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Character Breakdown: BUG Cast Unpacks Their Roles

Character Breakdown: BUG Cast Unpacks Their Roles

by Nicole Rosky — January 10, 2026
From Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony Award-winning director David Cromer comes the Broadway premiere of Bug, now running at the Samuel J.
Video: Joey Fatone Sings Backstreet Boys at & JULIET Soundcheck

Video: Joey Fatone Sings Backstreet Boys at & JULIET Soundcheck

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2026
*NSYNC's Joey Fatone, currently playing Lance in the & Juliet national tour's Orlando stop, sings a Backstreet Boys song at the show's soundcheck in a new video.
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List

20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2026
The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.
Photos: Cady Huffman and Angie Schworer Pay Homage to THE PRODUCERS in PALM ROYALE Ap

Photos: Cady Huffman and Angie Schworer Pay Homage to THE PRODUCERS in PALM ROYALE Appearance

by Josh Sharpe — January 9, 2026
Check out photos of Broadway alums Cady Huffman and Angie Schworer as Beullah and Ulla in Apple's Palm Royale, which pays homage to their former role of Ulla in The Producers.
Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadway

Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadway

by Michael Major — January 9, 2026
Wicked on Broadway stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm have announced that they will be playing their final performances in March.
Video: Francis Jue Is Talking TARTUFFE, His Tony Award, and More

Video: Francis Jue Is Talking TARTUFFE, His Tony Award, and More

by Robert Bannon — January 9, 2026
In this video, Francis Jue dives into his current turn in Tartuffe at New York Theatre Workshop, sharing insights on reimagining a classic for today’s audiences and what excites him most about the process.
Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below

Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below

by BWW News Desk — January 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.
Video: Joey Fatone Earns 20-Second Ovation On First Entrance In & JULIET National Tou

Video: Joey Fatone Earns 20-Second Ovation On First Entrance In & JULIET National Tour

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
Pop icon Joey Fatone received a 20-second ovation on his first entrance after joining the North American tour of & JULIET, reprising the role of Lance following his recent Broadway run.
Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Surprises Ana Navarro with Live Performance on

Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Surprises Ana Navarro with Live Performance on THE VIEW

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
Ana Navarro, host of The View, received a special birthday surprise on Friday when cast members from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club visited the show to serenade her with a song for her special day.
Video: From TV to Broadway... Whitney Leavitt Is Dancing Her Way to CHICAGO

Video: From TV to Broadway... Whitney Leavitt Is Dancing Her Way to CHICAGO

by Nicole Rosky — January 9, 2026
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt.
Original Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Depart Broadway Production in February

Original Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Depart Broadway Production in February

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
The original cast members of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway have extended their run with the show for an extra week!
HELL'S KITCHEN to Present 'Legends of Gospel Week' Honoring Donald Lawrence and More

HELL'S KITCHEN to Present 'Legends of Gospel Week' Honoring Donald Lawrence and More

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
In continued celebration of Dr.
Stage Mag Spotlight: FOR COLORED GIRLS at Planet Ant Theater

Stage Mag Spotlight: FOR COLORED GIRLS at Planet Ant Theater

by Michael Major — January 9, 2026
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Chocolate Box Theatre Company's production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf at Planet Ant Theater.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'

Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'

by Michael Major — January 9, 2026
Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks

BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Releases New Block of Tickets

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Releases New Block of Tickets

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
A new block of tickets will go on sale for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey

Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively.
Broadway and Screen Actor John Cunningham Dies at 93

Broadway and Screen Actor John Cunningham Dies at 93

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway

Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer.
Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED

Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED

by Michael Major — January 8, 2026
Katherine Hahn is now in talks to play 'Mother Gothel' in Disney's live-action remake of Tangled.
Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Sing 'On the App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACR

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Sing 'On the App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2026
Olivier Award-winning actor Sam Tutty and leading lady Christiani Pitts are currently starring in the new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway.
Video: Simu Liu Shares Audition Experience for Broadway Debut in OH, MARY!

Video: Simu Liu Shares Audition Experience for Broadway Debut in OH, MARY!

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2026
Simu Liu recently spoke about making his Broadway debut in Oh, Mary! on Late Night with Seth Meyers, revealing that he had been looking to do a Broadway show and sharing his audition experience.
Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON to Arrive on Blu-ray in January

Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON to Arrive on Blu-ray in January

by Josh Sharpe — January 8, 2026
Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be available on Blu-ray on January 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Video: Amanda Seyfried Leads 'All is Summer' Performance in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

Video: Amanda Seyfried Leads 'All is Summer' Performance in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Clip

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2026
Watch a new musical clip from The Testament of Ann Lee, featuring Amanda Seyfried and the cast as they perform 'All is Summer.

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