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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

WAY OFF BROADWAY will present the beloved musical FROZEN, bringing a magical story to life at Willowtree Plaza. The show promises a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.

TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.

A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

The Book of Mormon, a nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, will return to The Granada Theatre. The show offers a humorous look at the journeys of two missionaries.

The Book of Mormon will return to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for an extremely limited engagement. The Broadway production is directed by Parker and  two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, and choreographed by Nicholaw.

THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026. The production is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15 this year, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the occasion with a few surprises.

The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!

AVENUE Q is back at North Hollywood's Wisteria Theater with a superb cast and standout vocals that bring fresh life—and plenty of laughs—to the beloved, boundary-pushing musical.

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

The National Tour of The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited one-week engagement from February 17 through February 22 at the Harris Center in Folsom.

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!

In a theatrical era where standing ovations are dispensed like party favors, THE BOOK OF MORMON at ASU Gammage on its opening night elicited a reaction that felt less like polite approval and more like an arena rock concert. Audiences weren’t just clapping, they were erupting, unable to contain their sheer delight.

The Book of Mormon is kicking off its 15th year on Broadway with specially priced $15 digital lottery tickets to celebrate the show marking a milestone 15 years on Broadway. 

Slow Burn Theatre Company will present Disney’s Frozen, presented by United Community Bank, at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater from December 13, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Check out photos here!

Disney's FROZEN is live on stage at Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage. Check out new video of the magical winter wonderland production that tells a tale of the power of familial love and a communal force that rises above despair.

Watch new highlights fromPaper Mill Playhouse's Frozen, starring Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked) as Elsa and Samantha Williams (Pirates! The Penzance Musical) as Anna. The new video features Morrissey singing 'Let It Go.'