Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist by Howard Bryant

The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnished In August 1972, the front page of the New York Times…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:18PM

See Lakehousedotpng’s Heartbreaking Premiere {overlap} Before Closing This Weekend by Bill Hirschman

Lakehouseranchdotpng has mounted a touching premiere of Erin Proctor's {overlap}, a believable, humorous, and poignant production from the nonprofit, absurdist and experimental theater compa…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:18PM

See Who's Joining Rosamund Pike in Suzie Miller's Inter Alia in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The Prima Facie playwright's newest work is getting a London encore this spring.

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Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Will Tour the U.S. in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Best Play Tony nominee is hitting the road this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Blackout Songs Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Screen stars Owen Teague and Abbey Lee make their New York stage debuts in the work about two lost souls who meet at Alcoholics Anonymous.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Seattle Children's Theatre Pulls Bruce Lee Play From Kennedy Center Lineup by Diep Tran

Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story joins a growing list of shows that have been pulled from the newly politicized D.C. theatre.

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Caissie Levy, David Cromer, Kamilah Forbes, Scott Ellis Will Be Honored at 2026 Drama League Awards by Andrew Gans

The annual luncheon ceremony, recognizing work playing Broadway and Off-Broadway, will be held May 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Caissie Levy, David Cromer and More to be Honored at 92nd Annual Drama League Awards

The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Special Recognition Honorees of the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, who will be celebrated for their outstanding lifetime contributions to the theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

OH, MARY! to Launch U.S. Tour in Fall 2026

Oh, Mary! will play select cities across the U.S. beginning in the fall of 2026. Teching and launching at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT, the tour will visit Boston; Chicago; Las Vegas; Los An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

Seattle Children’s Theatre Pulls Kennedy Center Run of ‘Bruce Lee Story’ by American Theatre Editors

Originally set for a 2-week presentation at the Kennedy Center, the new TYA play by Keiko Green now, instead, hopes to extend its Seattle run.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:12AM

Ramin Karimloo, More Will Celebrate Maury Yeston's 80th Birthday in London Concert by Andrew Gans

Entitled To Maury, With Love, the evening will feature songs from Nine, Titanic, Phantom, Grand Hotel, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis, Kate Baldwin, More Will Perform at New York City Gay Men's Chorus Gala by Andrew Gans

John Kander will be honored at the annual Harmony celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Claybourne Elder-Directed SPELLING BEE and More Set For Cape Playhouse 2026 Season

The Cape Playhouse has announced its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July 4, 2027. The lineup will include a production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope Talk Finding Their Characters in THE BEAUTY

Stage alums Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope are bringing their acting chops back to the world of television in FX's The Beauty, a new series from horror guru Ryan Murphy. Across the show's 11 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Broadway Six Producers Condemn Bullying Following New Cast Announcement by Margaret Hall

A coordinated flood of bigoted comments descended upon the long-running show's social media pages following the casting of trans actor Dylan Mulvaney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Bug Box Office Gets Big Post-Opening Boost, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tracy Letts play opened on the Main Stem January 8 starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Wolfman Jack Show by Trav S.D.

Yesterday (Jan. 20) was National Disc Jockey Day but it seemed kind of wrong to do a post on DJs until I had honored Wolfman Jack (Robert Smith, 1938-1995), whose birthday is today. But look…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:24AM

RENT Reunion Panel and More Set For BroadwayCon 2026

BroadwayCon has announced additional programming for the 2026 Convention, taking place at at Palladium Times Square, with additional programming and the Marketplace taking place at the New Y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

Wild About You Musical to Receive Industry Presentation by Meg Masseron

Chilina Kennedy's developing new musical features a book by Dani Stoller and direction by Kristin Hanggi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Mark Consuelos, Tracee Chimo, More Will Join Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara in Fallen Angels on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Noël Coward comedy is coming to the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Honorees Revealed for 3rd Annual Black Theatre Coalition Gala by Meg Masseron

Taraji P. Henson, Thomas Schumacher, Susan Fales-Hill, and Jessica Matten/Indigenous Film Academy will be honored at this year's gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Videos: Sierra Boggess and Jelani Remy Sing Songs From Greatest Showman, Lion King, Little Mermaid in Broadway Concert Series at Walt Disney World by Meg Masseron, Ethan Treiman, Heather Gershonowitz

