Carnegie Mellon Alumna Earns Tony Award for Best Musical

News - Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon University alumni shone among Broadway’s brightest stars at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7.

'Diplomat' Costume Designer On Stepping Into Season Three

The Contending: Coming into the third season of a show to design the wardrobe can be a daunting task, but The Diplomat costume designer Jenny Gering was up for the challenge. Here, in an interview with The Contending, she details how she was still able to put her own stamp on things even with these established characters.

The Quiet Signs: A Look At How To Determine When It's Time To Upgrade Your Mixing Console

ProSoundWeb: Modern shows quietly demand more than most consoles were originally built to handle. More inputs, mixes, matrices, moving parts, and routing decisions. Just more. There’s a strange loyalty that comes with the consoles you’ve built your career on. For me, the platforms I cut my teeth on weren’t stepping stones, they were workhorses. They paid bills, handled real shows, survived chaotic load-ins, and never once embarrassed me in front of a client. They were stable, predictable, and familiar in the best way.

Carnegie Mellon Artists Contribute to Pittsburgh’s Cultural Identity

News - Carnegie Mellon University: The Pittsburgh arts scene thrives on a unique spirit of community collaboration, a fabric into which Carnegie Mellon University’s creative community is tightly woven.

How Should an Office Sound?

Buildings: Is your office too loud—or is it not loud enough? A certain level of noise—created by a consistent buzz of conversation, the sounds of people typing, or the occasional phone call—can make a space feel alive. But there’s an ideal range the noise needs to fall into, according to research by Ark Research Lab, a subsidiary of HLW. Too much, and your space feels cacophonous; too little and it feels empty and unsettling.

Milwaukee Striker: How Much Does The World's First Cordless Hammer Chisel Cost?

www.slashgear.com: Like most other major power tool brands, Milwaukee has gone almost entirely cordless. While there are still some corded Milwaukee tools out there, most of its modern offerings rely on battery power — even some that feel like they shouldn't be able to run effectively without wall power. A heavy-duty tool like a hammer chisel, for example, seems like it would need to draw power from the wall.

Interview: From Classmates to Co-Stars, Meet the Stars of CAMPING

www.broadwayworld.com: Colt Coeur will soon present the upcoming World Premiere of Camping by Victoria Lynne Barclay, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013), June 13-July 11. The cast will feature Alice Kremelberg (The Boroughs, & All Our Yesterdays at The Flea; The Sinner on USA Network) and Colby Minifie (Six Degrees of Separation on Broadway; The Boys on Amazon Prime).

Laurence Olivier honoured with blue plaque unveiled by Ian McKellen

The Guardian: Laurence Olivier has joined David Garrick, Henry Irving, Oscar Wilde and Noël Coward in having an English Heritage blue plaque outside his former London home. Ian McKellen unveiled the plaque at 22 Lupus Street in Pimlico, where Olivier lived from the age of five to 12 and discovered a talent for acting under the watchful eye of his father, a curate at St Saviour’s church across the road.

MCCC's Tomato Patch Summer Workshops to Open Registration for Young Performers

www.broadwayworld.com: Now in its 53rd year, Tomato Patch is the longest-running and most successful multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts program in Central New Jersey. Featuring classes for all school age students, Tomato Patch is taught by a talented staff of professional artists and theater professionals.

I DREAM DC Civic Engagement Project to be Presented at Arena Stage

www.broadwayworld.com: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present I Dream DC. Created for the community, by the community, I Dream DC is an arts and civic engagement project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s world-changing “I Have a Dream” speech, to center Washington, DC in a national conversation about hope, healing, and justice.

Video: Tony Winner Chloe Lamford Wants to Welcome More Women Into Scenic Design

Playbill: Tony winner Chloe Lamford wants to welcome more women into the profession of scenic design. In an interview with Playbill just moments after receiving this year's Tony Award for Best Scenic Design for her work on Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Lamford chatted with Playbill about what the win means for her in a male-dominated field.

Why Engineering Handoffs Are Where Projects Break

Fusion Blog: Moving from design and production is possibly the greatest challenge in all of product development. Whereas designers focus on aesthetic intent and functional requirements, manufacturing engineers prioritize toolpaths and material constraints.

World-record mid-air LED mesh formed by Chinese drones

AV Magazine: A drone show has set three Guinness World Records, including the most drones flown simultaneously under group control, the most drones forming an aerial pattern, and the largest mid-air LED mesh screen.

BenQ puts AI into action across displays at Computex 2026

AV Magazine: BenQ Corporation showcased a range of AI innovations for the smart meeting, smart education and smart living sectors at Computex 2026, which took place in Taiwan. Under the theme ‘AI In Action’, the company created immersive and interactive experiences that demonstrated how AI-enhanced visual technologies can support smarter everyday living.

Greatest Of Times: Common Factors Of Truly Terrific Touring Experiences

ProSoundWeb: When I sat down to write about the gigs I’ve most enjoyed over the years and what made them great, I had expected specific shows to spring to mind. But as I reflected on my personal “greatest hits” of 25 years in the live music industry, what came was not so much specific shows, as whole legs of tours. What’s more, they shared some prominent common factors.

Theater at Monmouth Cancels 2026 Season

www.broadwayworld.com: The Theater at Monmouth has announced the cancellation of its previously announced summer 2026 season. A statement from the company reveals that, after reviewing their finances, the company is "not in a position to responsibly mount our productions this year."

The standout moments from the 2026 Tony Awards

The Independent: Broadway’s biggest night has come and gone — and despite an iffy year for musicals, the ceremony was an all-singing, all-dancing night to remember.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’

The New York Times: Pink, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who has never performed on Broadway, seemed like an odd choice, maybe even a desperate one, to headline the Tony Awards telecast this year. Even she admitted it, in the show’s opening number. (“For some reason, I’m the host.”)

Guest Post: 'Plays About Kenya Are Hard To Come By': Actor Grace Saif On Activism, Politics And Representation in A FINE IDEA

www.broadwayworld.com: Based on ideas in radical bestselling book The Divide, A Fine Idea is a new play coming to the Arcola Theatre that questions whether international aid can really change global inequality - or just makes us feel better. Actor Grace Saif plays Kala, a Kenyan activist fighting for her country.

'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical at 79th Annual Tony Awards

NPR: The Tony Awards, Broadway's highest honors, were handed out at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday evening in a ceremony hosted by the pop star Pink. Reporter Jeff Lunden says the voters were surprisingly even-handed, spreading the awards around - with one big exception.

A Dancing Robot Wearing A Blue Clown Wig Struck A Child

brobible.com: Another dancing humanoid robot struck a child during a demonstration in China. This time, adding to the nightmare fuel, the robot was wearing a blue clown wig. Seriously. Imagine the night terrors this kid is going to have.

