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New Maltby & Shire Musical ABOUT TIME to Premiere Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
About Time, the new Maltby & Shire musical revue with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr., will premiere Off-Broadway.
SIX Producers Condemn Bullying Following New Cast Announcement
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Following Six on Broadway's recent announcement of the new queens joining the show, the production received an influx of bigoted comments on social media. The production has responded to the comments by restricting access to its accounts. 
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
Mark Consuelos, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Join FALLEN ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward. Learn more about the full cast here!
Video: First Look at Whitney Leavitt in Costume as Roxie Hart
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Check out a video of Leavitt in costume here.
Photos: Channing Tatum Introduces MAGIC MIKE LIVE in New York
by Bruce Glikas - January 21, 2026
MAGIC MIKE LIVE NYC debuts this fall! Check out photos from the launch event with Channing Tatum and learn about the electrifying new production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Paulo Szot Performs 'His Kiss, the Riot' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
Hadestown has released a new video of Tony Away winner Paulo Szot performing “His Kiss, the Riot” as Hades. Watch the video here!
Photos: Inside the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale at 54 Below
by Jennifer Broski - January 20, 2026
After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA and Atlantic Acting School, hit the stage on Sunday for the live finale at 54 Below. The finalists included Lillian Duncan Bicheno, Ava Greenberg, and Keita Kawahara (High School Age Group) and Bo Bailey, Maria Elena, and Gabe Richardson (College Age Group). Check out photos here.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - January 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Hochul Aims to Enhance NYC Musical & Theatrical Production Tax Credit
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed allocating an additional $150 million to retroactively extend a New York State theater tax credit program.
Photos: Robin de Jesús, Mary Testa and More in Rehearsals for NIGHT SIDE SONGS
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the new musical Night Side Songs, written by The Lazours. Check out rehearsal photos here!
MEXODUS to Return to NYC This Spring at the Daryl Roth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
On the heels of a twice-extended run at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in Fall 2025, Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will return to New York City.
Debut of the Month: Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
Read BroadwayWorld's Debut of the Month interview with Sam Tutty, currently starring as Dougal in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)! Read about the show's New York debut and more.
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Releases 'Runway Seating'
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Exclusive “Runway Seating” at the Broadhurst Theatre are on sale now for the new Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Learn more about the runway seats here.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - January 20, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2025 Awards honor shows which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. 
CHESS on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the first-ever Broadway revival CHESS for performances through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Learn more about the show and get tickets here!
FDNY Called to New World Stages After Reports of Fumes
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
FDNY officials were reportedly called to New World Stages this past Sunday after reports of fumes. The theater complex houses five off-Broadway theaters in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 19, 2026- SIX To Welcome New Queens and More
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: 
Roger Allers, Co-Director of THE LION KING, Dies at 76
by Gillian Blum - January 18, 2026
Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, passed away at 76 years old, as confirmed by longtime collaborator and visual effects supervisor Dave Bossert.
Playlist: Songs for a Broadway Snow Day
by Team BWW - January 17, 2026
2026 has begun and winter has officially arrived. As the temperatures drop and the winds of winter howl, have your very own Broadway snow day with these 25 songs that celebrate snow, ice, and all things winter!
Audition Differently In 2026
by Spencer Glass - January 17, 2026
Actor and Coach, Spencer Glass, walks us through ways to handle audition nerves, show up for ourselves, and enter auditions mindfully and with curiosity. No more negative energy. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 
THE GREAT GATSBY's Drew Lake Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - January 17, 2026
The Great Gatsby's Drew Lake is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along as Lake takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.

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