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Energetic and full of joy - a musical which brightens up the grey month of February. Songs like Jailhouse Rock, One night with you and All Shook Up are neatly fitted into the plot and reinforce the emotions and also brings a lot of laughter to the show.

The 2026 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!

Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

The cast has been revealed for a major new revival of Little Shop of Horrors. EastEnders legend and Strictly Come Dancing Finalist Maisie Smith will take to the stage in her first leading musical theatre role, plus more!

The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026. Martinez will oversee the development and curation of dance programs, aiming to enhance the venue's reputation as a leader in the performing arts.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Not just one but two films featuring controversial original school musicals premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to discuss with the cast members of THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK on their respective carpets.

The company has been revealed for The North American touring company of Mamma Mia! as the 25th Anniversary Tour heads back out on the road following its Broadway engagement.

FIRST DATE: Broadway’s Hilarious Musical Comedy Comes to Pompano Beach!

Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR is a brilliant comedy with a great deal of bite, but without the underlying tone of sexism aimed at entitled women that Simon’s work sometimes displays. Desert Theatreworks (DTW) presents a top-notch production with an A-list cast that more than does justice to the script. I found the production hilarious and urge everyone to attend.

Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.

Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return to the West End this summer.

Music Theater Heritage Will Present BRIGADOON Starring Lauren Braton And Patrick Lewallen. The Lerner and Loewe musical will be staged as a limited engagement at the company’s Grand Theater in Kansas City.

We're a crazy cast of acrobats, and of course, animals, and circus performers, and me, I play a woman named Barbara, who is the head of the “Cooch Tent,” the more promiscuous ladies of the circus.

Off With Their Heads Productions will present Chip on her Shoulder performed by Victoria Nieves and written and directed by Jen McAuliffe. Learn more about the show here!

Finfringe is the city festival for short performances in Turku 8.-12.5.2024. The performances are chosen via an international open call. Learn more here!

Meeting our favorite celebrities is the stuff dreams are made of and this is exactly what happens in the intriguing story of 'The Mirror Crack'd'. As a fan finally meets their idol, the mystery unfolds. Picture this: the glamorous Marina Gregg, a renowned celebrity, has just settled into a massive mansion nearby and is about to host a lavish party! What could possibly go awry in this seemingly perfect setting?

Riverside Studios will present a new production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND this Easter, bringing Lewis Carroll's classic tale back to the stage. The show promises a fresh interpretation of the beloved story, featuring innovative stagecraft and a dynamic cast.

Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.

FRIGID New York will present the 19th annual New York City Fringe Festival across multiple venues in New York City. The festival will feature a diverse array of performances with all box office proceeds directly benefiting the artists.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

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.

MPAC will present a diverse lineup in March 2026, featuring performances by RIVERDANCE, Lyle Lovett, and The High Kings. The events promise a mix of dance, country music, and Irish folk tunes.

HERE Arts Center is extending their gratitude to co-director Lauren Miller who will be departing the organization at the end of January to focus on political organizing.

Here is a behind-the-scenes look into the research fueling my most physically demanding role yet.