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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 16, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
But first…
Wednesday, March 18
CATS: The Jellicle Ball begins previews on Broadway
Becky Shaw begins previews on Broadway
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Video: A New Cast is Going Way Down to HADESTOWN A whole new cast has just entered Hadestown! Earlier this month, the show welcomed Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ Gary Dourdan as ‘Hades,’ J. Harrison Ghee as ‘Hermes,’ Gaby Moreno as ‘Persephone,’ and Jordan Tyson as ‘Eurydice.’ Watch in this video as the entire cast weighs in on the first days of their new gig!
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Educational Theatre Foundation Welcomes Two Theatre Leaders To Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild
The Educational Theatre Foundation has announced the appointment of two nationally respected theatre leaders to its Board of Trustees. Learn more about them here!. (more…)
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Josh Groban Confirms New Movie Album CINEMATIC; Listen to ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’
by Josh Sharpe
Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.. (more…)
TUTS Will Stage HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION with Houston’s Young Talent
by Stephi Wild
TUTS Education will invite audiences to journey to the underworld in an electrifying student production of Hadestown: Teen Edition, brought to life by a cast of rising young performers.. (more…)
Tony Award Winning Stage Veteran Jane Lapotaire Passes Away at 81
by Josh Sharpe
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.. (more…)
The Soraya Will Feature Audra McDonald and More in 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild
Six prominent debuts will be among the 40-plus performances to be featured in the The Soraya’s 2026-27 Season, highlighting the performing arts center’s ongoing commitment to the breadth and excellence of its programs.. (more…)
Listen: Lena Hall Drops New Album ‘Lullabies for the End of the World’
by Josh Sharpe
Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated performer Lena Hall has released her new album Lullabies for the End of the World, marking her debut original solo project. Listen to it here.. (more…)
John Legend and Mike Jackson Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.. (more…)
REDCAT Will Present Harmony Holiday’s SPECTACULAR BROODING This Spring
by Stephi Wild
Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts’ center for contemporary arts in downtown Los Angeles, will present Harmony Holiday’s Spectacular Brooding, on view April 4 – July 5, 2026.. (more…)
Interview: THE NOAH TODD BAND at famed WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET!
by Gavin Glynn
Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who just want to make more music but be heard by the masses. . (more…)
Listen: Jeremy Beloate Drops New Original Single ‘Healer’
by Josh Sharpe
Jeremy Beloate, currently starring opposite Todrick Hall in Hall’s original musical Midnight in London, has released his new single “Healer,” out now. Check out the new song here.. (more…)
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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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