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Wallace Shawn to Present THE FEVER at Greenwich House Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 22, 2026 Wallace Shawn will embark on a theatrical double venture this winter at the Greenwich House Theater: performing The Fever in repertory What We Did Before Our Moth Days.
ELSBETH Renewed for Season 4 at CBS by Josh Sharpe
- January 22, 2026 Everybody's favorite New York detective isn't going anywhere. CBS has given a Season 4 order for Elsbeth, the police procedural dramedy series led by Carrie Preston.
Video: Sean Hayes Explains What THE UNKNOWN Is All About by Nicole Rosky
- January 22, 2026 Sean Hayes is back onstage this season in The Unknown, presented by Studio Seaview. The new one-man play is written by acclaimed and award-winning playwright David Cale and directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Watch in this video as the whole team discusses what the new play is all about!
Mandy Patinkin Shares Advice for Jonathan Bailey Ahead of SUNDAY by Josh Sharpe
- January 22, 2026 Next year, Jonathan Bailey will pick up the paintbrush as he steps into the role of George Seurat in the highly anticipated West End production of Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy Patinkin, who originated the role on Broadway, recently shared his thoughts about the new production, even offering some advice to Bailey.
Washington National Opera Negotiates Kennedy Center Exit & Endowment Ownership by Joshua Wright
- January 22, 2026 Washington National Opera’s planned separation from the Kennedy Center is moving into a complex legal stage, with negotiations underway over assets, facilities, and the future of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.
CHESS Revival Will Record a Cast Album by Nicole Rosky
- January 22, 2026 xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
Kelsie Watts Sets Final Performance in SIX; Jasmine Forsberg to Return by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 22, 2026 Kelsie Watts, who is currently starring as Jane Seymour in Six on Broadway, will play her final performance in the production. Six on Broadway recently unveiled new cast members set to join the show.
Video: Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing From BEACHES by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 22, 2026 Beaches, A New Musical has released a first look music video of stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett singing “Wish I Could Be Like You” from the original score.
Photos: EVERY BRILLIANT THING Arrives at the Hudson Theatre by Jennifer Broski
- January 22, 2026 Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is coming back to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing. The limited thirteen-week engagement through May 24, 2026 at the Hudson Theatre. The theatre was last home to Waiting For Godot which closed on January 4, 2026. Check out photos of the new marquee below!
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO by Joshua Wright
- January 22, 2026 Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026.
Jason Moore to Direct MURDER SHE WROTE Movie Starring Jamie Lee Curtis by Josh Sharpe
- January 22, 2026 The forthcoming film adaptation of the murder mystery series Murder She Wrote has recruited stage and screen director Jason Moore to helm the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star as detective Jessica Fletcher.
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE by Jennifer Broski
- January 22, 2026 The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Rehearsals have officially begun and BroadwayWorld is bringing you first look photos here!
M. Kilgore, Greg Hildreth, and More Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway by Stephi Wild
- January 22, 2026 Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Blu-ray and DVD by Josh Sharpe
- January 22, 2026 Sony Pictures Classics will release the live film version of the 2023 Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along on DVD and Blu-ray on March 3. The digital version is currently available to rent or buy.
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Arrives at the Broadhurst Theatre by Jennifer Broski
- January 22, 2026 The jellicles are coming! CATS: The Jellicle Ball will begin Broadway previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on Wednesday, March 18 ahead of a Tuesday, April 7 opening night. The theatre was most recently home to Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets, which closed on November 16, 2025. Check out photos of the new marquee here!
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME by Nicole Rosky
- January 22, 2026 Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.
Photos: Randy Graff and Beth Leavel in PEN PALS by Stephi Wild
- January 22, 2026 All new photos have been released of Randy Graff and Beth Leavel as Bernie and Mags in the off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. They will star in the show through Feb 1. Check out the photos below!
FINDING NEVERLAND Is Now Available for Licensing by Nicole Rosky
- January 22, 2026 Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announces that the inspiring musical, Finding Neverland is now available for licensing. We have all of the details!
Video: Sarah Silverman on Making Her Broadway Debut in ALL OUT by Stephi Wild
- January 22, 2026 Sarah Silverman officially made her Broadway debut this week in All Out: Comedy About Ambition. Moments after stepping offstage, she talked about how it felt to make her Broadway debut in a short video posted on social media.
Photos: Bob The Drag Queen Get Ready for Broadway Debut in MOULIN ROUGE! by Bruce Glikas
- January 22, 2026 Drag superstar, comedian, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Bob The Drag Queen will soon take over the role of “Harold Zidler” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He recently met the press ahead of his run in the show. Check out photos here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: CHICAGO, HELL'S KITCHEN & More by Team BWW
- January 21, 2026 Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast by A.A. Cristi
- January 21, 2026 Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.