P!nk to Headline the 2026 Tony Awards
Pop icon P!nk is set to host the 2026 Tony Awards, bringing her high-profile presence to Broadway's annual honors in what promises to be a star-studded ceremony.
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Pink to Emcee the 2026 Tony Awards at Radio City
Pop icon Pink will host the 79th Tony Awards, airing June 7 at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast live on CBS with Paramount+ streaming. The Variety piece notes Pink’s lifelong Broadway affinity, her discussion about getting her daughter's approval, and producers’ praise for her electrifying live presence. The ceremony is set to feature marquee Broadway names like Lea Michele, Joshua Henry, Lesley Manville and John Lithgow, with the CBS/Paramount+ broadcast marking Broadway’s annual celebration.
Broadway’s Jellicle Ball Turns Cats into a Queer Ballroom Revival
A fresh Broadway revival of Cats, titled The Jellicle Ball, retools the show as a joyful queer ballroom experience led by a young, New York–trained ensemble alongside veteran stars; it preserves much of Weber’s score while injecting bass-driven, club-like energy and ball culture sensibilities. The result is a celebratory reinvention that broadens Cats’ appeal and showcases new talent, though some moments feel conventional rather than fully transformative.
Piser and Kevitt Lead Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending on Tour
Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending announces its tour cast with Zachary Noah Piser and Hannah Kevitt set to lead, and Claire Kwon succeeding Kevitt in the Claire role.
Obituary: Tony-Nominated Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies at 79
Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actress known for Broadway roles and films by Paul Schrader, died at 79 in New Jersey after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2015; she was married to Schrader and leaves a son.
Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon Triggers Attica Buzz From Critics
Playbill covers the Broadway premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's Dog Day Afternoon, an adaptation of the 1975 film, which opened March 30 at the August Wilson Theatre with Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach under Rupert Goold’s direction. The article lists reviews from major outlets and notes that Playbill will update the roster as coverage continues, highlighting broad anticipation and the production’s notable design and acting team.
Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon Misfires, Trashing Tension for Laughs
A negative Broadway review of Rupert Goold and Stephen Adly Guirgis's screen-to-stage adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon, criticizing its tonal mismatch and lack of suspense, reduced character depth, mishandled queer storylines, and overreliance on slapstick; while the production has strong scenic design, it ultimately offers little of the original’s intensity, ending up as a hammy, nostalgia-driven romp that fails to engage.
Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon: Strong Stagecraft, But Not The Film’s Haunting Power
A Broadway transfer of Dog Day Afternoon brings Jon Bernthal to the lead as Sonny in Rupert Goold’s production, using a rotating bank-set to stage the hostage drama with taut stagecraft. The adaptation offers a more explicit, sentimental take on Sonny and Leon and translates the film’s energy to live theater, but it ultimately cannot match Sidney Lumet’s movie for haunting power or ironic bite.
Broadway's Book of Mormon Turns 15 as Its Last Original Cast Member Reflects
As The Book of Mormon marks its 15th anniversary on Broadway, John Eric Parker is highlighted as the show’s last remaining original cast member, with a photo-filled look at the milestone and notes of a 2026 anniversary performance that featured past star Andrew Rannells.
Bernthal’s Broadway Dog Day Afternoon Marred by Tone and Tempo
A Broadway adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon, led by Jon Bernthal and directed by Rupert Goold with a script by Stephen Adly Guirgis, is criticized for turning the film’s tense, human-centered bank heist story into a broad, misfired farce. While Bernthal shows occasional humanity, the production is described as a “garish disaster” of tone and tempo, with miscast performances, clunky direction, and a crowd-chant Attica moment that undercuts Lumet’s original energy.
Mary Beth Hurt, Subtle Supporting Star of Interiors and Garp, Dies at 79
Mary Beth Hurt, a revered actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 in an assisted-living home in Jersey City, N.J., from Alzheimer’s disease, announced by her husband Paul Schrader and their daughter Molly; a celebrated Broadway performer with multiple Tony nominations, she also appeared in films such as The Age of Innocence and Six Degrees of Separation, balancing stage and screen with improvisational depth.
Mary Beth Hurt: A Life on Stage and Screen Ends at 79
Mary Beth Hurt, a versatile stage and screen actress known for Tony-nominated Broadway roles and parts in The World According to Garp and Interiors, died March 28 at 79.
Mariska Hargitay Gears Up for Broadway Debut in Every Brilliant Thing
Mariska Hargitay will make her Broadway debut in the one‑person play Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre, taking over from Daniel Radcliffe when his limited engagement ends in May. Written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, the production explores healing and hope; Radcliffe’s final performance is May 24, with Hargitay debuting May 26, and the run extended through June 28.
Chicago on Broadway: How Celebs Keep the Box Office Roaring
Chicago’s long-running Broadway revival leans on stunt casting—celebrities with little or no theater background—to drive huge grosses, from Melanie Griffith and Usher to Ariana Madix. The article tracks which celebrity runs boosted ticket sales (Whitney Leavitt’s record week and extension) and which didn’t, noting that reality-TV stars have become a major recent draw while the show remains a decades-long box-office machine.
Iconic Tolkan, From Glengarry Glen Ross to Top Gun, Dies at 94
James Tolkan, the veteran actor known for playing Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future and Tom “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun, and a original Broadway cast member of Glengarry Glen Ross, died at 94 in Saranac Lake, NY; his passing was announced as peaceful and the cause wasn’t disclosed, capping a 55-year career across film, TV and stage.