Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog, Part Two by Trav S.D.

With the horrors of yesterday’s main news event (the murder of a widowed suburban mother by rogue ICE agents in Minneapolis) darkening my soul like a sulfuric cloud, I was grateful to catc…

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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Jack Wolfe, Meg Donnelly, Among Nominees for Favorite Broadway Debut at 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards

The nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards have been revealed, including Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and more. Additionally, in the socially voted categories of Favor…

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Michael Shaw Fisher's The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The dark comedy previously played the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

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The Top 20 Most-Produced Plays of 2025 (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

From Shakespeare to The Outsiders, these plays proved very popular with PLAYBILLDER, Playbill’s program-building service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, Mazz Murray, More Will Lead Sea Witch Musical in London by Andrew Gans

This prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid will play two performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast

The Broadway transfer of Titanique has announced some of its cast! Alongside Olivier & Lortel Award winner Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are: four-ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM

100 Years Ago: The Marriage of Burns And Allen by Trav S.D.

Thanks, Lauren Milberger, for the 11th hour intel about an important centennial anniversary! January 7, 1926 was the day on which George Burns and Gracie Allen officially tied the knot. They…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Party Girl

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STRADDLE

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For Bremen’s Re-Launched Packhaustheater, The Emphasis Shifts From Local Topics To Local Acting Celebrities by Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe

Bremen’s Packhaustheater set its agenda with a focus on the local, so as not to compete with the municipal theatre, the two comedy theatres, the Bremer Shakespeare Company and the theatre …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 09:49AM

Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind at the Duke of York’s Theatre: Starry West End Staging Is More Visually Delightful Than Emotionally Compelling by Aleks Sierz

New Year, new line up of West End stars. This time it’s the turn of Olivier-Award-winner Sheridan Smith and multi-award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan, both household names, now appea…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 09:47AM

Ricky Rojas to Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Santiago by Jonah De Forest

Ricky Rojas is due for another “Bad Romance” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. A member of the original Broadway cast, Rojas will return to the role of Santiago…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Video: ALADDIN Broadway Cast Performs a Medley on TODAY

The Broadway cast of “Aladdin” recently appeared on TODAY to perform a four-song medley of songs from the hit musical as part of the Citi Concert Series. The performance was led by Micha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

ON THE WHEELS OF A DREAM: PART THREE by Bill Hirschman

On The Wheels of a Dream: Part Three:  Actually putting bodies on the stage may be the most formidable issue. Starting just with pure numbers, interviewees disagreed whether there are plent…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:36AM

Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, and More Set For United Breast Cancer Foundation's THINK PINK GALA

United Breast Cancer Foundation will mark its 25th anniversary with the inaugural Think Pink Gala, taking place March 14 at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. The event will feaure performances b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/8/2026; Jobs In Audio, Video, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 1/8/2026. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit our…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Nicholas Christopher Is Giving a Star-Making Performance in Chess on Broadway. He's Not Letting It Get to His Head, Though by Diep Tran

"For a kid from Bermuda, who grew up in Boston, now playing a Russian chess master, it's just funny to me."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

Frozen, Addams Family, More in Walnut Street Theatre's 2026-2027 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The Philadelphia institution has revealed its upcoming 218th season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Ricky Rojas to Return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

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Ricky Rojas to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Santiago'

Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of 'Santiago' beginning Tuesday, January 27th at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Pepe Muñoz p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

Ricky Rojas to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Santiago'

Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of 'Santiago' beginning Tuesday, January 27th at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Pepe Muñoz p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Paranormal Activity Extends West End Run at Ambassadors Theatre Until April 2026 by Staff Writer

Following phenomenal demand, Melting Pot has announced a second extension for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity The post Paranormal Activity Extends West End Run at Ambassadors Th…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:42AM

A provocative new play challenges society’s ‘discomfort that disabled people have sex lives’ by Caroline Butterwick

(We indulge in) a bit of roll play is an explicit drama about a young disabled man’s sexual expression – and puts uncomfortable questions to its audience “I’m asked quite a lot why e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

Emily Kaczmarek’s ‘Soft Target’: Sit With the Cost by Guesteditor

The playwright talks about how she channeled her anger about our nation's gun violence epidemic into an audacious, imaginative play seen through the eyes of a child.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM

‘Gwendolyn in Paris’: A Short Play About the Legendary Gwendolyn Bennett by American Theatre Editors

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, we offer this monologue by Gethsemane Herron, performed by Candace Boahene, about Harlem Renaissance writer, artist, and journalist Gwendolyn Ben…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Judi Dench and More Perform From TWELFTH NIGHT at 2025 Orange Tree Theatre Fundraiser

In January 2025, Gyles Brandreth and an all-star cast joined together for a special celebration of Twelfth Night, all in support of the Orange Tree Theatre's Shakespeare in Schools projects.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Ballet Icons Gala Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum by Staff Writer

The celebrated Ballet Icons Gala marks its 20th anniversary at the London Coliseum on Sunday 15 February 2026 at 7pm The post Ballet Icons Gala Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the London Coli…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:48AM

Glitch: The True Story of the Post Office Scandal Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre by Staff Writer

A gripping new play telling the true story of the Post Office scandal comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre The post Glitch: The True Story of the Post Office Scandal Comes to Scar…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM

Full Cast Announced for Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Other Palace by Staff Writer

The producers of the critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch have announced the full cast for its upcoming run at The Other Palace The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM

World Premiere of Sea Witch Announced for Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

A major new musical, Sea Witch, will receive its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane with two special performances The post World Premiere of Sea Witch Announced for Theatr…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM

Photos: Inside the RAGTIME Cast Recording Listening Party

The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event below! As Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:28AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Can A.I. Match Molière’s Wit? These Researchers Think So. by Laura Cappelle

Scholars and artists at Sorbonne University trained artificial intelligence to imitate the French playwright’s themes, structures and sense of humor. The result is a new play.

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When Theatre Dares to Reconcile the Irreconcilable: TIFT’s “All The Cows Are Dead” by Ross

Frontmezzjunkes reports: TIFT’s All The Cows Are Dead By Ross There are certain theatre companies I trust enough that, even when I can’t immediately get myself into the room, I still wan…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 05:20AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 8, 2026- Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS Eyes Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Chelsea Plumley

The post On the Couch with Chelsea Plumley appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:54AM

St Kilda Festival 2026 announces headliners for Australia’s largest free music festival

The post St Kilda Festival 2026 announces headliners for Australia’s largest free music festival appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:19AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Jinkx Monsoon Returns to Oh, Mary! on Broadway Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Let the second-term of the Monsoon Administration commence! Jinkx Monsoon is donning Mary Todd Lincoln’s bratty curls from January 8 through February 1, 2026 after joining the Broadway com…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM

Retro Prom 2026

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Reeds North

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SEXY LAUNDRY

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THAT’S LOVE

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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Falling Out **** by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons January 7, 2025: Many of us have been to or participated in open mics at bars, cafés or clubs. But how many have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Falling O…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:53AM

The Australian Ballet showcases repertoire masterpieces in Signature Works

The post The Australian Ballet showcases repertoire masterpieces in Signature Works appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:02AM

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