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Jonathan Watson and Grace Galloway Will Lead EDUCATING RITA at Dundee Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026


Dundee Rep Theatre has announced the cast of their fresh and heartfelt revival of one of Britain's best-loved plays, Educating Rita. Learn more about the show here!

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 25, 2026


Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online.   It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE.  On  Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.  

MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE at The Community Players
by Jay Pateakos - Feb 16, 2026


The Pawtucket-based Community Players continued their record-breaking 104th season with the dark humored but stunningly still relevant 'Harold and Maude'.

North/South Chamber Orchestra Will Present Free Winter/Spring Concert Featuring New York Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026


The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert in New York City featuring new compositions by North American composers, with violinist Hattie Hye-Ri Ahn. The event is set for February 19, 2026, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 10, 2026


Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.

HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026


It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Kirk Jones-Directed Biopic I SWEAR Lands U.S. Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026


I Swear, the biographical film from director Kirk Jones, will be released in theaters nationwide on April 24, 2026, by Sony Pictures Classics. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

From Churches to Banks: The Unlikely Origins of Off-Broadway Theaters
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 22, 2026


The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026


It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Review: THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti - Jan 29, 2026


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?

Review: LES MISERABLES WORLD TOUR—Four Decades of Heart, Heroism, and Hope
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jan 25, 2026


Since its 1980 debut in Paris, Les Misérables has transcended the medium of musical theatre to become a global cultural force.

Park Avenue Armory Appoints Deborah Warner as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026


Park Avenue Armory has appointed Deborah Warner as its Anita K. Hersh Artistic Director. Warner was named a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2006.

American Theater Group to Present Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026


American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at three NJ venues.

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch Performs SWEET MAMBO at Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025


Pina Bausch's ‘Sweet Mambo' will come to Sadler's Wells Theatre from Wednesday 11 February – Saturday 21 February 2026.  First staged in 2008, the choreographer's penultimate work makes its London premiere at Sadler's Wells. 

Prolific Filmmaker and Actor Rob Reiner Dies at 78
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 15, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of such films as When Harry Met Sally... and The Princess Bride, has died at the age of 78.

Review: JOHN HUGHES YOUR OWN ADVENTURE- LIVE is 90-Minutes of Pratfalls, Sight Gags, & Buffoonery
by James Lindhorst - Dec 13, 2025


John Hughes Your Own Adventure - LIVE is a whole lot of fun for anyone familiar with Hughes work. Hughes enthusiasts and aficionados will be laughing through their tears. The sold-out runaway hit was the headliner at STL Fringe and one of last summer’s hottest theater tickets. St. Louis Fringe and Cherokee Street Theatre Co. are reprising the outrageous satire at the Kranzberg Black Box. Twelve actors, supported by an offstage announcer (billed as The Voice of God), are hurling themselves about the stage in their homage to John Hughes and his classic films.

Dance Camera West Reveals January 2026 Festival Dates and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

3C Theatre Management Launches With New Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025


3C Theatre Management & Consulting, the in-house team behind Perfect Crime, New York’s longest running play, as well as many other projects at The Theater Center, announced their new lineup of consultants.

Review: TONY HADLEY - THE CHRISTMAS BIG BAND TOUR, Royal Albert Hall
by Gary Naylor - Dec 4, 2025


'True', 'Gold' and plenty of easy listening classics gives his adoring public exactly what they want

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Andrew Burrill - Nov 30, 2025


What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE at Kansas City Repertory Theatre – Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus?

Dundee Rep Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025


Dundee Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, a celebration of community, world premieres, new voices, classics, and fresh work that invites audiences to connect with the life of the building and far beyond.

The Istanbul Tiyatro Festivali Presents ISTANBUL MON AMOUR: PERA’NIN KARANLIK ODASI By Kumbaracı50
by Wesley Doucette - Nov 24, 2025


Few neighborhoods possess the historical layering of Istanbul’s Beyoğlu. It has existed as a heterotopic space within the Eastern Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Turkish Republic. Cosmopolitan by nature, it has long been home to Italians, Greeks, Armenians, Jews, and Turks.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - Nov 11, 2025


It is iconic. It is legendary. It is soul-stirring. LES MISÉRABLES has captivated audiences since it debuted in 1980 in Paris, France as a French-language musical. It draws in audience members of course, but it also draws in exceptional talent. Each production relies on the passion of its performers, and the current touring cast brings enough passion to start a revolution. 

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025


Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

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