Interview: Olivia Cygan On Making Her Shakespeare Theatre Company Debut as Desdemona in OTHELLO

www.broadwayworld.com: Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting William Shakespeare's OTHELLO at Harman Hall through June 28, 2026, directed by Simon Godwin. The production stars Wendell Pierce in the title role alongside a company that includes Broadway and regional theatre veterans.

Interview: John Treacy Egan On Playing Benjamin Franklin in 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: Maine State Music Theatre is bringing the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 to the Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College in Brunswick this summer, with performances running June 24 through July 11, 2026. Directed by Amber Mak in her MSMT debut, the production arrives as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, making the story of the debates surrounding the Declaration of Independence feel more timely than ever.

Ayaan Diop Says There is Dancing, Cake & More Backstage at SCHMIGADOON!

www.broadwayworld.com: We all know how much hard work goes into the performances that audiences see eight times a week on Broadway. When they're not giving it their all onstage, most performers are backstage doing what it takes to stay happy, healthy, and ready to go between scenes. In Words From The Wings, BroadwayWorld is taking fans behind the curtain to shine a spotlight on the everyday routines that keep Broadway stars moving.

JAGUAR PARADE to Transform Miami With Public Art During FIFA World Cup

www.broadwayworld.com: As Miami plays host to seven FIFA World Cup games June 11 to July 19, 2026, monumental jaguar animal sculptures created by 11 Brazilian artists will be painted and presented throughout Miami during that time, transforming Miami into a free, global, open-air art experience.

Paper Mill Playhouse Reveals 2026 Rising Star Award Winners

www.broadwayworld.com: Paper Mill Playhouse hosted the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards Ceremony on the stage of its Tony Award-recognized theater in Millburn, New Jersey. Celebrating excellence in New Jersey high school musical theater, the ceremony honored students and schools from across the state with more than 30 awards.

Paramount Aims to Produce 40 TV Shows by 2030

www.thewrap.com: Paramount is aiming to produce a total of 40 television shows by 2030, with around 30 projects currently in different levels of production, according to a recent filing tied to a consumer lawsuit seeking to block its pending $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

The ambitious ‘Leopoldstadt’ finally arrives in Chicago area

WBEZ Chicago: It’s easy to think British playwright Tom Stoppard lived a charmed life. He was the toast of the West End, and his writing garnered some of theater’s most prestigious awards, from the Oliviers to the Tonys to an Oscar. Even Stoppard said his life was charmed, until he began wrestling late in life with a reckoning — numerous family members had been killed in Holocaust, and his Jewish identity was something he hadn’t yet tried to understand.

Why ‘Obsession’ Actors And Crew Were Allegedly ‘Underpaid,’ Despite Record Success

www.forbes.com: This past week, Obsession stumbled into its first major controversy, with the art director of the film going public about how much she was paid, and why, given the record success of the movie, it didn’t seem like enough. Obsession’s art director, Sally Choi, took to Instagram to reveal that she made $6,761 after taxes on the film, a rate of $300 a day, for a movie that she says will go on to make $250 million. Some analysts are now predicting over $300 million.

Meeting at the Corner of Chaos and Divine

HowlRound Theatre Commons: On a dark and cool Tuesday night, and under the cover of the October new moon, eighteen artists huddled together at the street corner, pouring out water and libation and returning the altar items we’d borrowed from the land: milkweed pods, spruce branches, and beach pebbles, among other items. Guided by fellow MicroCosmos participant paris cian cyan, we acknowledged the ancestors who had been with us for this gathering and offered gratitude to the land and to each other.

'Lord of the Flies' Casting Directors Explain Finding 30+ Kids

www.thewrap.com: Jack Thorne gave casting directors Nina Gold and Martin Ware a tall order. The Emmy-winning co-creator of “Adolescence” had adapted William Golding’s seminal 1954 novel “Lord of the Flies” into a four-episode Netflix series, and he needed approximately 30 boys, no younger than 5 years old and no older than 12, to anchor four hours of television that are almost entirely adultfree. Oh, and they’d be shooting primarily in mangrove forests in Malaysia for three months.

Architect David Rockwell on the Design of the Fallen Angels Set

www.veranda.com: Whether you realize it or not, you’ve likely encountered David Rockwell’s work before. For more than four decades, his Rockwell Group firm has been the creative force behind some of the most design-forward spaces in the world, from W Hotels and Nobu restaurants to the restoration of Grand Central Terminal.

