Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: ‘Love Language’ presented by Moveius Contemporary Ballet at Dance Loft on 14 by Justin Rustle

Moveius Contemporary Ballet celebrated Valentine’s Day with the premier of Associate Artistic Director Alvaro Palu’s “Love Language.” A brilliant site-specific use of the Dance Loft …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:05PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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2026 Jimmy Awards announce participating regional programs by Jim McDermott

Fifty-eight programs from around the country have been selected to choose student performers.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:44PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Havana Hop’ at Imagination Stage by Kaley Beins

Open the program for Havana Hop at Imagination Stage, and you are immediately greeted by a diagram showing the step-by-step footwork for a “Cuban style” salsa. The instructions, the pre-…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:59PM

Interview: Paul Bradshaw on tell me straight/aggy at Park Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Actor, writer and director Paul Bradshaw returns to Park Theatre with a powerful double bill: the revival of tell me straight and the world premiere of aggy The post Interview: Pa…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:56PM

Interview: Georgina Fairbanks on The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Georgina Fairbanks on joining the new cast of The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Theatre. Discover the secrets behind the world’s longest‑running play. The post Interview: Georgin…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:54PM

Dance Review: ‘NACHMO DC 2026’ presented by Glade Dance Collective at the Atlas Performing Arts Center by Justin Rustle

Glade Dance Collective’s Sampler Showcase from the NACHMO DC January Challenge 2026 opened the dance programming at this year’s annual Intersections Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:45PM

Death of a Salesman Extends Its Broadway Run, Completes Casting by Jonah De Forest

The forthcoming Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's landmark drama Death of a Salesman has been extended for an additional eight weeks. Having previously been announced to run through June…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

The Broadway Show's 'Five Inside' Series Keeps Dancing With MJ The Musical by Jamie Kravitz

The Broadway Show's new Five Inside series highlights the individuals who help bring Broadway's long-running shows to life, both onstage and off. Each installment features exclusive behind-t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

This Week on The Broadway Show: Betsy Wolfe on Death Becomes Her, Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Talk Beaches & More by Jamie Kravitz

This week on the Broadway show, we're celebrating long-runners and building excitement around one of the new musicals coming to the Main Stem this spring. The second installment of our new…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Dancers From Hamilton, MJ, Wicked Stage Protest Performance Outside of the Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The piece, which dramatized the final moments of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, was quickly shut down by officials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Photos: Hadestown Readies a New Cast for Broadway Underground by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Joshua Colley, Gary Dourdan, J. Harrison Ghee, Gaby Moreno, and Jordan Tyson join the Anaïs Mitchell musical beginning March 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Zhailon Levingston Appointed Board Chair for Broadway Advocacy Coalition by Meg Masseron

The Obie Award-winning director has been involved with the organization since its inception in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Get a 1st Look at Ethan Slater in Marcel on the Train Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the Classic Stage Company production sees the Wicked film star taking on world-famous mime Marcel Marceau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

‘Death of a Salesman’ revival, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, extends run by Jim McDermott

The Joe Mantello-helmed production has set its full cast.  

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:06PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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David Hays, 95, Dies; Top Broadway Designer and Theater of Deaf Founder by Howard Fishman

He created sets and lighting for dozens of productions, including “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” and established a new art form with his theater of the deaf, combining sign and spoke…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PM

Photos: Brandi Carlile Stops By HADESTOWN On Broadway

The long-running Tony-winning hit Hadestown welcomed Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile this week! Check out photos from Brandi's backstage visit at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Carlil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

Watch Joshua Henry sing ‘Make Them Hear You’ from Ragtime by Ben Thomas

Joshua Henry delivered a stirring performance of Make Them Hear You on The View, bringing a bit of Broadway magic to daytime television. Currently starring in the revival of Ragtime the Musi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:34PM

Constance Wu and Anna Camp Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars

Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest Broadway alums to join as guest stars for the ongoing third season of the CBS series, Elsbeth. According to Variety, Wu will star in an upcoming epi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Theatre Review: ‘On Beckett’ created and performed by Bill Irwin at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Teniola Ayoola

There are rare moments in theater when you leave your seat thinking, What did I just watch? One came with “Go,” a 2025 District Fringe performance. Another arrives with “On Beckett”�…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:11PM

American Theatre Wing announces latest recipients of the Jonathan Larson Grant by Jim McDermott

Established in memory of the Tony Award-winning creator of “Rent,” the grant’s recipients will receive $20,000 in unrestricted funds plus a $2,500 recording grant.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:06PM