A Neon Nostalgia Kaboom for the End of the World

AMERICAN THEATRE: The 1980s promised us two divergent fantasies. One insisted that everybody wanted to rule the world; the other quietly suggested that sweet dreams were made of desire, ambition, consumption, and the frenetic search for something—or someone—to exploit. Beneath the synthesizers and shoulder pads, the decade throbbed with paranoia: Cold War dread, runaway capitalism, media saturation, urban decline, moral panic, and the creeping suspicion that institutions no longer knew how to support and make provisions for the people living and working inside them.

Madonna turns Times Square into massive dance party to debut new single

Reel 360 News: Madonna proved the dance floor is far from dead Thursday night, transforming New York City’s Times Square into a giant open-air nightclub for more than 50,000 fans while unveiling her new single, Love Sensation.

Ontario Escalates Ticket Resale Crackdown as World Cup Pricing Exposes ‘Face Value’ Flaws

TicketNews: Ontario will sharply increase penalties for ticket resellers who violate the province’s face-value resale cap, adding enforcement muscle to a policy critics say is difficult to administer and may harm the same fans it aims to protect.

Inside the Sound of Beef Season 2: Christopher Gomez & Penny Harold Interview

www.productionhub.com: When Beef returned for its second season, it brought with it a new cast, new conflicts, and a fundamentally different kind of chaos, one that simmers rather than erupts. At the center of that transformation is a sonic world meticulously crafted by Supervising Sound Editor Christopher Gomez, Re-Recording Mixer Andrew Lange, and Sound Effects Mixer Andy Martin, whose work quietly shapes every uncomfortable silence, every muffled crowd, every heartbeat-steady score transition.

Renkus-Heinz UBX restores clarity to historic cathedral

AV Magazine: In the bustling Bayswater district of West London stands Saint Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Divine Wisdom. Modest in its exterior appearance, only its domed roof and arched windows hint at the polychromatic marble interior within. While the cathedral’s beauty draws hundreds of visitors each week, its original sound system was no longer fit for purpose.

Pittsburgh Symphony Renews Manfred Honeck's Contract Through 32/33

www.broadwayworld.com: The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended Music Director Manfred Honeck's contract through the 2032/2033 season, amounting to a 25-year partnership that will make him the longest-serving Music Director in the Orchestra's 131-year history.

Winners Announced for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards

www.broadwayworld.com: The votes have been counted, and theater fans have spoken. BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 23rd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, the biggest fan-voted celebration of the best in New York theater.

Farm Aid to Make Virginia Beach Debut With Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp

TicketNews: Farm Aid will hold its annual benefit concert in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the first time this year. The event is scheduled for September 26 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach.

York Theatre to Open Applications for 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program

www.broadwayworld.com: The York Theatre will open applications for the 2026 Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program on Monday, June 15, 2026, and close on Monday, July 6, 2026. This year's residency is designed for emerging directors with a passion for musical theatre and a strong artistic voice.

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.

This Socket Set Brand Is Widely Considered The Best (And Has A Fanatical Following)

www.slashgear.com: Many of those who've used Snap-on tools in the past would likely understand why the company is ranked #1 in SlashGear's list of the best socket set brands. The quality of its products — especially hand tools and accessories for mechanics — is hard to deny, and it's a big reason the brand has such a huge following.

Trump’s Attempt to Rename the Kennedy Center Hit a Wall

The Mary Sue: Donald Trump’s attempt to rename the Kennedy Center just hit a major roadblock, but Congress could still hand him the keys if he gets his way. A federal judge ruled on May 29, 2026, that the president’s name must come off the Kennedy Center’s facade and other signs within two weeks, slamming the brakes on his late-December decision to rebrand the iconic performing arts venue as the Trump Kennedy Center.

The Academy Will Vote on the 50 Best Movie Theaters in the World

www.indiewire.com: We’ve made our suggestions for what Oscars the Academy could introduce to the awards show next, but while it won’t be an Oscar, AMPAS is introducing something to recognize the places that make the movies possible: movie theaters.

The Skil 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Tested and Reviewed

Popular Mechanics: I was getting ready to put the Skil 10-inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw through its paces when my college-aged son wandered into the garage and spotted the pile of trim boards, crown molding, and 2x6s stacked by the door. “So what are we building?” he asked.

K-array USA To Highlight New Developments At 2026 InfoComm Show

ProSoundWeb: K-array USA announced that it will be highlighting its most recent developments for live event and installed sound applications at the upcoming 2026 InfoComm Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center (demo room N111, booth N6863), including the new Koral KO102 compact column loudspeaker and the Thunder KSCARDIO412P, the company’s first-ever cardioid subwoofer.

A Brutal Week in Pittsburgh Theater Demands A Reset: Let's Do Better

onstagepittsburgh.com: I have been a very small cog in the media landscape of Pittsburgh for 46 years. I understand downsizing. I have witnessed the high cost of failures to adapt. Change is inevitable, and too often, heartbreaking. I also know about treating people with dignity and respect, and displaying forethought and empathy. And what can come of doing none of those things.

How the 'Hacks' Series Finale Shot in the Louvre After the Heist

variety.com: From the very beginning of “Hacks,” creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky knew where they wanted the show’s finale to take place: Paris. At the top of their wishlist, of course, was filming at the Louvre. After all, it’s the best-known art museum, and houses the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

Judge Orders Trump to Remove His Name From Kennedy Center

www.thewrap.com: A federal judge on Friday ordered President Donald Trump to remove his name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Judge Christopher Cooper also temporarily barred the Washington cultural institution from shutting down for two years for renovations.

Broadway Education Alliance Reveals Roger Rees Awards New Faces 2026 New York Honorees

www.broadwayworld.com: The Roger Rees Awards New Faces 2026 Honorees have been revealed. On May 9th, 30 New York high school performers participated in a day-long career development intensive in midtown Manhattan that included performance coaching by experts in acting, singing and dancing, along with panel discussions.

At these DC bars, theater kids rule the day (for a few hours, at least)

DC Theater Arts: When politicians began using the term theater kid earlier this year, a certain subset of Washingtonians took appropriate offense. For DC’s theater community, the term is not a slur, but a long-held badge of honor earned through years spent in high school auditoriums, theater camps, and children’s community theater productions. The theater bug bites hard and, once bitten, the thrill of performance rarely subsides.

Blackmagic Replay shows dolphins in smoother slow motion

AV Magazine: A theme park in Japan is using Blackmagic Design technology to support its daily dolphin show. Adventure World, in Wakayama Prefecture, is home to a zoo, aquarium and amusement park. One of its most popular attractions is the Marine Live show, which features performances by dolphins synchronised with music and video.

Media Access Awards Now Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards

variety.com: The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys). The initiative is spearheaded by Easterseals Disability Services and leaders from the disability community, with Film Independent serving as co-producer.

'Like having sex and they hand you the baby': Beloved animator uses AI, gets backlash

Fast Company: Writer and director Jorge R. Gutierrez is best known for creating the 2014 animated film The Book of Life. A labor of love and a tribute to Mexican folk art, the movie took Gutierrez 14 years to make, and it paid off: The Book of Life’s beautiful handcrafted 3D animation was near universally lauded. But Gutierrez’s next project is taking a different approach. It won’t take him 14 years—in fact, his upcoming animated series Punky Duck was green-lit just two months after he pitched it to Amazon MGM Studios.

