Stage Brief
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Happy Tuesday! Broadway grosses took a serious hit from last week's weather chaos, but there's plenty of good news too—Ann-Margret's getting her roses at the Chita Rivera Awards and Hugh Jackman is heading back to the stage.
🎭 Openings & Closings
Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty to Star in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty will return to star in Hannah Moscovitch's Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, directed by Ian Rickson. Performances begin March 17 at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in what marks another Off-Broadway production at the venue.
GOTTA DANCE! Announces Off-Broadway Production at Stage 42
The musical GOTTA DANCE! is set to open Off-Broadway at Stage 42. Additional details about the production, including dates and casting, have not yet been announced.
⭐ Casting & Creatives
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, and Original Rent Cast Members Join The Festival Lineup
Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn Lead Wicked's New Broadway Cast
First look photos have been released ahead of the March 3 debut of Wicked's new principal cast at the Gershwin Theatre. Keri René Fuller steps into the role of Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda, joined by Carl Man as Fiyero, Ellen Harvey as Madame Morrible, and Blake Hammond as The Wizard.
👏 Reviews & Buzz
Ann-Margret to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
Five-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award winner Ann-Margret will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards on May 18 at NYU Skirball Center. The award recognizes her lifelong commitment to dance across film and stage. Nominations will be announced April 30.
Daniel Radcliffe Surprises Audiences Before Every Brilliant Thing
💼 Industry & Business
Broadway Grosses Plummet 17.49% Amid Weather Closures
📜 Today in Broadway History
On this day in 1652, Thomas Otway, a prominent English playwright, was born!
Did you know that Thomas Otway was a significant figure in Restoration drama? His tragedies, like 'Venice Preserv'd,' are still studied today for their powerful emotional depth and political commentary.
On this day in 1966, Broadway lost Joseph Fields, a prolific playwright, director, and producer!
Fields left an indelible mark on Broadway, co-writing hit plays such as 'My Sister Eileen' and 'Wonderful Town,' the latter of which earned him a Tony Award for Best Play. His work brought laughter and memorable stories to countless audiences.
— Eric