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Thursday, April 23, 2026

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Broadway Review: Kitschy Cult Classic Returns Without the Shock, Danger and Fun by Brent Lang

“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly abn…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

‘Beaches’ Broadway Review: Soulless and Uninspired Musical Remake of Beloved Film Washes Ashore by Brent Lang

Audiences going to the musical “Beaches” are likely to know what to expect: the story of a decades-long, female friendship with plenty of schmaltz, some sass, and a mega-hit song, “Win…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

‘The Balusters’ Broadway Review: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dysfunctional Neighborhood Associa by Brent Lang

It’s easy to get depressed about national politics. The people running things are nasty, brutish and eager to appeal to baser instincts rather than better angels. As “The Balusters,” t…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30PM
Monday, April 20, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!’ Broadway Review: TV Series Adaptation Delivers a Fizzy and Delightful Love Letter to Musical Theater by Brent Lang

It’s tempting to argue on principle that “Schmigadoon!” is everything that’s wrong with Broadway: a double-baked potato of familiar IP that relies on affection for a TV series, which…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026

‘Fallen Angels’ Broadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara Sparkle in Lackluster Noël Coward Revival by Brent Lang

There’s a bit of acting advice that’s often ascribed to Noël Coward: “Speak clearly, and don’t bump into the furniture.” But if you’re Kelli O 

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026

‘A Walk on the Moon,’ Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“A Walk on the Moon,” a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30AM
Monday, April 13, 2026

Kim Kardashian Producing Broadway Prison Drama ‘The Fear of 13’ to Draw Attention to Criminal Justice Reform by Brent Lang

Kim Kardashian has crammed a lot into her career. She’s a reality TV pioneer, a fashion brand founder and the lead of a Ryan Murphy show. Now, “The Kardashians” star is ab…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:09PM
Sunday, April 12, 2026

‘Titaníque’ Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact by Brent Lang

Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month’s wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of pa…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

‘Death of a Salesman’ Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That’s Stuck in Neutral by Brent Lang

Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He’s right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of �

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Starring in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller ‘Broken Snow’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Broken Snow,” a psychological drama set inside an abandoned, snow-bound house, will premiere at Theatre 71 this month. It stars Tom Cavanagh of “The Flash” and  

SOURCE: Variety at 04:46PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical Gets Fresh and Fierce Update as an Ode to Queer Ballroom Culture by Brent Lang

Broadway is burning — and that’s something to celebrate. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a refreshed version of the downtown 2024 hit, blazes anew, having made the trek …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00PM
Monday, April 6, 2026

‘Becky Shaw’ Broadway Review: Alden Ehrenreich Steals the Show in Ferociously Funny Blind-Date Comedy by Brent Lang

Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

JoJo Taking Over Lead Role in Broadway’s ‘Chess’ From Lea Michele by Brent Lang

Singer, songwriter and actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will take over the lead role of Florence Vassy from Lea Michele in the hit Broadway revival of “Chess.” She will…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:15AM
Friday, March 20, 2026

Lea Michele to Exit ‘Chess’ on Broadway in June by Brent Lang

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway’s “Chess” this summer. The “Glee” star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele’s return to the stag…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Starring as Truman Capote in First New York Revival of ‘Tru’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to star as Truman Capote, the brilliant and troubled literary legend, in the first New York revival of “Tru.” The solo show by Jay Presson Allen was a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Anthony Rapp Starring in Off-Broadway Solo Show ‘Touch’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Anthony Rapp will star in “Touch,” a new solo play about a middle-aged gay man, failed writer and burned-out fifth-grade teacher whose life is thrown into chaos after an unexpect…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:59AM
Monday, February 2, 2026

Tony Award-Winning Producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor Launch Halcyon Theatricals (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor are teaming up to launch Halcyon Theatricals, a new producing and consulting theatrical company. The Halcyon team has…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:29AM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and More Join Broadway’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Brent Lang

Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez have joined the cast of “The Rocky Horror Show.” The upcoming Broadway revival, which will be directed …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM
Friday, January 16, 2026

‘Oedipus’ Star Lesley Manville on Intimacy Coordinators, Modernizing Sophocles for the Epstein Era and Making Her Broadway Debut by Brent Lang

Lesley Manville is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in “Oedipus,” but there are a few quirks of New York theatergoing she could do without. For starters, there’s t…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:43AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Simu Liu Making Broadway Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Brent Lang

Simu Liu is moving from the MCU to a very wacky White House. The on-screen superhero, best known for his starring role in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,�

SOURCE: Variety at 09:33AM
Friday, December 12, 2025

Scott Rudin Broadway Comeback ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ Closing Eight Weeks Early by Brent Lang

“Little Bear Ridge Road,” an acclaimed drama with Laurie Metcalf that marked Scott Rudin’s first Broadway production since controversy erupted over his alleged bullying be…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:36PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Cult Hits ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’ and ‘Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story’ Announce U.S. Tour Dates (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Awkward Productions are bringing their viral shows, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” and “Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story,” to select U.S. cities in 2026. “Diana: The U…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:40PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

‘Slam Frank,’ Off-Broadway Show Reimagining Anne Frank’s Story as Genderqueer, Afro-Latin Hip-Hop Musical, Extends Through December (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Slam Frank,” a provocative new musical that reimagines Anne Frank’s story to satirize progressive politics and media, is extending through the end of 2025. The off-Broadw…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:25PM
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

‘Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical’ Announces Greenwich House Theatre Run (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical,” an adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s eerie novel, will begin performances on Dec. 16 at the Greenwich House Theatre (27 Barrow Street) fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:10AM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Broadway Strike Averted as Musicians Reach Tentative Deal on New Contract by Brent Lang

The marquees on Broadway will remain illuminated after the musicians union announced it had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting a strike that would have severely impact…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:59AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

A24, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey to Produce Netflix Adaptation of Hit Brian Watkins Play ‘Weather Girl’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Stacey Gross, a perky meteorologist who uses a thermos of Prosecco and a stream of peppy banalities as crutches, has been taking audiences on an emotional roller coaster ever since “We…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:12PM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth on Reuniting With ‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz on Vocally Punishing ‘Queen of Versailles’: ‘Are You Going to Kill Me by Brent Lang

“For years, people have asked me, ‘What’s your dream role?’” Kristin Chenoweth says. “‘Is it “Hello, Dolly!”? Is it “Gypsyâ€�…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:17AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Theater Mogul Jimmy Nederlander on Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to ‘Hamilton,’ Convincing Leonardo DiCaprio to Try Broadway and Theaters Rebounding F by Brent Lang

Every week, James L. Nederlander performs his version of “Undercover Boss.” He dons a baseball cap and sunglasses and stands in line, looking like a typical tourist as he waits t…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:39PM

‘Bill and Ted’ Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Bringing Their Buddy Act to Broadway, Studying Clowns for ‘Waiting for Godot’ and More by Brent Lang

They partied with Napoleon and Socrates, foiled murderous robots from the future and outwitted Death himself. Now Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who played metalhead slackers in three “…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:11PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Marc Shaiman, Composer and Lyricist Behind ‘Hairspray’ and ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut,’ Publishing Memoir in January (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Marc Shaiman, the composer and lyricist behind “Hairspray” and “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut,” will look back on five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood i…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:50AM

‘Let the Good Times Roll,’ Musical About New Orleans History and Culture, Eyes Broadway Bow (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo” is planning a Broadway bow after opening last month at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company. The new musical was conceived and …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM

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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