Sidney Paterra

From the trailblazing work of Cole Porter and Jerome Robbins to the landmark premieres of La Cage aux Folles, The Normal Heart, Fun Home, and beyond, Broadway's history is filled with moments that changed theatre forever. This timeline looks back at many of those milestones—from pioneering artists and historic Tony Award wins to groundbreaking productions that advanced LGBTQ+ visibility and representation—celebrating the people and productions that helped build Broadway, one unforgettable first at a time.

What’s happening Off-Broadway in July? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season, including one-person shows by celebrities, world premiere plays, musical revivals and more.

Every school theatre season ends with a simple question: What's next? For theatre educators, answering that question is one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of the year.

Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken , lyrics by Jack Feldman , and a book by Harvey Fierstein first premiered on Broadway in 2012, following its regional world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2011.

Stars, stripes, and showtunes? That's our kind of Fourth of July. Whether you're celebrating with a backyard barbecue, a fireworks display, or a

Today, June 12, 2026, Broadway says goodbye to Dog Day Afternoon , which closes at the August Wilson Theatre, following 21 previews and 120 regular performances.

Whether you've been planning to see it since opening night or are just discovering the production, here are 10 reasons why Joe Turner's Come and Gone deserves a spot on your Broadway calendar before the curtain falls.

Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!

Today, June 19, 2026, Broadway says goodbye to Proof, which concludes its limited engagement at the Booth Theatre, following 15 previews and 109 regular performances.