Washington National Opera Announces Plans to Leave the Kennedy Centerby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(1/9/2026) - The Washington National Opera has approved a resolution to move its performances out of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ending a relationship that has spanned more than five decades.
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Castby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/8/2026) - Titanique has announced some of its Broadway cast! Alongside Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli.
Annual MLK Concert Relocates From Kennedy Center After 23 Yearsby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - The long-running Let Freedom Ring MLK concert will relocate from the Kennedy Center to the Howard Theatre in 2026, with organizers citing cost savings and broader changes at the arts institution.
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading Listby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(1/10/2026) - 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. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
Original Stars of OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Depart Broadway Production in Februaryby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/9/2026) - The original cast members of Operation Mincemeat on Broadway have extended their run with the show for an extra week!
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadwayby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(1/8/2026) - 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. Read reviews for the production!
WAITRESS Teases Upcoming US Tour In Honor of 10th Anniversaryby Michael Major - Broadway
(1/13/2026) - A new US tour of Waitress the Musical seems to be in the works. In a new social media post, the official Waitress account revealed that there will be an upcoming US tour, in honor of the beloved musical's 10th anniversary.
Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway
(1/11/2026) - It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGEby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - 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.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen to Play Final Performances in MAYBE HAPPY ENDINGby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/13/2026) - Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway has revealed the final performances for the two original Broadway leads: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen.
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Returnby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/15/2026) - The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn to Join WICKED on Broadwayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - Wicked on Broadway will welcome two new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring: Keri Rene Fuller as Elphaba, and Emma Flynn as Glinda.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo in Rehearsal For DRACULA in Londonby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - Sydney Theatre Company's production of DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, is headed to the West End next month. Check out photos of Erivo in rehearsal for the production here!
Joshua Colley, J. Harrison Ghee, Jordan Tyson and More to Join HADESTOWNby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast to Broadway. The company will feature Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.
THE WANDERER, The Dion DiMucci Musical Will Have Industry Reading in New Yorkby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - The Broadway-bound new musical, The Wanderer, based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci will receive an industry invitation-only reading on Friday, January 23rd in New York City.
Nederlander Employee Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination and Retaliationby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - A former Nederlander employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at the Lena Horne Theatre.
Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadwayby Michael Major - Broadway
(1/9/2026) - Wicked on Broadway stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm have announced that they will be playing their final performances in March. Read their posts and see the photos!
Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunionby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - 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.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' 'Golden' Wins Golden Globe Award for 'Best Original Song'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(1/11/2026) - 'Golden,' the hit song from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has received a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, beating out songs from Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sinners, and Train Dreams.
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBYby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Will Make Broadway Debuts in THE FEAR OF 13by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/13/2026) - Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will make his Broadway debut in Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino’s play, The Fear of 13. Learn more about the play here!
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winnersby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!
Photos: First Look at Sting in THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdamby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(1/13/2026) - You can now get a first look at The Last Ship starring Sting. The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will present the world premiere of the reimagined production.
Video: Joey Fatone Earns 20-Second Ovation On First Entrance In & JULIET National Tourby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(1/9/2026) - 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. Watch the video of his first entrace below!
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'by Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/9/2026) - 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. Listen to the album here!
Seattle Children’s Theatre Reconsidering Kennedy Center Run Of YOUNG DRAGONby Sidney Paterra - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - Seattle Children’s Theatre is reviewing whether to move forward with a planned engagement of YOUNG DRAGON: A BRUCE LEE STORY at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Governor Kathy Hochul Launches Plan to Preserve Performing Arts Spaces in New Yorkby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(1/14/2026) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released her 2026 State of the State report, which includes a plan to preserve performing art spaces in New York. Learn more here!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/11/26 - Overall Grosses Down 34% From Prior Weekby - Broadway
(1/13/2026) - Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/11/2026.
Drag Artists Petition Calls on Kennedy Center Donors to Suspend Fundingby Joshua Wright - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - A MoveOn petition created by Qommittee calls on Kennedy Center donors to suspend funding and redirect support amid controversy over leadership, programming, and artist cancellations.
Hugh Jackman-Led SONG SUNG BLUE Sets Digital and Blu-ray Release Datesby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
(1/12/2026) - Song Sung Blue, starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, will be available to buy or rent on digital platforms on January 13, 2026, and on Blu-ray and DVD on February 17, 2026.
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