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.