Part of the International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT, the concerts feature performers who have starred in Disney Theatrical productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives $12 Million Gift by Meg Masseron

The gift of land and property more than doubles the Hermitage’s capacity for its artist residency program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

To Life 6 Proves A More-Than-Worthy Successor At The Willow by Bill Hirschman

With a talented and energized cast, and a selection of songs chosen and slotted almost perfectly, To Life 6 entertained for over 90 minutes with hits from the Great American Songbook, a cele…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:06AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Video: First Look at Whitney Leavitt in Costume as Roxie Hart

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

10 Broadway Stars Who Started Out as Swings by Margaret Hall

In honor of the theatre's unsung heroes, take a look back at some of the performers who made their Broadway debuts in a swing role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Aasif Mandvi

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Tracee Chimo

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Mark Consuelos

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‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Crime Junkie,’ ‘Pod Save America’ Up For Best Podcast at 2026 Ambies Awards by Caitlin Huston

The ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 23 as part of the On Air Fest in Brooklyn for the first time. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM

Rose Byrne

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Mark Consuelos, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More Join FALLEN ANGELS

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Fallen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

Mark Consuelos To Make Broadway Debut In ‘Fallen Angels’ With Rose Byrne & Kelli O’Hara; Aasif Mandvi, Christopher Fitzgerald & Tracee C by Greg Evans

Live with Kelly and Mark‘s Mark Consuelos will make his Broadway debut in Roundabout Theatre Company’s upcoming revival of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, joining the previously announce…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM

RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day

Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beau…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Politically conscious CT theater company moves to new location after sale of longtime home by Christopher Arnott

HartBeat Ensemble is moving to Trinity College with the plan to provide students the ability to work with professional artists.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:28AM

I Do review – immersive hotel drama as wonderful as a real wedding day by Arifa Akbar

Malmaison hotel, LondonTheatregoers move from room to room as emotional messiness is laid bare with spirited bridesmaids, painful encounters and ‘call it all off’ nerves When isn’t the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:02AM

‘Legally Blonde’ proves a smart, stylish fit at The Arts Hub by Toni Tresca

A high-energy production in Lafayette boasts a winning Elle Woods, slick choreography and a lovable 27-person cast.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:01AM

Heather Hitchens Re-Upped To Lead Broadway’s American Theatre Wing For Five Years During “Pivotal Moment” by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Hitchens has been reappointed President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing under a new five-year contract, extending her leadership at what the organization says is a pi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Acclaimed ‘Music City’ Musical Plans Move To Off Broadway Space Refashioned As Nashville Honky-Tonk by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Music City, the acclaimed and popular jukebox musical featuring the songs of multi-platinum songwriter J.T. Harding that was extended three times at the Upper West Side’s West E…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:30AM

Channing Tatum on Bringing Magic Mike to NYC: “You Are Going to See Naked Men Dancing. But There’s Also So Much More” by Caitlin Huston

The live male stripper show, coming to New York in October, is meant to be an empowering show for women.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:05AM

“Magic Is People” Is Just Short of Enchanting by Hugh Iglarsh

Justin Purcell’s sleight-of-hand act at the Chicago Magic Lounge rates higher on skill than charm.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen and Kelly Mathieson join Ramin Karimloo for Maury Yeston birthday concert by Staff Writer

Further casting has been announced for To Maury, With Love, the one-night-only West End concert celebrating the 80th birthday of composer and lyricist Maury Yeston The post Graham Bickley, R…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:27AM

From Where We Sat: New World Stages - Stage 1 by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM

DARKFIELD bring immersive hit ARCADE to Frequency Festival in Lincoln by Staff Writer

Immersive theatre producers DARKFIELD are returning to Lincoln with their latest experience ARCADE, presented as part of Frequency Festival this February The post DARKFIELD bring immersive h…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:23AM

Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre granted planning permission ahead of late 2026 opening by Staff Writer

Planning permission has been granted for Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre, a new 3,000-capacity venue set to open at the riverside neighbourhood in late 2026 The post Troubadour Greenw…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:23AM

How To Make a Mess musical serves an unapologetic love letter to Nigella Lawson at Upstairs at the Gatehouse by Staff Writer

How To Make a Mess: A Totally Unauthorised Love Letter to Nigella Lawson will make its full-length debut this summer at Upstairs at the Gatehouse The post How To Make a Mess musical serves a…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:22AM

