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Video: Ray Romano Reveals Why He's Making His Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026


On Tuesday, February 17, actor and comedian Ray Romano will be making his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition, the show from Simon Rich. Ahead of his first performance, he visited TODAY to talk all about it.

How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026


From Sarah Pidgeon to Grey Henson, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you watch FX's Love Story. All episodes are now streaming on Hulu.

Rialto Chatter: Manhattan Concert Productions Will Bring PRINCE OF EGYPT to Lincoln Center in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026


Manhattan Concert Productions will bring Prince of Egypt, the musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Philip Lazebnik, to Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in February 2027. Learn more here!

Previews: SEASON PREVIEW at Iowa Stage
by DC Felton - Feb 15, 2026


One of the exciting parts of the year is when theatres start announcing their new seasons. It's such a thrill finding out which shows will be included, and if you ever get to attend an announcement party, you can feel the room fill with excitement. Iowa Stage announced its 2026 season at the end of 2025. While I wasn't able to attend the announcement party, I was still full of excitement as I anticipated the shows they would include in their season.

Review: A Startling THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 13, 2026


What did our critic think of THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater?

DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for City Springs Theatre Company Ninth Season
by Caroline Powell - Feb 13, 2026


Atlanta’s fastest-growing performing arts organization, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) has announced its ninth season of musicals at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (SSPAC).

Broadway Cares Sends $3.2 Million to Food and Meal Delivery Programs Across The Country
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS this week awarded a record $3,207,500 to 158 food pantries, meal delivery services and congregate meal programs nationwide. Learn more here!

Cast and Creative Team Set For GUSH at Traverse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026


Traverse Theatre will present a world-premiere with a renowned cast and creative team in February 2026, showcasing innovative theatrical work. Learn more here!

Luna Composition Lab Debuts HANNAH WOLKOWITZ: AN OCEAN ESCAPADE Short Film
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026


Luna Composition Lab has released a new short film titled 'Hannah Wolkowitz: An Ocean Escapade', marking the 10th anniversary of LunaLab. The film features 2023-24 Luna Lab Fellow Hannah Wolkowitz and her journey composing for the Kronos Quartet.

ANASTASIA Comes to Brisbane's Lyric Theatre QPAC in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026


Broadway musical ANASTASIA will premiere in Brisbane's Lyric Theatre at QPAC from September 2026. The crowd-favourite musical made its Australian debut in December at Melbourne's Regent Theatre wowing audiences and critics alike.

UNCONDITIONAL: A Musical Memoir Returns for One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026


Findawayhome Ink & Los Angeles LGBT Center will co-present for a special one night only encore performance of UNCONDITIONAL, A Musical Memoir at the LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre in Hollywood.

Interview: Carolyn Lucas Talks Trisha Brown Dance Company
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 11, 2026


Carolyn Lucas was studying dance in college when a friend took her to see iconic postmodern dance choreographer Trisha Brown (1936–2017) and her eponymous company at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The experience changed her life and launched her career, according to Lucas.

Jazz Forum Arts Reveals Leadership Change as Founders Set to Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026


Jazz Forum Arts, a leading nonprofit jazz organization in Westchester County, will experience a significant leadership transition as founders Mark Morganelli and Ellen Prior retire in 2026.

W.E.B. Du Bois Documentary Coming to AMERICAN MASTERS This Spring
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026


A new documentary about activist W.E.B. Du Bois is coming to American Masters this spring. W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause, from Peabody Award-winning director Rita Coburn will premiere May 19, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

M+ to Showcase Ryuichi Sakamoto's SEEING SOUND, HEARING TIME Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


M+ will present an exhibition titled SEEING SOUND, HEARING TIME, featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto's installation music, exploring the intersection of sound and visual art.

PSU Theater Arts to Stage SPRING AWAKENING This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

Listen: Nick Jonas Drops Deluxe Version of Solo Album 'Sunday Best'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026


Following the release of his new album Sunday Best on Friday, Nick Jonas has dropped a deluxe edition of the album, featuring two brand new songs along with a live version of the single “Gut Punch.' Check it out now.

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!

Hozier, Jon Batiste, & More Among Lineup for 10th Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026


Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.

PRACTICAL MAGIC Musical in Development, With Score From Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026


A new musical is in development based on the best-selling novel by Alice Hoffman and the cult-classic WarnerBros. Motion Picture, Practical Magic, with an original score by Grammy Award-winners Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg.

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - Feb 8, 2026


Now “playing” at Music Theatre Heritage inside Crown Center through February 22 is the latest iteration of the most produced modern musical play in history. It is called “The Fantasticks.” If “Fantasticks” is new to you, you are past due for a treat. If you are one of the thousands of performers who have slipped into one of these character’s costumes, revel in the warm memory. If you have witnessed “Fantasticks” as an audience member, enjoy the pleasure of revisiting an old friend. hat did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at Music Theater Heritage?

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Actor’s Express
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026


Actor’s Express has released photos of its oroduction of Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country.  Performances run through March 8th, 2026 at the Actor’s Express Theatre in the King Plow Arts Center.

THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL Set for February Run at The Tank NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026


The Tank NYC and Twin Fruit Productions will present THE MALL THE MALL THE MALL, a comedic adventure about teens battling an evil conspiracy in their local mall, from February 26 to March 22.

Listen: Nick Jonas Releases New Solo Album 'Sunday Best'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026


Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, has released his brand new solo album, Sunday Best. Spanning 11 tracks, Sunday Best marks Jonas’s first solo project in nearly five years. Listen to it now.

Alexandra Silber’s AFTER ANATEVKA, PROUD MARYS Included in Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026


Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.

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