Richard Rodgers News

Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more. 

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!

This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.

Tony Award-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens will offer a Master Class on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!

Jeff Harnar, a multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning vocalist, will present his show 'BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH' at Don't Tell Mama on select dates from February 5 to 26. The performance will feature a collection of classic songs, showcasing Harnar's celebrated vocal talents in an intimate cabaret setting.

The New York Society Library will present a panel discussion on actor training and the craft of performance featuring Evan Yionoulis, Bill Connington, and Ron Carlos. All three panelists are educators and authors in the Acting Essentials series.

The ASCAP Foundation has recognized musical theater writing duo Will Aronson and Hue Park, creators of the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, with The ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award.

The 92nd Street Y, New York will presentJulia Bullock, soprano; Seth Parker Woods, cello; and Conor Hanick, piano in Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30PM.

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be available on Blu-ray on January 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Lachat Farm, produces the world premiere of Hole in the Wall, a comedy written by Richard Rogers-Award winning playwright Jeff Hughes, directed by Christopher Denham, the multi-talented actor-writer-director whose screen credits famously include Oppenheimer, Argo, Shutter Island, and Billions.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.

Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli will celebrate the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes.

Performance Now Theatre Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The classic musical explores love, prejudice, and cultural conflict during World War II through two intertwined stories.

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album. Check out the official music video now.

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced that their rights to the musical Do I Have a Waltz? have been revoked and the company will no longer be presenting the production.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more. 

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the principal cast for its Winter 2026 production of Chez Joey, starring Myles Frost and more.

CBS Sunday Morning recently dedicated a segment to stage and screen performer Ethan Hawke, who stars as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in the new film Blue Moon. Watch the full segment, where the actor is surprised with his very own Sardi's portrait. 

Red Bull Theater has revealed the full cast of the one-night-only, benefit performance of the beloved musical The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.