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01/05/2026

“These songs are written like musical theatre songs, even if they don’t always sound that way, and they’re very functional.” Lyricist Mark Sonnenblick breaks down every song he co-wrote for KPop Demon Hunters.

Mark Sonnenblick breaks down every song he co-wrote for the Netflix movie musical, for the fans.

01/05/2026

“I feel like everybody should be bringing a little bit of ‘f**k you’ into all their spaces right now.” Whether it’s a new haircut or her edgy performance in the subversive Broadway debut of Tracy Letts’ Bug, Carrie C**n says she’s feeling “punk rock.”

HBO’s fan favorite returns to the Broadway stage in Bug by her husband, playwright Tracy Letts.

01/05/2026

Here's your newest look at Lawrence performing in Broadway's All Out.

The starry new Simon Rich compendium is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre.

01/05/2026

Don't fret Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp fans! They are returning to 54 Below this summer.

The original Rent stars are also playing four sold-out shows at the Manhattan venue January 10-13.

01/05/2026

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01/05/2026

Over the weekend, the Broadway community lost actor Bret Hanna-Shuford at the age of 46. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans. https://bit.ly/BretHannaShufordObituary

01/05/2026

The stars came out for the 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala.

The evening honored Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

01/05/2026

Broadway favorite leading man Derek Klena is dropping the mic and stepping up at bat.

The Broadway favorite has signed with the singing-and-dancing baseball team for all of their 2026 games.

01/05/2026

Additional casting has been revealed for the upcoming Scott Rudin-produced revival of Death of a Salesman.

Joe Mantello will direct the Scott Rudin-produced revival.

01/05/2026

West End star Lucie Jones will return to the London production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre later this month.

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

01/05/2026

From Cromwell to South Carolina, here is just a sampling of some of the classic arts events happening this week in NYC.

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

01/05/2026

Check out the photos from I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera.

The New York institution rings in the new year with its first new production of the Bellini masterpiece in 50 years.