The GLP Impression X5 Family: A Complete Look at GLP's Flagship X5 Lineup

www.limelightwired.com: When German Light Products launched the Impression X5, they did something the rest of the industry wasn't quite ready for: they bet the whole platform on lime. Lime as a fourth color in the LED engine itself. At the time, RGBW was the standard. GLP looked at the data and said, nope, we're going RGBL.

Vivid Sydney’s drone show became a drone rainstorm

Boing Boing: After being canceled last year over safety concerns, Vivid Sydney's drone show returned this week and immediately dove 89 drones into the water. That is one way to answer the safety question.

Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule

WBEZ Chicago: The Obama Presidential Center is preparing a big show for its grand opening next month. The center on Wednesday released its schedule of activities for its opening weekend, June 19-21. Many events are free, family-friendly and open to the public.

Ghostly Showgirls, Glittery Foliage, and a 27,000-Pound Building Make Up the Sets of These Tony-Nominated Shows

Playbill: The 2025–26 Broadway season welcomed audiences into many different worlds. Within just a few blocks in Times Square, audiences experienced the mysteriously seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle, the shimmering runway at the fabulous Jellicle Ball, the kaleidoscopic wonderland of Schmigadoon, and a built-to-scale Brooklyn bank that rotated on and off the stage.

What We're Building Next

DC Theater Arts: None of us anticipated the Washington Post gutting its arts and culture staff. That decision landed hard on a community that has long relied on that coverage, not just as readers, but as the artists, administrators, and theater lovers whose work and passion it documented. The Post provided consistent employment for talented writers across this region, and the reach of its coverage helped audiences discover, understand, and invest in the extraordinary work happening on our stages. Its absence leaves a gaping hole in our community’s ability to be seen.

Chicago sound artist Kikù Hibino collaborates with his noise hero Merzbow

Chicago Reader: Experimental Chicago producer and sound artist Kikù Hibino has long dreamed of collaborating with Japanese noise artist Merzbow, aka Masami Akita. Hibino, a Japanese native, traces this desire to 2002, when he noticed Merzbow backstage at the inaugural stateside edition of artist-curated music festival All Tomorrow’s Parties, held at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Interview: Tamara Siler of SINNERS AND SAINTS at Main Street Theater

www.broadwayworld.com: Tamara Siler has been a fixture of the Houston theater scene for decades, appearing in everything from Dreamgirls and Into the Woods to Caroline, or Change and Bat Boy: The Musical. Now she’s stepping into the spotlight for a deeply personal cabaret evening at Main Street Theater titled Sinners and Saints, running at their Rice Village location through June 13th.

Chicago’s Lyric Opera receives $20 million gift from Illinois-based Negaunee Foundation

WBEZ Chicago: Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a $20 million gift from the Illinois-based Negaunee Foundation, which will be used to expand educational programming and make Mozart a more permanent fixture on the Downtown stage.

PA company builds huge venue for White House's UFC event

local21news.com: Residents in Warwick Township may have recently noticed an odd structure towering in the skies. The project, which looks like two giant crossed arches, will eventually become the venue for the UFC Freedom 250 White House event in June.

25 Old Home Architectural Details (That We've Forgotten How To Build)

www.obsessedwoodworking.com: You walk into an old house and something hits you before you can name it. The trim is heavier. The doorways are taller. The light falls differently across the walls. There’s a depth to the rooms that the new houses you’ve been in don’t have — even the ones with bigger square footage and higher ceilings.

'Survivor' betting controversy explained, Aubry Bracco interview

www.goldderby.com: Jeff Probst has broken his silence on the controversial debate over betting sites like Kalshi and Polymarket spoiling the outcomes of reality TV shows, including Survivor. "You're telling me there's a way I can make money by sharing information I have, and I might not ever get caught? Of course, people are going to do that," the host and showrunner told Variety. "And if I found out somebody on our show bet on this, they'd be fired."

The TV industry still struggles with class inequality – access alone won’t fix it

theconversation.com: While questions of diversity and representation have received growing industry attention, class inequality has often remained less prevalent within these discussions. And where interventions have been introduced, they have tended to focus on entry and skills-gaps rather than the deeper structural conditions that shape who is able to sustain a long-term career once inside the industry.

The Best Things In Life Are Free

SoundGirls.org: I just worked my first session as a paid engineer at a historic studio where I’ve been working for free for two years. In honor of that milestone, here are my thoughts on working without monetary compensation.

How Shirley Kurata Built a Surreal Fashion Playground for Keke Palmer in "I Love Boosters"

The Credits: When writer-director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) approached Oscar-nominated costume designer Shirley Kurata with crime comedy I Love Boosters, it was a no-brainer. Though shot in Atlanta and set in a surreal version of the San Francisco Bay Area, the dynamic collaboration that pops and crackles with bold colors and rich textures is inspired by their California roots.

35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards Announces Winners

www.broadwayworld.com: An enthusiastic sold-out crowd filled the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO celebrated Allegheny County’s finest high school musical theater performers at the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ and Its Flying Vampire Spectacle

The New York Times: The first vampire descends from the shadows, high above the stage, barely visible as he comes in for the kill. Four vampires disappear into a dark void below the stage after dropping, one by one, from a trestle bridge.

High End Systems Zeo Delivers Spectacular Lighting for the DSDS 2026

LightSoundJournal.com: Following appearances at several major live events, including the 2025 Halftime Show, the High End Systems Zeo once again demonstrated its capabilities at a high-profile broadcast production: the grand finale of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS), Germany’s equivalent of American Idol, on May 9, 2026.

3 positions eliminated from Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of ‘operational restructuring’

triblive.com: Days before layoffs at Pittsburgh Public Theater, three staff positions were eliminated from Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, university representatives confirmed Thursday.

How Small Design and Manufacturing Teams Are Moving Faster Than Ever

Fusion Blog: It’s easy for small design and manufacturing teams to feel at a disadvantage compared to larger organizations with dedicated departments and deep resources. But in today’s product development landscape, the opposite is often true. Smaller teams can move faster by embracing agile workflows and avoiding the handoffs and delays that slow larger operations.

ProSlide: Sliding into summer

InPark Magazine: Founded in 1986 by former Canadian Alpine Ski Team member Rick Hunter, Canadian waterpark pioneer ProSlide began designing water slides inspired by the smooth curves and high speeds of downhill ski racing. Nearly four decades later, the company’s offerings span everything from water coasters and speed slides to immersive rafting experiences and family attractions designed for parks of all sizes.

Meet The Secret Weapon Behind The Mask Of The Mandalorian

www.inverse.com: The opening credits of The Mandalorian and Grogu are history-making for a few reasons. Longtime fans might be unsettled to see traditional opening credits at the beginning of a Star Wars movie, but, more than that novelty, the names in those opening credits are a very big deal.

