Stage Brief
Friday, February 20, 2026
Happy Friday! Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are bringing Much Ado About Nothing to Broadway, Game of Thrones is getting the stage treatment this summer, and we've got a mountain of casting news including full announcements for The Lost Boys and Beaches. Have a great weekend, everyone!
🎭 Openings & Closings
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell Star in Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will reprise their acclaimed roles as Benedick and Beatrice in Jamie Lloyd’s *Much Ado About Nothing* on Broadway. This production, previously a hit in London's West End, is scheduled for a limited 10-week engagement in fall 2026 at a Shubert theater.
(The New York Times, PIX11, The Hollywood Reporter, TheaterMania, New York Theatre Guide, TicketNews, Playbill, Broadway News, Broadway Shows, Variety, Broadway In Boston, Broadway In Columbus, Deadline, YouTube, broadwaycom, broadwayworld)
Death of a Salesman Broadway Run Extends Eight Weeks, Completes Cast
The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman has added eight weeks to its limited engagement, now playing through August 9. The Joe Mantello-directed production, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, begins previews March 6 with an official opening set for April 9.
(broadwayworld, broadwaycom, Broadway Shows, Playbill)
Game of Thrones Prequel Play Debuts Summer 2026
A new theatrical production set in the Game of Thrones universe will premiere in summer 2026. Titled The Mad King, the play explores events more than a decade before the timeline of the television series and A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
⭐ Casting & Creatives
Matthew Morrison Cast as Temporary Bobby Darin in Just in Time
Matthew Morrison will step into the role of Bobby Darin for a limited engagement in the Broadway production Just in Time. The casting announcement confirms Morrison's temporary involvement in the musical about the legendary crooner.
(Just Jared, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, theatermania, New York Theatre Guide)
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Join Broadway's The Great Gatsby
Corbin Bleu will assume the role of Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby beginning March 30, reprising the part he originated in the West End production. He'll be joined by John Behlmann as Tom Buchanan, with both replacing Michael Maliakel and Austin Colby after their final performances on March 29.
(Broadway Shows, Broadway News, Playbill, TicketNews, broadwaycom, BroadwayWorld.com)
Full Cast Announced for Broadway's The Lost Boys
The complete cast has been unveiled for the upcoming Broadway production of 'The Lost Boys.' The announcement gives theater enthusiasts their first glimpse at the performers set to bring the highly anticipated musical to the stage.
(BroadwayWorld.com, Playbill, New York Theatre Guide)
Titanique Broadway Cast Announcement Announced
Get ready! The complete Broadway cast for the musical "Titanique" has been announced. The show has already confirmed a star-studded lineup including Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, and Constantine Rousouli.
(thepostathens.com, Broadway News, Broadway Shows, BroadwayWorld.com, broadwayworld)
Beaches, A New Musical Unveils Complete Broadway Cast
"Beaches, A New Musical" has unveiled its full Broadway cast, welcoming Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace, who will make their Broadway debuts as Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie. The new additions join previously announced leads Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett for the spring production.
(playbill, Broadway Direct, broadwaycom, broadwayworld)
Katie Finneran to Star in First Revival of Adam Bock's The Receptionist
Two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran will headline the first revival of Adam Bock's The Receptionist at Second Stage Theater. The Off-Broadway production will also feature Mallori Johnson, Nael Nacer, and Will Pullen in a renewed staging of Bock's acclaimed work.
(theatermania, New York Theatre Guide, broadwayworld, Playbill, Broadway Shows, Patch, PIX11, BroadwayWorld.com)
👏 Reviews & Buzz
Off-Broadway's Bigfoot! Releases First Trailer
The Off-Broadway production of Bigfoot! has unveiled its first trailer, offering audiences an early look at the show. The preview teases what theatregoers can expect from this new production about the legendary cryptid taking the stage.
(Playbill)
📜 Today in Broadway History
Happy Birthday to Broadway Dance Legend, Gillian Lynne!
Born on this day in 1926, Gillian Lynne was the visionary choreographer behind two of Broadway's longest-running and most beloved musicals: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. Her innovative work shaped the dance and movement for generations of theatre-goers, earning her a place as one of musical theatre's most influential figures.
"Art isn't easy."
— Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim
Thanks for reading!
Eric