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Gus Birney and More Will Lead the Cast of SEAGULL: TRUE STORY Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!
Photos: THE LOST BOYS Shares Key Art Ahead of Broadway Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
The Lost Boys on Broadway has released all new key art, featuring photos of the cast, in stark 'day' and 'night' constrasting posters. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Complete Cast Announced for Year Two of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
Full casting for Year 2 of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. The full Year 2 cast will begin performances on Tuesday, March 31st at the Marquis Theatre.
THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Will Close Off-Broadway in March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
The Office! A Musical Parody will end its seven-year run in the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center (210 West 50th Street, 3rd Floor) Off-Broadway. The closing performance is set for Saturday, March 22, 2026.
Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Now Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced that How to Dance in Ohio, the heart-filled Broadway musical, is now available for licensing. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2026- CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Heads Into Rehearsal and More
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Ready for a Ball? Go Inside Rehearsals for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Luka Vonier - February 19, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball arrives to Broadway following its triumphant run at PAC NYC last year. Watch in this video as the company gives a special sneak peek inside rehearsals!
Exclusive: Watch Karen Ziemba Sing in Rehearsals For MONTE CRISTO
by Michael Major - February 19, 2026
Step inside rehearsals for the world premiere production of Monte Cristo, the musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo. This exclusive video clip features Tony Winner Karen Ziemba, who plays Carconte/Lucrezia Borgia.
Photos: Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas Visit SIX on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - February 19, 2026
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas recently paid a visit to Six on Broadway! The pair appeared as a dancing duo on the hit show Dancing With the Stars, and Leavitt is currently starring in Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart. Check out photos here!
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Bruce Glikas - February 19, 2026
The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.
Video: Watch Highlights from THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
You can now get a first look at The Reservoir, being presented in a co-production with Atlantic Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Watch in this video!
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks Relevance of BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL on THE VIEW
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Writer Amber Ruffin recently visited The View to discuss Bigfoot! A New Musical, which is currently in previews off-Broadway at New York City Center. Watch the segment now.
Katie Finneran, Will Pullen and More to Star in THE RECEPTIONIST
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.
TITANIQUE Will Announce Complete Broadway Cast Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Titanique  is getting ready to set sail on Broadway, but not before one last announcement!  BroadwayWorld has learned that the rest of its kooky krazy cast will be announced on Friday, February 20. Check back to find out who else will join the company.
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/19/2026; Jobs In Production, Patron Services, and More
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/19/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Tom Hiddleston And Hayley Atwell To Star In Jamie Lloyd's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will bring Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway for a limited 10-week run in fall 2026. The Shakespeare comedy previously played London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 19, 2026- ALL OUT Welcomes Starry New Cast Members and More
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Regine Sophia Shares Backstage Scoop From CHESS
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2026
In this edition of Words From the Wings, we catch up with Regine Sophia who is in the Ensemble of Chess Broadway. She takes us backstage at the Imperial Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour
by Joshua Wright - February 18, 2026
Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco.
Photos: First Look at AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren Worsham
by Joshua Wright - February 18, 2026
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Photos: Alix Earle Visits Jake Shane at ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - February 18, 2026
Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Check out photos of Jake Shane with Alix Earle here!
Photos: Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - February 18, 2026
The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!

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