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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Sam Pinkleton on The Rocky Horror Show as Survival, Queerness and Big-Hearted Theater by Broadway.com

Sam Pinkleton reflects on the deeper meaning of The Rocky Horror Show—and why, for generations of audiences, it has been about more than costumes, callbacks and midnight movies. In this c…

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Sam Pinkleton on Casting Juliette Lewis as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show by Broadway.com

Sam Pinkleton shares the story behind one of the most exciting pieces of casting in The Rocky Horror Show: Juliette Lewis as Magenta. In this clip from his interview with Paul Wontorek, Pin…

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Sam Pinkleton on Elizabeth Swados and Learning to Make Your Own Theater by Broadway.com

Sam Pinkleton reflects on the profound influence of Elizabeth Swados and the role she played in shaping him—not just as an artist, but as a creator. In this clip from his interview with P…

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Sam Pinkleton on Success, Broadway and Being Called “Hot” by Broadway.com

Sam Pinkleton talks about success, momentum and what it feels like to reach a new chapter in his Broadway career—with his signature mix of thoughtfulness and humor. In this clip from his …

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Kelli Barrett on Why Beaches Works as a Broadway Musical by Broadway.com

Kelli Barrett explains why Beaches feels truly at home on the Broadway stage. She talks about the difference between simply transferring a movie to the theater and fully reimagining a story …

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Jessica Vosk on the Emotional Impact of Beaches on Broadway by Broadway.com

Jessica Vosk reflects on the emotional journey of Beaches on Broadway—talking about leaving it all on the stage each night and the hope that audiences can fully escape into the story for t…

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Kelli Barrett on the Rare Intimacy of Playing Opposite Another Woman in Beaches by Broadway.com

Kelli Barrett reflects on how different it feels to build an onstage relationship opposite another woman in Beaches. She talks about intimacy, trust and why female partnerships allow for emo…

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Jessica Vosk on Imposter Syndrome and Playing Cee Cee Bloom in Beaches by Broadway.com

Jessica Vosk opens up about why playing Cee Cee Bloom in Beaches feels so personal—from showmanship and imposter syndrome to stretching her acting muscles beyond what audiences may expect.…

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Jessica Vosk on Creating Her First Broadway Role in Beaches by Broadway.com

Jessica Vosk talks about the milestone of creating her first leading role on Broadway in Beaches—from shaping a character from the ground up to having the music written specifically for he…

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Betsy Wolfe on Falling in Love With Death Becomes Her | Tamsen Fadal Interview Clip by Broadway.com

Betsy Wolfe tells Tamsen Fadal about the moment she first saw Death Becomes Her—and why the musical made her laugh so hard her face hurt from smiling. In this interview clip, Wolfe recall…

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Tony Winner Sam Pinkleton on Oh, Mary!, Rocky Horror and Why Theater Still Matters by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton sits down for an in-depth conversation about his journey as a director, collaborator and lifelong theater maker. He talks about the continued life of Oh, Mary…

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Betsy Wolfe on Motherhood and Death Becomes Her | The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal (Clip) by Broadway.com

In this clip from The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal, Betsy Wolfe talks about motherhood, Broadway and whether her daughter is ready to see Death Becomes Her. Wolfe jokes that she has a �…

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Betsy Wolfe Talks Broadway.com Vlogging, Death Becomes Her and Jonathan Groff by Broadway.com

In this clip from The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal, Betsy Wolfe talks about vlogging for Broadway.com while starring in Death Becomes Her—and shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes moment…

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Betsy Wolfe on Replacing Megan Hilty in Death Becomes Her | The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal by Broadway.com

In this clip from The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal, Betsy Wolfe talks about stepping into Death Becomes Her and replacing Megan Hilty in the Broadway production. Wolfe describes the expe…

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The Hop: Backstage at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW with Burke Swanson, Episode 2 by Broadway.com

On week two of "The Hop," Swanson answers more questions from fans and speaks on the casting process for THE FIRST SHADOW. Ensemble member Maya West and Ayana Cymone, who plays Sue Anderson,…