TV composers roundtable: The magic of main titles and end credits

www.goldderby.com: As part of our ongoing series of exclusive conversations with the industry's key (and too often unsung) contributors, Gold Derby gathered the esteemed and award-winning composers from a few of the most musically memorable series this season.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Staff Members Laid Off Amid Merger Preparation

OnStage Blog: Several staff members at Pittsburgh Public Theater were informed this week that their positions had been eliminated as the organization continues preparations for its planned merger with Pittsburgh CLO.

Actors' Equity Association Reveals Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election

www.broadwayworld.com: Actors' Equity Association has revealed the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal actor, chorus actor, stage manager and at-large) were filled, effective immediately.

Pittsburgh Public Theater employees’ positions eliminated following CLO merger

triblive.com: A separation letter obtained by TribLive news partner WTAE stated the Public faces “ongoing financial constraints” and will forgo its fall season ahead of a forthcoming merger with the Pittsburgh CLO.

Tribeca Festival 2026 preview for theater lovers

New York Theater: The musical “Hadestown” is brought to the screen with the original Broadway cast, followed by a live concert. Broadway songwriters Sara Bareilles and Alicia Keys are each profiled. There’s a documentary about a drag theater company putting on a production of “The Rocky Horror Show” in Wyoming.

14 Community Theaters Featured in Downtown Pittsburgh Showcase

onstagepittsburgh.com: An event titled Pittsburgh Community Theater Showcase seemed like a good time to check out the Dollar Bank Lobby Series at the O’Reilly Theater. The three-day showcase illustrates the possibilities of the series, announced by Pittsburgh Public Theater in February as “intimate performances and community‑centered events designed to bring fresh artistic voices into the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh,”

Pittsburgh Public Theater lays off staff as merger proceeds with Pittsburgh CLO

www.wtae.com: According to staff members with Pittsburgh Public Theater, all staff members have been terminated as of Tuesday. Staff members say they were told Tuesday that their positions have been eliminated and were told to prepare to leave the same day.

20 Schools Inducted Into Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Program

Playbill: Winners have been revealed for the third annual Disney on Broadway School of Excellence program, an initiative from the Educational Theatre Association, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International. Winning schools receive a free license to produce a Disney stage musical—such as The Little Mermaid, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, or Newsies—in the 2026-2027 school year.

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking Sum for Broadway Cares at Edison Ballroom

Playbill: Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official game night produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, was held May 18 at the Edison Ballroom and raised a record-breaking $989,528. A mix of Broadway talent, industry insiders, and theatre enthusiasts joined in the Texas Hold ’em tournament for all levels.

Claypaky Illuminates the Arsenale Water Show

LightSoundJournal.com: At the historic Arsenale of Venice, the vast Darsena Grande was transformed into a spectacular open-air stage for Arsenale Water Show 2026 – The Call of Olympia, one of the highlight events of the Venice Carnival. Blending myth, emotion and cutting-edge technology, the immersive production delivered a powerful visual and sonic experience set against the unique backdrop of the Venetian lagoon.

2026 Chita Rivera Awards winners: ‘Schmigadoon!’ dominates Broadway honors

www.broadwaynews.com: Winners are here for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring the best in dance during the 2025-2026 theater and film seasons. This year’s ceremony was held on May 18 at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

Interview: Dylan Godwin of DEAR ALIEN at ALLEY THEATRE

www.broadwayworld.com: The Alley is now presenting DEAR ALIEN, a show that'll be running through May 31st in the lower Neuhaus space. It is a world premiere by playwright Liz Duffy Adams. BROADWAY WORLD writer Brett Cullum got to sit down with Alley Company member Dylan Godwin and talk about the show, philosophy, and breaking the fourth wall.

What’s Next? Something Revealing!

AMERICAN THEATRE: The end of the year for any school is a whirlwind of end-of-the-year performances, spring musicals, dance shows, and music productions as we march toward graduation. It was only two weeks ago that the curtains closed on my school’s production of In the Heights; a week later, we produced the seniors’ one-person show festival, and this week my students are preparing for the Adrienne Arsht Center’s inaugural high school award showcase, as one student has moved into the next round of the Jimmy’s nominations.

Going to a show in Chicago? Be prepared to hand over your phone till it’s over

WBEZ Chicago: If you want a deep dive into Chicago arts and culture, check your phone at the door: The “unplugged” trend is growing locally among arts groups responding to a collective desire for more phone-free experiences. Organizers say they aim to deepen human connection and offer spaces for creating art.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Cancels Performances Following Cyber Attack

www.broadwayworld.com: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has alerted patrons that a cyber attack on its computer network may force the rescheduling of some upcoming performances.

DEATH BECOMES HER Is Closing- So What Happened?

www.broadwayworld.com: Death Becomes Her announced today they will be closing on Broadway on June 28 due to poor sales. This announcement comes as a relative surprise; had you asked anyone six months ago, they would have told you Death Becomes Her was more likely than not to have an extended run on Broadway.

'There Is A Genuine Desire Across The Board To Do Things Right': The Successes And Challenges Of Working In DEI At A Games Studio

aftermath.site: My original plan this week was to run a single big feature on DEI at major games companies, interviewing a number of people who work or have worked in the field. But when the first two experts I spoke with provided such thorough and informative responses, I shelved that plan and decided to give each of them the full spotlight, two people who have worked on some of the world's biggest--and as a result, most challenging, in terms of public reaction and awareness--games series.

Radio Riot Brings Big Gig Sound To The UK Pub Circuit With Martin Audio

ProSoundWeb: Radio Riot, a UK-based three-piece pub and function band delivering Britpop and guitar-driven covers spanning five decades, traveling with a dynamic portable sound system assembled by lead signer and guitarist David Preston that’s headed by Martin Audio’s new BlacklineQ Series loudspeakers.

Category 2 vs Category 3 Safety Systems Explained

machinerysafety101.com: When engineers first encounter ISO 13849-1, one of the most common points of confusion is the practical difference between Category 2 and Category 3 architectures. On paper, the distinction can appear subtle. In practice, however, the differences are profound.

2026 Tony analysis, 'Ragtime' and 'Schmigadoon!' out in front

www.goldderby.com: Sam, since we offered our first reactions to the Tony nominations, there has been a lot of activity among the smaller voting bodies in the industry. Those kudos include the winners of the Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics' Circle, Drama League, and, just last night, Drama Desk Awards, plus the nominations for the Dorian Awards.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Company Promotions

onstagepittsburgh.com: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has announced the promotion of three PBT company artists. The artists were all promoted live onstage after the evening performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Saturday, May 16. The changes will take effect for the upcoming season, which runs from August 2026 to May 2027.

Why Cody Renard Richard Created a Scholarship to Diversify the Backstage of Broadway

Playbill: When stage manager Cody Renard Richard was first starting his career in New York, he remembered feeling alone. Even though he was working in an industry that emphasized community, he was also hyperaware of how, as a stage manager, he was often one of the only faces backstage that wasn't white.

