Stage Brief
Friday, February 27, 2026
Happy Friday! We've got the scoop on Samuel Nelson III making history as the youngest Michael Jackson in MJ, Alan Cumming teaming up with Gaten Matarazzo and Bebe Neuwirth for a new musical, plus Suffs is heading to PBS.
ā Casting & Creatives
Samuel Nelson III Joins MJ The Musical As Broadway's Youngest Michael Jackson
Broadway Shows, Yahoo, News 34
Alan Cumming, Gaten Matarazzo, and Bebe Neuwirth to Lead Audible's UNDERDOGS: A MUSICAL
Tony winners Alan Cumming and Bebe Neuwirth will join Gaten Matarazzo in UNDERDOGS: A MUSICAL, a new audio production set for release on Audible. The musical marks a collaboration between Broadway veterans and the streaming platform's growing theatrical catalog.
š Reviews & Buzz
Critics Respond to Lauren Yee's Mother Russia
Critical reviews have been published for Lauren Yee's Mother Russia. The playwright's new work is now being evaluated by theatre critics. Professional assessments of the production are now available to audiences.
The New York Times, BroadwayWorld, Playbill
š¼ Industry & Business
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Cast Recording Announced
WWD, The New York Times, BroadwayWorld, Broadway.com, Broadway Shows
Tony-Winning Musical Suffs to Broadcast on PBS
The Tony Award-winning musical Suffs will air on PBS, bringing the Broadway production about the women's suffrage movement to audiences nationwide. This broadcast marks a major opportunity for theatre fans to experience the acclaimed show from home.
š Today in Broadway History
On This Day in 1912, Lawrence Durrell, Poet and Playwright, Was Born!
Did you know that acclaimed British author Lawrence Durrell, known for "The Alexandria Quartet," also penned several plays? His theatrical works often explored complex psychological themes and were staged in various venues throughout his distinguished career.
Happy Birthday, Dexter Gordon: Jazz Legend and Broadway Actor!
February 27, 1923, marks the birth of jazz saxophone icon Dexter Gordon. Not just a musical genius, he also made a memorable foray into acting, earning an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film 'Round Midnight' ā showcasing his incredible versatility beyond the bandstand!
"Life's a show and we all play a part."
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