Yeast-based 3D printing material for sustainable architecture

newatlas.com: A research team at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural and interior design field.

Finneas' 'Beef' score was almost 'Stomp, Clap, Hey' music

www.goldderby.com: Essential to the chaotic, beautiful character of Beef Season 2 is undoubtedly the score from two-time Academy Award winner and 11-time Grammy winner Finneas. After originally making a name for himself writing and producing songs with his sister, Billy Eilish, Finneas has, over the past few years, branched out into composing for film and television, like B.J. Novak's directorial effort Vengeance and Alfonso Cuarón's Apple TV series Disclosure.

'The Book of Mormon' turns 15: Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad pop in for a 'Hello!'

NPR: Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon made its Broadway debut, original cast members Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad once again took the stage as Mormon missionaries — this time at the 2026 Tony Awards.

Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ Kept Its Hollywood Dreams in L.A.

The Ankler: Shooting Disney and Marvel Television’s Wonder Man in Los Angeles wasn’t just a boon for creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest and the cast and crew, but the reason the show even existed in the first place. “It was the genesis of the idea,” Cretton says. The comedy series focuses on a struggling actor named Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who is forced to hide his superhero abilities due to a government mandate that bans enhanced individuals from working in the entertainment industry.

Best Workwear for Construction, Landscaping, and Agriculture: Summer 2026

Pro Tool Reviews: Spring didn’t last long here in central Florida, and we rolled into summer without so much as a “see ya later.” While some of you may have a gentler transition, there’s no doubt the hot weather is on the way. In preparation (or reaction in my case), I’ve pulled the best summer workwear on our radar for construction, landscaping and lawn care, or agriculture.

Disney Patents a Projection Surface That Appears, Transforms, and Vanishes

WDW News Today: Disney has filed a patent for a new pop-up projection surface that can appear, change shape, show effects, and then vanish completely so guests never see the hardware.

The ugly fallout from Morgan Wallen's Pittsburgh cancellation — and his late-night response

pennlive.com: Morgan Wallen took notice as fans ripped him on social media for cancelling Saturday’s concert at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The country music singer blamed inclement weather for his decision to call off the show. The problem was that nasty weather was nowhere to be found as the show was slated to begin at the stadium.

DeWalt Max XR Cordless Drill, Tested and Reviewed

Popular Mechanics: Let me say off the bat that DeWalt’s Max XR cordless hammer drill is probably more drill than most people need. It’s one of the most powerful I’ve ever tested, capable of boring large holes into materials with speed and ease. At $349, it’s also one of the most expensive.

Why It Matters What Theater You See 'The Odyssey' In

Lifehacker: Christopher Nolan's upcoming interpretation of The Odyssey is shaping up to be one of—if not the—biggest movie events of the year. Demand for tickets put such a strain on AMC Theaters' network that the company had to put all customers in a queue just to access the site or app—even if they weren't trying to buy tickets. Despite being one of the oldest stories in the world, The Odyssey is attracting a ton of buzz. Chances are, if you're headed to a movie theater this summer, you'll be checking this one out.

Interview: Director of Audience Experience Lindsey On Accessibility at The Muny

www.broadwayworld.com: The Muny, the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre and the recipient of the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is preparing to welcome more than 300,000 patrons to Forest Park for its 108th season. The St. Louis institution will present seven world-class productions this summer, including HAIRSPRAY, SHREK THE MUSICAL, SOUTH PACIFIC, NEWSIES, AIN'T TOO PROUD, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, and SOMETHING ROTTEN!, capped by a concert finale starring Lionel Richie.

Ben Folds calls for support as National Symphony Orchestra faces crisis, 'may not survive'

pennlive.com: Longtime composer and singer Ben Folds is counting on fellow Americans and music lovers to help save the National Symphony Orchestra. In an open letter posted on Instagram Folds expressed deep concern for the orchestra’s future after recent issues surrounding the Kennedy Center.

Interview: Jaelon "Majiggk" Harris On Taking On the Title Role in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Market House Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: Market House Theatre is staging the iconic Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in a contemporary setting that draws deliberate parallels to today's societal climate, exploring the universal mechanics of power and how it is accumulated, wielded, and used to manipulate events and people.

