The 2016 Broadway revival cast of Falsettos will reunite for a one-night-only benefit concert honoring the revival’s 10-year anniversary, according to an announcement regarding upcoming theatrical events. The special evening is scheduled for October 18 at Carnegie Hall and will benefit The BroadwayEveryDay Foundation and Family Equality.
The Falsettos 10th Anniversary Reunion at Carnegie Hall
The upcoming concert brings back the tight-knit family from the 2016 Broadway production, which was written by the late William Finn and 2026 Tony Award honoree James Lapine. Lapine directed the 2016 remount. According to the event details, the cast features two-time Tony winner Christian Borle as Marvin, Tony winner Stephanie J. Block as Trina, Andrew Rannells as Whizzer, Tony winner Brandon Uranowitz as Mendel, Tracie Thoms as Charlotte, and Betsy Wolfe as Cordelia.
Dame Julie Andrews Documentary Set for 2027
Dame Julie Andrews is the subject of a forthcoming documentary directed by R.J. Cutler, as announced by Disney+. Set for a 2027 release on the streaming platform under a to-be-announced title, the project utilizes never-before-seen archival footage alongside brand-new interviews.
“To sit with Julie, to be allowed into her inner world, to watch her reflect on a life that has shaped so many other lives, was an experience I will forever cherish,” Cutler said in a statement provided to the press. Cutler added that Andrews offered her full self without pretense, revealing someone even more extraordinary than the icon.
Leadership Transition at The Public Theater
Oskar Eustis will step down from his post as Artistic Director of The Public Theater on July 31, 2028, concluding the institution’s 60th anniversary season at Astor Place. Eustis has led the organization since 2005, during which time he championed major productions including Hamilton, Sweat, and Fun Home.
“I have long hoped that my 70th birthday would be the right moment for me to pass this magnificent theater on to the next generation, and I believe that indeed, the perfect time has arrived,” Eustis said in a public statement. He noted that the theater successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and recent societal upheavals with its mission intact.
Donmar Warehouse Announces 2026–2027 Season
The Donmar Warehouse has detailed its upcoming 2026–2027 programming slate, which opens in December with the world premiere of Stuart Slade’s The King’s Ransom, directed by Matthew Dunster. Following that production, the venue will stage a major revival of Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, directed by Patrick Marber and starring Simon Russell Beale, Rupert Everett, Olivier Huband, and Jay Simpson.
Additionally, the Donmar announced the full cast for the world premiere of Danny Lee Wynter’s Ilford Boy, directed by Artistic Director Tim Sheader. The cast includes Lindsey Coulson, Cary Crankson, Gershwyn Eustache Jr., Aaron Gill, Charlotte Jaconelli, Sinead Matthews, Craig Stein, Leo Whitfield-Harris, and Ria Zmitrowicz. The venue also named Azuka Oforka and Rafaella Marcus as the recipients of the 2026 Theatre Royal Haymarket Writers Award, which commissions two writers annually to develop new plays with artistic support from the Donmar team.
Did you know? The Theatre Royal Haymarket Writers Award provides selected playwrights with direct access to professional actors, readings, and workshops to help develop their scripts through the Donmar Warehouse’s collaborative framework.
West End Woofs (and Meows) Returns to Covent Garden
The annual live adoption event West End Woofs (and Meows) will return for its fourth year on August 15 at 10:15 a.m., hosted once again by stage icons Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden. The event features shelter animals making their West End debuts alongside performers from productions such as Hamilton, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Oliver!, Paddington, and The Devil Wears Prada.
Special guests slated to appear include Bella Brown, Janie Dee, Richard Dempsey, Peter Egan, Tony winner Cole Escola, Sarah Hadland, Bonnie Langford, Tony winner Jak Malone, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, and Jac Yarrow, according to the festival organizers.
Deaf West Theatre 35th Anniversary Gala
Deaf West Theatre will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a gala event on September 28 at Joe’s Pub. The evening will honor Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur, five-time Tony-winning producer Eva Price, and Tony-winning Cats: The Jellicle Ball directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston.
The organization’s first-ever gala is co-directed by Henry Gottfried and Sandra Mae Frank, with music direction by Meghann Zervoulis Bate. A broader lineup of performers is scheduled to be announced ahead of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Falsettos revival reunion concert?
The one-night-only benefit concert takes place on October 18 at Carnegie Hall.
When will the Julie Andrews documentary be released?
The documentary directed by R.J. Cutler is scheduled for release in 2027 on Disney+.
Who is taking over as Artistic Director of The Public Theater?
Oskar Eustis will step down on July 31, 2028, following the institution’s 60th-anniversary season.
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