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