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# Broadway Itinerary — Week of 5/18
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/broadway-itinerary-week-of-5-18-2/
- Published: 2026-05-18T18:34:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-18T18:34:47.000Z
- Description: Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of May 18, so you never miss your cue.
- Author: Broadway News
- Tags: Broadway Itinerary

## Monday, May 18 

[“**The Emporium**”](https://www.classicstage.org/the-emporium/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Opening Night (Off-Broadway)  
**Where:** [Classic Stage Company](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rm17oEMEQoFJqRvb9?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 6:30 PM 

[**Broadway Bets**](https://broadwaycares.org/pre-event/broadway-bets-2026/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Benefit for Broadway Cares  
**Where:** [Edison Ballroom](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cP61yoctbacPgKNo7?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 6:30 PM

[**Lincoln Center Theater Spring Gala "Man of La Mancha"**](https://www.lct.org/shows/ManOfLaManchaGala/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**Who:** Bartlett Sher (Director), Robert Downey Jr. (Honoree), Susan Downey (Honoree)  
**What:** Gala  
**Where:** [Vivian Beaumont](https://maps.app.goo.gl/B8ngeD4SsHGu8coG8?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 6:30 PM

[“**Celebrity Autobiography**”](https://celebrityautobiography.com/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Opening Night  
**Where:** [Shubert](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PBdbtX5Dnj8JSXTR8?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 7:00 PM 

[**Manhattan Theatre Club's Gala**](https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/events/spring-gala-2026/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**Who:** Amber Ruffin (Host)   
**What:** Gala  
**Where:** [Cipriani 42nd Street](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4vzdzw37yQs7CACy5?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 7:00 PM

[**Chita Rivera Awards**](https://chitariveraawards.com/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Awards Ceremony  
**Where:** [NYU Skirball Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rQ5dwx3txMZEE9u6A?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 7:30 PM

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## Tuesday, May 19

[“**Animal Wisdom**”](https://signaturetheatre.org/show/animal-wisdom/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Opening Night (Off-Broadway)  
**Where:** [Pershing Square Signature Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AUnN1FBGrhVLyft6A?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 7:00 PM

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## Friday, May 22

[**Black Theatre United Design Expo**](https://www.blacktheatreunited.com/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Event  
**Where:** [John A. Paulson Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pgNv5d3oxmifcWW56?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 10:00 AM

[“**Romeo & Juliet**”](https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/sftc/romeo-juliet/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**Who:** Saheem Ali (Director), Mayte Natalio (Choreographer)  
**What:** First Preview (Shakespeare in the Park)  
**Where:** [Delacorte](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5KA4ppfeaZQ41Sre9?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 8:00 PM

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## Sunday, May 24

[“**What We Did Before Our Moth Days**”](https://mothdays.com/?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**What:** Closing (Off-Broadway)  
**Where:** [Greenwich House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdBNXm1DxgymjDnz7?ref=broadwaynews.com)  
**When:** 1:00 PM

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**\*\*WHAT'S NEXT ON BROADWAY**\*\*

- June 7: The **Tony Awards** ceremony and **Fallen Angels** closes at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
- June 14: **Becky Shaw** closes at the Hayes Theater.

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