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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 22…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:31PM

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, w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

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 Jacqueline…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
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 their Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:31AM
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 Iri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
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 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM
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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

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 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02AM
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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

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 R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

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 e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
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 th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

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 Jonatha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

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 Jonatha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

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 blockbuster …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

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 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

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…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
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 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

What Do You Say to Taking Chances? Tickets Now on Sale for Titanique on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Tickets are now on sale for the high seas musical comedy Titanique. Originally staged in the basement of a grocery store, Titanique will make its Broadway debut in a 16-week limited engageme…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM
Friday, January 9, 2026

John Cunningham, Hollywood Father Figure and Prolific Broadway Performer, Dies at 93 by Jonah De Forest

John Cunningham, whose decades-spanning career included 18 Broadway productions, died on January 6, 2026 in his Rye, New York estate. He was 93. The son of a high school principal, Cunningha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Odds and Ends: Milo Manheim Cast in Live Action Tangled, Alan Cumming Receives Hollywood Star & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Hair Raising Casting Announcement The long-awaited live action version of Disney’s Tangled has found its leads, with Teagan Cro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Julie Benko Joins Broadway's Ragtime as Emma Goldman Beginning Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Julie Benko officially joins the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born anarchist Emma Goldman tonight, January 9 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. She steps in through March 29 for Shaina Taub, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Ricky Rojas to Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Santiago by Jonah De Forest

Ricky Rojas is due for another “Bad Romance” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. A member of the original Broadway cast, Rojas will return to the role of Santiago…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Jinkx Monsoon Returns to Oh, Mary! on Broadway Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Let the second-term of the Monsoon Administration commence! Jinkx Monsoon is donning Mary Todd Lincoln’s bratty curls from January 8 through February 1, 2026 after joining the Broadway com…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Odds and Ends: Wicked Nabs Actor Awards Nomination, Cynthia Erivo Gets the Royal Treatment, Clooney Heads to Netflix & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Glinda Goes for Gold SAG-AFTRA's 2026 Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards) nominations are hot off the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

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