June 12, 2026: BOOK OF MORMON Welcomes Original Stars and More

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:

Welcome to Wake Up with BroadwayWorld! Here's what you need to know from yesterday's top stories:

Broadway brought the excitement to the Knicks game as we celebrate their NBA Finals win! Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit every Broadway halftime show performed at Madison Square Garden, featuring performances from SIX, Hamilton, and more.

In exciting news for the next generation of theater makers, 116 nominees have been revealed for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards , with the Broadway League Foundation recognizing outstanding young talent competing for top honors and scholarships.

Our teen critics continue their Broadway adventures with a visit to THE OUTSIDERS , sharing their impressions of this thrilling show at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater.

Plus, catch behind-the-scenes action from Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Broadway debuts in The Book of Mormon , get the inside scoop on LA CAGE AUX FOLLES rehearsals with Billy Porter and Wayne Brady , and much more!

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!

But first...

Sunday, June 14 Becky Shaw closes on Broadway

To celebrate the Knicks' win at the NBA Finals, we're taking a look back on all of the Broadway halftime shows at Madison Square Garden. Past shows who have performed include SIX, Hamilton, Just In Time, and The Great Gatsby! Watch videos.

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 116 nominees who will be traveling to New York City to participate in the 17th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony and compete for top honors and numerous other scholarships.

BroadwayWorld's Teen Critics continues with Ava (13), Ellie (12), and Zander (13), who recently headed to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater to check out The Outsiders on Broadway. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!

Video: Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London by Stephi Wild All new video footage has been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Jamie Muscato as Emcee and Joy Woods as Sally Bowles. Check out the video here!. ( more... )

Video: AVENUE Q West End Cast Performs 'The Internet Is For Porn' by Stephi Wild AVENUE Q's West End cast performed 'The Internet Is For Porn' in an all new clip, giving audiences a look inside the Tony Award-winning musical's run at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Check out the video here!. ( more... )

Video/Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, & More in Trailer for Larry David Historical Comedy by Josh Sharpe Check out the official trailer and new photos for Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, featuring appearances by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, Sean Hayes, and more.. ( more... )

Photos: Lincoln Center Lights Up Blue and Orange For the New York Knicks by Stephi Wild On June 10, Lincoln Center lit up in blue and orange in support of the New York Knicks, as they faced the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Check out photos of David Geffen Hall dressed in the iconic Knicks colors here!. ( more... )

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Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!

John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

The 79th Annual Tony Awards are currently underway and BroadwayWorld can now share the full lyrics to the opening number, sung by host P!nk and numerous other performers. Take a look at the full lyrics below!

In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.

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