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Rattlestick Theater And Storybridge Productions Share Details For Workshop Presentation Of THE CALL by BWW News Desk
- January 23, 2026 Rattlestick Theater and StoryBridge Productions are presenting a workshop of The Call, a new musical by Mkhululi Mabija and Paul Castles. The work-in-progress presentation is part of Rattlestick’s Waverly Performance Studio initiative and will be held at BAM Attic Studio in Brooklyn.
Grace McLean Completes the Cast of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE by BWW News Desk
- January 23, 2026 Grace McLean will be joining the cast of MCC Theater's Cold War Choir Practice as a member of the Choir, reprising her role from the 2025 Summerworks production.
THE LADDER To Play Limited Engagement At IRT Theater by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 THE LADDER, directed by Haley Rice, offers a new take on the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, exploring themes of heroism and truth. The play runs from January 31 to February 15, 2026, at IRT Theater.
Rachel Lin’s Solo Show DEAR JOHN to Have World Premiere At HERE Arts Center by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 Dear John, a solo show by Rachel Lin, will premiere at HERE Arts Center. Dear John is a solo show based on a true story about what happens when a long-absent father finds his not-quite-adult daughter through a social networking website.
Ars Nova to Honor Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at Nova Ball by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 Ars Nova will honor Ars Nova alumni and Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.
Photos: THE BOOKSTORE Opens at 59E59 by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 Opening night photos have been released from New Jersey Repertory's The Bookstore, running at 59E59 through February 15, 2026. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of HANS LITTEN: THE JEW WHO CROSS-EXAMINED HITLER by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 All new studio photos have been released of the cast Han Litten, The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler. The cast is led by Daniel Yaiullo as Han Litten, Zack Calhoon as Hitler, and Barbara McCulloh as Litten's Mom. Check out the photos here!
Photos: BUGHOUSE in Rehearsal at the Vineyard Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 22, 2026 All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere of Bughouse, conceived and directed by Martha Clarke. Check out the photos and learn more here!
BLOOD/LOVE Unveils Full Cast For Off-Broadway Run At Theater 555 by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 Blood/Love will begin its off-Broadway run at Theater 555 in February 2026. Written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Dru DeCaro, the new musical features a full cast of performers and is directed by Hunter Bird. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through late March.
Andrew Sellon to Lead RICHARD III at Nimbus Arts Center by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 Andrew Sellon will star as Richard III in The Curtain’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play at Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City. Directed by Sean Hagerty, the limited engagement will run from March 5 through March 29, 2026.
Alison Pill, Ngozi Anyanwu and More to be Featured in LAB: STRIPPED Series by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 59E59 Theaters and Co-Op Resident Company LAByrinth Theater Company will present the return of LAB: STRIPPED, LAByrinth's annual new play development series, now in its third season at 59E59 Theaters.
Beth Leavel and Randy Graff to Begin in PEN PALS Off-Broadway by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 Randy Graff and Beth Leavel will star as Bernie and Mags in Pen Pals Off-Broadway, playing at the DR2 Theatre. Pen Pals is inspired by a true story and charts five decades of friendship through handwritten letters.
Matthew Gurren's GHOST LIGHT To Premiere at NY Theater Festival by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 Ghost Light, a new comedy by Matthew Gurren directed by Pamela Hunt, will make its premiere at the New York Theater Festival. Ghost Light follows Claire Doyle, a successful but disillusioned TV and film star, who seeks a return to true acting.
SLAM FRANK Will Launch Kickstarter to Fund Original Cast Recording by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 The new musical SLAM FRANK, following its sold-out Fall run and growing national conversation, has announced the pre-launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund its Original Cast Recording.
MUSIC CITY to Debut at New Venue in Theater District in March 2026 by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 Tony Award-winning producer Gabrielle Palitz announced that BEDLAM's critically acclaimed Music City will transfer to a new venue just west of Times Square that is being refashioned into a Nashville honky-tonk expressly for the production.
Full Cast Set For MONTE CRISTO at the York Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 21, 2026 The York Theatre will present the world premiere of MONTE CRISTO, featuring Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis, starting March 19, 2026. Learn more about the production here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards by BWW Awards
- January 20, 2026 Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2025 Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.