Ethan Slater News

Previews are now underway for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet. Marcel on the Train opens this Sunday, February 22 at Classic Stage Company. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants will make its streaming premiere on Paramount+ Tuesday, February 17. Search for SquarePants is the fourth theatrical film based on the iconic children’s cartoon character.

Just in time for the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good on Peacock, Republic Records will release a brand-new pop-up vinyl edition of the soundtrack featuring an embossed cover and a pop-up gatefold jacket depicting Elphaba, Glinda, Grimmerie pages, and more.

Good news! Wicked: For Good will be available to stream on Peacock on March 20. The release will come with behind-the-scenes featurettes as well as an exclusive new director's commentary from Jon M. Chu, a sing-along edition, and more. 

For Record Store Day 2026, Republic Records will release a special vinyl edition of Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the live soundtrack of the 2025 NBC special.

Classic Stage Company will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.

Check out photos from media day as the stars of  Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company meet the press. Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and will feature Slater as “Marcel Marceau.”

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their acclaimed performance of Defying Gravity in Wicked.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company.  Co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, the production will be directed by Pailet and will feature Slater as “Marcel Marceau.” Watch in this video as the team takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new play is all about!

Last year, Wicked was the most-streamed title of 2025, with 8.4 billion minutes watched across Peacock and Prime Video, surpassing KPop Demon Hunters and Moana 2.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: 

Rehearsals are underway for Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company, starring Ethan Slater and more. Marcel on the Train is co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater. Check out rehearsal photos here!

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.

Classic Stage Company has revealed additional cast members joining the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.

In a series of new Instagram posts, Wicked music producer Greg Wells has shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings of Wicked: For Good. Watch as the band plays snippets from 'Thank Goodness' and 'No Good,' with Stephen Oremus conducting the orchestra.

In celebration of the digital release of Wicked: For Good, Roku has upped the ante with a new exclusive experience. “Live From Roku City Celebrates Wicked: For Good,' now available on the streamer, is an all-new musical dance performance of 'Wonderful,' choreographed by the film’s Christopher Scott, and a rendition of “For Good” performed by the MUSYCA Children's Choir. 

With 2026 just around the corner, Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2025 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Ethan Slater, Hugh Jackman, and many more.