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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.
Video: Lesli Margherita On Playing 'Mrs. Lovett' In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita star as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in Stephen Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. In a newly released video, Margherita discusses stepping into the role of Mrs. Lovett, the pragmatic pie shop proprietor at the center of Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award–winning musical.
Photos: First Look at Sting in THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
You can now get a first look at The Last Ship starring Sting. The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will present the world premiere of the reimagined production.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/11/26 - Overall Grosses Down 34% From Prior Week
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/11/2026.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Set MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Final Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway has revealed the final performances for the two original Broadway leads: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. 
Rannells Returns as Host in THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
The Great American Baking Show is back, and so is Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells, who returns as a co-host for the upcoming sports-themed episode. Check out a new trailer and photos now.
Jon M. Chu to Receive 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award From the Art Directors Guild
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Wicked director Jon M. Chu is set to receive the 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award from The Art Directors Guild. The ceremony will take place on February 28, 2026, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Will Make Broadway Debuts in THE FEAR OF 13
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will make his Broadway debut in Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino’s play, The Fear of 13. Learn more about the play here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 13, 2026- WICKED To Welcome New Witches and More
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Nederlander Employee Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation
by Joshua Wright - January 12, 2026
A former Nederlander employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at the Lena Horne Theatre.
Photos: Hillary Clinton and More at MESSY WHITE GAYS Closing Night
by Bruce Glikas - January 12, 2026
Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, played its final performance at The Duke on 42nd Street. Alaska Thunderf*ck, Adam Lambert, and special guest Hillary Clintonjoined in for the closing night celebration. See photos here!
Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - January 12, 2026
In this video, Wayne Brady opens up about the foundation built through years of survival jobs, from working at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios to navigating the challenges of being a struggling working actor in Los Angeles. He reflects on how those early experiences shaped his work ethic, creativity, and resilience, while emphasizing the importance of young artists taking risks, making mistakes, and honing their craft while they can.
Drag Artists Petition Calls on Kennedy Center Donors to Suspend Funding
by Joshua Wright - January 12, 2026
A MoveOn petition created by Qommittee calls on Kennedy Center donors to suspend funding and redirect support amid controversy over leadership, programming, and artist cancellations.
Broadway Bound Kids Perseveres a Turbulent Landscape for Arts Education with a Star-Studded Benefit Concert
by Team BWW - January 12, 2026
The stage belongs to everyone and no one believes that more than Broadway Bound Kids (BBK), a nonprofit dedicated to providing empowering and inclusive arts education to New York City youth
RAGTIME Revival Cast Listens to Album for 1st Time
by Gillian Blum - January 12, 2026
The cast and creative team of Broadway’s current revival of Ragtime had their first listen of the show’s official Broadway cast album at a listening party.
Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.
Austin Colburn and Jana Larell Glover Join TWO STRANGERS Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Austin Colburn (Fixing Frankie) and Jana Larell Glover (Six: The Musical) will be joining the company of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) as standbys.

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