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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 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 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:

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

As we gear up for Sunday's 79th Annual Tony Awards , hosted by P!nk at Radio City Music Hall, the excitement is building! P!nk revealed details about the opening number , while Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf and stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty shared their Tony preparations.

In other major news, the future of the Ed Sullivan Theatre is being discussed, while Andrew Lloyd Webber teased his new Mona Lisa musical on The Tonight Show. Plus, Jonathan Groff is reuniting with Daniel Radcliffe for a new film project!

The theatre world is also buzzing with casting news, including Joey Fatone's return to & Juliet and Matteo Lane joining Chicago . And don't miss Second Stage's upcoming season announcement !

For all these stories and much more, head to BroadwayWorld.com . Have a great day!

But first...

Sunday, June 7 Fallen Angels closes on Broadway The 2026 Tony Awards!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Laurie Metcalf chats more about the honor of getting a nomination, the challenges of the rehearsal process, and so much more.

Tony-nominated stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty have spent the last year sharing the stage in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and as it turns out, they've become much more than scene partners along the way. Watch in this video as both chat more about preparing for Sunday night!

Photos: New 42 Raises $2 Million at 35th Anniversary Gala Hosted by Cheyenne Jackson by Chloe Rabinowitz This week, performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 hosted its annual gala at the Plaza Hotel to celebrate the organization's 35th anniversary. See photos from the event!. ( more... )

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of BLACK SWAN at A.R.T. by Chloe Rabinowitz You can now get a first look at production photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of Black Swan, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.. ( more... )

THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical Moves Forward With New Development Work Session This Fall by Joshua Wright The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.. ( more... )

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Schmigadoon!

Check out exclusive photos of Tuacahn Amphitheatre's production of LES MISÉRABLES, now playing as part of the theater's 2026 season. Directed by Sarah Hartmann.

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden chats more about the honor of getting a nomination, his long journey on Broadway, and so much more.

The Jonas Brothers star and Broadway performer Nick Jonas has revealed that he has been developing an original musical about Hans and Margret Rey, the married couple who created Curious George.

The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BroadwayWorld-June-4-2026--Meet-the-Tony-Nominated-Stars-of-TWO-STRANGERS-and-More-20260604)._