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The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast for its new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Joe Dowling. The production is set to open in January 2026.

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup. The festival will run in-person from February 19 to 25, 2026, and virtually from February 24 to March 6, 2026.

The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.

Wolf Trap continues its Chamber Music at The Barns series in 2026 with performances by Daniel Hope, Imani Winds, The Aznavoorian Sisters, and musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Broadway Loves MSC will return on January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a one-night-only celebration at the Manhattan School for Children Auditorium. The event brings together Broadway performers, musicians, and the MSC community to champion arts education at P.S. 333, the Manhattan School for Children (MSC).

Ford's Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of 1776, set to open in spring 2026. The historic venue will host this revival, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic American musical.

Hero: The Boy From Troy, Musical About John Lewis, featuring book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will open at State Theatre New Jersey.

Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway has revealed the final performances for the two original Broadway leads: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. 

The cast has been revealed for the World Premiere of Spread by 2025 Bruntwood Prize International Award winner Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo.

Full casting has been announced for the Off-Broadway return of the Obie Award-winning play You Got Older by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron in a new production directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman.

A new trailer has been released for Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift. The production, which received its world premiere in October 2025, begins its 2026 tour next week. Check out the video here!

 The American Theatre Guild will welcome Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.

The Argyle Theatre has announced the stars of their upcoming production of Disney's Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

La Asociación El Refugi dels Artistas presenta una obra original que utiliza la música como herramienta de transformación social en el Institut Montserrat Roig.

54 BELOW will present 'ALL UKE NEED IS LOVE' at the UKC Broadway Brunch on February 8, 2026. This special event, hosted by Thayne Jasperson, supports music therapy for hospitalized children through the Ukulele Kids Club.

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Running Man, the dystopian sci-fi film starring Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright, will be available to stream on Paramount+ this Tuesday, January 13.