Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
We're tracking winter weather cancellations across the United States.
By: Team BWW Jan. 23, 2026
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide. Forecasters at NOAA and the National Weather Service warn that heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact hundreds of millions of people from January 23 through early next week, creating hazardous travel conditions and increasing the likelihood of power outages. As conditions evolve, this page will provide ongoing updates on weather-related cancellations and advisories.
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Atlanta
Variety Playhouse - The Tom Petty Musical: You Don’t Know How It Feels
Variety Playhouse has postponed Sunday’s performance of The Tom Petty Musical: “You Don’t Know How It Feels” due to anticipated severe weather conditions.
A new performance date has not yet been announced. Ticket holders will be contacted once rescheduling information becomes available.
Blue Man Group - Fox Theatre
Due to forecasted inclement winter weather in metro Atlanta, the Fox Theatre has postponed Blue Man Group performances originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The performances have been rescheduled for June 16 and June 17, 2026. Tickets will be honored for the new dates. Patrons should check their email or contact the Fox Theatre box office for additional details regarding exchanges or refunds.
Austin
Murder on the Orient Express - Zach Theatre
Due to the arctic freeze impacting Central Texas, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Saturday, January 24 7:30pm performance of Murder on the Orient Express.
Canceling is always our last resort! However, the extreme weather makes it unsafe for our cast, crew, and YOU to reach the theater. We know you made special plans to be with us, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Charlotte
Monty Python's Spamalot - Blumenthal Performing Arts
Due to winter weather conditions, several performances of SPAMALOT at Belk Theater have been affected.
The Saturday, January 24 matinee at 2:00 PM will proceed as scheduled. The Saturday, January 24 evening performance at 7:30 PM has been rescheduled to Monday, January 26 at 7:30 PM. Sunday, January 25 performances have also been rescheduled. The 1:00 PM matinee will now take place on Tuesday, January 27 at 2:00 PM, and the 6:30 PM evening performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 PM.
All impacted ticket holders will receive an email with additional information regarding their tickets.
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella & The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Due to this weekend's winter weather forecast, we are rescheduling several performances to ensure the safety of our audiences, cast, crew, and staff. Please see the updated show schedules at the link below.
Weekend Shows - Charlotte Comedy Theater
Charlotte Comedy Theater shared on Instagram they are cancelling this weekend's shows due to severe weather.
Chicago
Little Shop of Horrors - Marriott Theatre
Due to the forecasted severe weather advisory, for the wellbeing of our patrons the performance of Little Shop of Horrors scheduled for January 23rd at 7:30pm is cancelled.
The venue asks patrons contact the box office at 847-634-0200 to make alternative ticket arrangements.
Dallas
Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase - Dallas Opera
Inclement weather in the North Texas region has forced The Dallas Opera to cancel its upcoming Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase Concert, reception, and celebration dinner, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25.
“We were so looking forward to celebrating the Hart Institute’s 10th anniversary this weekend,” said Ian Derrer, TDO’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO. “However, the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff takes precedence. We hope to be able to celebrate this remarkable program in the future.”
Ticketholders will be contacted via email with their options.
Louisville
Sleeping Beauty - Alhambra Theatre
The Pennyroyal Arts Council has canceled the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty, which was scheduled for Jan. 26–31, due to impending inclement weather.
Families and participants are encouraged to monitor the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s website and social media channels for updates, according to the release. Additional information is available at www.pennyroyalarts.org
Memphis
Always A Bridesmain - Theatre Memphis
Due to the anticipation of cold and inclement weather, we are canceling the performances of ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID for Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25 in the interest of the safety of our patrons, cast, crew and staff. Tonight’s opening night production (January 23, 2026) will still be performed. Our box office will contact you if you have tickets for either of the canceled shows to offer reassignment to another performance, credit on your account or refunds.
Questions may be directed to 901.682.8323 or info@theatrememphis.org.
