James T. Lane News

Rachel Schur Will Return to CHICAGO and Nik Walker Will Join the Cast

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2026

Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre.

Broadway’s Next Triple Threat Semi-Finalists Announced By Chita Rivera Awards And NYCDA Foundation

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2026

The Chita Rivera Awards and New York City Dance Alliance Foundation announced 15 semi-finalists for Broadway's Next Triple Threat, a talent search honoring Chita Rivera's legacy.

Chita Rivera Awards and NYC Dance Alliance Launch National Talent Search

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 6, 2026

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.

CHICAGO to Offer $20 Rush Tickets for This Thursday's Added Matinee Performance

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2026

Chicago on Broadway, currently starring Whitney Leavitt as 'Roxie Hart' will offer $20 rush tickets to the added matinee performance.

Whitney Leavitt Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2026

Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5.

Photos: Whitney Leavitt and More in CHICAGO on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — February 11, 2026

You can now catch a first look at the new cast of Chicago, including Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B.

CHICAGO Releases New Block of Tickets Through September 13

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2026

Chicago on Broadway has released a new block of tickets through September 13, 2026.

M. Kilgore, Greg Hildreth, and More Will Join CHICAGO on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2026

Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M.

Sophie Carmen-Jones and Jacqueline B. Arnold Will Return to CHICAGO

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2026

Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

by BWW Awards — January 14, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Video: RED BUCKET FOLLIES 2025 Opening Number Starring James T. Lane

by Gillian Blum — January 3, 2026

Watch a video of the 2025 Red Bucket Follies opening number, from the annual variety show performed December 8 and 9, 2025 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2025

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt.

Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month

by Stephi Wild — November 26, 2025

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month.

Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO

by Michael Major — November 25, 2025

Chicago the Musical has released a new video of Alex Newell singing 'When You're Good to Mama.

Photos: Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell in CHICAGO on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 24, 2025

You can now get a first look at new photos of two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart, Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron 'Mama' Morton and more in Chicago on Broadway.

James Monroe Iglehart to Direct GUYS AND DOLLS at STAGES St. Louis

by James Lindhorst — November 19, 2025

On Friday at the STAGES St.

Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 13, 2025

The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.

Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — October 22, 2025

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Will Have a Staged Reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 16, 2025

Broadway & Film producer Willette Klausner will present SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical in an exclusive industry invite only stage reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2025

Sophie Carmen-Jones will return to Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, September 29 at the Ambassador Theatre.