INSIDE THE DISTRICT

Casting for the role of Lance in Broadway company of "& Juliet" announced through November 1; first track released from upcoming OBCR of "Schmigadoon!".

Jimin Moon and George Salazar to join "The Rocky Horror Show" in late August; "Hamilton" celebrates 11th anniversary since Broadway opening night.

Ana Gasteyer sets final bow in "Schmigadoon!"; Lissa deGuzman to join "Chicago" as Velma Kelly; social media sensation Anthony Gargiula to make Broadway debut in "& Juliet" in September.

Bowen Yang to join "Oh, Mary!" in September; Ben Davis announced as the next Hades in "Hadestown."

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" announces an Original Broadway Cast Recording, to be released in the winter; Geno Segers drops out of "Hadestown" after online backlash; Ariana Grande drops out of planned West End revival of "Sunday in the Park With George."

Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee to lead the national tour of "Oh, Mary!"; "Once" co-composer Glen Hansard passes away.

Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen join the cast of "Awake and Sing!" revival; "Fallen Angels" proshot to arrive in movie theaters in October.

New cast members announced for "Hadestown" starting September 1; "The Rocky Horror Show" extends into 2027; "Maybe Happy Ending" offering free tickets to fans via a scavenger hunt.

Kids' Night on Broadway to return August 25; Broadway grosses for the week ending 7/26.

"Purple Rain" musical to open on Broadway spring 2027; "Hadestown" proshot capture sets new box office record in movie theaters for its opening weekend; "Ragtime" breaks another Vivian Beaumont Theatre weekly box office record; Russell Daniels to join "Titaníque" for a brief stint in August.

Jake Shears, Kevin McHale, and Lorna Courtney to replace in "The Rocky Horror Show"; Aurelia Williams and Awa Sal Secka join the Broadway cast of upcoming musical "Wanted"; 2025 London revival cast recording of "Evita" sets August release date.

Former MLB infielder Jose Iglesias to join "Buena Vista Social Club" for a limited run starting in August; Aaron Tveit sets "Moulin Rouge!" return for its final two weeks on Broadway.

Longtime Public Theatre artistic director Oskar Eustis announces he is stepping down in 2028.

Corey Mach and Ben Jackson Walker set August return dates to "& Juliet"; Roundabout Theatre Company sets official dates for its 2026-2027 Broadway season.

"Schmigadoon!" sets digital release date for its Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Valentina joins the Broadway company of "The Rocky Horror Show."

Drew Gehling and Liam Pearce announce their departure dates from "& Juliet."

China Anne McClain sets her Broadway debut in "The Great Gatsby" as Ryan McCartan returns to the company; Eddie Cooper to join "Chicago" next week.

Original UK "SIX" cast members Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson to join the Broadway company in August; AK Naderer to join "Moulin Rouge!" for its final weeks.

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" posts August closing notice; Jasmine Forsberg and Abigail Barlow set their final "SIX" performance date.

Eva Kaminsky replaces Andrea Syglowski in "Paranormal Activity" play arriving on Broadway on August.

Broadway's cleaners, porters, and bathroom attendants settle on a new four-year contract with the Broadway League, avoiding a work stoppage.

Nominees announced for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, many of whom have Broadway ties.

Dolly Parton bio-jukebox musical "Dolly" to open on Broadway in January; Chloe Tucker Caine and Stephanie Jae Park to join "SIX" in August.

Aiyana Smash to temporarily assume the role of Catherine Parr in "SIX" through July 19.

2026 Broadway-adjacent Fourth of July weekend TV specials to watch out for.

Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS awards over $3 million in grants for the month of June, to 265 different organizations across the country.

Broadway's cleaners and porters vote to authorize a strike if needed; grosses published for the week ending 6/28/26.

Anna Uzele sets "SIX" departure date; "The Rocky Horror Show" sets single-week gross record at Studio 54.

Naturi Naughton-Lewis to return to Broadway as Jordan Baker in "The Great Gatsby."

"Three Days of Rain" revival to open on Broadway next spring, starring Francois Arnaud, David Corenswet, and Yvonne Strahovski; "Hadestown" announces new Fates joining the Broadway company in July.

"Maybe Happy Ending" to become the longest-running show in the history of the Belasco Theatre in July, to be celebrated with a special fan event; "Paranormal Activity" moves up its planned Broadway opening date; Broadway in Bryant Park summer concert series sets its 2026 dates and performances.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis's "Warriors" musical adaptation to open on Broadway in the spring; Lincoln Center to stage revivals of "A Few Good Men" and "The Sound of Music" at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for its 2026-27 season; Luke James joins the Broadway company of "Wanted"; Jake James and Samia Posadas win top honors at the 2026 Jimmy Awards.

Samantha Pauly sets July departure date from "The Great Gatsby"; Denée Benton, Patina Miller, and Jasmine Amy Rogers to lead Broadway cast of "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" as full company is announced.

"Just in Time" puts tickets on sale through October; coaches and judges announced for the 2026 Jimmy Awards.

Chrissy Metz debuts in "& Juliet" two days early; "Wicked" to host Broadway Pride block party in late June.

"Paddington" musical announces Broadway transfer, dates, and venue; Christopher Jackson to return to "Hamilton" in September; Off-Broadway's "Gazillion Bubble Show" to end 19-year run in September.

Upcoming Billy Crystal solo show "860" sets Broadway dates and venue; Sherie Rene Scott to join "The Rocky Horror Show" in late June; Barrett Foa and Ryo Kamibayashi to join "Oh, Mary!" in July; "Celebrity Autobiography" to end its limited run earlier than planned.

Mark Ballas sets a July return to "Chicago."

"The Fear of 13" quietly moves up its planned closing date; "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" announces a series of post-show talkbacks.