Ncuti Gatwa, Sir Derek Jacobi, David Sedaris and Lydia Leonard among finalists for 2026 BBC Audio Drama Awards by Staff Writer

The BBC has announced the finalists for the 2026 BBC Audio Drama Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across audio drama and comedy The post Ncuti Gatwa, Sir Derek Jacobi, David Sedar…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:22AM

Pitlochry Festival Theatre reveals further 2026 events by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced more events for 2026, adding to the programme already revealed for Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director The post Pitlochry Festival…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:22AM

Headlong unveil 2026 season with UK tour of Fences and major new productions by Staff Writer

Headlong have announced full details of their 2026 season, featuring a major UK tour of Fences, new work in Oxford, and the return of an acclaimed A Midsummer Night’s Dream The post Headlo…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:21AM

Further cast confirmed for West End transfer of Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike by Staff Writer

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming West End transfer of Inter Alia, the critically acclaimed National Theatre production The post Further cast confirmed for West End transfe…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:21AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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A new Henry V is a barometer of our times – what can Shakespeare’s war play tell us amid global chaos? | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Revivals of this history play usually reflect the politics of the moment. Now a fresh RSC retelling arrives in a world of instability and fractured alliances I have long argued that Shakespe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Punch Lines, Privilege, and the Limits of Satire in “Messy White Gays” by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Messy White Gays at The Duke on 42nd Street By Ross “Oh my god, did we kill him?” is the question first tossed out of Messy White Gays as it arrives at T…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 06:43AM

Photos: Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, and More Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

The rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition is now starring Jason Mantzoukas, Craig Robinson, Heidi Gardner and Sarah Silverman. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows below! …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19AM

Photos: Channing Tatum Introduces MAGIC MIKE LIVE in New York

Magic Mike is coming to NYC! As BroadwayWorld previously announced, MAGIC MIKE LIVE will bring an all-new flagship production to New York City this fall. Created and directed by Channing Tat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘A new form of theater’: can Ian McKellen, 52 cameras and ‘mixed reality’ reinvent a medium? by Adrian Horton

At the Shed in New York, attendees wearing enhanced glasses are witnessing an experimental new play where actors appear in video form You sit in a circle at the Shed, the cultural center in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:42AM

At New York Performance Festivals, Finding the Dance in Theater by Gia Kourlas

January is not a dry month for performance in New York, and this season, there were wide-ranging views of how bodies — more than words — can tell stories.

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On the Couch with Julian Curtis

The post On the Couch with Julian Curtis appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:16AM

AI Coming For ESPN Commentators by Joe Patti

There’s a kinda meme image circulating where a person says they had imagined a future where AI made her work easier so that she had more time for creative leisure. Instead, AI is being use…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 05:02AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 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, Personali…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Old Laws, New Ghosts: Why Artists are losing the Battle for AI by Douglas McLennan

The fear and concern are real. The issues are real. But we're trying to conjure up rules for 21st Century technologies with a 20th-Century vocabulary that's ill-equipped for the job.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:36AM

Safe Haven review – Kurds left on the sidelines of diplomat-driven drama by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonChris Bowers, a former British diplomat in Iraqi Kurdistan, brings authenticity but not enough human drama to his play about the 1991 Kurdish uprising This historical d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:31AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Scene changers: on the road with the experimental Pip Simmons theatre group – in pictures by All Photographs By Sheila Burnett

The maverick theatre-maker Pip Simmons, who died two years ago aged 80, is captured on stage and off in a book by photographer Sheila Burnett documenting the radical troupe’s years of Euro…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:24AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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12 Hours of Endless Genius As Tracy Letts Gets the Broadway Marathon Treatment — While BUG Bites on Broadway by Suzanna Bowling

Clear your calendars and prep the coffee—because February 23rd is not your average Monday. From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre transforms into a marathon o…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

The York Theatre Company Is About To Make a Swashbuckling Splash With New Musical Monte Cristo by Suzanna Bowling

Revenge just got a major glow-up. The York Theatre Company, never one to shy away from a bold theatrical adventure, is about to unleash the world premiere of Monte Cristo — a sweeping, sum…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM

月を見る夜 Moongazing

The post 月を見る夜 Moongazing appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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