The Pit

Review: SWAN LAKE at TPAC'S Jackson Hall
by Catherine Burford - Feb 28, 2026

What did our critic think of SWAN LAKE at TPAC'S Jackson Hall?

Be Bold! Reveals Week Three Winner Of SPF LUV 2026 Short Play Festival 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

Week Three of Be Bold! Productions' 14th annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival LUV ran last weekend at the Players Theatre in the West Village, concluding the festival with five poignant and passionate plays.

Student Blog: Finally Listening to the Voice: My Journey to a Career in Musical Theater
by Student Blogger: Angelina Kardos - Feb 24, 2026

About a month ago, I made the decision to shift my career focus to Musical Theater Performance after 3 years in college as a Flute Performance major. This is my story about finally listening to the dreams planted in my head and following my intuition

CAST PARTY: LIVE Returns to The Green Room 42 with Broadway Stars and Alumni
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

CAST PARTY: LIVE, a unique series of live interviews and performances, will feature Broadway stars and Jimmy Awards alumni at The Green Room 42 on March 21 and April 9.

THEATRE OBSCURA LA to Stage Edgar Allan Poe's POE: PULSE AND PENDULUM in Total Darkness
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Experience two of Edgar Allan Poe's tales of terror in total darkness. THEATRE OBSCURA LA Presents Poe: Pulse and Pendulum a Millet Creative Media Production.

The Wayfaring Strangers To Present Improvised Bluegrass Musical At THE PIT NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Theater of the Apes will present an improvised bluegrass musical by The Wayfaring Strangers at THE PIT NYC. The performance features original songs and stories created live using traditional folk instruments.

Video: SILENT NIGHT at Opera Orlando
by Joshua Wright - Feb 6, 2026

Get a first look at Opera Orlando's production of SILENT NIGHT this weekend for two nights ONLY at the Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel
by Shanti - Feb 5, 2026

This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy.

Video: First Orchestra Dress Highlights For SILENT NIGHT
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026

Get in on the action with Opera Orlando's production of SILENT NIGHT this weekend for two nights ONLY at the Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Watch the video trailer1

Opera Orlando to Offer Student Rush Tickets for SILENT NIGHT Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Opera Orlando is offering $15 STUDENT RUSH tickets for all performances of Silent Night this weekend in Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Exclusive: Theatre-Themed THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK Both Premiere at Sundance
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 2, 2026

Not just one but two films featuring controversial original school musicals premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to discuss with the cast members of THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK on their respective carpets.

Review: RENT at Cultural Arts Playhouse Merrick
by Sam Desmond - Feb 2, 2026

Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family.

Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

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.

Theater Alliance to Host HOTHOUSE NEW WORKS BLOCK PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Theater Alliance will present the Hothouse New Works Block Party, showcasing new theatrical pieces and fostering creative dialogue. The event is set for 2026, inviting audiences to experience fresh performances and artistic innovation.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin Unveil 2026�"27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin’s 15th as music and artistic director—full of epic musical events, bold artistic experiences, and new musical journeys.

DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? Comes to Frigid NYC 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Infinite Monkey Theater Co. will present the thought-provoking play DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? exploring themes of connection and isolation in a digital age.

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
by Brock Mills - Jan 23, 2026

As you enter the theatre for “Blue Man Group” you’re met with pre-show announcements scrolling across an LED screen. My favorite show rules were “please refrain from being electronically annoying” and “no sexting”! Before the show began you could see the front row start to slip into blue ponchos.

Review: CARMEN Sizzles with Akhmetshina Heading Stellar Cast at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 16, 2026

From her first appearance on stage, it was clear that mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina was no flash in the pan when she gave us a scorching Carmen when this production was new just two years ago. The program describes the title character as “a force of nature” and that’s certainly what we got at the Met, in such arias as the Habanera (“L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”), the Seguidilla (“Pres des ramparts de Seville”) or in the opera’s Finale with Don Jose.

Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley Brings THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE... to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026

Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.

Video: THE HUNTING PARTY Sneak Peek Clip Unveils Latest Killer in NBC Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

A newly released sneak peek clip from The Hunting Party previews a dangerous new killer in the NBC crime procedural series. In the clip, viewers can watch as Adrian Gallo prepares to encase his latest victim in resin. Watch it now.