Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
We're tracking winter weather cancellations across the Uninted States.
By: Team BWW Jan. 23, 2026
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. Forecasters at NOAA and the National Weather Service warn that heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact hundreds of millions of people from January 23 through early next week, creating hazardous travel conditions and increasing the likelihood of power outages. As conditions evolve, this page will provide ongoing updates on weather-related cancellations and advisories.
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Atlanta
Variety Playhouse - The Tom Petty Musical: You Don’t Know How It Feels
Variety Playhouse has postponed Sunday’s performance of The Tom Petty Musical: “You Don’t Know How It Feels” due to anticipated severe weather conditions.
A new performance date has not yet been announced. Ticket holders will be contacted once rescheduling information becomes available.
Blue Man Group - Fox Theatre
Due to forecasted inclement winter weather in metro Atlanta, the Fox Theatre has postponed Blue Man Group performances originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The performances have been rescheduled for June 16 and June 17, 2026. Tickets will be honored for the new dates. Patrons should check their email or contact the Fox Theatre box office for additional details regarding exchanges or refunds.
Charlotte
Monty Python's Spamalot - Blumenthal Performing Arts
Due to winter weather conditions, several performances of SPAMALOT at Belk Theater have been affected.
The Saturday, January 24 matinee at 2:00 PM will proceed as scheduled. The Saturday, January 24 evening performance at 7:30 PM has been rescheduled to Monday, January 26 at 7:30 PM. Sunday, January 25 performances have also been rescheduled. The 1:00 PM matinee will now take place on Tuesday, January 27 at 2:00 PM, and the 6:30 PM evening performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 PM.
All impacted ticket holders will receive an email with additional information regarding their tickets.
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella & The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Due to this weekend's winter weather forecast, we are rescheduling several performances to ensure the safety of our audiences, cast, crew, and staff. Please see the updated show schedules at the link below.
Weekend Shows - Charlotte Comedy Theater
Charlotte Comedy Theater shared on Instagram they are cancelling this weekend's shows due to severe weather.
Chicago
Little Shop of Horrors - Marriott Theatre
Due to the forecasted severe weather advisory, for the wellbeing of our patrons the performance of Little Shop of Horrors scheduled for January 23rd at 7:30pm is cancelled.
The venue asks patrons contact the box office at 847-634-0200 to make alternative ticket arrangements.
Dallas
Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase - Dallas Opera
Inclement weather in the North Texas region has forced The Dallas Opera to cancel its upcoming Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase Concert, reception, and celebration dinner, originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25.
“We were so looking forward to celebrating the Hart Institute’s 10th anniversary this weekend,” said Ian Derrer, TDO’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO. “However, the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff takes precedence. We hope to be able to celebrate this remarkable program in the future.”
Ticketholders will be contacted via email with their options.
Oklahoma
Mozart’s Gran Partita - Tulsa Symphony
Due to the forecasted inclement weather this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Sunday’s Symphony Sessions performance of Mozart’s Gran Partita at TU’s Lorton Performance Center on January 25. All ticket holders will receive a full refund. Refunds will be processed automatically to the original form of payment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email info@tulsasymphony.org or call 918-584-3645.
Pittsburgh
The Magic of Rob Lake - F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Due to expected inclement weather, the upcoming performance of The Magic of Rob Lake scheduled for this Sunday (January 25th, 2026) has been rescheduled. All tickets will be honored for the new date. Refunds are available for 30 days from the original point of purchase.
Rhode Island
Suffs - Providence Performing Arts Center
Due to the severe weather forecast for Sunday, January 25, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and SUFFS have announced that the Sunday, January 25 matinee performance at 1PM and evening performance at 6:30PM have been cancelled.
Sunday, January 25th ticketholders who purchased from the PPAC Box Office and from ppacri.org do not need to take any further action; refunds will be automatically issued. Please allow five to seven business days for a refund to be posted to a ticketholder's account.
Washington, DC
Do You Think I'm Annoying? & Dead Girl's Quinceañera - Studio Theatre
The reading of Do You Think I'm Annoying? by Jesse Jae Hoon has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 2:30 pm. Saturday's other two readings, the stranger by Sam Walsh and Aya by Fernanda Coppel, will continue as planned.
The reading of Dead Girl's Quinceañera by Phanésia Pharel scheduled for Sunday evening has been canceled. Studio will reschedule this reading for a point the future, so stay tuned for updates.
Stories from The Brink - Theater J
Theater J has canceled all performances scheduled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, due to a predicted large winter storm. The affected performances will be rescheduled for Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m.
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