Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2026- BEACHES Sneak Peek and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:

But first…

Saturday, February 21

Every Brilliant Thing begins previews on Broadway

Sunday, February 22

Hell’s Kitchen closes on Broadway

Video: Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett & More Give a Sneak Peek of BEACHES

Beaches, A New Musical is coming to Broadway! The musical will play a limited New York engagement through Sunday, September 6, 2026, before embarking on a multi-city National Tour. Watch in this video as the company tells us all about the new musical and gives a very special sneak peek of ‘Wish I Could Be Like You,’ ‘Words I Could have Said,’ and ‘Real Woman.’

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Photos: Inside the San Francisco Premiere of A24’s PILLION at the Castro Theatre
by Josh Sharpe
On Thursday, February 12, the historic Castro Theatre hosted the San Francisco premiere of A24’s new film Pillion, from writer-director Harry Lighton and starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. Check out photos from the event, which featured Lighton, Melling, and writer, activist, and community organizer Race Bannon. . (more…)

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Cares Distributes $3.2 Million, Lortel Awards Dates Announced
by Alex Freeman
From Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS distributing $3.2 million to food programs nationwide to financial updates and future plans at 54 Below, the theater community continues to navigate challenges while supporting artists and audiences alike. We also look ahead to key dates for the Lucille Lortel Awards, explore a Stage Mag spotlight on THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage, and share a moving PBS feature on Ukrainian theater uplifting children during wartime. . (more…)

Review Roundup: SHADOWLANDS Starring Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff At Aldwych Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz

The West End production of William Nicholson’s Shadowlands, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, is now playing at London’s Aldwych Theatre. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld’s Review Roundup.. (more…)

Review: GISELLE, Royal Ballet And Opera

by Matthew Paluch

Giselle is a difficult ballet to get right. The balance between the “reality” of Act 1 and the Gothic otherworldlyness of Act 2 can be extremely hard to find, and the responsibility falls on all those involved. . (more…)

Review: THE SINGING MERMAID, artsdepot
by Christiana Rose
Set beneath a vibrant circus tent filled with sparkling multicoloured lights and fluttering flags, the production opens with a jovial instrumental atmosphere that immediately invites children into the world of the show.. (more…)

Around the Broadway World

Rialto Chatter: Manhattan Concert Productions Will Bring PRINCE OF EGYPT to Lincoln Center in 2027
by Stephi Wild
Manhattan Concert Productions will bring Prince of Egypt, the musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Philip Lazebnik, to Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in February 2027. Learn more here!. (more…)

Acclaimed Stage and Screen Veteran Robert Duvall Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that acclaimed actor Robert Duvall, known for roles in films like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Godfather series, has passed away at the age of 95.. (more…)

Amber Gray-Led HEARTWORM Sets World Premiere in Silicon Valley
by Josh Sharpe

Heartworm, a new sci-fi drama featuring Tony Award nominee Amber Gray, will make its World Premiere at the 2026 Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, running March 10 through March 22, 2026 in Silicon Valley. . (more…)

Full Cast Set For KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum With Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle
by Stephi Wild
The full cast has been announced for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical. Learn more about the cast here!. (more…)

Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT
by Melissa Heckscher
BroadwayWorld chats with Connecticut native Amanda Robles, who plays The Lady of the Lake in the North American Tour of Spamalot.. (more…)

Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Unicorn Theatre
by Stephi Wild
Unicorn Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, featuring a newly announced cast. Learn more about the show here!. (more…)

The Soraya to Host Joshua Bell, NY Philharmonic Quartet, and Mahler Chamber Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Soraya will present a series of classical music performances featuring Joshua Bell, the New York Philharmonic String Quartet, and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang.. (more…)