Bette Midler News

In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Mandy Gonzalez discusses her most meaningful roles, her love of theatre, and what audiences can expect from her February 28 concert at BroadStage in Santa Monica.

OBIE and NYIT Award-winning Peculiar Works Project returns to La MaMa ETC's Downstairs Theatre for the world premiere of Antigone in Analysis, written by Barbara Barclay and directed by Ralph Lewis, running March 20 - April 5, 2026.

Rehearsals are officially underway for Beaches, A New Musical, which arrives on Broadway this spring. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and learn more about the new musical.

CAST PARTY: LIVE, a unique series of live interviews and performances, will feature Broadway stars and Jimmy Awards alumni at The Green Room 42 on March 21 and April 9.

Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.

Beaches, A New Musical is coming to Broadway! The musical will play a limited New York engagement through Sunday, September 6, 2026, before embarking on a multi-city National Tour.  Watch in this video as the company tells us all about the new musical and gives a very special sneak peek of 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' 'Words I Could have Said,' and 'Real Woman.'

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company now entering its 14th year, announced that its 2026 season will feature a new format and a new venue.

El Capitan Theatre will present a six-day film series featuring classics like 'Muppet Treasure Island.' The event offers a nostalgic cinema experience in Hollywood, starting February 2026.

You can now get a first look at photos of Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett and the company of Beaches, A New Musical meeting the press! The musical will play a limited New York engagement before embarking on a multi-city National Tour. 

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!

Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.

Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.

La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.

ENTERTAINING MURDER, a new murder mystery musical by Chris Burgess, will premiere at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London. Inspired by the 1922 Edith Thompson trial, the production explores love, guilt, and public judgment through music and storytelling.

The Green Room 42 will present a special concert featuring highlights from the new musical FUSONG on March 23, starring Jasmine Forsberg of SIX. Proceeds will support the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.

The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green & Mark Benjamin in Green Eggs & Wham!. Rachel Green & Mark Benjamin bring you a comedic, heartfelt and creative tribute to Pop Legend & LGBTQ Icon, George Michael.

The Eddie Allen Quartet will perform as part of Westchester Collaborative Theater’s Music in the Box series on February 21 in Ossining, New York. The performance will feature trumpeter Eddie Allen alongside Oscar Perez, Gregory Jones, and Jerome Jennings.

La MaMa will present the world premiere of FOOTNOTES, a multi-media puppetry show exploring the profound aspects of walking, from February 27 to March 15, 2026.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.