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Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut, NY adds $150M to theatre tax credit, Matt explains how to watch the Tonys

Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days.

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1) Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut in ‘& Juiet’
https://people.com/chrissy-metz-to-make-broadway-debut-in-and-juliet-11985703

2) New York state adds $150 million to theatrical tax credit program
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-State-Budget-Adds-150-Million-to-NYC-Theatrical-Production-Tax-Credit-20260529

3) ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ announces extension
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-THE-JELLICLE-BALL-Extends-on-Broadway-Through-2027-20260528

4) Judge orders Trump’s name off Kennedy Center
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5839349/president-trump-kennedy-center-name-judge-order

5) This week’s theatrical schedule

Tuesday, June 2
Opening: ‘Jerome’ Off-Broadway from Playwrights Horizons
https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/production-history/2020s/2526/jerome 

Previews: ‘Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been’ Off-Broadway at New York City Center
https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2026-2027/are-you-now-or-have-you-ever-been/ 

Performances: ‘SIX’ national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida
https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/six/ 

Thursday, June 4
Opening: ‘Girl, Interrupt