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HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical to Star Jay Armstrong Johnson & Zachary Piser
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2026

The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane Hollander. 

Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'

Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.

Adam Pascal to Perform in RENT IN CONCERT at the Tilles Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The National Tour of RENT in Concert will arrive at Long Island University's Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, bringing the unforgettable music of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical to Long Island audiences.

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.

'Making Rent: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway' Will Host Launch Event at The Strand
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

In celebration of its release, Apollo Publishers will host a launch event for Making Rent: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway, written by Rent’s original musical director, Tim Weil. 

Videos: Inside 2026 BroadwayCon With RENT & IN THE HEIGHTS Reunions
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2026

BroadwayCon was held over the weekend in New York City. Watch videos from Rent, In the Heights, SIX, The Lost Boys, Avenue Q, Heathers the Musical, Kerry Butler, Marc Shaiman, and more.

Compass Rose Theater And AACC To Collaborate On RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

Compass Rose Theater and Anne Arundel Community College are collaborating on a production of Rent in Annapolis. The partnership brings together professional theatre artists and students in a full-scale staging of the Jonathan Larson musical.

Rodney Hicks Will Direct Production of RENT in Denver Celebrating Musical's 30th Anniversary
by Joshua Wright - Jan 21, 2026

Ballyhoo Table & Stage will present a bold, fresh take on RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, running July 16 through August 16, 2026.

Full Cast Set For MONTE CRISTO at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The York Theatre will present the world premiere of MONTE CRISTO, featuring Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis, starting March 19, 2026. Learn more about the production here!

THE GREAT GATSBY's Drew Lake Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Drew Lake is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along as Lake takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.

Indigo Girls' Bring New Musical STARSTRUCK to Bucks County Playhouse in 2026; Full Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Bucks County Playhouse has announced its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. The historic venue in Pennsylvania will present several high-profile productions, aiming to attract a diverse audience with a mix of genres and styles.

James Still Named Winner of 2026 Stanley Drama Award for HAUNT ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Wagner College Theatre has revealed that James Still is the winner of the 2026 Stanley Drama Award for, Haunt Me. As fiction and reality blur onstage, Haunt Me becomes a surreal, compassionate exploration of identity, memory, and creation.

Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 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.

Review: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Celebrate Friendship and Legacy at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Jan 12, 2026

Whether you're a RENT-head or not, this hour-long concert was a joyful celebration of thrilling music, both deeply familiar and pleasantly unexpected. The current run is sold out but Rapp and Pascal return in August

20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus many more. 

Nicholas Rodriguez to Perform SINCERELY, SONDHEIM at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Grammy nominee Nicholas Rodriguez (Company, The Sound of Music) will return to New York City with his deeply personal concert, Sincerely, Sondheim at Chelsea Table + Stage.

THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour will begin performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026. Learn more here!

RENT Comes to Midsumma 2026 in St Michael's Community and St Kilda Creatives Collaboration
by Gillian Blum - Jan 3, 2026

St Michael's community and St Kilda creatives will collaborate for a poignant production of RENT at Midsumma 2026, with Performances at Performing Arts Centre, St George's from January 21-24.

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