Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Tickets Now on Sale for BEETLEJUICE in Jacksonville
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
DAMN YANKEES Opens February 26 at Alhambra Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre & Dining's production of the classic Broadway musical Damn Yankees opens February 26, bringing big laughs, unforgettable songs, and a whole lot of heart to Jacksonville’s iconic stage.
Feature: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Players By The Sea
Players by the Sea opened their 61st Season with Dear Evan Hansen on January 30th, 2026.
Miramar To Host FIRST FRIDAYS: NETWORK & CHILL BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION
Miramar's First Fridays event on February 6 will feature Maurice 'Trick Daddy' Young and Senator Christopher Smith in a special Black History Month edition, focusing on networking and community engagement.
CARMEN to Be Performed This Sunday by FSCJ Artist Series
Teatro Lirico D'Europa will present the opera CARMEN at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts this Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3pm.
THE MIRROR CRACK'D & More Lead Florida's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Adds New Dates To THE STUNNING TOUR
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B.
VOYAGE Brings The Music Of Journey To The Florida Theatre This June
The Florida Theatre will present VOYAGE: Celebrating the Music of Journey on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.
AN EVENING OF ALTON BROWN Comes to Florida Theatre This April
The Florida Theatre will present An Evening of Alton Brown on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
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.
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
As you enter the theatre for “Blue Man Group” you’re met with pre-show announcements scrolling across an LED screen.
LOVE, LUST, AND LOSS: A CABARET Comes to The Bull on Valentine's Day
Emerging musical theater writers Morgan Vanderlaan and Nicolas Chalise will present Love, Lust, and Loss: A Cabaret, a one-night-only evening of new musical theater, on Friday, February 14, 9:00-10:00 PM at The Bull in downtown Gainesville.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Diana Krall To Launch U.S. Tour At Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
Diana Krall will open her U.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Fleming Island Resident Wins Florida Theatre’s 2025 Annual Ticket Drawing
A Fleming Island resident has won the Florida Theatre’s 2025 Annual Ticket Drawing, receiving premium seats to every Florida Theatre–presented artist during the 2026 season.
Review: MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE at Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre hosted “MANIA: The ABBA Tribute” on January 13, 2026, a show where you can dance, you can jive, and truly have the time of your life!
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT Set for a One-Night Event at Florida Theatre
The Florida Theatre and AEG Presents will present Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, 40th Anniversary on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.
Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining
What did our critic think of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining?
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer To Perform At The Florida Theatre With Special Guests L.A. Guns
Tom Keifer, best known as the frontman of Cinderella, will perform live at the Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.
NATS Names Melissa Greenblatt as New Executive Director
The National Association of Teachers of Singing has appointed Melissa Greenblatt as its full-time executive director.
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Buried Child ShepardFest (7/31-8/02) |
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Karol G Hard Rock Stadium (10/02-10/02) |
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Benson Boone VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (8/25-8/25) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Florida Theatre (11/10-11/10) |
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Barry Manilow Amerant Bank Arena (1/15-1/15) |
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Turnpike Troubadours, Muscadine Bloodline & Drayton Farley BayCare Sound (10/25-10/25) |
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Something's Brewing: Coffee Cantata & Rita Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia (9/10-9/12) |
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Saturday Night Fever Alhambra Theatre & Dining (8/20-9/27) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Florida Theatre (10/21-10/21) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Jacksonville Center of the Performing Arts (12/01-12/13) |