June 15, 2026: Romeo & Juliet Opens Shakespeare in the Park

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:

Rise and shine! Here's what happened in the world of theatre yesterday. We've got exciting news about how the World Cup could impact Broadway's box office , a celebration of Romeo & Juliet's opening night in Shakespeare in the Park , and behind-the-scenes performances from Broadway-bound shows including The Wanderer and The Lost Boys . Plus, we're celebrating industry honors for Cynthia Erivo and Emilio Sosa , and checking in on updates from Hamilton and beyond. Scroll down to catch up on all the theatre news you might have missed!

But first...

Saturday, June 20 West End Live 2026 Saturday, June 21 The Balusters opens on Broadway Chess closes on Broadway

The first World Cup game at New York New Jersey Stadium will take place this Saturday. With the first matches already underway. FIFA released last year a total positive economic impact projection for this year's World Cup of $30 billion across the US, and as high as $1.7 billion in added direct spending due to the World Cup in New York and New Jersey alone. With Broadway’s continued financial struggles, could the World Cup be a silver bullet to remedy it?

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!

Video: Richard Kind & Katy Geraghty Rehearse 'Welcome to the 60's' from HAIRSPRAY at The Muny by Joshua Wright The Muny posted a designer run video from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and creative team in rehearsal ahead of the season opener.. ( more... )

Video: Anthony Ramos Performs 'New York City' Single on THE TONIGHT SHOW by Josh Sharpe On Thursday, Anthony Ramos visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a performance of his latest single, 'New York City.' Watch the performance from the Hamilton alum, who dropped the new track in May. . ( more... )

Video: Inside the Musical Numbers of STOP! THAT! TRAIN! with Director Adam Shankman and Cast by Josh Sharpe Stop! That! Train!, the new film from the world of RuPaul's Drag Race, is now in theaters. We caught up with director Adam Shankman, who, along with stars Ginger Minj and Jujubee, discussed filming the bonkers new project and creating the original musical numbers.. ( more... )

Review Roundup: The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park Production of ROMEO & JULIET by Stephi Wild Performances are underway for The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet. Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!. ( more... )

Review: SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT, Royal Ballet And Opera by Matthew Paluch What did our critic think of SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT at Royal Ballet And Opera?. ( more... )

New Plays and Musicals to License- Summer 2026 by Sidney Paterra What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!. ( more... )

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Return in October at Webster Hall by Chloe Rabinowitz I Put A Spell On You, Broadway’s biggest Halloween party, will return to Manhattan’s Webster Hall. This year’s iteration, dubbed “A Sanderson Sister Act,” once again benefits the Ali Forney Center.. ( more... )

- The Music Man

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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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BroadwayWorld-June-15-2026--ROMEO-JULIET-Opens-At-Shakespeare-in-the-Park-20260613)._