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Photos: Anna Zavelson, Jennifer Ikeda and More in Rehearsals for CHINESE REPUBLICANS
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Chinese Republicans will be presented at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Get a first look at photos inside rehearsals here.
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Jonny-James Kajoba Completes the Cast of SPARE PARTS Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Jonny-James Kajoba will join the cast of David J Glass' newest play, Spare Parts, directed by Michael Herwitz. Also joining the cast as an understudy is Langston Reese.
Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.
Video: First Look at PRIMARY TRUST at the Grand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Primary Trust is running on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. Director Cherissa Richards leads the way through the tender, quirky, and Pulitzer Prize-winning pages of Playwright Eboni Booth. Check out the trailer here!
West End Theatre to Dim Their Lights for Producer Paul Elliott
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Theatres across the West End will dim their lights in remembrance of legendary producer Paul Elliott, who has sadly passed.
BROADWAY BARES to Return to Hammerstein Ballroom in June
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Broadway Bares will return to kick off New York City Pride Week with two performances on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
N’Kenge, Grace Field and More to Star in THAT'S LOVE! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring N’Kenge. N’Kenge, who conceived the musical, will direct alongside Broadway veteran Christina Sajous.
TED LASSO Co-Creator Brendan Hunt To Premiere THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Emmy and SAG Award winner Brendan Hunt will return to his hometown of Chicago this spring to present his one-man autobiographical show The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt.
Ryan Stajmiger, Leianna Weaver and More to Lead BEETLEJUICE North American Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour will play its first public performance in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Celebrate 4th Anniversary With Post-Show Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
MJ the Musical will celebrate its 4th anniversary on Broadway with a special post-show performance of Michael Jackson’s hit song, 'Remember The Time.' Learn more about the performance here!
THE OUTSIDERS Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Outsiders, which won four Tony Awards in 2024 (including Best Musical), has offically recouped its Broadway investment, becoming the first new musical to do so since & Juliet, which opened in 2022. The Broadway production recouped its $22 million capitalization costs as of the week ending December 28, 2025.
THREE BY ONE Free Staged Reading Comes to the Cranford Community Center
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Theater Project’s 2026 New Play Readings series will present a staged reading of three short plays by Rosemary Parrillo at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Cranford Community Center’s 110-seat theater.
Playwrights Selected For Abingdon Theatre Company's RAISE THE PAGE, UPLIFT THE WORD: A BIPOC FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the lineup for Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays in collaboration with AMT Theater. Learn more about the event here!
'Making Rent: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway' Will Host Launch Event at The Strand
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
In celebration of its release, Apollo Publishers will host a launch event for Making Rent: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway, written by Rent’s original musical director, Tim Weil. 
Plymouth's Spire Center Launches Classic Film Series with 'The Stranger' and 'Charade'
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
 In February, Plymouth’s Spire Center for Performing Arts is launching the Spire Classic Film Series, celebrating timeless movies—presented the way they were meant to be seen. Learn more about the lineup here!
True Crime Thriller KENREX Will Make its American Debut This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The American premiere of KENREX, the critically acclaimed thriller by Olivier Award nominee Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, based on an astonishing true story, will take place this Spring at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Photos: BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Cast Meets the Press
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press.  The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!
Sierra Boggess Will Perform Solo Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess will be returning to London with her solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31 May 2026, at 7pm. Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 January.
Santiago Cruz Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey With Quince de Caminos Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Internationally acclaimed Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz returns to the United States with the second U.S. leg of his Quince de Caminos Tour, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his landmark album Cruce de Caminos.
Full Cast Set For MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS, set to open in 2026. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
THE NEW IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH: THE NEXT CHAPTER Ends Las Vegas Run in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
After captivating audiences with its bold new vision of one of history's most beloved artists, The New Immersive Van Gogh: The Next Chapter will officially conclude its Las Vegas engagement on January 31, 2026.
TANGO AFTER DARK Will Return to the West End In April
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Tango After Dark, the stunning show featuring 10 dancers led by World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, will return to Peacock Theatre – Sadler's Wells' home in the West End. Learn more here!
Tim Minchin Joins Voice Cast of Animated Film ZAC POWER
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Actor, composer, and comedian Tim Minchin has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated film, Zac Power. He joins a cast that also features Matt Lucas, Parker Little, Kylie Cantrall and David Wenham.

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