Stage Brief
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Happy Tuesday! Baz Luhrmann is bringing Elvis to the stage, Boy George and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are teaming up for a very unexpected King Herod, and we've got your first look at Cats: The Jellicle Ball in rehearsals.
š Openings & Closings
Baz Luhrmann Confirms 'Elvis' Film Stage Musical in Development
Director Baz Luhrmann has confirmed that a stage musical adaptation of his 2022 film "Elvis" is currently in the works. While he will not direct the stage production, the news signals an exciting new project for fans of the iconic performer.
First Look: Cats: The Jellicle Ball Broadway Rehearsals Begin
The acclaimed "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" is set to open on Broadway this spring, following its record-breaking, award-winning run at PAC NYC. This reimagined Andrew Lloyd Webber classic features electrifying ballroom choreography.
Here Lies Love Extends Run at Center Theatre Group
The Center Theatre Group's production of "Here Lies Love" at the Mark Taper Forum has extended its run by two weeks. This acclaimed musical, the first production since its 2023 Broadway run, is now set to close on April 5, 2026.
ā Casting & Creatives
Boy George, Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Share King Herod Role in London
Six notable performers, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Boy George, will share the role of King Herod in the upcoming London Palladium production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The show is scheduled to run from June 20 to September 5, 2026.
Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls Makes Musical Theater Debut
Emily Saliers, half of the Grammy-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, is venturing into musical theater. The singer-songwriter is bringing her decades of storytelling expertise to the stage in a new theatrical project, marking a significant creative expansion for the acclaimed musician.
Parade, Variety, HOLA, YouTube, Yahoo
š Reviews & Buzz
Critics Weigh In on Lauren Yee's Mother Russia at Signature Theatre
Reviews have arrived for Lauren Yee's Mother Russia, now playing at Signature Theatre through March 15. Directed by Teddy Bergman, the production stars Steven Boyer, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and David Turner in a story set during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The New York Times, BroadwayWorld
š¼ Industry & Business
Broadway Stars Launch Summer Intensive for Aspiring Performers
A new summer intensive program will connect aspiring Broadway performers with established stage veterans for mentorship and training. The initiative pairs Broadway hopefuls with accomplished actors to help develop the next generation of theatre talent.
Itemlive, Gulf Coast Media, Playbill
Signature Theatre Announces Performers for 35th Anniversary Gala
Signature Theatre has revealed the lineup of performers and special guests who will celebrate the company's 35th anniversary. The gala event will honor three and a half decades of the acclaimed Off-Broadway theatre's contributions to new and reimagined works.
Liz Callaway to Release Stephen Schwartz Tribute Album
Broadway veteran Liz Callaway is releasing a new album titled The Wizard and I, celebrating the music of composer Stephen Schwartz. The Working Girl Records release follows Callaway's Schwartz-themed concert series at 54 Below.
š Today in Broadway History
On This Day: Happy Birthday to Broadway's Brilliant Rupert Holmes!
Did you know that today marks the birthday of Rupert Holmes, the multi-talented force behind Broadway's *The Mystery of Edwin Drood*? He not only wrote the book and lyrics but also composed the music, winning two Tony Awards for his efforts! He also penned the book and lyrics for *Curtains*.
Today We Celebrate the Music of Michel Legrand
We remember the legendary composer Michel Legrand, born on this day! While celebrated globally for his film scores, he also brought his distinctive musical genius to Broadway with the acclaimed musical *Amour*, earning a Tony nomination for Best Original Score.
ā Eric