P!NK Says She is 'Terri-Cited' to Host 2026 Tonys: 'I'll Probably Fall'

www.broadwayworld.com: This Sunday, music superstar and global icon P!nk will take the stage as host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Though the musician hasn't appeared on Broadway herself, she is a self-professed aficionado of the medium and teased what fellow theater fans can expect from the show during a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers.

You Could Get A Free DeWalt Power Tool Right Now If You Shop At Lowe's

www.slashgear.com: Among the major power tool manufacturers in the market, DeWalt is one that has inspired a fairly fervent level of brand loyalty among work site professionals and DIYers alike. That is in no small part due to the brand's reputation for delivering power tools that are often as innovative in design and function as they are powerful and durable on the job.

Picklesburgh’s footprint expands to include Market Square, Arts Landing

triblive.com: The 2026 iteration of the Steel City’s annual Picklesburgh celebration is expanding from last year’s home — which included the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol Bridges, Allegheny Landing, Allegheny Riverfront Park, Fort Duquesne Boulevard westbound, PPG Plaza and Sixth Street — and outward. It will also encompass the newly renovated Market Square and Arts Landing.

Chicago’s cultural department launches new grant program aimed at helping emerging theater companies

WBEZ Chicago: Chicago’s cultural department announced a new grant program Wednesday aimed at helping emerging theater organizations strengthen their infrastructure and build audiences.

Hasbro Launches Sixth Wall to Create Authorized AI Experiences

www.thewrap.com: Hasbro is bringing several of its iconic characters into their AI era through Sixth Wall, a new studio focused on creating authorized experiences and licensing. Alongside its launch, Sixth Wall has reached a strategic partnership with AI audio company ElevenLabs to bring select Hasbro characters to the company’s rapidly growing Iconic Marketplace.

M&W Pro Audio Announces New D24 & D32 Digital Mixers

ProSoundWeb: M&W Pro Audio, a new company founded by Greg Mackie and Peter Watts, has announced the introduction of new D24 and D32 digital mixers that are designed for live sound reinforcement, both outfitted with large touch screens designed to enhance operational ease, ergonomics, and access to important information in the channel strip, and they’ll be on display at the 2026 InfoComm Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center at booth N6464.

Peterson Rich Office completes the Costume Institute’s galleries at the Met

www.archpaper.com: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not one building but at least 21 separate structures constructed since its founding in 1870. In recent years, the museum has been on a renovation spree, with WHY Architecture’s Michael C. Rockefeller Wing opened last year and work in progress led by NADAAA and Frida Escobedo.

New Federal Guidelines Threaten Almost Half of Graduate Arts Programs

The New York Times: The Education Department is finalizing guidelines for an earnings test that would punish nearly half of all graduate programs in visual arts, music and performance based on the low income of recent alumni, according to the government’s calculations.

Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Phones at Gigs: 'It's a Weird Compulsion'

www.rollingstone.com: “It’s like a weird compulsion that people can’t control,” she writes. “It reminds me of monkeys wanking in full view of the people standing around their enclosure … and frankly, in that case, people deserved to be wanked at because monkeys should not be in an enclosure in the first place … However, an artist on a stage?”

Metal fabrication's moment in the AI economy

www.thefabricator.com: After spending weeks talking with participants in this year’s FAB 40—a list of some of the largest contract metal fabricators in the country—I came to an odd realization: Contract fabrication really isn’t a unified business sector full of direct competitors, all fighting it out for market share.

Broadway's Ragtime Will Host Immigrant Heritage Month Event

Playbill: Broadway's Tony-nominated revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater will mark National Immigrant Heritage Month by hosting a group of visionary leaders for a special event June 23 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, where the production performs. The event will celebrate the ways immigrants have and continue to shape the world around us, with special guests set to include Nobel Prize-winning chemist Moungi Bawendi, public health expert Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, Pulitzer-winning musician Tania Léon, National Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos, and domestic worker Lizeth Palencia.

No tower of glower: Obama Center and its maligned signature building are worthy of consideration

WBEZ Chicago: Ever since the Obama Presidential Center began rising out the historic grounds of Jackson Park, its Museum Tower — the campus’ most visible structure — became a riddlesome, what-the-heck-is-this kind of a building. And there was a reason for this. In a city of tall, glassy skyscrapers, the Museum Tower is shrouded in granite and virtually windowless.