May 13: Deep Dive Into Tony Awards History and More With BroadwayWorld

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 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 May 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:

Rise and shine! Here's what you missed yesterday on BroadwayWorld. From exciting Broadway debuts to industry insights, we've got all the latest theatre news to get your day started right.

Check out our top stories including an in-depth look at whether live captures could solve a decades-old Broadway business problem , this week's Broadway grosses report , and a comprehensive guide to Tony Awards history . Plus, get the scoop on Paranormal Activity arriving on Broadway this summer , and exciting updates on Lincoln Center's new West Campus redesign .

There's plenty more to explore including cast announcements, industry insights, and all your favorite theatre coverage. Scroll down for everything you need to know!

But first...

Wednesday, May 13 BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fan's Choice Awards voting begins

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Traditionally, most Broadway shows hold off on releasing live captures until after the show closes. But could releasing a filmed capture earlier be a smart business move, one that solves a fundamental supply-and-demand problem bothering Broadway since the 1960s? If shows like Hadestown and Six can turn live captures into added income, all while keeping up the demand and fan fervor for the Broadway tickets themselves, then live captures might be the Broadway business trend of the future.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/10/2026.

Study up on everything Tony Awards with actor and online theatre personality Spencer Glass as he walks us through the history of Broadway's biggest night. Watch in this video.

Jamie Lloyd's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Reveals Full Cast, Dates, and More by Stephi Wild Further details have been revealed for the upcoming Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Learn more about the cast, creative team, and dates here!. ( more... )

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MCC Theater recently presented MISCAST26, the annual musical event featuring Broadway performers singing songs from roles they would not traditionally play. Fans who missed out can now see the the full broadcast of MISCAST26 is now available to stream on YouTube. Watch the video.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the official public launch of the Next Stage Campaign, a $120 million capital campaign designed to support the organization’s future through renovations, financial investment, and expanded programming.

Some buyers who purchased copies of Liza Minnelli's recent memoir, 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!' are seeking refunds after determining that the premium signed copies may not be authentic.

Cast members from The Lost Boys joined Good Morning America last week for a pair of performances from the Tony-nominated musical. Watch a mashup performance of 'Lose Yourself' and 'Have to Have You,' and Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan perform 'Wild.'

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