Grosses Report: Feb. 18, 2026; ‘Chicago,’ ‘Gatsby’ casting announcements by Matt Tamanini

reaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Feb. 15, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:01PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘RENT’ presented by Compass Rose Theatre, in partnership with Anne Arundel Community College by Susan Nolan

The hit musical “RENT” has deep roots. In 1988, American playwright Billy Aronson began writing a rock opera based on Giacoma Puccini’s 1893 “La bohème.” A year later, Aronson beg…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:52PM

Photos: Ethan Slater & More in MARCEL ON THE TRAIN

Previews are now underway for the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, co-written by Marshall Pailet & Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater, and directed by Pailet. Marcel on the Train open…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:28PM

Photos: THE UNKNOWN Starring Sean Hayes Opens at Studio Seaview

You can now get a first look at opening night of The Unknown starring Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winning actor Sean Hayes. The new one-man play is written by award-winning playwright David C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

‘Summer is coming!’: Royal Shakespeare Company to stage epic Game of Thrones prequel by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Novelist George RR Martin says RSC is ‘obvious choice’ to put on new play The Mad King, which will open after spring A new prequel to George RR Martin’s blockbuster fantasy saga Game o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:24PM

Cynthia Erivo delivers a true ‘feat of stamina’ during West End debut of ‘Dracula’ — despite some ‘line stumbles’ by Marcus James Dixon

Critics praise her versatility, but not everyone is enchanted by the production's execution.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:20PM

Theatre Review: ‘Company’ at Arts Barn, in partnership with the Damascus Theatre Company by Julia Tucker

For nearly 60 years, “Company” has been one Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved shows, and its soundtrack features some of the legendary composer’s most famous songs. This musical shatte…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:15PM

Photos: Noah Galvin Leads The Reservoir Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Caroline Aaron, Chip Zien, and more co-star in the Jake Brasch play at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

THE MONSTERS & THE DINOSAURS Are Off-Broadway — Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway reviews for The Monsters at Manhattan Theatre Club and The Dinosaurs at Playwrights Horizons

SOURCE: Theatrely at 03:05PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth and More Join Honorary Committee for 92nd Annual Drama League Awards

The Drama League has revealed the 2026 Honorary Committee for the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards. The Awards Honorary Committee, still in formation, includes Bryan Cranston, Bebe Neuwirth, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Dance Review: ‘Momentum: A Mixed Bill’ presented by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Maryland Hall by Justin Rustle

Last Saturday night was the closing performance of “Momentum: A Mixed Bill,” Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s annual mixed repertory production featuring work choreographed by BTM Company …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:54PM

HEATHERS Off-Broadway to Present ASL-Friendly Performance

Heathers The Musical will present its first ASL-friendly performance on Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 PM at New World Stages. This special performance will be signed by interpreters from Han…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM

Lost in Prose by Annie Rasiel

The first line of Dante’s Inferno reads, “Midway upon the journey of our life / I found myself within a forest dark, / For the straightforward pathway had been lost.” […]

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 02:12PM

Photos: Jordan Tyson, Joshua Colley and More in HADESTOWN Rehearsals

You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ television & fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM

L Morgan Lee to Lead The Listening at East Village Basement by Meg Masseron

The immersive experience blends live performance and audio design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Game of Thrones Is Getting a Stage Prequel by Diep Tran

The play will take place a decade before Game of Thrones; Duncan MacMillan has written a script based on George R.R. Martin's novels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Whitney Leavitt extends as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Originally scheduled for a six-week engagement through March 15, she has extended due to popular demand.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:49PM

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for February 18, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for February 18, 2026 are about the late Jesse Jackson, the late Tom Noonan, and Father of Surrealism André Breton. Earlier Travalanche post for February 18 …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:48PM

Photos: Noah Galvin and More in THE RESERVOIR at Atlantic Theater Company

You can now get a first look at production photos of The Reservoir, being presented in a co-production with Atlantic Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Breaking Baz: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Heads To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage This Summer For New Adventures From Westeros by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: George R.R. Martin is bringing the world of Westeros to the stage with the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, which begins performances at the Royal Shake…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:45PM

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann to join ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Current cast members Michael Maliakel and Austin Colby will play their final performances as Nick Carraway and Tom Buchanan, respectively, on March 29.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:42PM

GAME OF THRONES Play Sets Summer Premiere at Royal Shakespeare Company

Game of Thrones will be coming to The Royal Shakespeare Company this summer in a new production based on the acclaimed novels by George R. R. Martin. Tickets will go on sale in April. More i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

The 5 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films by Jonathan Mandell

A France in which kissing gets the death penalty; a Palestinian butcher accused by his Israeli co-workers; a spoof of Jane Austin. These are among the five Live Action Short Films nominated …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:37PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at noon (Broadway Time)
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BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2026 by Gail Obenreder

Music about unfortunate ways to die, a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:50PM

A Bit More on Breton by Trav S.D.

