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Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

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.

Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season.

The Barrow Group will present its SOLO SHOW FESTIVAL featuring notable performers including Eric Daniel Weiner and Martin Moran. This event showcases unique solo performances, highlighting personal storytelling.

Kandi Burruss visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Monday to discuss her ongoing run in Broadway's & Juliet, where she currently stars as Angélique. During the interview, she revealed some of her habits and practices to preserve her singing voice while performing 8 shows a week. Watch the interview.

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.

Dreaming Whilst Black, the Showtime dramedy series created and led by Adjani Salmon, will return with a second series on February 20 and will stream weekly on Paramount+. It will air on Fridays at 9 pm PT on Showtime.

Gulfshore Playhouse will present Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, showcasing a tale of mistaken identities and social satire.

Music Worcester will celebrate the 341st anniversary of the Baroque composer's birth with the second annual Bach's Birthday Bash Weekend, Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, at historic Mechanics Hall.

CBS Saturday Morning recently aired a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen. The segment highlights the pilot production that took place in Wisconsin and features an interview with the lead star and director of the production, as well as writers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the full segment now.

TheatreZone has announced its cast for Grumpy Old Men: The Musical. The production brings together acclaimed Broadway, national tour, and regional performers to tell a timeless story about friendship, love and second chances.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is now available for licensing

As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.

In just a few clock ticks, Wicked: For Good will be here for the world to see! BroadwayWorld has previewed the film and compiled all of the new material we could find in the second part of the film adaptation. Learn all about the new film here!

We are about to be changed for good! The conclusion of the Wicked film adaptation is only a few clock ticks away, releasing in theaters this Friday. Find out what critics think of the highly anticipated movie!

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has been awarded a series of grants totaling over $300,000 that will support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows.

Who better to warm up the audience at & Juliet than Cheryl Porter? Before their recent sing-along performance, Porter – who currently plays Angélique in the hit musical – led the audience in some of her signature warmups. Watch the video!

The National Tour of & Juliet is coming to The Bushnell. The musical features songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt's Creek'.

The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.

Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile has shared a new expanded version of Returning To Myself, featuring exclusive commentary on each of the project’s ten tracks. Check it out here.

Director Louise Adler AM has announced the first installment of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week program. Over 150 local and international writers will take part in this 65th year of conversations.

In a new video, Gianna Harris – who currently plays Juliet in & Juliet on Broadway – runs backstage after 'Baby One More Time,' quickly changing costumes before heading back out in front of the audience for 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.'

For just the second time in their history, Forward Theater Company will present a musical as part of their season. This time, it's in the form of the popular Broadway hit, Gutenberg! The Musical!. Learn how to purchase tickets.