Review Roundup: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
The new musical Beautiful Little Fool is officially open at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The cast features David Hunter as ‘F. Scott’, alongside Lauren Ward and more. See what the critics are saying here.
RELENTLESS World Premiere to be Presented at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Syracuse Stage will continue its 25/26 season with the world premiere production of “Relentless” by Rae Binstock, a new drama about a former contender, her stubborn coach and their fight over the future of a legendary boxing gym.
Review: ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at Hale Centre Theatre
by Cheyenne Lewis - Jan 22, 2026
Sometimes the best friendships come from the most unexpected places. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE is more than just a tribute to the late singer; it is a showcase of the beauty and importance of female friendships and a little bit of kindness.
Cabaret Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1- Laura Benanti, Jennifer Egan & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 26, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.
Two Rivers Theater Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Two River Theater has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story by Ngozi Anyanwu. The award provided support for additional rehearsal time with the full creative team prior to the world premiere.
Review: OCTET at Studio Theatre
by David Friscic - Jan 21, 2026
Multi-talented composer, book writer, and vocal arranger Dave Malloy has created a musically eclectic, thematically relevant, and vocally complex work in his audacious and highly relevant work Octet.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a Quirky Little Show with A Lot of Heart
by Lauren Gienow - Jan 20, 2026
Sunday night was the Toronto opening of the Canadian premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Robert McQueen, this quirky musical boasts a fabulous cast and is chock full of heart. With an incredibly strong (and Tony Award Winning) book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, this musical weaves together comedy and drama in the same way that real life does. Offering performances that are both funny and heartbreaking, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a very special show that is not to be missed.
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Comes to Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Beginning February 11, Rose Valley-based Hedgerow Theatre Company will present the regional premiere presentation of Dear Jack, Dear Louise by two-time Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig.
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Andrew Levitt, known as Nina West, will star as Edna Turnblad in Casa Mañana's upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running from February 28 to March 8.
Bergen County Players to Stage PLAY ON! in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Bergen County Players will present PLAY ON!, a comedy by Rick Abbot, from February 7-28 at Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. The show offers a humorous look at the chaos of live theater.