The Encyclopedia Britannica gives February 18 as the birthday of André Breton (1896-1966), though other sources seem less sure. We’ve already done a post on his role in the birth of surre…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:42PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 19-25, 2026 by Kyle V. Hiller

New theater performances open in the area, a lecture-performance on the political and historical dimensions of breath, and more Lunar New Year celebrations. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:41PM

Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco. The tour is in San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre through March 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

Of Mice and Men by TotalTheater

Regional – Conroe, TX: Stage Right Productions at Crighton Theater. Feb. 6-Feb. 22, 2026. Drama. Author: John Steinbeck. Director: Melody Montez. Critic: David Dow Bentley (Feb. 2026). ***…

SOURCE: TotalTheater at 12:30PM

Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic

Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington, Deadline reports. The biop…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT

Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM

Whitney Leavitt Extends as Roxie Hart in Chicago by Jamie Kravitz

Whitney Leavitt will return to Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart from March 23 through April 5. Originally scheduled for a six-week engagement through March 15, she has extended due to popul…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

New money, new cast members! Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann will join the Broadway company of The Great Gatsby on March 30. Bleu is stepping into the role of Nick Carraway after originating …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Photos: First Look at AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren Worsham

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. The production …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Janice Jam, Stage Time Launch Broadway Tuesdays at Paramount Residency by Meg Masseron

The first edition of the concert series featured Casey Likes, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and F. Michael Haynie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

All-Star Lineup Revealed for 24 Hour Plays Los Angeles by Margaret Hall

The 31-year-old non-profit organization has just opened a West Coast permanent home for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Attention Paid to Broadway Death of a Salesman With 2-Month Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Arthur Miller play is coming back with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Betsy Wolfe, Hannah Cruz to Host Maestra Music's 2026 Amplify Gala by Meg Masseron

The annual fundraising gala will honor Shaina Taub with an inaugural award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

What Are Reviews Saying About Pal Joey Reimagining Chez Joey? by Meg Masseron

Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn are co-directing the new version of the Rodgers and Hart classic at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Get a 1st Look at the Center Theatre Group Production of Here Lies Love by Meg Masseron

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical, which played Broadway in 2023, arrives in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

R.I.P. Tom Noonan by Trav S.D.

I swear we have no intention of turning this into an obituary blog, but people keep dying and bumping my planned posts from the day’s docket! We just learned that actor Tom Noonan (1951-20…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:42AM

58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:30pm at Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

The Jamie Lloyd Company Teases MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Broadway Transfer

Is The Jamie Lloyd Company teasing news about Much Ado About Nothing? The production, which previously opened in the West End with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell might be transferring to B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

The Battle review – Britpop bickering and 90s nostalgia in Blur v Oasis comedy by Mark Fisher

Birmingham RepThe bands that came to symbolise a divided nation compete to top the charts in John Niven’s jokey play but it is woefully short on drama Apparently, they did a lot of sitting…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:12AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Alfie Boe Sets New Album 'Face Myself' Featuring Original Songs

Tony Award winner and international musical theater performer Alfie Boe has set the release of his first-ever album of predominantly original material, Face Myself, arriving on April 10. The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

Corbin Bleu to Join The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The hit new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Harry Potter, Hamilton Continue to Dominate, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Week may be over but the grosses are continuing to increase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

What Do the Reviews Think of Cynthia Erivo-Led Dracula in London? by Margaret Hall

The solo adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel is directed by Kip Williams in the style of his earlier The Picture of Dorian Gray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

R.I.P. Jesse Jackson by Trav S.D.

