Dirty Books Extends at Off-Broadway's Bated Breath Theater by Andrew Gans

Mara Lieberman's play spotlights the artists who thrived in the shadows of America's anti-obscenity laws.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:32pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

The Girl Who Cried Different, About Prince Keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, Sets Industry Reading by Logan Culwell-Block

Jared Zirilli will star in the new work from Barbarella, Mariella Elm, and Lauren Kahane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:18pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Laura Benanti Will Host 16th Annual Broadway Salutes by Andrew Gans

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Baayork Lee will also be part of the celebration honoring 450 Broadway veterans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Lena Waithe Will Make Playwriting and Stage Acting Debut With Trinity by Andrew Gans

Stevie Walker-Webb will direct for Baltimore Center Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Kate Rockwell Will Return to Heathers Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The cult-favorite musical's current NYC revival has revealed some new students starting at Westerberg High later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Actor John Cunningham Has Died at 93 by Margaret Hall

A veteran character actor of the stage and screen, Mr. Cunningham's musical theatre career famously began in 1960 when he was plucked from obscurity by Moss Hart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Broadway's Beaches Sends Out the Casting Call for Young Divas by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical will hold an open casting search for an actor to star as Little Cee Cee this season on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Broadway's Wicked Will Welcome 2 New Witches in March by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit continues at the Gershwin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Wicked Film Saw Almost 300 Actors for Elphaba and Glinda, Including Former Witches by Diep Tran

Longtime Broadway casting director Bernie Telsey may be up for an Oscar for his work on the two films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Joshua Bassett Will Lead NYC Industry Reading of Dion Biomusical The Wanderer by Logan Culwell-Block

The jukebox musical made its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Arianna Rosario Will Be Satine at Saturday Matinees of Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: These Students Loved Coming to School to Rehearse A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Dylan Parent

The musical will be performed at the Florida Thespian Festival in March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

London Les Misérables to Welcome Lizzie Bea, Jess Folley, Harry Hepple by Andrew Gans

Cameron Mackintosh's hit production continues at the Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:54am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Micaela Diamond, Emmett O'Hanlon, Andrew Durand, Jasmine Amy Rogers, More Lead Oklahoma! Concert at Carnegie Hall January 12 by Andrew Gans

The performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Bel Canto, 'Bells on Board-Ship,' and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36am on January 12, 2026☆⚑

Washington National Opera to Sever Ties With the Kennedy Center by Diep Tran

The company has performed at the Washington, D.C. institution since 1977.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

London Revival of Starlight Express Sets Closing Date; World Tour to Follow by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Under the Radar Partner to Give Away Free Theatre Tickets by Diep Tran

1,500 tickets will be given away to 12 shows at the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Lencia Kebede Announces Final Wicked Performance on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Kebede made history as the first Black actor to play the role of Elphaba full-time in Wicked on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:06pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector Have a Gilded Age Reunion at Bug Opening Night by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

The Tracy Letts drama opened on Broadway January 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:02pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Operation Mincemeat Original Cast Announces Final Broadway Performance by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-block

The cast has been with the show since its West End run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:01pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Unknown, Starring Sean Hayes, Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman will direct David Cale's solo play at Studio Seaview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Photos: Cynthia Erivo Gets in Front of the Camera for Dracula in the West End by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

The solo adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel will be directed by Kip Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Casting: Role of a Lifeline, Bone Marrow and Information Fair, Will Be Held at Museum of Broadway by Andrew Gans

The event, featuring several Broadway organizations, will begin with remarks from The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:48pm on January 9, 2026☆⚑

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood-Led Bug Extends on Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-block

David Cromer directs the Manhattan Theatre Club production of the Tracy Letts drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36am on January 9, 2026☆⚑