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Review: TIGER STYLE! at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - January 27, 2026
What did our critic think of TIGER STYLE! at Profile Theatre?
Erich Bergen Joins Sarah Pidgeon in Ryan Murphy's LOVE STORY Series
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2026
Broadway performer Erich Bergen has joined Tony Award-nominated performer Sarah Pidgeon in Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, the new limited series from FX and Ryan Murphy.
SÅ SOM I HIMMELEN/AS IT IS IN HEAVEN at Lorensbergsteatern
by Annette Stolt - January 27, 2026
After several succesfull runs the musical Så som i himmelen/As it is in heaven will open in Gothenbrug. From the original cast we will see Tuva B Larsen and Philip Jalmelid return to their roles . Sanna Nielsen will be playing Gabriella.
Interview: Sophie Yuqing Nie on Shaping the Sonic World of SPACEBRIDGE
by Team BWW - January 27, 2026
Sound designer and audio engineer Sophie Yuqing Nie has been building bold sonic worlds across the downtown stage, and helped shape SpaceBridge, Irina Kruzhilina’s multimedia documentary work featuring Russian refugee youth and their American peers. After its New York premiere at La MaMa as part of Under the Radar, the production went on to a Boston engagement at ArtsEmerson.
Feature: GMU'S HEART AND MUSIC: THE SONGS OF WILLIAM FINN Has It's Cast Learning from The Best
by Elliot Lanes - January 27, 2026
George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax VA has one of the fastest growing Musical Theater programs in the area. Over the last eight years, the program has grown in leaps and bounds from being a certificate-based program to a degree-based one. One of the biggest reasons for the program’s success is definitely the faculty, including the two who are the subjects of this interview.
Interview: Brenda Palestina of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - January 27, 2026
The play touches on a lot of things, obviously immigration, but the title, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, it's also, all of these women are either fat, or just not thin, or not this conventional, small-bodied woman, right?
Video: RAGTIME's Caissie Levy Performs ‘Back to Before’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2026
Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
Kennedy Center Responds To Philip Glass Symphony Premiere Cancellation
by Joshua Wright - January 27, 2026
The composer withdraws the planned world premiere of Symphony No. 15, citing concerns about the institution’s current direction.
CUE 48 on Broadway Makes a Wonderful Debut with All-Day Dining
by Marina Kennedy - January 27, 2026
As CUE 48 just debuted in early January, you will want be one of the first to discover the wonderful food and drink experiences that it has to offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DIRTY DANCING Sequel Moving Forward with Jennifer Grey Returning
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2026
Dirty Dancing is officially returning. A sequel to the 1987 classic musical is moving forward, with original Jennifer Grey reprising her role as Frances 'Baby' Houseman.
Video: Ethan Slater & More Explain What MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company.  Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and will feature Slater as “Marcel Marceau.” Watch in this video as the team takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new play is all about!
Video: Peyton List & More Take First Bows in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - January 27, 2026
Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway welcomed some new cast members to Westerberg High last night! Disney Channel alum Peyton List joined the cast as Heather Chandler, along with Kate Rockwell returning as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom. Watch the video!
Review: Teater Mantuli’s LENTERA HARAPAN is a Meaningful Production With Room to Grow
by Rakaputra Paputungan - January 27, 2026
On November 15th, 2025, the team from Broadway World Indonesia attended Teater Mantuli’s Lentera Harapan, the company’s third production, staged for its second show at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show was directed by Khenny Gracia and produced by Robert Gunadi.
Interview: S. Asher Gelman of AFTERGLOW at Eternity Playhouse
by Grace Wilson - January 27, 2026
As the new year kicks off, an exciting and turbulent new year of theatre begins. Fresh off an international tour brimming with industry acclaim, AFTERGLOW sets its sights on Melbourne and Sydney in the coming weeks. The work follows married couple, Josh and Alex, who open their relationship for one night with a man named Darius.
Review: CLUB D'AMOUR: ENCORE at Ice Cream Factory
by David Bravos - January 27, 2026
Fringeworld Perth seems to creep up every year, making us wonder what we do in the eleven months in between. One show that has firmly embedded itself in the Fringeworld line up is CLUB D’AMOUR, with its Fringe appearances wonderfully punctuated by the odd standalone show.
Review: NOW YOU SEE ME at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - January 27, 2026
There's lots to see in Perth at the moment, and a different kind of spectacle is proving that big-budget showmanship still has a place in the Perth summer. NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE takes the 'magician-vigilante' DNA of the films and strips away the CGI, replacing it with something far more impressive: actual, world-class technical skill with a little bit of humour.
Review: AUT AUT al TEATROSOPHIA
by Ettore Farrattini - January 27, 2026
La Margot Theatre Company torna al Teatrosophia con un nuovo intensissimo lavoro dopo le notevoli prove presentate negli anni passati (Io e Emma, Le intermittenze, DNA)
Review: APPROPRIATE at Theatre Artists Studio
by Herbert Paine - January 27, 2026
Tom Noga's clear-eyed direction and riveting performances by the ensemble make for a stirring production of a timely and relevant play...APPROPRIATE!
Video: Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES
by Michael Major - January 27, 2026
Watch a video of Susan Egan, Rachel Potter and more singing 'I Won't Say I'm In Love' at Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert celebrating iconic songs from beloved animated films.
Photos/Video: TWO STRANGERS Stars Perform Medley on GMA
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2026
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, stars of Broadway’s Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), took the Good Morning America stage on Tuesday to perform a medley of 'New York' and 'This is the Place' from the hit musical. Check out photos and their performance here!
Japanese Revival of GYPSY Will Be Titled ROSE for 2026 Production
by Joshua Wright - January 27, 2026
The upcoming Japanese revival of their 2023 production of Gypsy will be presented under a new title. When the production returns to the stage in 2026, it will be known in Japan as Rose.
WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Nominated For 2026 BAFTAs
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2026
Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and more have been nominated at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Other notable nominations include Ethan Hawke for Richard Linklater's Blue Moon and Kate Hudson for the musical Song Sung Blue. Check out the full list!
Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 27, 2026
The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.
Berger Performing Arts Center to Close June 30 Due to State Funding Shortfall
by Joshua Wright - January 27, 2026
The Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind announced the Berger Performing Arts Center will close June 30, 2026, citing insufficient state funding and uncertainty over future operations.
Spotlight: COMPLICATIONS IN SUE at Academy of Music
by BWW Special Offer - January 27, 2026
Don’t miss Michael R. Jackson’s Operatic Debut! Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) makes his operatic debut with Opera Philadelphia this February at the Academy of Music, bringing his “provocative mix of high-mindedness and low satire” (The New York Times) to a new scale.

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