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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Too Good To Be True: Jersey Boys to Kick Off 20th Anniversary Tour by Jonah De Forest

Jersey Boys, the international sensation that follows the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is hitting the road for its 20th anniversary. A North American tour of the beloved ju…

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Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Samantha Williams and More Celebrate Broadway Salutes 2026 by Jonah De Forest

On January 20, the Broadway community gathered at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square for the 16th annual Broadway Salutes, a celebration honoring those who have dedicated decades of their l…

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Morgan Dudley Gives a Mesmerizing Performance of 'Flowers' From Hadestown by Jonah De Forest

Descendants: The Rise of Red breakout star Morgan Dudley has been braving the underworld as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. The young talent stopped by the Broadway.com studio to si…

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Diane Paulus Breaks New Ground With Masquerade, the Immersive Phantom of the Opera Reimagining by Jonah De Forest

Diane Paulus is one of the most imaginative forces working in theater, constantly raising the bar for what can be achieved within the medium. She holds the special ability to breathe new lif…

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Hogwarts Express: Backstage at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child With Aidan Close, Episode 6: All Was Well by Jonah De Forest

Aidan Close plays Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. For six weeks, he's taking fans backstage at the Lyric Theatre to see where the real magic happen…

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Death Becomes Her's Christopher Sieber on Being 'The Beige Person in Between the Sparkles' by Jonah De Forest

Christopher Sieber plays "surgeon to the stars" Ernest Menville in the high-camp hit Death Becomes Her on Broadway alongside Jennifer Simard and Betsy Wolfe. The Minnesota-born actor has …

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Bob The Drag Queen Steps Purse First Into Broadway's Moulin Rouge! Tonight by Jonah De Forest

RuPaul's Drag Race winner and internationally lauded performer Bob The Drag Queen (a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue) joins the Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! on January 27 as ringmaster Harold Zid…

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Bug, Starring Carrie Coon, Extends on Broadway Through March 8 by Jonah De Forest

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug has been extended for a second time. Originally scheduled to play through February 8, the production was first extended through February …

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10s Across the Board! Cats: The Jellicle Ball Announces Complete Broadway Cast by Jonah De Forest

The Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's feline fantasia has announced its complete Broadway cast. Ken Ard, who was a member of the 1982 original Broadway cast of Cats, wil…

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Sophie Carmen-Jones and Jacqueline B. Arnold Return to Chicago on Broadway Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Two killer performers are returning to the Ambassador Theatre. On January 26, Broadway's unstoppable hit Chicago welcomes back Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of Velma Kelly and Jacque…

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Friday, January 23, 2026

See Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Make Their Broadway Debuts: Tickets Now on Sale for The Fear of 13 by Jonah De Forest

Tickets are now on sale for The Fear of 13, a new drama by Lindsey Ferrentino starring two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Both Brody and Thompson will make…

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A Chance to Dream Again: Masquerade Announces 14-Week Extension, New Casting by Jonah De Forest

Masquerade, the off-Broadway reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, will usher audiences into its labyrinth of intrigue for 14 additional weeks. Due to popular demand, the show is now sche…

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Death Becomes Betsy: Backstage at Death Becomes Her With Betsy Wolfe, Episode 2: Sugar, Butter, Death by Jonah De Forest

Betsy Wolfe plays the mortality-defying diva Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. For six weeks, she's taking us behind the velvet curtain at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where…

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Bust Out the Tissues! Tickets Are Now on Sale for Beaches, A New Musical by Jonah De Forest

Tickets are now on sale for Beaches, A New Musical, which will make its long-awaited Broadway debut at the Majestic Theatre this spring. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by I…

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hit the Road, Abe! Oh, Mary! to Embark on National Tour by Jonah De Forest

The Tony winning comedy Oh, Mary! is taking its act on the road. Cole Escola's farcical masterclass will play select cities across the U.S. beginning in the fall of 2026. Oh, Mary! is set to…

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Odds and Ends: Cats: The Jellicle Ball Rolls Out Runway Seating, Magic Mike Live Heats up NYC & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Bring It to the Runway When Cats: The Jellicle Ball announced its Broadway transfer to the Broadhurst Theatre, many wondered how th…