Photos: Producers Jamie deRoy Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree at Carnegie Mellon

www.broadwayworld.com: Last week, 1967 alumna and 15-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Jamie deRoy received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

Their Play Was Cancelled By the University—These College Students Are Putting It On Anyway

Playbill: Maggie Lawson and Liberty Welch are best friends. They're roommates and they're both pursuing theatre education-performance majors at the University of Central Oklahoma. This fall, the two were particularly excited to direct a play together, as their student production for UCO's theatre department. The play was called Boy My Greatness by Zoe Senese-Grossberg, a historical drama about the young boys who played women in Shakespeare's Globe.

30 Broadway Professionals Share Their Training and Favorite Theatre Teachers

Playbill: As part of the ongoing Playbill feature series How Did I Get Here—which spotlights not only actors, but directors, designers, musicians, and others who work on and off the stage to create the magic that is live theatre—numerous artists have shared their journeys to Broadway, including the many conservatories, colleges, and graduate schools that were pivotal to their eventual success. Some also learned through years of on-the-job training, and many continue to study privately.

The Girls Are Screaming

The New York Times: The scream begins as a ripple, starting with the most unlikely character first, and then crescendos from one teenage girl to the next, propelling them across the stage through sheer force of lung. Four voices rising and bodies contorting: aaaahAAAAAAHHHHH!

State funding changes hit Pittsburgh art, education programs

90.5 WESA: Sweeping changes in how the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts (PCA) funds arts initiatives in the state include the end of the Arts in Education program. And critics say other new policies taking effect this year will harm small arts groups around the state.

The National Theatre Launches Touring Partnership With 12 Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: The National Theatre has announced National Theatre Nationwide: a new landmark partnership with 12 leading theatres in all nine regions of England dedicated to ensuring parity of access to art and culture, enriching people’s lives–wherever they live.

Ian McKellen Will Return to the Stage in LEAR at The Yard Theatre's New London Venue

www.broadwayworld.com: The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick, London, has announced its first season in its new building. Six productions running from July 2026 to April 2027, including a 50th-anniversary revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf directed by Diane Page, Holly Robinson's adaptation of Mrs Dalloway, and Ian McKellen returning to the stage in Lear, reimagined by Artistic Director Jay Miller and playwright Simon Stephens.

TCG Reveals 2026 Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship Recipients

www.broadwayworld.com: Theatre Communications Group has announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship.

Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge Celebrates Young Writers From Across the North West

www.broadwayworld.com: Children from across the North West stepped into the spotlight on Saturday 9 May for the Lowry's annual Creative Writing Challenge, performing on stage at a special event hosted by the popular CBeebies presenter Evie Pickerill.

Immersive PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Event is Coming to London Next Year

www.broadwayworld.com: Secret Cinema and TodayTix will present a new immersive production inspired by Disney's iconic blockbuster film franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, sailing into London in February 2027.

Tianyu Lei, Viktoriia Shlenova Receive 2026 Willa Kim Scholarships

AMERICAN THEATRE: Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre and publisher of this magazine, has announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship. Administered by TCG (the publisher of American Theatre) with support from the estate of costume designer Willa Kim, it provides talented costume designers in a university or professional training program with the opportunity to supplement their fine arts training in hand-drawing and painting. The scholarship honors Kim’s legacy and her life’s work as a pioneer, legend, and inspiration.

Details Revealed For New 594-Seat West End Venue The Arts at Marble Arch

www.broadwayworld.com: Further details have been revealed for The Arts at Marble Arch powered by TodayTix, a brand-new 594-seat theatre venue set beside the world-famous Marble Arch, between Oxford Street, Hyde Park and the West End.

Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards Adds Kehlani, Meagan Good as Honorees

www.thewrap.com: Hollywood Unlocked is stacking up its list of honorees for its sixth annual Impact Awards next month, announcing Wednesday that Kehlani, Meagan Good, RZA and Kirk Franklin will all be honored at the June 5 ceremony, TheWrap can exclusively reveal.

PortAventura World and Vekoma partner for new mixed reality company

InPark Magazine: PortAventura World and Vekoma have reached an agreement to drive the creation of WeRiseUp, a new independent company spun off from Adventure Labs by PortAventura World. The resort’s digital innovation unit is evolving into a studio specializing in mixed reality, with the aim of scaling the technology developed and validated at PortAventura Park over recent years.

State of Play

AMERICAN THEATRE: A little over 17 years ago, Todd London, then the artistic director of New Dramatists, began work on a study for the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) on the state of the field for new plays and the people who write them. This kind of intensive research “wasn’t really something they did,” he recalled, but there were major questions about the lives of playwrights that had never been answered with real data. How much money did playwrights actually make?

The Company Way: What Happened to the Acting Ensemble Ideal

AMERICAN THEATRE: Rodney Witherspoon II started his post-college career as an administrative fellow at Trinity Repertory Company in 2015. While at that theatre in Providence, Rhode Island, he remembers seeing photographs on its walls of the resident company. Those pictures introduced him to the company model, in which local actors are hired season over season, but they also highlighted its history: The photos ranged from original members instated in the 1960s to recent inductees, artists Witherspoon had watched grow during his time at Trinity Rep.

For Starters: How to Launch a Theatre Company in 2026

AMERICAN THEATRE: Every theatre company starts somewhere. Every small, grassroots arts organization and massive, multimillion-dollar producing institution has an origin story. It begins when the founders imagine the theatre they want to create—its mission, composition, audience, and funding—and figure out how to grow that from the ground up. It’s much easier said than done.

Raw Talent and Boricua Pride

AMERICAN THEATRE: Our TCG Conference advance team—Erica Lauren Ortiz, Kamilah Long, and I—arrived in San Juan for our initial site visit on July 9, 2025, just a few days before Bad Bunny (or Benito, as local folx affectionately call him) was to begin his 30-day residency. The Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the primary gateway to the island and the busiest airport in the Caribbean.

Tough Love and Liberation

AMERICAN THEATRE: I sometimes joke in editorial meetings that the overarching theme of any issue of ours should simply be What the hell is going on? This seems especially true of our Spring issues, in which we seem to have a seasonal predilection for big-picture stories. In 2024, we turned our spotlight on audiences and the ways their changing behavior and preferences were affecting theatres’ bottom lines and impact.

Announcing the 2026 Outer Critics Circle winners — full list

www.broadwaynews.com: Winners have been announced for the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Recognizing plays and musicals that opened on Broadway and Off-Broadway in the 2025-2026 season, awards are distributed to individuals and theatrical productions across 27 categories. “Ragtime” and “Schmigadoon!” led the winners with five awards each.

Review: Perpetual Permutation: Exhaustion in Jeanine Durning’s ‘The Play’

onstagepittsburgh.com: Upon entering Attack Theatre for the informal showing of Jeanine Durning’s The Play presented in Pittsburgh this past Friday, one is met by a sparse scenic arrangement: two folding chairs, a bucket, a stage cube, a music stand, and a cushion. Nothing immediately suggests narrative development; rather, these everyday objects seem to pulse within the space like anxious potentials awaiting realization.

