Chita Rivera News

Today’s subject Myles Frost in currently living his theatre life as the lead character in Chez Joey at Arena Stage. The show is a modern reimagining of the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. The production runs through March 22nd in Arena’s Kreeger Theatre.

Jamal Sims, a longtime choreographer and performer who frequently appears on RuPaul's Drag Race, will direct the ballet-themed film Major for 20th Century Studios.

Actors Theatre of Indiana’s (ATI) LabSeries will continue to link the community to aspiring playwrights and their newest productions when they present All Out for Christmas – A Showbiz Radio Fable.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This week's theater news spans triumph and turbulence in equal measure. On the celebratory side, Ann-Margret is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chita Rivera Awards, Broadway dims its marquees to honor luminaries including Robert Duvall and Bret Hanna-Shuford, and the 2026 Olivier Award nominations are in — with Into The Woods and Paddington The Musical leading the pack.

Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little. Women’s History Month always makes me pause and think about how much of the world we move through today was shaped by the choices, persistence, and courage of women who came long before us.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

New York City Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF) and The Chita Rivera Awards are launching a nationwide talent search to discover and support Broadway's Next Triple Threat, an emerging artist who demonstrates exceptional ability in dance, voice, and acting.

Rehearsals are officially underway for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, directed by OBIE Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch and choreographed by Chita Rivera Award winners and New York City Ballroom icons Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles

Un viaje que entrelaza la biografía de la mítica estrella con la experiencia de su creadora para reivindicar el talento de la mujer tanto en el escenario como detrás de él.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This year, stage and screen legend and the recipient of five Golden Globe Awards and Emmy Award winner Ann-Margret will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards.

Tony winner Adrienne Warren, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, is among the performers on the official soundtrack for The Gray House, the new historical series from Prime Video. Listen to the soundtrack now.

Lena Waithe and Cynthia Erivo have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, which will begin performances this spring at the Broadhurst Theatre.

On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.

Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!

Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will present a new collection titled Hirschfeld's Icons: A Poster Book featuring iconic figures like Elvis and Madonna. Set for release in April 2026, the book celebrates the artistry of Al Hirschfeld through captivating posters.

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann

Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.