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Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026


The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!

Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 27, 2026


To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026


Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.

March 2026 At MPAC to Feature RIVERDANCE, Lyle Lovett, The High Kings And More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026


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.

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026


SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

Sir Lenny Henry to Perform at the Latitude Festival's 20th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026


Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup.

Pulitzer Arts Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Exhibition Organized By Founder Emily Rauh Pulitzer
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026


The Pulitzer Arts Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with 'Dialogues & Conversations', an exhibition curated by founder Emily Rauh Pulitzer. The show features over 90 works by artists like Jasper Johns and Doris Salcedo, exploring artistic exchanges and significant engagements in art history.

British Youth Music Theatre Reveals Its 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026


BYMT has announced its 2026 season lineup, which includes several new productions set to captivate audiences. The season promises a diverse range of shows catering to various tastes and interests.

Russell Peters Will Return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026


Comedian Russell Peters will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for his 'RELAX* WORLD TOUR' in August 2026, promising a series of performances filled with laughter.

Interview: Robert Saoud Roars About LIBRARY LION
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 21, 2026


As an actor, musical theater performer, and cabaret artist, Robert Saoud is used to getting all kinds of reactions from all types of audiences.

Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026


During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway! 

The Rivertones to Perform REGGAE NIGHT at The Drama Factory in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026


Experience the vibrant rhythms of reggae with The Rivertones at The Drama Factory on February 8, 2026, in a tribute to the genre's global icons.

Patricia Clark se incorpora al elenco de CABARET
by Adela González Pérez - Jan 19, 2026


La actriz y cantante argentina se incorpora este martes a la experiencia inmersiva del UMusic Hotel Madrid para dar vida a la dueña de la pensión.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026


The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026


Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.

Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026


Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.

-320°F Will Debut at Sadler's Wells This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026


Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Hideki Noda will return to Sadler's Wells with his new production, -320°F, following its Tokyo premiere. The show will run from July 2-11, marking the company's longest engagement at the venue.

Review: SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center
by Laurie Sara Oliver - Jan 11, 2026


What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?

Interview: Aidan DeSalaiz of COMPANY at The Theatre Centre
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 11, 2026


BroadwayWorld spoke to actor Aidan deSalaiz, who plays Bobby in the immersive production, about the show’s contemporary relevance, its fascinating and revealing contradictions, and the joys of connectivity in an increasingly isolating world.

Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026


Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.

Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026


FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jan 3, 2026


What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre.

Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN Sets Box Office Records at the City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025


City Theatre’s recently completed production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Kaja Dunn, set box office sales records following its run.

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Dec 20, 2025


One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage. For many people, their first experience in theatre is a production of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol.” This season, we get the opportunity to add a third story to that growing list. On Tuesday, December 16, the national tour of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” started a week-long run at Des Moines Performing Arts. While this show may be new to Des Moines audiences, the story is a classic that is sure to make your heart grow three sizes.

How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025


This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

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