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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.