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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We’re back with another roundup of the latest from the theatre community. Get a first look at Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood, and more in Manhattan Theatre Club’s BUG as rehearsals heat up. It was a big week on Broadway, with over 313,000 tickets sold in the latest Broadway grosses, and we go behind-the-scenes with an interview with general managers Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson. Hugh Jackman grabs the spotlight in the first trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, and Sadie Sink recalls her onstage collaboration with Lorde. Plus, we’ve got exciting updates and hot photos from productions of Todrick Hall’s MIDNIGHT, the UK tour of Legally Blonde, and more! Whether you’re looking for the latest news, fun videos, or a shot at today’s theatre trivia, BroadwayWorld has you covered. Let’s hit the stage!
But first…
Thursday, January 8
Bug opens on Broadway
The Drama League Associate Artistic Director, Nilan, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Drama League of New York’s Associate Artistic Director Nilan passed away due to a sudden illness involving complications from flu. Nilan is survived by his mother, Melle Johnson, and his sister, Malease Johnson.. (more…)
Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay and More to Star in INK & PAINT Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Newport NewWorks will present a private industry reading of new musical Ink & Paint in New York City at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre in the Black Box Theatre.. (more…)
Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s Summer Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Musical theatre writers can apply now for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s 2026 Summer Residencies, which will support nine musical theatre writing teams with weeklong retreats in the Hudson Valley.. (more…)
Applications Open For The JMF 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. This Free 7-day songwriting intensive will provide students a unique learning experience through classes, professional mentorship and more.. (more…)
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The Drama League Associate Artistic Director, Nilan, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Drama League of New York’s Associate Artistic Director Nilan passed away due to a sudden illness involving complications from flu. Nilan is survived by his mother, Melle Johnson, and his sister, Malease Johnson.. (more…)
Emma Stone Confirms She Will Not Star as Miss Piggy in New Film: ‘Why Would I Play a Literal Star?’
by Josh Sharpe
Emma Stone has shared that she will not be starring as Miss Piggy in the forthcoming movie she is producing with Jennifer Lawrence, which is written by Cole Escola.. (more…)
Review: ANNIE at CAP Syosset
by Sam Desmond
CAP Syosset had their opening night for this winter’s production of “Annie” on Saturday, January 3 and it was a standout version of the classic rags-to-riches musical with a strong, bonded cast.. (more…)
NYC Broadway Week to Offer 2-for-1 Tickets to 26 Broadway Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz
New York City Tourism + Conventions has revealed the start of reservations for NYC Winter Outing 2026, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 600 restaurants and 2-for-1 tickets to 26 NYC Broadway Week shows.. (more…)
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Offer $15 Lottery Tickets to Celebrate 15th Year on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
The Book of Mormon is kicking off its 15th year on Broadway with specially priced $15 digital lottery tickets to celebrate the show marking a milestone 15 years on Broadway. . (more…)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Acquires Stage Rights to Truman Capote Play TRU
by Josh Sharpe
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is looking ahead to his next theater project. During a recent episode of his Dinner’s on Me podcast, the Tony winner shared that he has purchased the rights to Tru, the 1989 play about writer Truman Capote. . (more…)
WICKED: FOR GOOD, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Nominated For Set Decorators Society Of America Awards
by Stephi Wild
The Set Decorators Society of America has announced the nominations for the SDSA Awards for Film 2025, including Wicked: For Good, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hamnet, and more.. (more…)
Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Series
by Josh Sharpe
Tony Award winners Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, and more are among the stage alums joining the cast of Audible’s The Space Within. The audio drama, led by fellow Tony winner Jessica Chastain, will return for a second season on Thursday, March 5, 2026, exclusively from Audible.. (more…)
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