Museum to Open at Site of The Beatles' Final Public Performance

consequence.net: Called The Beatles at 3 Savile Row, the seven-floor museum will house never-before-seen material from the band’s Apple Corps Ltd archives, a recreation of the studio where Let It Be was recorded, rotating exhibitions, and a fan store. It will also offer visitors the opportunity to relive the Beatles’ final public performance: a rooftop concert documented in Peter Jackson’s Get Back.

Golden Goose and PlayLab present a playful exhibition to ignite childlike wonder

Wallpaper*: Multidisciplinary creative studio PlayLab has collaborated with some of the biggest names across music, fashion and design – including Virgil Abloh, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Timberlake, as well as brands such as Vans, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Nike, Rimowa, Fenty and Skims. Now, the practice can add Golden Goose to its expansive portfolio after collaborating on this year’s ‘Haus’ exhibition.

Ars Nova Launches $5M BIG DREAMS, BIG SWINGS Campaign, $1M Leadership Gift From Miranda Family Fund

www.broadwayworld.com: Ars Nova has launched Big Dreams, Big Swings, a fundraising campaign designed for the resiliency and sustainability of New York City’s premier home for emerging talent. The goal is to raise $5 million above-and-beyond Ars Nova’s annual operating budget.

Pittsburgh Public Theater, CLO announce joint programming

90.5 WESA: Pittsburgh’s two biggest theater companies have yet to finalize their merger. But Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO on Friday announced their first joint programming, which will take the stage this fall, and feature a returning hometown talent made good.

If Everything Depends on You, That’s a Problem

Church Production Magazine: Legacy is one of those words we often make too complicated because of the weight it carries. We often wonder what our legacy will be and attach it to public accomplishments, career milestones, and the dedication we have shown to our jobs. We talk about legacy as if it is reserved for the end of a long career, measured by plaques on walls or the memories people hold after we are gone.

Naked puppets take the stage at Montecasino

sundaytribune.co.za: TV Programmes like Sesame Street in America and Takalani Sesame here in South Africa teach values and life-skills to young children through the use of puppetry and songs. AVENUE Q applies the same principle by teaching real-life lessons and broaching hard-to discuss adult topics such as racism, pornography and a whole lot more in an entertaining and colourful manner!

‘Your Career Starts at the Beginning of the AI Revolution,’ NVIDIA CEO Tells Graduates

NVIDIA Blog: “You are entering the world at an extraordinary moment,” NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang told graduates as he delivered the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University’s 128th commencement ceremony on Sunday. “A new industry is being born. A new era of science and discovery is beginning.”

Navigating Servomotor Selection: A Technical Guide

blog.seweurodrive.com: Choosing the right servomotor is crucial for the efficiency and success of any automation project. With a variety of options on the market, understanding the technical specifications and how they align with your application's requirements is key.

The Original Analog Interface: Caring For Our Nervous Systems While On Tour

ProSoundWeb: It’s been said that we never actually experience the world, only the inside of our own nervous system. Both command center and the original analog interface, the nervous system is where inner and outer worlds meet, a complex network via which we receive data about our surroundings, communicate, and take action.

Using Wood Grain With Intention

Journal of Light Construction: Wood grain is often the main attraction of stain-grade and clear-finished woodwork, yet I’m surprised how often I see new trim that has been installed without any consideration for the grain patterns in the wood. A little time and attention paid to wood grain can vastly improve the look.

IATSE Accuses Kennedy Center of Illegally Laying Off Workers Ahead of Trump Closure

www.yahoo.com: The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has filed charges against the Kennedy Center, accusing management of permanently cutting union jobs as it prepares to close for a two-year renovation at the behest of President Trump.

Chisel Sharpening Basics

Journal of Light Construction: When I was younger, I worked in a restaurant and learned that sharp knifes were essential to being productive. It’s the same with carpentry— dull edges make for poor results. In my experience a dull chisel, planer blade, or saw blade can also be dangerous. Having to force the tool to do the work can lead to an uncontrolled outcome where part of you ends up catching the misdirected tool.

10 CMU Alumni Earn Record-Breaking 15 Tony Nominations

News - Carnegie Mellon University: From center stage to creative teams behind the curtain, Carnegie Mellon University alumni are once again leaving a strong impression on Broadway, earning a record-breaking number of Tony Award nominations this year. That momentum is carrying into awards season, where a number of CMU Tartans have been nominated for the 79th Annual Tony Awards®, set to take place June 7.

War of Worlds and Elvis shows close after company failure

AV Magazine: Layered Reality’s two immersive shows in London closed suddenly last week after the company’s parent company ceased trading. Ellipsis Entertainment, which was licensed to operate Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds: The Experience and Elvis Evolution, cited “significant headwinds across the entertainment industry” for its failure.

The future of automation returns to Chicago with 1,000+ exhibitors and 200 speakers

Control Design: Automate is North America's largest robotics and automation event. From artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to motion control and vision systems, there's something for every engineer at Automate

Celebrities Who Started Successful Production Companies

Business Insider: For some actors and directors, launching a production company is a natural next step. But whether it's for creative freedom, to back projects they believe in, or to build a business beyond their own onscreen work, no two celebrities' production companies are exactly the same.

Real World Gear: Medium-Format Line Arrays

ProSoundWeb: The characteristics that qualify a line array as medium format, as opposed to small or large format, is somewhat arbitrary. For this overview, we’ve based the selection on the size of the largest driver in the array, considering those with 8-inch to 10-inch cones to be medium format.

PLASA managing director Peter Heath to retire from role

AV Magazine: Peter Heath is to retire from his role as managing director of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA). He will remain in the position while a replacement is found and intends to continue to represent the association through the #WeMakeEvents campaign and in a consultancy capacity after retiring.

The Story Behind the 2026 Met Gala’s Dazzling Full-Moon Centerpiece

Vogue: When guests of the Met Gala 2026—including the night’s co-chairs, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams—step off the stone-inspired carpet and into The Metropolitan Museum of Art tonight, they’ll be greeted by a luminous moon.

Who Is Performing at the Three Rivers Arts Festival This Year?

Pittsburgh Magazine: Organizers of the Three Rivers Arts Festival have announced this year’s lineup for its free concert series and performances. The roster includes some big players and classic groups spanning multiple genres, as well as some newer names and local artists bringing a Steel City flair to the event.

The American Women Who Transformed Shakespeare Editing

Folger Shakespeare Library: Porter and Clarke were outliers in the rarified world of Shakespeare editing and scholarship. Why? Because they were female, queer, non-academic co-editors, in a world dominated by solitary male editors with university affiliations. They were the first editors to base their edition and analysis on the text of Shakespeare’s First Folio of 1623, a back-to-basics approach which got rid of three centuries of editorial attempts to “correct” or “improve” the original text.

