LGBTQ+ talent to take center stage at 2026 Barrymore Awards

The star-studded, performance-filled Barrymore Awards are returning to Philadelphia on Nov. 16, celebrating the best in theater in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and with the theme of Joy and Glamour this year, there’s plenty to look forward to. The 2026 Barrymore Awards will be hosted by bestselling author, TV writer, playwright and Barrymore Award winner R. Eric Thomas, with presenters including out Pulitzer Prize winner and Broadway playwright James Ijames, out Councilmember Rue Landau and PHL17’s Positively Philly team, among others. The evening will also feature live musical performances from throughout the 2025/2026 season.

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