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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.
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/22/2026; Jobs In Operations, Communications, and More
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/22/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Photos: Randy Graff and Beth Leavel in PEN PALS
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
All new photos have been released of Randy Graff and Beth Leavel as Bernie and Mags in the off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. They will star in the show through Feb 1. Check out the photos below!
FINDING NEVERLAND Is Now Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced that the inspiring musical, Finding Neverland is now available for licensing.  We have all of the details!
WICKED: FOR GOOD Snubbed by 2026 Oscars; Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, & More Receive Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026
Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, Emma Stone, and more have received nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. Check out the full list of nominees now!
Video: Sarah Silverman on Making Her Broadway Debut in ALL OUT
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Sarah Silverman officially made her Broadway debut this week in All Out: Comedy About Ambition. Moments after stepping offstage, she talked about how it felt to make her Broadway debut in a short video posted on social media.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Hot Tickets of the Week: CHICAGO, HELL'S KITCHEN & More
by Team BWW - January 21, 2026
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
Video: 'Choose Kind' from WONDER THE MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - January 21, 2026
The new musical Wonder, based on the novel and film of the same name, has extended its run at American Repertory Theater through February 15, 2026. Get a first look at the company performing 'Choose Kind' in this all-new video.
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Salutes 2026
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2026
The Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) presented the 16th Annual Broadway Salutes, an industry-wide celebration honoring 450 Broadway veterans whose decades of work onstage and behind the scenes have shaped the fabric of the American theatre. The event took place at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square, hosted by Samantha Williams. Watch highlights in this video.
Liza Minnelli Partners with ElevenLabs on New AI Music Project
by Josh Sharpe - January 21, 2026
Broadway legend Liza Minnelli has teamed up with AI audio company ElevenLabs to co-create new music using artificial intelligence. The first album, out now, features authentic vocals by Minnelli, with artificially generated musical arrangements.
Contest: Enter to Win Tickets to THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - January 21, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to world-premiere play The Recipe, featuring Broadway veteran Christina Kirk (Well, Clybourne Park) as Julia and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can).
RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day
by Michael Major - January 21, 2026
Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Photos: Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, and More Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - January 21, 2026
The rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition is now starring Jason Mantzoukas, Craig Robinson, Heidi Gardner and Sarah Silverman. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel Series ELLE Sets Summer Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on Prime Video on July 1. A second season of the series is already on the way.
Video: Sarah Silverman Looks Back on Early Theater Experiences on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Sarah Silverman is currently making her Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition, the new play from Simon Rich. Watch her recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers where she discussed her lifelong love of theater.
Video: Behind the Curtain of MASQUERADE, with Hugh Panaro & Francesca Mehrotra
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Just months ago, Masquerade sprung into existence on 57th Street, bringing a fully immersive The Phantom of the Opera back to phans from around the world. Watch in this video as Hugh Panaro and Francesca Mehrotra chat more about the intricacies of the production, how the puzzle all fits together, and so much more!
New Maltby & Shire Musical ABOUT TIME to Premiere Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
About Time, the new Maltby & Shire musical revue with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr., will premiere Off-Broadway.
SIX Producers Condemn Bullying Following New Cast Announcement
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Following Six on Broadway's recent announcement of the new queens joining the show, the production received an influx of bigoted comments on social media. The production has responded to the comments by restricting access to its accounts. 
Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Claybourne Elder. Learn more about the full season!
RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place this week. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup for the event here!
Mark Consuelos, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Join FALLEN ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward. Learn more about the full cast here!
Video: First Look at Whitney Leavitt in Costume as Roxie Hart
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Check out a video of Leavitt in costume here.

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