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Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Bo Bailey
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Who will win the competition? You'll have to tune into the live finale on Sunday, January 18 (12pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet College contestant Bo Bailey from Lakeland, Florida.
Video: Paul Mescal Sings In School Production Of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Before his rise as a leading screen and stage actor, Paul Mescal was another high school kid donning a cape and a half-mask in a school production of The Phantom of the Opera. Check out a new archival video of Paul performing the title role and the iconic song, 'Music of the Night.'
Video: Jordan Litz, Keri Rene Fuller and More Sing 'Defying Gravity'
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
You can now watch Jordan Litz (Wicked’s current Fiyero), Keri René Fuller (Wicked’s upcoming Elphaba), Mary Kate Morrissey (former Elphaba), and Allie Trimm (current Glinda) perform a 'Swankified Stairwell Session' of Defying Gravity!
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Bug star Carrie Coon recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about her experience in the show, along with the response she has received from audience members. Check out the discussion now.
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Return
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Sound Designer Marc Salzberg on Sound, Space and Storytelling in Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with Marc Salzberg to discuss his philosophy in sound design for the theatre. He reflects evolving technology in the theatre, what it takes to sustain a long career in theatre sound, and more.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Sarita Choudhury and More to Star in THE ADDING MACHINE at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
 The New Group has revealed the complete cast for The Adding Machine by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw. This production features Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly.
Annual MLK Concert Relocates From Kennedy Center After 23 Years
by Joshua Wright - January 14, 2026
The long-running Let Freedom Ring MLK concert will relocate from the Kennedy Center to the Howard Theatre in 2026, with organizers citing cost savings and broader changes at the arts institution. Get all the details here.
WICKED to Hold Open Calls in Miami for Broadway and National Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Wicked will be holding an open call in Miami for singers and dancers for the Broadway and National Touring companies! The open call will take place at DanceArts Miami.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
Joshua Colley, J. Harrison Ghee, Jordan Tyson and More to Join HADESTOWN
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast to Broadway. The company will feature Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.
Rodney Ingram Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Aladdin has announced that Rodney Ingram will step into the title role beginning Tuesday, February 3. Ainsley Melham will play his final performance Sunday, February 1. 
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
Donna Vivino and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Pop-Punk Musical, THE REUNION
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
A 29-hour industry-only reading of Zack Steele's The Reunion will be held in Manhattan on January 16. The cast will be led by Donna Vivino, Van Hughes, Matt Copley, Jasmine Forsberg, Aaron James McKenzie, and more.
Governor Kathy Hochul Launches Plan to Preserve Performing Arts Spaces in New York
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released her 2026 State of the State report, which includes a plan to preserve performing art spaces in New York. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Cost n' Mayor's 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - January 13, 2026
​You can now get a first look at photos of 11 to Midnight, the world premiere dance story from the minds of Cost n’ Mayor (Austin & Marideth Telenko) and Hideaway Circus (Josh & Lyndsay Aviner), ahead of its first performance.
Photos: Questlove Visits ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - January 13, 2026
Check out photos of Questlove visiting All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers on Broadway!
Photos: Jodie Foster Visits OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
by Bruce Glikas - January 13, 2026
See photos of Jodie Foster visiting Oedipus on Broadway! The production is currently running at Broadway's Studio 54, and stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE MONSTERS Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - January 13, 2026
MTC will present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, in a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater. See photos of the cast meeting the press here!
WAITRESS Teases Upcoming US Tour In Honor of 10th Anniversary
by Michael Major - January 13, 2026
A new US tour of Waitress the Musical seems to be in the works. In a new social media post, the official Waitress account revealed that there will be an upcoming US tour, in honor of the beloved musical's 10th anniversary.
Boots Riley to Bring Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS Play to the Screen
by Josh Sharpe - January 13, 2026
Boots Riley, filmmaker behind 2018's Sorry to Bother You and the upcoming I Love Boosters, is bringing Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, to the big screen.
Review Roundup: GOING BACHARACH Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
Amas Musical Theatre officially opened the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Find out what the critics are saying!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Competition at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway revival recently welcomed a very special guest speller to the competiton, Broadway icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out video below as Lin takes his turn in the contest.

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