Stephen Flaherty's 'Ragtime' and Carnegie Mellon Alums Feature Prominently Among 2026 Tony Award Nominees

onstagepittsburgh.com: Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards showcase the Pittsburgh theater community’s contributions to Broadway, including 11 nominations for the revival of Ragtime. Composer Stephen Flaherty, a Dormont native, won the 1998 Tony for Ragtime’s musical score, and will receive the Richard Rodgers Award on June 12, five days after the 2026 Tonys ceremony, at Pittsburgh CLO’s 80th Anniversary Gala.

Coursera AI Online Classes: Best Deals, Price, Subscribe Online

variety.com: As artificial intelligence reshapes everything from entry-level tasks to executive decision-making, it’s now more important than ever to learn how to use and leverage these tools to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly saturated job market. Platforms like Coursera are betting on this new premium.

IATSE Says Kennedy Center Violating Its Contract, Using Temporary Closure to Permanently Cut Jobs and Services

IATSE: The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is condemning management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the Kennedy Center is violating its union contract and laying off workers without meeting its legal obligation to bargain over the impact of a temporary closure.

Electrical Fire at Broadway Theater Closes ‘Book of Mormon’ Indefinitely

The New York Times: “The Book of Mormon,” one of Broadway’s biggest juggernauts, will be forced to close for an unknown period of time after an electrical fire on Monday morning caused significant damage to the Eugene O’Neill Theater, where the musical has run for the last 15 years.

We Spent a Week Quarantined on an Uninhabited Island with 80 Artists

Colossal: A muscular Englishman in a khaki kilt and black beret hops atop the edge of an old well clad in traditional Spanish tile, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows in what can only be called an act of bravery. High winds and rain pelt a group of visitors from all directions, and yet, this charismatic performer stands tall above the cobblestone to announce that he’s been living on this vacant island for nearly two centuries. He’s here to give us a tour.

14 Of The Weirdest Third-Party Drill Attachments You Can Find On Amazon

www.slashgear.com: The combi-drill is a wonderfully versatile tool. As a drilling and driving implement, it sits at the heart of virtually all home improvement, construction, and building tasks. Regardless of what job you're taking on, your drill is almost always going to be right there at your side. The essentiality of the power drill makes it one of the few items that are consistently necessary in a home tool kit.

The 2026 Met Gala dress code is ‘Fashion is Art’. But is it?

New Pittsburgh Courier: The first Monday in May marks the annual Met Gala: a collision of celebrities, designers and cultural icons. Established in 1948, the gala was originally a high-society event held to raise money for the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Genelec Helps Transform Tallinn City Theatre In Estonia

ProSoundWeb: The Estonian Youth Theatre, which started 60 years ago as a single house in Tallinn on Lai Street to use as a private rehearsal and office space and is now 16 unified buildings – each dating back to the 13th century – in one theater complex, recently underwent an audio upgrade of all public spaces with ambient soundscapes and even coverage delivered by Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers.

Suffs Has Recouped on the Road

Playbill: The current tour has recouped 28 playing weeks into its triumphant march across North America. The acclaimed Tony-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote has been seen by more than 375,000 patrons since its launch September 19, 2025, at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.

'Schimgadoon!' on Broadway, Alex Brightman, Sara Chase interview

www.goldderby.com/theater: Broadway mainstays Alex Brightman and Sara Chase are using their two decades of kinship to unearth comedy and heart in Schmigadoon!, the stage version of the Apple TV musical theater satire. The pair star as Josh and Melissa, a couple who are dropped into the titular town where every day unfold's like a '40s and '50s-era musical.

A Look at 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Wardrobe

The Knockturnal: In the world of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the wardrobe doesn’t just support the story—it leads the narrative, commanding as much screen presence as Miranda Priestly herself. Two decades ago, The Devil Wears Prada became a fashion mood board for a generation, anchored by a cast that has since evolved into the industry’s most formidable stars.

DPA Microphones Capture The Detail Of Yann Tiersen On Tour

ProSoundWeb: Veteran live sound engineer Jamie Harley, whose four‑decade career spans electronic, indie and acoustic music, deployed a DPA Microphones DPK2015 piano stereo kit on the “Rathlin from a Distance | The Liquid Hour” tour by French composer and musician Yann Tiersen.

World Record-Breaking Drone Show Lights Up the Sky in China

mymodernmet.com: There are many amazing breakthroughs in the world of drones, particularly light shows. As such, there are very specific achievements and records to be broken, all different and delightful in their own way. One such Guinness World Record was broken in February 2026.

Trish Santini Named Managing Director at The Old Globe

www.broadwayworld.com: The Board of Directors of The Old Globe has appointed Trish Santini as Audrey S. Geisel Managing Director. Santini will work together with Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein to lead San Diego’s flagship arts institution.

Synth-Werk Reissues ‘Kraftwerk’ Bode Frequency Shifter

Synthtopia: The Bode Frequency Shifter was iconically used by Kraftwerk, and was also licensed for production by Moog. The Bode Frequency Shifter complements modern pitch shifters by affecting sound in a very different way, creating inharmonic overtones that change the timbre, often resulting in metallic sounds.

let’s just do it.

www.culturebot.org: Under the cobalt blue ceiling of La Mama’s Great Jones rehearsal studios, the team behind The Door Slams, A Glass Trembles– the most recent offering from the venerable experimental theater company Talking Band– prepped for an early runthrough. On one side of the room, a lush assortment of costumes strain a set of rolling racks. On the other, a well-stocked table sags under the weight of full place-settings and myriad of other props.

2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin

www.broadwayworld.com: The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.

Shakira crew member dies after suffering ‘crushing injuries’ while building stage for Rio concert

The Independent: A local construction worker helping to build the stage for Shakira’s upcoming Brazil concert has died after suffering “crushing injuries,” organizers have confirmed.

Tragedy in Rio: Worker dies before Shakira show

www.msn.com: A few days before pop superstar Shakira's (49) planned free concert at Copacabana, a worker died during stage construction. As the fire department of the state of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) reported according to G1, the technician got caught in a lifting device on Sunday and suffered severe injuries to his legs.

Worker crushed to death while setting up stage for Shakira's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro

www.thesun.co.uk: Workers managed to free the man who was rushed to hospital. He was later pronounced dead, the state fire department (CBMERJ) said. Concert organizer Bonus Track said in a statement: “Unfortunately, the technician passed away in hospital.”

Shakira Crew Member Dies From ‘Crushing Injuries' in Brazil

www.usmagazine.com: Concert organizers confirmed that a crew member died while setting up the stage for Shakira’s upcoming Brazil show.

Broadway Stagedoor Culture Is Getting Out of Hand

www.themarysue.com: There was once a time when people did things for the sake of doing them, instead of just to get clout online. Countless everyday joys have been ruined by the bottomless hunger for likes and views and attention, but one experience that has really suffered is seeing a show on Broadway.

What Is the State of the Theater Industry? Experts Weigh In

www.broadwayworld.com: What is the state of the theater industry in 2026? A panel of New York theater professionals came together earlier this month with SAG-AFTRA Foundation to talk about just that, in a conversation moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.