The Barber of Seville - Opera Memphis
Due to the closure of the University of Memphis campus on Saturday, January 24, Opera Memphis will not be able to present its scheduled performance of The Barber of Seville. Holders of Saturday tickets can reschedule for Friday by calling our box office at (901) 257‑3100. If rescheduling is not possible, our box office will reach out next week to outline next steps.
sex/work - TheatreWorks@TheSquare
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this alteration may cause, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of the esteemed cast, crew, staff, and patrons remain our foremost priority. For those holding tickets for either of the cancellation dates (January 24th and 25th), our box office will be in touch with you to facilitate date/show rearrangements or refunds. Alternatively, feel free to contact our box office directly at 901.726.4656 and tickets can still be conveniently purchased online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
Jagged Little Pill - Playhouse on the Square
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this alteration may cause, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of the esteemed cast, crew, staff, and patrons remain our foremost priority. For those holding tickets for either of the cancellation dates (January 24th and 25th), our box office will be in touch with you to facilitate date/show rearrangements or refunds. Alternatively, feel free to contact our box office directly at 901.726.4656 and tickets can still be conveniently purchased online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
Minneapolis / St. Paul
Somewhere - Guthrie Theater
In response to the needs of our staff and artists, and in support of our broader community, the Guthrie will be closed for the full day January 23, and the performance of SOMEWHERE has been canceled. Ticket holders will receive additional information from the Box Office. We will resume regular business hours on Saturday and look forward to welcoming our audiences back to the Guthrie.
Nashville
Frozen in Concert - Nashville Symphony
For everyone’s safety, the January 24 & 25 performances of FROZEN are canceled due to inclement weather. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Ticket holders received an email about their options.
New Jersey
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Due to predicted inclement weather and the New Jersey State of Emergency, we will be canceling the January 25, 2026 performance with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Oklahoma
Frozen - Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Due to extreme weather forecasts, several schedule changes have been announced out of an abundance of caution. Saturday afternoon’s performance of Frozen has been canceled. The Saturday evening performance of Frozen has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m.
All performances of Wind in the Willows scheduled for January 27 have been postponed.
All other performances are currently planned to proceed as scheduled. Refunds for canceled performances will be issued next week.
Mozart’s Gran Partita - Tulsa Symphony
Due to the forecasted inclement weather this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Sunday’s Symphony Sessions performance of Mozart’s Gran Partita at TU’s Lorton Performance Center on January 25. All ticket holders will receive a full refund. Refunds will be processed automatically to the original form of payment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email info@tulsasymphony.org or call 918-584-3645.
Pittsburgh
The Magic of Rob Lake - F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Due to expected inclement weather, the upcoming performance of The Magic of Rob Lake scheduled for this Sunday (January 25th, 2026) has been rescheduled. All tickets will be honored for the new date. Refunds are available for 30 days from the original point of purchase.
Rhode Island
Suffs - Providence Performing Arts Center
Due to the severe weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and SUFFS have announced that the Sunday, January 25 matinee performance at 1PM and evening performance at 6:30PM have been cancelled.
Sunday, January 25th ticketholders who purchased from the PPAC Box Office and from ppacri.org do not need to take any further action; refunds will be automatically issued. Please allow five to seven business days for a refund to be posted to a ticketholder's account.
St. Louis
St. Louis Teen Talent Competition - The Fabulous Fox
The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, who presents the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition at The Fabulous Fox, has made the decision to move the performance originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of performers, staff, and patrons as the top priority,
The 16th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition performance will now take place tonight Friday, January 23 at 8:30 p.m.
Washington, DC
Do You Think I'm Annoying? & Dead Girl's Quinceañera - Studio Theatre
The reading of Do You Think I'm Annoying? by Jesse Jae Hoon has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 2:30 pm. Saturday's other two readings, the stranger by Sam Walsh and Aya by Fernanda Coppel, will continue as planned.
The reading of Dead Girl's Quinceañera by Phanésia Pharel scheduled for Sunday evening has been canceled. Studio will reschedule this reading for a point the future, so stay tuned for updates.
Stories from The Brink - Theater J
Theater J has canceled all performances scheduled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, due to a predicted large winter storm. The affected performances will be rescheduled for Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m.
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