Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Rockland / Westchester Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Rockland / Westchester from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Penguin Rep Theatre To Present Reading Of TAKE ME AMERICA In New York City
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of the new musical Take Me America on February 13, 2026, at Studios 353 in New York City.
Eddie Allen Quartet To Perform At Westchester Collaborative Theater
The Eddie Allen Quartet will perform as part of Westchester Collaborative Theater’s Music in the Box series on February 21 in Ossining, New York.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Showcase New Works by The Bang Group in 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a preview of new works by The Bang Group at Studio 2 on February 20, 2026.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Core Theatre Group Will Present THE SOCK HOP
From the team that brought the Warwick Valley sold-out runs of The Rocky Horror Show and Sweeney Todd, Core Theatre Group is turning back the clock and cranking up the volume with THE SOCK HOP, a high-octane celebration of the rockin’ 1950s—packed with iconic music, irresistible rhythms, and se
Shakespeare Company To Get State-of-the-Art Digital Experience
Hudson Valley Shakespeare will introduce a new website and digital experience aligned with the debut of their permanent venue, the Samuel H.
16th Annual Roger Rees Awards Will Take Place on May 17
The Broadway Education Alliance (BEA) has just announced that the16th Annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Is Perfectly Enjoyable at Elmwood Playhouse
Both author Topher Payne and director Paul Russo offset the seemingly dark and heavy-handed state of affairs at the state department with effective, tongue-in-cheek deftness.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
WHO IS FUNNIER: HUMAN OR A.I.? Comedy Show Pits Live Rapper Against Machine-Learning A.I.
In Who Is Funnier: Human or A.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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.
John Lloyd Young to Perform at White Plains Performing Arts Center
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Tony and Grammy Award winning John Lloyd Young live in concert.
East End Special Players Appoints Adam Baranello As New Artistic Director
East End Special Players has named multimedia artist Adam Baranello as the new Artistic Director of its Players program, marking a new chapter for the nonprofit organization serving adults with diverse abilities.
THAT 80s IMPROV CHALLENGE: HORROR & DAVID LEE ROTH EDITION Set For Young Ethels
That 80s Improv Challenge: Horror & David Lee Roth Edition comes to Young Ethels in Brooklyn on January 15.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Comes to Elmwood Playhouse
Perfect Arrangement is coming to written by Topher Payne to Elmwood Playhouse this month.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Announces Award Winners for 4th Annual Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble announced the 2025 award recipients for the Fourth Annual Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack, a multi-week curated performing arts festival featuring theatre, music, comedy, and dance.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
ICYMI: Meet the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finalists
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Sq
Voting Open to Pick the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 5
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 5 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 5 Revealed
Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
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Lindsey Holloway Jazz On Main (8/15-8/15) |
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Private Lives The Schoolhouse Theater (9/04-9/20) |
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Sunday brunch with Peter Janson Jazz On Main (8/30-8/30) |
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Sunday brunch with Bees Deluxe Jazz On Main (8/23-8/23) |
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Giacomo Gates Trio Jazz On Main (8/07-8/07) |
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Hillai Govreen & Nitsan Kolko Jazz On Main (8/01-8/01) |
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Jake Hart (Solo Piano) Jazz On Main (1/06-1/06) |
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Stan Ayeroff solo Jazz On Main (8/27-8/27) |
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The Keith Chasin Trio Jazz On Main (11/12-11/12) |
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Amanda Monaco's Glitter Quartet Jazz On Main (9/05-9/05) |