John Cameron Mitchell on ‘Oh, Mary!’ and 25 Years of ‘Hedwig’

www.rollingstone.com: At 63, the Broadway legend is best known for his punk-rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which charts the rage-filled escapades of genderqueer glam rocker Hedwig as she follows around the ex-boyfriend who stole her music and became a star.

A Harry Potter Light Show Will Take Over the L.A. Sky With 1,200 Drones

www.timeout.com/los-angeles: Los Angeles is about to get a little more magical. This June, the sky above Dodger Stadium will transform into a glowing wizarding world spectacle as 1,200 synchronized drones take flight for a one-night-only Harry Potter-themed show.

Kraftwerk Loses Two-Decade-Long Copyright Dispute

variety.com: A circuitous and protracted copyright infringement case first brought by German electronic-music pioneers Kraftwerk in 2004 has finally been settled — and not in the pioneering electronic group’s favor.

Met Opera's $200 Million Saudi Arabia Deal Falls Through

www.broadwayworld.com: The Metropolitan Opera's high-profile arrangement with the Saudi Arabian government - a deal that would have delivered up to $200 million to the struggling company over eight years - has collapsed, The New York Times reports.

Adam Jacobs to Host 10th Annual Arts for Autism Benefit Concert at New Amsterdam Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: On June 22nd, 2026, Arts for Autism will arrive at the New Amsterdam Theatre – home of the blockbuster Aladdin – for the tenth annual concert featuring a constellation of Broadway performers alongside the stars of tomorrow – student performers from across the nation.

BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL Unveils 10th Anniversary Lineup

www.broadwayworld.com: AI replaces every human job overnight. A queer musician is trapped in his childhood home in Tennessee during the pandemic. And a FDNY lieutenant spends Christmas Eve at Ground Zero, looking for the remains of his fallen brother at the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF). In this bold and eclectic lineup, the human condition is on full display as a dynamic mix of new plays and musicals light up the stage.

London’s West End Travel Guide for Theater Lovers: Shows, Hotels, Bars

Observer: London’s West End is a pilgrimage-worthy destination for anyone who loves the stage, rivaled only by Broadway in New York City. For avid theatergoers, Theatreland presents one-of-a-kind opportunities, like witnessing three-time Oscar nominee and Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo play all 23 roles in Kip Williams’s Dracula and watching Chris Pine in his London stage debut in Ivanov at the Bridge Theatre. For a tried-and-true option, Agatha Christie’s murder mystery The Mousetrap holds the title of the longest-running show in London, having premiered in 1952.

L.A. Mayor Hopeful Nithya Raman Faces Questions on Hollywood Policies

www.hollywoodreporter.com: On Apr. 21, L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman released a new campaign video, in the quick-cut, walk-and-talk online style by which Zohran Mamdani updated the Aaron Sorkin ethos. “I’m running for Mayor to make sure Los Angeles stays the film and TV capital of the world,” she announced before ticking off her agenda and criticizing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass for her record in handling L.A.’s downward production spiral, including her delayed appointment of a film liaison who Raman faulted for lacking experience in the entertainment business.

Celestial stage Titanic drone show

TPi: Celestial has been revealed as the company behind the spectacle over Belfast Harbour that has captured global attention. Commissioned as part of the BBC’s Made Of Here campaign, the project set out to symbolically bring RMS Titanic back to life using drone show technology.

Announcing the 2026 Hemsley Lighting Programs Internship Recipients

Lighting&Sound America Online - News: The Hemsley Lighting Programs, Inc. was established in 1983 as The Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. Internship in Lighting in honor of the late lighting designer. For over three decades, the programs, which now include The Hemsley Lighting Internship, The Hemsley Lighting Portfolio Review, The Howell Binkley Fellowship, and the Independent Study Program, have been helping current students and recent graduates bridge the gap between the educational and professional worlds.

A troupe departs, but Carnegie Stage space might live on

90.5 WESA: Since 2012, when it relocated from Washington, Pa., off the WALL Theater has occupied a big storefront on West Main Street, in Carnegie. There it staged 79 works, including this month’s Pittsburgh premiere of Jennifer Haley’s drama “Breadcrumbs.”

Global festivals prove being Green works

TPi: Ahead of Earth Day, A Greener Future (AGF), the not-for-profit company dedicated to making the live event sector sustainable, highlighted how festivals are leading the way on green initiatives with innovative solutions that are cost-effective and reduce emissions.

Vineyard Theatre and IATSE Workers Reach Bargaining Agreement

AMERICAN THEATRE: Vineyard Theatre has ratified its first collective bargaining agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), which formally recognizes the union as the representative for its covered backstage and overhire crew members.

CityLight Church In Nebraska Scales Up Its Sound With NEXO & Yamaha

ProSoundWeb: Before its recent move, CityLight Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, a growing congregation, worshiped in a century-old building where audio infrastructure was lacking until the recent deployment of a new main sound reinforcement system utilizing NEXO loudspeakers and a Yamaha digital console implemented by integration firm HouseRight.

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New Disney Boss Cuts 1,000 Jobs Then Turns Around and Posts a Job Fair

disneytips.com: Walt Disney World is a place built on the idea that everything runs seamlessly, that every ride launches on cue, every light hits its mark, and every experience feels effortless to the people paying to enjoy it. What most guests never think about is the army of people behind the scenes making all of that happen, and right now, Disney needs more of them.

Pink to Host 2026 Tony Awards

www.billboard.com: P!nk, a lifelong theater fan, is set to host the 79th Annual Tony Awards, which will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7. The show will broadcast live to both coasts on the CBS, and streaming on Paramount+ from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/5 to 8 p.m. PT.

He’s a Playwright, His Mother’s a Physicist—And They’re Performing a Show Together

Playbill: You might think that when playwright Shayok Misha Chowdhury asked his mother to be in his play, it would be a hard ask. But actually, it was pretty easy. “Everyone's always like, ‘How did you rope your mom into doing this?’ It really was like, can we make a physics meets theatre thing that interests the two of us?” He then turns to his mom, Bulbul Chakraborty, who’s sitting next to him, “and you were really game.”

AI In Hollywood: Saying Yes To Utility AI – And No To Generative AI

www.forbes.com: Hollywood has become one of the loudest voices of resistance to artificial intelligence, and for good reason. In an industry built on authorship, credit and creative control, generative AI has raised fundamental questions about who owns a performance, a story, or even a cut. But behind the headlines and strikes, a quieter shift toward utility AI in Hollywood is underway.

Surviving Coachella: Why Artist Safety Is A Contractual Negotiation

www.forbes.com: For the modern artist, the economic reality is uncompromising: touring is the cash engine. In a world where streaming royalties are structured like digital municipal bonds – slow, steady, and fractional – mega-festivals like Coachella are the high-yield assets. A single opening or headline slot can often be worth more than a year of catalog royalties, tempting artists to sign the festival contract with the biggest number and ask questions later.