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Following the breakout success of her Off-Broadway debut Grief Camp, playwright Eliya Smith will bring audiences deeper into the lives of teenagers with the world premiere of Dad Don’t Read This.

The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Memphis this summer.

Ohio welcomes the premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Stranahan, featuring eight performances that bring the Roaring Twenties to life with stunning production and melodies.

Wilco has announced a U.S. summer tour with performances scheduled across the Midwest, South, and East Coast in June and July. The tour will include a stop in Columbus on July 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, presented by Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.

Composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull marks the end of her three-year fellowship with The Cleveland Orchestra with two new albums, showcasing her innovative compositions.

Comedian and actor Ilana Glazer has announced a new international stand-up tour, ILANA GLAZER LIVE!, which will include a performance at the Davidson Theatre in Columbus.

The Kennedy Center Honors will be renamed the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors,” according to The New York Times. The ceremony will relocate during the Kennedy Center’s planned two-year renovation.

Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights will present a diverse lineup of new plays for its 2026/27 season, featuring regional and world premieres at the Donald A. Bianchi Theatre.

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.

Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!

The Frist Art Museum has announced that three board members have been elected to the Frist Art Museum Board of Trustees. The new members—Grace Awh, Melinda Balser, and Ben Weprin—bring a broad range of experience in the fields of law, education, real estate development, and hospitality.

Tony and Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat announced that an all-American cast will lead the British-made musical for the first time ever. Learn more and meet the cast here!

Heathers The Musical will extend its record-breaking run for the third time at Off-Broadway's New World Stages. The news was announced from the stage at the production's 250th performance. Watch the video!

Silkroad has announced SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL, a new touring program curated by Rhiannon Giddens. The U.S. tour will feature performances blending global musical traditions rooted in ritual and community.

Sullivan Rep will present BANDSTAND, a musical exploring post-WWII America through the eyes of veterans and a war widow, as the opener for their third season. Directed by Dan Sullivan, the show features a cast led by Kevin Hanley and Melissa Paz.

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include

Edward P. Norris III will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony, featuring performances by local students, is set for March 20th at the LIMEHOF in Stony Brook.

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Tony nominee Bess Wohl’s Liberation for its Dramatists Play Service imprint.

92nd Street Y will present a unique concert featuring Third Coast Percussion, Simone Porter, and Jlin on February 13, 2026, showcasing new works and rare compositions.

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.

The King Center, partnering with The American Theatre Guild, will present the North American tour of the Broadway smash hit, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will be joining the incredible roster of performers for the UKC Broadway Brunch: 'All Uke Need Is Love' presented by 54 Below and sponsored by Bear Givers.

The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards.  The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

Heathers the Musical has suspended any stage door activities due to extreme weather conditions. The Off-Broadway musical, which has gained a cult following and draws large crowds, has announced that the it is suspended until further notice.