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Video: Patti LuPone Calls Out Trump's Kennedy Center Changes
by Michael Major - February 03, 2026
Patti LuPone gave a passionate speech during a recent Carnegie Hall concert, calling our Trump's recent changes to the Kennedy Center. Watch the video, along with responses from Tyne Daly and Betty Buckley.
Video: WONDER at American Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - February 03, 2026
Get a first look at Wonder, based on the novel and film of the same name at American Repertory Theater through February 15, 2026. Wonder follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and belonging when their son Auggie begins attending school after years of hiding his facial difference beneath a space helmet. 
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing Queen, Mariah Carey, CABARET & More
by Michael Major - February 03, 2026
Watch a video of Jeremy Jordan singing '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' by Aretha Franklin, 'Dreamlover' by Mariah Carey, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen, along with songs from Cabaret, The Great Gatsby, and more.
Video: Inside Disney World's Festival of the Arts With Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & More
by Michael Major - February 03, 2026
Watch a video of Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Jelani Remy, and Isabella McCalla talking to Richard Ridge about performing in EPCOT's Disney on Broadway concert series as part of the Festival of the Arts in Disney World.
Video: Whitney Leavitt Performs 'Roxie' on Her Opening Night in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - February 03, 2026
Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Watch videos of her singing 'Roxie' and taking her first bow!
NYC Off-Broadway Week Offers 2-for-1 Tickets to 26 Shows in March
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
NYC Off-Broadway Week will return February 16 through March 12, offering 2-for-1 ticket deals to 26 Off-Broadway productions. Presented by New York City Tourism + Conventions in partnership with The Off-Broadway League.
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Will Present 10TH 21 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FEST
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present the 10th 21 Islands International Short Film Fest, featuring short films by artists from island nations and territories worldwide.
Photos: John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu will join the company of Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! on Broadway. You can now get a first look at production photos.
Tickets Now on Sale for Kids' Night on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Tickets for Kids’ Night on Broadway are now on sale. The program returns to New York City with 18 participating Broadway shows, including The Outsiders, Wicked and many more.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/1/26 - Grosses and Attendance Increase
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/1/2026.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended for a second time, Off-Broadway at New World Stages.
ALADDIN Welcomes Cast Members Rodney Ingram and Ryan Gregory
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak. Also joining the Broadway company of Aladdin, is Rodney Ingram in the title role.
Kathryn Adeline to Star as Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Kathryn Adeline will assume the role of Lorraine Baines in the North American Tour of Back to the Future: The Musical in Baltimore, MD. The Broadway and West End show based on the film brings the cinematic classic to the stage
Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will star in a concert staging of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall.
Laurie Hernandez to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Laurie Hernandez, the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast, will join the company of & Juliet on Broadway.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Four Years On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2026
Yesterday afternoon, the Tony Award-winning global sensation MJ celebrated their 4th Anniversary on Broadway, including a special curtain call performance of Michael Jackson's hit song 'Remember the Time' lead by Matte Martinez. Watch the video!
Veteran Theatre Journalist Harry Haun Has Died At 85
by Cara Joy David - February 02, 2026
Veteran journalist Harry Haun, who covered theater for more than 50 years, passed away on February 2. He had been admitted to the ICU last week with congestive heart failure. He was 85 and is survived by his husband, Charles Nelson.
Video: Bride & Groom Perform Suprise GREASE Number at Their Wedding
by Michael Major - February 02, 2026
A bride and groom surprised their wedding guests with a fully-choreographed Grease performance. In a now-viral social media video, choreographer Natalie Chernow and her husband, Jesse Rodriguez, perform 'You're the One That I Want.'
Jeremy Jordan to Voice Steve Harrington in Animated STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Spin-off
by Josh Sharpe - February 02, 2026
Jeremy Jordan is voicing the character of Steve Harrington in the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85, a forthcoming spin-off of the Netflix hit.
HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical to Star Jay Armstrong Johnson & Zachary Piser
by Michael Major - February 02, 2026
The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane Hollander. 
Hot Tickets of the Week: OPERATION MINCEMEAT, CHESS & More
by Team BWW - February 02, 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 to this week, starting February 2, 2026.
Video: THE LOST BOYS Cast Performs 'If We Make It Through The Night'
by Nicole Rosky - February 02, 2026
The cast and creative team of Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS invited a few members of the press to watch a sneak peek preview presentation of two songs from the show, including “If We Make It Through The Night”. Watch the full performance here!
Stephen Schwartz Reveals New Details on WICKED Movie Follow-Up OZMA
by Josh Sharpe - February 02, 2026
Stephen Schwartz is currently working on a new Oz spin-off movie alongside book writer Winnie Holzman, which would be based on L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz, and would tell the story of Princess Ozma.
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Dons OH, MARY's Bratty Curls in HEDWIG-Inspired Teaser
by Michael Major - February 02, 2026
John Cameron Mitchell is pulling the bratty curls down from the shelf! The writer and original star of the groundbreaking musical (turned film) Hedwig and the Angry Inch is preparing to take over as ‘Mary Todd Lincoln.' Watch a new video teaser!

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