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Heartbeat Opera's MANON! Extends Run at Irondale in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
New York's  Heartbeat Opera has announced an extension of the run of MANON!, a musical theater revamp of the iconic story of love, glamour, and reinvention. Learn more here!
Cast and Creatives Set For THE UNFRIEND at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida's premier professional theatre, has announced the cast and creative team for The Unfriend with performances February 18–March 22, 2026. Learn more here!
Cherry Lane Theatre Launches Playwrights Collective
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Cherry Lane Theatre has announced its Playwrights Collective, a nine-month developmental program under the direction of playwright Annie Baker. Learn more here!
Ghost Light Global Will Host Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Summer
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Theater travel organization Ghost Light Global will take a group of industry professionals to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland this summer. Learn more here!
Cast Set For La Daniella's GOOEY’S TOXIC AQUATIC ADVENTURE at the Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Bushwick Starr will partner with ¡Oye! Group to present the world premiere of Gooey's Toxic Aquatic Adventure, written and performed by La Daniella. Learn more here!
FST School Expands Educational Offerings in North Manatee
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre's educational branch, FST School, is set to expand its reach by offering new classes and free library programs in North Manatee, leading to off-site summer camps.
M+ Facade to Showcase SHAHZIA SIKANDER: 3 TO 12 NAUTICAL MILES
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
M+, Asia's global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, will present 3 to 12 Nautical Miles (2026) by Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander.
Joanie Schultz Honored with SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!
The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.
Charleston Gaillard Center Unveils Three Local Honorees For MONUMENTS Outdoor Installation
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Charleston Gaillard Center has announced three local honorees for Monuments, a free outdoor projection installation by artist Craig Walsh. The public artwork will be on view nightly from February 27 through March 31 on George Street.
Market House Theatre to Debut HEAT LIGHTNING, a Play on Memory and Choices
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Market House Theatre will premiere HEAT LIGHTNING, a reflective play that delves into the impact of early choices and memories on our lives. Directed by Kathy Pingel, the play explores the intriguing concept of revisiting past decisions through a dramatic narrative.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Reveals Updated Cast For ONE OF THE GOOD ONES
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced an updated cast for ONE OF THE GOOD ONES, with Gene Gabriel joining the production as Enrique. The comedy by Gloria Calderón Kellett runs on the Copaken Stage as part of KCRep’s mainstage season.
3rd Annual MARIACHI & FOLKLÓRICO FESTIVAL To Be Presented At Herberger Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Herberger Theater Center will present the 3rd Annual Mariachi & Folklórico Festival in downtown Phoenix. The event features Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Nuevo Azteca, Alan Ponce, and Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ.
Kansas City Ballet School's REACH OUT AND DANCE Community Education Program Celebrates a Quarter Century
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Kansas City Ballet has announced a celebration of a quarter century of distinctive community engagement with the launch of the 2025-26 season's Reach Out And Dance Program (R.O.A.D.).
Lyric Opera Receives Grant From The Missouri Humanities Council
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Lyric Opera of Kansas City has received a grant from The Missouri Humanities Council to support their new touring program, LANGSTON HUGHES: A LYRICAL LIFE.
Pittsburgh Theater Companies Halt Three-Way Merger Talks; Two Organizations Continue Discussions
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Pittsburgh CLO have announced that plans for a three-way merger will not proceed. City Theatre will remain independent, while the other two organizations continue to explore a potential consolidation.
PORTRAITS IN SONG At Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall Ticket Registration Open
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Join GRAMMY-winning baritone Will Liverman, soprano Kiera Duffy, and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman for 'Portraits in Song,' a free recital at Rhode Island College on March 1.
Photos: Susan Egan, Caroline Bowman and More Join Rachel Potter for OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Broadway and Disney favorites took the stage at Analog at Hutton Hotel on Friday, January 23 for Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert celebrating iconic songs from beloved animated films. Below are photos from the evening
I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME is Coming to Savannah Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
​Savannah Repertory Theatre will present I Carry Your Heart With Me, by Jennifer Blackmer. Set during the Vietnam War, the story follows Esther Shannon, a young U.S. Air Force stenographer transcribing the testimonies of returning prisoners of war.
Stage Door Inc. to Host SECOND CHANCE PROM Gala on Valentine's Day 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Stage Door Inc. will present the 'SECOND CHANCE PROM' gala fundraiser on February 14, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Baytown, offering a night of dinner, dancing, and auctions to support local arts.
SOLT & UK Theatre React to London Nightlife Taskforce Report
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
SOLT & UK Theatre have released a statement, commenting on the London Nightlight Taskforce’s new independent report, stating that late night shows and performances are integral to the culture of a vibrant and exciting city.
Sasha Velour to Launch European Tour of New Show TRAVESTY
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Global drag icon, Sasha Velour is bringing her newest one-queen drag spectacular Travesty to Europe after its world premiere at Woolly Mammoth Theater Company.
BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL To Be Featured In Voices HEaRd : A Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
BORDEN: A New Musical, exploring the Lizzie Borden case, will be featured at the Voices HEaRd Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, showcasing the work of NYC-based creators and a leading Borden scholar.
British Youth Music Theatre To Hold Auditions In Manchester Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The British Youth Music Theatre will hold auditions in Manchester, offering a chance for young talents to join their prestigious ranks. The auditions are scheduled for next month, aiming to discover new performers for upcoming productions.
Goodspeed Musicals to Pause Productions at Terris Theatre for 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals will temporarily pause productions at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. citing sharply rising production costs and shifting audience habits.

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