Arena Stage News

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/29/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

The South Carolina New Play Festival will premiere its first full production The House That I Live In; Josh White's America, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, taking place as part of the fifth anniversary season of the festival.

Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.

In its New York Stage premiere, the new play Data by Matthew Libby, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, stars Sophia Lillis, Brandon Flynn. Get a first look at production photos here.

Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!

Matthew Libby’s play DATA has officially made its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. Learn more about the production and read the reviews here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.

From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Hulu.

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.

Beginning February 11, Rose Valley-based Hedgerow Theatre Company will present the regional premiere presentation of Dear Jack, Dear Louise by two-time Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig.

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for its upcoming production of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!, set to open next week. This comedic musical offers a unique take on the fictitious story of inventing the printing press.

Envision your New Year with imagination and joy at Arena Stage! A hands-on, kid-friendly experience, Dreamer’s Workshop offers families a creative, feel-good way to start the year together.

Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.

The cast and creative team has been announced for the World Premiere of Circle Forward, a new play by Deb Hiett, directed by Neel Keller. Learn more about the production here!

South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.

Matthew Libby’s play DATA is getting ready to make its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli starring Karan Brar reprising his role from the Arena Stage production, as Maneesh, as well as Brandon Flynn as Jonah, Sophia Lillis as Riley, and Justin H. Min as Alex. Check out photos of the cast!

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.