Jesse Jackson (1941-2026) was the first Presidential candidate I ever cared about as a voter. My political coming of age was in 1984. In the months prior to the Democratic party’s nominati…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:42AM

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. The limited engagement will now play through Sunday, August 9, and the box …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

In Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Dracula,’ There’s Mirth Amid the Horror by Houman Barekat

The “Wicked” actress plays 23 roles in a one-woman show on London’s West End.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24AM

‘Dracula’ Theater Review: Cynthia Erivo Is the Spellbinding Center in Thrilling Display of Gothic ‘Cine-Theater’ by David Rooney

The 'Wicked' star, back on the London stage for the first time in 10 years, follows in Sarah Snook's footsteps as the sole performer playing multiple roles amid much dazzling theatrical inno…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:23AM

The Tempest Crashes Ashore at Point Montara by Nicole Gluckstern

By Nicole Gluckstern. Berkeley Shakespeare Company’s site-responsive The Tempest took over the Point Montara Lighthouse Youth Hostel.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:19AM

‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory by Mark Fisher

Comedians, theatre-makers and actors including Rachel Weisz, Sally Phillips and Simon Munnery recall the late teacher’s alarming lessons Philippe Gaulier, clown guru, dies aged 82 Louise B…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 2/15/2026 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 2/15/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM

All the world’s a stage: Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s educational outreach programs bring the bard to life by Jim Flint

The School Visit Program brings touring performances and workshops directly to classrooms and rural communities throughout Oregon and beyond, introducing students to live performances and in…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Steven Pasquale & Katrina Lenk Sing 'I Know Your Heart' in HIGH SPIRITS

New York City Center Encores! just concluded the run of the first show of its season- High Spirits. Watch Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk perform "I Know Your Heart" in this video. The c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM

Hartford Symphony Orchestra announces four finalists for new music director by Christopher Arnott

Each finalist will guest conduct a Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert during the 2026-27 season in a bid to replace Carolyn Kuan, who announced she would be stepping down after 16 seasons.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:58AM

Celtic Woman

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

Whitney Leavitt Sets Encore Bow in Chicago on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member will be merry murderess Roxie Hart for two extra weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion dollar scheme by The Associated Press

Nine people have been formally charged and brought before investigating judges.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:29AM

Whitney Leavitt Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway

Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:27AM

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (High School Musical franchise, Kiss Me Kate) will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Bloody brilliant or toothless? Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula – reviews roundup by Guardian Stage

The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker’s novel by Kip Williams. Here’s a bite-sized look at the critics’ verdicts Dracula, the Ur-vampire an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AM

Deep Azure review – musical marvels in Chadwick Boseman’s hip-hop tragedy by Arifa Akbar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonThe Black Panther actor’s melding of social commentary and Shakespearean themes is sometimes opaque yet undeniably poetic Chadwick Boseman was not only an ac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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WE ALL WISH OUR LIVES WERE LIKE A MUSICAL By Peter Filichia

It’s the smartest and sassiest musical revue in town. Considering the pronoun that starts the title, I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, now at the Soho Playhouse through February 28, may …

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 08:48AM

Roku Hires Patrick Harris as Global Media Revenue Executive by Caitlin Huston

Harris joins Roku after working at Snap and Meta.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Who’s Afraid of The Next Stage? by American Theatre Editors

In this month's newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:17AM

Across the Atlantic, a Season to Envy: London’s Critics’ Circle Nominations Spark Theatre Wanderlust by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: London’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Award 2026 Nominations Announced By Ross Every awards season brings with it a nagging, but all too-familiar mixture of exciteme…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:08AM

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” Shows How Grief Inspires Art by Mary Wisniewski

The lead character in this U.S. premiere at Chicago Shakes is not the playwright, but his wife, Agnes. The play is about her union with the Bard and the family they create, as well as Will�…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

Jill Scott makes her Tiny Desk Concert debut by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA — Jilly from Philly is on the Tiny Desk. On Friday, Jill Scott released "To Whom This May Concern," the North Philly singer and songwriter’s first album in 11 years. The 19-…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Irish American Saga in Sorrow & Song by Dennis Polkow

What makes “Irish” work is that no matter how sad things may get, there is always an aura of celebration in the production.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:59AM

Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London for Limited Run at The Cockpit by Staff Writer

Playwright and director Miranda Lapworth brings her critically praised Storms, Maybe Snow back to London for a four‑night run at The Cockpit The post Storms, Maybe Snow Returns to London f…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:45AM

'Deep Azure' review — the late Chadwick Boseman's play is adventurous, committed and tragically pertinent by Matt Wolf

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe is the possibly unlikely berth for the UK premiere of a 2005 play about Black-on-Black violence from the late, much-missed Chadwick Boseman