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Lea Michele on Why Chess Finally Felt Right Again on Broadway by Broadway.com

Lea Michele reflects on the moment Chess clicked for her—why the music landed so powerfully, how she could “see the board” immediately and why the timing finally felt right. She also t…

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Aaron Tveit on the Psychology of Freddie Trumper in Chess by Broadway.com

Aaron Tveit opens up about the psychological complexity of Freddie Trumper in Chess, exploring trauma, early fame and the absence of support systems that shape the character’s behavior. In…

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Lea Michele on Singing “Nobody’s Side” and Chess’ Rock Star Energy by Broadway.com

Paul Wontorek asks Lea Michele about the thrill of Chess’ big, show-stopping moments—and she opens up about playing such a rich, dynamic woman onstage, balancing intense dramatic scenes …

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Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher on the Emotional Weight of Chess by Broadway.com

The cast of Chess opens up about the emotional weight of the show—and who cries the hardest every night. In a candid, playful moment, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher talk…

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Lea Michele on 30 Years in the Theater and Performing Chess by Broadway.com

Lea Michele shares a deeply personal pre-show ritual while performing Chess—keeping a photo of herself at age eight in her dressing room. She reflects on gratitude, longevity and the full-…

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Aaron Tveit on Doing Chess as a New Dad by Broadway.com

Aaron Tveit reflects on performing Chess while navigating life as a new dad. With a 14-month-old at home, he talks about gratitude, balance and the joy of getting to do the work he loves in …

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Nicholas Christopher on His Big Broadway Moment in Chess by Broadway.com

Nicholas Christopher reflects on what it means to step into a major Broadway moment after starting as an understudy. He talks about focus, stability and the rare gift of being able to dedica…

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Lea Michele on Vision, Timing and Why Chess Clicked by Broadway.com

Lea Michele talks about the moment Chess came into focus for her—how the music, the timing and the shared vision behind the production made everything click. She reflects on creative chemi…

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Nicholas Christopher on Discovering Chess and Its Generational Impact by Broadway.com

Nicholas Christopher talks about his personal history with Chess—from only knowing “Anthem” as a kid to discovering the depth of the music and story through this production. He reflect…

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Tony-Winning Director Sam Pinkleton on OH, MARY! and the Broadway Revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Broadway.com

Tony-winning director Sam Pinkleton chats about the upcoming revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, acclaimed hit OH, MARY and more with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek. Get tickets t…

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Step Into the Circle in the Square Theatre with JUST IN TIME's House Management Team by Broadway.com

Correspondent Perry Sook goes behind-the-scenes with JUST IN TIME’s house management team. Get tickets to JUST IN TIME: https://www.broadway.com/shows/just-in-time/

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The New Broadway Cast of Operation Mincemeat Set Sail Tonight by Broadway.com

The all-American recruits of Operation Mincemeat are reporting for duty. Joining the Broadway company on February 24 are Tony nominee Julia Knitel (Dead Outlaw, Beautiful, Bye Bye Birdie) a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Monday, February 23, 2026

Five Inside: The Debut of MJ THE MUSICAL, Samuel Nelson III by Broadway.com

Get to know Samuel Nelson III, the 18-year-old making his Broadway debut as the standby for the title role and the role of Middle Michael in MJ THE MUSICAL! Get tickets to MJ THE MUSICAL: …

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing Today by Broadway.com

Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe begins performances for the solo play Every Brilliant Thing on February 21, ahead of opening night on March 12. The production will play a limited 13-week enga…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42AM
Friday, February 20, 2026

Five Inside: The Creative Engine of MJ THE MUSICAL, Dontee Kiehn by Broadway.com

Get to know Dontee Kiehn, MJ's Global Associate Director! As MJ's Creative Engine, she works across five international companies, providing creative coaching and ensuring the Broadway hit ma…

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Celebrating Black History Month: Christiani Pitts Honors Patina Miller by Broadway.com

In celebration of Black History Month, TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) star honors Patina Miller.

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off