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The Segal Centre will present My Broadway, a new show by David Yazbek, in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the Centre's season, showcasing Yazbek's contributions to musical theatre.

Netflix Is a Joke Fest is back. The week-long extravaganza will once again bring together comedy's biggest names, including Rachel Bloom, Bill Burr, Alex Edelman, Jeff Hiller, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, and many more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Drury Lane Theatre is partnering with Artists Lounge Live to bring to the stage two incredible concert series in 2026. Kicking off the series is Hello Again: Eric Gutman Sings Neil Diamond.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including original RENT costars, a NieR video game music concert with a full orchestra, and more.

On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, ABC aired the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers, including Kinky Boots writer Cyndi Lauper, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and many more. Take a look at photos from the special here.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Sierra Madre Playhouse will launch its new season with a music program featuring accordionist Cory Pesaturo and violinist and vocalist Leah Zeger. The event opens the Playhouse’s season of live music programming.

Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, N.J., will present Darlene Love. She will bring her annual holiday show, Love For The Holidays, to Englewood this holiday season.

The Coppell Arts Center will present the Gazillion Bubble Show, a family-friendly stage production featuring bubble artistry and interactive visual effects. The production has toured internationally and appeared on multiple television programs.

Bridge Street Theatre will present Physical Comedy Crash Course with Peter Daniel Straus on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, at its historic venue in Catskill, NY. The workshop is open to adults ages 18+ and costs $35, with a 14-student minimum.

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!

Netflix has unveiled the guests featured in the upcoming season of the Emmy Award-winning series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, including Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast, and Jason Bateman. Watch the teaser now.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including winter holiday shows with some of Broadway's biggest stars, standup comedy, and more.

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

Newly announced special guests for the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony include Chappell Roan, Janelle Monáe, Donald Glover, Avril Lavigne, and more.

Comedian Hari Kondabolu brings his sharp political wit to Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square from October 30 to November 1. Known for his Netflix special Warn Your Relatives and documentary The Problem with Apu.

Primary Stages hosted its 2025 Fall Gala on Monday, October 20, at Sony Hall, honoring Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. See photos of the event.