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Video: Ian McKellen Shares Love of Live Theater on THE LATE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2026
Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sat down with Stephen Colbert during a recent episode of The Late Show for an extended interview covering his long career as a performer. Check it out now.
Broadway Bound Kids Achieves $80,000 Fundraising at Annual Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2026
On February 2nd at the main stage of City Winery NYC, Broadway Bound Kids at its fourth annual Broadway Bound Benefit: Empower State of Mind broke financial barriers to summer arts education by raising over $80,000.
XOXO: Love Letters from NYC Set for 2026 NYC Fringe Festival at The Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2026
GPC Entertainment and Sturkey & Studabaker will present XOXO: Love Letters from NYC, written and directed by Andrea Palesh, Jackson Sturkey, Melissa Buriak, and Will Studabaker, as part of the 2026 NYC Fringe Festival.
Staged Reading of T CLUB at Playwrights Horizons to Benefit Brain Tumor Society
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
T Club, written by Jac Ford and directed by Melissa Mowry, will have a staged reading at Playwrights Horizons on Thursday, February 12. All proceeds from this evocative play will benefit the National Brain Tumor Society.
Jay O. Sanders, Nik Walker & More Join Red Bull Theater's REVELATION READINGS Series
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Red Bull Theater has announced the next presentation in its Revelation Readings series. The program will feature The Illusion by Corneille in a version by Ranjit Bolt.
Manhattan Theatre Club Unveils 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for its 2026 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Now in its 28th year, the program supports the development of new theatrical work through free, rehearsed readings.
The Predella Studio To Present BECOMING PSYCHIC At 2026 New York City Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
The Predella Studio will present Becoming Psychic, a solo performance written and performed by Gada Jane, as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival. Performances will take place at The Rat in Brooklyn.
Literally Alive Unveils Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Literally Alive Family Theatre will present THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL at the Players Theatre, featuring a cast led by Nova Rivera. The show opens February 21 and runs through April 4.
James, Fisher, and Karl to Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Little Shop of Horrors will welcome three new residents to Skid Row. Tony Award winner Nikki M. James joins the cast as Audrey, and stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher steps into the role of Seymour.
Robert Stanton and Kevin Chamberlin to Star in SHERLOCK AND WATSON Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Sherlock and Watson, a new comedy, written by Ed. Weinberger, will have a reading presentation at Open Jar Studios. The play reimagines the unique relationship between Sherlock Holmes and his devoted companion Dr. John Watson.
Jenna Rubaii, Maya Days and More to Star in SONGS FROM AVALONA: A MUSICAL LEGEND Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center will present Songs from Avalona: A Musical Legend, a special one-night immersive concert event, offering audiences an intimate introduction to the powerful music and mythic world of Avalona.
Anthony Rapp to Star in Solo Play TOUCH​ at the East Village Basement
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Anthony Rapp will star in Touch, a new solo play written by Kenny Finkle and directed by Jonathan Silverstein, and produced by Jack DePalma and Andrew Stein, at the East Village Basement.
MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Starring Ethan Slater Extended at CSC
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
Classic Stage Company will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.
Photos: First Look at AI YAH GOY VEY! at Pan Asian Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos for Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Ai Yah Goy Vey! - Adventures of a Dim Sun in Search of His Wanton Father.
Interview: Brooke Di Spirito of THE OPENING at The Players Theatre
by Jarrett Winters Morley - February 03, 2026
Read a conversation with Di Spirito about the second most famous musical about chess...and butt plugs? The show opened January 11 and plays now through February 8th
Photos: 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - February 03, 2026
The Kleban Foundation presented the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. See photos!
Cast and Creative Team Announced for PIED À TERRE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Pied à Terre, a new play by John S. Anastasi, will open Off-Broadway at The Theater Center in February 2026. Directed by Peter J. Loewy, the drama follows two women whose lives collide inside a hidden Manhattan apartment.
Gabrielle Beckford And Harper Miles Join Cast Of SheNYC Arts World Premiere CHASING GRACE
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Chasing Grace, a new musical by Elizabeth Addison, will make its world premiere Off-Broadway with SheNYC Arts from March 12–29, 2026. Starring Gabrielle Beckford and Harper Miles.
Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2026 at “Rosetta's Place” at Penthouse 45 (432 West 45th Street - NYC). 
Michael Cruz Kayne to Return to Audible Theater with WHAT ELSE WHAT ELSE, A Night of Stand-Up Comedy
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Audible Theater will welcome back Emmy Award and Drama Desk-nominated comedian/writer Michael Cruz Kayne for What Else What Else: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy.
The New Group's THE ADDING MACHINE to Offer Talkbacks & Accessibility Initiatives
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
The New Group has revealed a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives in conjunction with The Adding Machine. This production of The Adding Machine is by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw.
Black Broadway Men Premiere Second Spotlight Series Live With Wayne Brady Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Watch live as Black Broadway Men premiere their second Spotlight Series: Live! with multiple Emmy Winner & Grammy Award Nominee Wayne Brady.
Gabrielle Beckford, Harper Miles and More to Star in CHASING GRACE at SheNYC ARTS
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
SheNYC ARTS is presenting the World Premiere of Elizabeth Addison’s new musical, Chasing Grace, starring Gabrielle Beckford and Harper Miles with music direction by Jacinth Greywoode.
Encore Reading of SPIRITUS to be Presented at the DR2 Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
An encore reading of Spiritus will be presented at the DR2 Theatre. After experiencing a series of losses, Virgil reconnects with a Bronx friend now working as a funeral director, and embarks on an unexpected journey.
Photos: The Cast of THE WATERFALL Off-Broadway Meets the Press
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
At WP Theater, the cast and creative team of The Waterfall welcomed members of the press into their rehearsal room as they prepared for their first preview. See photos of the company here.

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