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CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

JUST IN TIME On Broadway To Welcome Debbie Gravitte & Carrie St. Louis This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Just In Time on Broadway will welcome some new stars this spring! It was announced this morning that Tony and Grammy Award winner Debbie Gravitte will join the cast as Polly beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Carrie St. Louis joining in the role of Sandra Dee beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2026

Students from New York City Public Schools serenaded Just In Time star Jonathan Groff with a rendition of Bobby Darin's 'Beyond the Sea.' Watch a video of their performance at Circle in the Square!

Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.

Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026

After a ten-year hiatus, Matthew Morrison is returning to the Great White Way. Having last been seen on Broadway in Finding Neverland, Morrison will take over as Bobby Darrin in the hit musical Just in Time this April. He visited TODAY on Tuesday to chat all about it. Watch the interview now.

Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.

JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A replacement to cover performances between Groff and Jordan has not yet been announced, but the news will come tomorrow, February 19.

Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Feb 17, 2026

An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but it has been opened up to explore potent possibilities that are realized in this production.

Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. 

Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 12, 2026

Sometimes a play is far more valuable than what the four walls of a theatre can hold. 2007: history will never be the same after the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum gets a hold of a photo album from 1940s Germany. As the archivists leaf through the pages, the day-to-day routine of Nazi officers stationed in Auschwitz unfolds before their eyes.

Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” and Nicci Claspell joins the company during this period as the “Satine” Alternate.  Learn more here!

Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026

Lighting designer Justin Townsend is sharing how Just In Time became an 'all-access' experience for its recent relaxed performance for TDF. Watch a video of him explaining how they prepared for the show.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 5, 2026

As Harold Zidler says, “Welcome, you gorgeous collection of bohemians and aristocrats, boulevardiers and mademoiselles, welcome to the Moulin Rouge!” What a welcome it is. The ten-time Tony Award winner makes its Sacramento debut at Broadway Sacramento in an explosive and sexy celebration of “truth, beauty, freedom, and love.”

Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to the hit musical Just in Time, featuring a pre-recorded performance of Beyond the Sea from Jonathan Groff. Check it out now. 

Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel
by Shanti - Feb 5, 2026

This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy.

The New Group's THE ADDING MACHINE to Offer Talkbacks & Accessibility Initiatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The New Group has revealed a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives in conjunction with The Adding Machine. This production of The Adding Machine is by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw.

The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  

MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.

Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.

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