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 07:05AM

Interview: Rufus Hound on The Mesmerist at Watford Palace Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Rufus Hound stars in the world premiere of The Mesmerist, a new production blending illusion, theatricality and a gripping family mystery The post Interview: Rufus Hound on The Me…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:00AM

‘56 Days’ review: Prime adaptation hooks you in with chemistry, twists by Tribune News Service

When the contents of the bathtub first come into focus at the start of the premiere episode of “56 Days,” you’re not exactly sure what you’re seeing. It’s viscous, with a rainbow s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal by Greg Stewart

Interview: Ann Marcuson chats about joining The Secret Garden – The Musical at York Theatre Royal. Read more about the revival and the role. The post Interview: Ann Marcuson on The Secret …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:58AM

The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Production in Over 30 Years at the Finborough Theatre by Staff Writer

The classic play The Old Ladies will return to London for the first time in more than three decades, opening at the Finborough Theatre The post The Old Ladies Returns to London for First Pro…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:55AM

Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Cohort of Artists for Talent Development Programme Elemental by Staff Writer

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced the four artists who will make up the second cohort of its talent development programme, Elemental The post Watermill Theatre Reveals Second Co…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:55AM

Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh Sister Mary at The Arches Lane Theatre by Staff Writer

Oh Sister Mary, the musical comedy cabaret starring Sister Mary, will play a strictly limited engagement at The Arches Lane Theatre The post Sister Mary Returns in Musical Comedy Cabaret Oh …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:55AM

Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme for Landmark 60th Edition by Staff Writer

Brighton Festival 2026 has announced its full programme, marking the 60th edition of England’s largest curated multi-arts festival The post Brighton Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:55AM

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Belgrade Theatre Coventry’s Poor by Staff Writer

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and Gate Theatre, Dublin have announced full casting for their co‑production of Poor The post Cast and Creative Team Announced for Gate Theatre Dublin and Be…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:54AM

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcomes Two New Trustees by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Lorna Jack will become the new Chair of its Board of Trustees from March 2026 The post Pitlochry Festival Theatre Appoints New Chair and Welcome…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:54AM

Fathers and Sons I by JK

Fathers and Sons I When I read over the complete cast list for the upcoming Broadway musical, Beaches, a name stuck out to me, and I had to look up this actor. Was he related to another fam…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM

Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades by The Associated Press

By ELÉONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable by The Associated Press

By ANSELM GIBBS PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the eve…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Alix Earle Visits Jake Shane at ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Shane stars alongside Nicholas Braun, Ray Roman…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48AM

Photos: Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. All four are making their Broadway d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46AM

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ ‘Black Swan’ and 14 More Plays and Musicals to See This Spring by Laura Collins-Hughes

Across the country, a flurry of theater productions, including “Black Swan” and “The Lunchbox,” are mining the movies for material.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:12AM

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More

Onstage, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and Adrien Brody in “The Fear of 13.” Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:12AM

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring by Helen Shaw

Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welcomes Teen Critics and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 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, Personal…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Alfie Boe Announces New Original Album Face Myself With First Single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’ by Staff Writer

Alfie Boe will make his long-awaited songwriting debut this spring with the release of Face Myself, a deeply personal new album led by the first single ‘Meanwhile Gardens’, released toda…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:59AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Elements of Your Business Model That Can Derail Change by Joe Patti

Ruth Hartt made an insightful post on LinkedIn a few weeks ago which caught my attention. She also mirrored it on her own website. She talked about how boards and staffs of arts organization…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 03:31AM

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines by NPR

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Matthew Predny

The post On the Couch with Matthew Predny appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:26AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Dracula review – Cynthia Erivo’s magnificent modern bloodsucker is defanged in one-woman show by Arifa Akbar

Noël Coward theatre, LondonDeploying accents and wigs, the Wicked star takes on all Bram Stoker’s characters, but the atmosphere lacks the fever or diabolicism required Are people born wi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:18AM

The original Australian production of Prima Facie returns in 2026

The post The original Australian production of Prima Facie returns in 2026 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:04AM

THE COUCH 2024

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Cuffing Season!

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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RISING and ACMI announce major collaboration for 2026 – The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

The post RISING and ACMI announce major collaboration for 2026 – The Vinyl Factory: Reverb appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:09AM

Up Close with Capote: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Returns to New York in Tru by Ross

There is something particularly exciting and enticing about this; the shortest of limited runs in an off-Broadway space that only holds ninety-nine people. And it doesn’t hurt that this sp…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: The Cast of Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several unforeseen circumstances we are doing the show zoom style. Today …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:04AM

All that Chat

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