May 4, 2026: BroadwayWorld Recap Highlights WICKED’s New Stars and More

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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 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 May 4, 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 may have missed on BroadwayWorld yesterday. We've got an exciting interview with WICKED's new witches Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn , a breakdown of the Tony Awards eligibility decisions , and a look at Aaron Tveit's demanding vocal role in Chess . Plus, we have exclusive content including a first listen to Josh Groban's new album and clips from Memoirs of a Drag Queen . Get ready for your day with all the Broadway buzz!

Wednesday, May 6 The 2026 Tony Awards nominations

BroadwayWorld interviewed Wicked on Broadway's current Elphaba and Glinda, Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn! Read the full feature with the Broadway show's newest witches here.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2025/26 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesday's big announcement... the Tony nominations.

Tony winner Aaron Tveit returns to the stage this season in his seventh Broadway role- 'Freddie Trumper' in Michale Mayor's acclaimed revival of Chess. It's been almost four decades since the cult-favorite musical made its debut, and Tveit's electrifying performance is one of the reasons fans have been flocking to the Imperial Theatre. Watch in this video as he chats more about the bond he has formed with his fierce costars, and talks more about what he loves about 'Freddie.'

Video: Juliette Lewis on ROCKY HORROR Audience Callouts: 'It's Been a Navigation' by Josh Sharpe Juliette Lewis is making her Broadway debut as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, now running at Studio 54. During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer spoke about the call-and-response element of the show, a tradition that continues for this production. Watch the interview now.. ( more... )

Video: SCHMIGADOON! Celebrates RENT 30th Anniversary With 'Seasons of Love' Sing-Along by Stephi Wild Following a recent performance, the Schmigadoon! cast led the audience in a sing-along of 'Seasons of Love' in honor of the 30th anniversary of RENT. Check out the video here!. ( more... )

Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture by Josh Sharpe A new performance clip has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, coming to PBS Great Performances next week. Watch the musical number 'Wait My Turn,' featuring Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells.. ( more... )

Photos: Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and More Attend & JULIET Champions Night by Bruce Glikas The Broadway production of & Juliet recently hosted a Champions Night, where the US Olympic Figure Skating team paid a visit to honor Laurie Hernandez, their friend and fellow Olympian in her Broadway debut. Check out photos here!. ( more... )

Photos: THE FEAR OF 13's Adrien Brody Receives Sardi's Portrait by Bruce Glikas Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13. Check out photos here!. ( more... )

What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off-Broadway: May 2026 by Sidney Paterra Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including a star-studded comedy, a critically acclaimed thriller, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good. . ( more... )

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The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is now in its sixth month on Broadway, and thre designers are popping the cork to this New York run! Below, hear from creatives Tony Gayle, Jack Knowles, and Soutra Gilmour as they discuss their creative process.

Two new clips have been released from Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's film adaptation of her play starring two-time Tony-winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Watch them now.

Conner Leavitt, known for THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES, will make his Off-Broadway debut in 11 TO MIDNIGHT at the Orpheum Theatre, joining a cast that includes Heather Morris and Nia Sioux.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BroadwayWorld-May-4-2026--Spotlight-on-WICKEDs-New-Stars-and-More-20260504)._