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Photos: THE LAST SHIP Starring Sting Opens in Amsterdam
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The Last Ship starring Sting opened in Amsterdam at the Royal Theatre Carré. Following this sold-out world premiere in Amsterdam, The Last Ship will next play Paris at La Seine Musicale. See photos from the opening here!
Broadway Shows Weather the Storm: Disney, MAMMA MIA!, LITTLE SHOP & More Cancel Sunday Shows
by Team BWW - January 23, 2026
A major winter storm is on the way! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.
Quentin Earl Darrington, Addie Morales, Ryan Vona and More Join MASQUERADE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Quentin Earl Darrington, Ryan Vona, and Addie Morales will step into the roles of Phantom and Christine in the off-Broadway hit Masquerade. New additional cast members have been revealed.
WICKED, HAMILTON and More to Take Part in Kids’ Night on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Kids' Night on Broadway will return to New York City with 18 participating Broadway shows. Kids’ Night on Broadway allows anyone 18 and under to attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
Tony Nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch Will Depart THE OUTSIDERS
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Sky Lakota-Lynch, who earned Tony and Grammy Award nominations for his performance as “Johnny Cade” in The Outsiders, will play his final performance in the production in 7 weeks on Sunday, March 15. 
Photos: Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at photos of Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre.
Ben Crawford and More Complete the Cast of THE LOST BOYS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The full cast has been set for The Lost Boys, a new musical at The Palace Theatre. The production will star Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Paul Alexander Nolan and more.
SIX Releases New Block of Tickets Through November 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
A new block of tickets was just released for Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning global smash hit musical SIX. As of that time, tickets will be available through November 22, 2026. SIX celebrated its official Broadway opening night at the Lena Horne Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2026- Jeremy Jordan Joins JUST IN TIME and More
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
ELSBETH Renewed for Season 4 at CBS
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026
Everybody's favorite New York detective isn't going anywhere. CBS has given a Season 4 order for Elsbeth, the police procedural dramedy series led by Carrie Preston.
Video: Sean Hayes Explains What THE UNKNOWN Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - January 22, 2026
Sean Hayes is back onstage this season in The Unknown, presented by Studio Seaview. The new one-man play is written by acclaimed and award-winning playwright David Cale and directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Watch in this video as the whole team discusses what the new play is all about!
Mandy Patinkin Shares Advice for Jonathan Bailey Ahead of SUNDAY
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026
Next year, Jonathan Bailey will pick up the paintbrush as he steps into the role of George Seurat in the highly anticipated West End production of Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy Patinkin, who originated the role on Broadway, recently shared his thoughts about the new production, even offering some advice to Bailey.
Washington National Opera Negotiates Kennedy Center Exit & Endowment Ownership
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2026
Washington National Opera’s planned separation from the Kennedy Center is moving into a complex legal stage, with negotiations underway over assets, facilities, and the future of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.
Video: Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Beaches, A New Musical has released a first look music video of stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett singing “Wish I Could Be Like You” from the original score.
Photos: EVERY BRILLIANT THING Arrives at the Hudson Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - January 22, 2026
Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is coming back to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing. The limited thirteen-week engagement through May 24, 2026 at the Hudson Theatre. The theatre was last home to Waiting For Godot which closed on January 4, 2026. Check out photos of the new marquee below!
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2026
Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026. 
Jason Moore to Direct MURDER SHE WROTE Movie Starring Jamie Lee Curtis
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026
The forthcoming film adaptation of the murder mystery series Murder She Wrote has recruited stage and screen director Jason Moore to helm the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis is set to star as detective Jessica Fletcher.
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE
by Jennifer Broski - January 22, 2026
The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Rehearsals have officially begun and BroadwayWorld is bringing you first look photos here!
Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026
Sony Pictures Classics will release the live film version of the 2023 Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along on DVD and Blu-ray on March 3. The digital version is currently available to rent or buy.
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Arrives at the Broadhurst Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - January 22, 2026
The jellicles are coming! CATS: The Jellicle Ball will begin Broadway previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on Wednesday, March 18 ahead of a Tuesday, April 7 opening night. The theatre was most recently home to Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets, which closed on November 16, 2025. Check out photos of the new marquee here!
Photos: Bob The Drag Queen Gets Ready for Broadway Debut in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Bruce Glikas - January 22, 2026
Drag superstar, comedian, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Bob The Drag Queen will soon take over the role of “Harold Zidler” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He recently met the press ahead of his run in the show. Check out photos here!
Wallace Shawn to Present THE FEVER at Greenwich House Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Wallace Shawn will embark on a theatrical double venture this winter at the Greenwich House Theater: performing The Fever in repertory What We Did Before Our Moth Days.
CHESS Revival Will Record a Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
Kelsie Watts Sets Final Performance in SIX; Jasmine Forsberg to Return
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Kelsie Watts, who is currently starring as Jane Seymour in Six on Broadway, will play her final performance in the production. Six on Broadway recently unveiled new cast members set to join the show.
M. Kilgore, Greg Hildreth, and More Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.

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