AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBroadway Buzz: “Schmigadoon!” won best musical at the 2026 Tony Awards, with “Liberation” taking best play and “Ragtime” earning best musical revival; John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf also scored major acting wins as Pink hosted at Radio City Music Hall. Chicago Spotlight: The Tonys included a big “Chicago” 30th anniversary tribute featuring Pink, Queen Latifah, Whitney Leavitt and Alex Newell—plus a star-packed red-carpet moment for Broadway fans. Local Arts & Community: Two Chicago foundations teamed up for “Runway of Change,” an inclusive fashion show set for June 21 that spotlights disability rights and accessibility through fashion. Sports & Culture Loss: Bulls legend and broadcaster Stacey King died at 59; the team called him a beloved voice who brought Bulls basketball into Chicago homes for decades. Illinois Youth Watch: A Kids Count report says Illinois is doing better than most on youth well-being, but reading and math declines and rising child death rates remain urgent. World Cup on the Radar: Group D is shaping up as a pressure-cooker for the U.S. at home, with Paraguay, Turkey and Australia all capable of upsets.
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