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Mexodus to Return for Limited Engagement Off-Broadway This Spring by Jonah De Forest

The cast and creative team for Mexodus are calling for a loopback. After a twice-extended run at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre last fall, the timely musical will return to New York for a 10…

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Hogwarts Express: Backstage at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child With Aidan Close, Episode 5: A Day in the Life by Jonah De Forest

Aidan Close plays Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. For six weeks, he's taking fans backstage at the Lyric Theatre to see where the real magic happens. In th…

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Death Becomes Betsy: Backstage at Death Becomes Her With Betsy Wolfe, Episode 1: I See Betsy! by Jonah De Forest

Betsy Wolfe plays the mortality-defying diva Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. For six weeks, she's taking us behind the velvet curtain at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where…

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Nick Fradiani Will Make You a Believer in New Photos From A Beautiful Noise National Tour by Jonah De Forest

The national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is blazing though its second year on the road. The cast is led by 2015 American Idol winner Nick Fradiani as Neil Diamond (Th…

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Director Marc Bruni on Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada in The Great Gatsby: "A Delicious Pairing" by Jonah De Forest

Eva Noblezada, who originated the role of Daisy Buchanan in Broadway's Jazz Age hit The Great Gatsby, will return to the show on February 5. On March 30, Noblezada's real-life husband Ree…

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Betsy Wolfe Does It for the Gaze in Death Becomes Her on Broadway Beginning Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Siempre Viva! Broadway titan Betsy Wolfe begins her run as shovel-wielding songbird Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on January 16. Wolfe most recently starred in Joy on Broadway and…

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! Tickets Are Now on Sale for The Balusters by Jonah De Forest

Tickets are now on sale for The Balusters, a raucous comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire about a neighborhood dispute that escalates into an epic showdown. Performances begin March 31, with openi…

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Odds and Ends: The Disappear and 11 to Midnight Extend, Matt Doyle Brings a Killer Play to Boston & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Extended Past Midnight The viral duo Cost n' Mayor (aka Austin and Marideth Telenko) have leapt off your For You Page and onto the …

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They've Always Belonged Together! Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to Lead London Revival of Sunday in the Park with George by Jonah De Forest

Bit by bit, the much-anticipated London stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George is being put together. Last month, Deadline reported that Wicked film stars Ariana Grande and Jonat…

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They've Always Belonged Together! Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to Lead West End Revival of Sunday in the Park with George by Jonah De Forest

Bit by bit, the much-anticipated London stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George is being put together. Last month, Deadline reported that Wicked film stars Ariana Grande and Jonat…

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We've Been Changed! Allie Trimm and Lencia Kebede Perform 'For Good' From Wicked on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Broadway's current Wicked witches are Allie Trimm as Glinda and Lencia Kebede as Elphaba. As their time in Oz winds down, the pair graced the Broadway.com studio to sing the bloc…

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo and More Broadway Stars Receive 2026 NAACP Image Award Nominations by Jonah De Forest

A cavalcade of Broadway favorites have been nominated for this year's NAACP Image Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in media. Cynthia Erivo is among the contenders vying for Entertain…

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Hogwarts Express: Backstage at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child With Aidan Close, Episode 4: Heated Wizardry by Jonah De Forest

Aidan Close plays Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. For six weeks, he's taking fans backstage at the Lyric Theatre to see where the real magic happens. On th…

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Anything for the Vlog! Betsy Wolfe to Take Viewers Behind the Violet Curtain of Death Becomes Her on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Broadway powerhouse Betsy Wolfe is no stranger to the vlogging game, having previously hosted the series "Sugar, Butter, Betsy" for Broadway.com during her stint as Jenna in Waitress. On Jan…

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Odds and Ends: Rose Byrne Strikes Golden Globes Gold, Jennifer Damiano and Michael Zegen Welcome a Daughter & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Rose Byrne's Golden Night Rose Byrne took home a Golden Globe last night in the Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical category for he…

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