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After playing more than 1,000 performances in Operation Mincemeat since its inception, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical celebrated the final performance of its original cast members. Check out photos here!

Good morning from a very snowy New York City! Under a blizzard warning, Broadway canceled their evening shows Sunday with matinees wrapping up with enough time for everyone to make it home before the snow really started coming down. This week we share a few exclusives with you - first Situation unveiled a new leadership survey on the future of live events, and we sat down with the Washington National Opera to learn how they are moving forward after splitting with the Kennedy Center. We’ve also got Tony Awards eligibility updates and a look at funding concerns both in the US and the UK.

A workshop presentation will be held for Smalltown Boy, with a book by Jeffrey Fischer-Smith, and orchestrated and music directed by Mark Crossland. Learn more here!

The pioneering documentary rock musical that helped define the New Vic Theatre's signature actor-musician style will return to the theatre this April after a 33-year hiatus to mark the organisation's 40th anniversary celebrations.

The West End hit Paranormal Activity will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from September 2026. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Trevor Ashley has announced a special one night only performance of A Million Years of Minnelli at the Garrick Theatre on Sunday 3 May to celebrate the iconic Liza Minnelli turning 80 years old.

Sheffield Theatres will launch a brand new annual theatre festival celebrating creative talent from Sheffield and beyond. Open Works will run across two weeks in the autumn and be a hub for creatives and audiences alike.

Due to the incoming blizzard, the final Broadway evening performance cancellation is confirmed: Operation Mincemeat has made the difficult decision to cancel their Sunday evening show. The final performance for the original all-British cast will now be this afternoon, Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. ET.

Drag Divas Skank Sinatra (Jens Radda) and Dolly Diamond(Michael Dalton) have joined forces for a brilliantly funny new cabaret musical THE PERFORMERS.

Mrs. Doubtfire, the feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre starting November 2026.

Every Brilliant Thing announced the launch of a digital lottery, as well as in-person and digital rush policies, for the show's upcoming Broadway premiere starring Daniel Radcliffe.

Performing Arts Fort Worth revealed the nine Broadway tours coming to Fort Worth as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway at the Bass Season, including The Outsiders and more.

Theatre Calgary, in partnership with Somerled Arts, will open the World Premiere musical The Tale of the Gifted Prince, with book & lyrics by Lezlie Wade and music by Daniel Green.

A Break In The Rain, a new independent film directed by Don Scardino, is currently on the film festival circuit, and new screenings have been added for the film at Boomtown Film & Music Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, and more.

Deadline has reported that Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the UK’s National Theatre, will direct three American plays in the UK, featuring all-black casts. 

On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.

Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!

Chance Theater will present THE MESSENGER, a new play by Jenny Connell Davis, exploring themes of memory and resistance, from March 27 to April 19, 2026.

Energetic and joyfull. The first non-replica production of &Juliet. Max Martin attended the opening night.

As a versatile performer, Dr. Lent frequently appears at prominent Southern California venues such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, House of Blues, LA Live, and the Ritz-Carlton. His extensive theater credits include performances in productions of Cabaret, Chicago, Chess, A Chorus Line, and Oklahoma. As a music director, his work spans productions such as Spamilton, Grease, West Side Story, and Rent. He is available as a soloist or can provide additional instrumental ensembles including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Next up! James is the Music Director and Conductor for SWEET CHARITY! at The Jaxx Theater in Hollywood, CA. Previews 3/13,14, 19

Meet the full Year 2 cast of Stranger Things Broadway! The Tony-winning play begins new performances March 31 at the Marquis Theatre.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2026–27 season, featuring five new and 12 repertory productions, a special 60th-anniversary gala, and performances of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

David Mendizábal is a Helen Hayes Award winning director, designer, producer, and the Associate Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Mendizábal attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts at Playwright’s Horizons Theater. He has developed and directed works with Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Mosaic Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, and the Magic Theatre. I recently caught up with David by phone to discuss his latest project at Berkeley Rep, All My Sons.

The Voza Rivers Legacy Series will continue its inaugural season by celebrating emerging talent, love, and legacy with a powerful presentation of If Only Yesterday.