Music Managers to Watch Behind Chappell Roan, Olivia Dean & More

www.billboard.com: During a year in which demon hunters dominated, Goose and Geese both flew high and a British breakout earned a best new artist nod — among other major milestones on and off the Billboard charts — these managers helped guide their artists, songwriters and producers through their biggest wins to date.

Solid State Logic Provides Update On Certified Training Partner Program

ProSoundWeb: Solid State Logic has provided an update on its SSL Certified Training Partner Program that’s designed to provide schools and institutions the tools they need to help students build skills, expand their professional networks, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.

The Gerber Pocket Cleaver Could Be the EDC Tool You Actually Use

www.popularmechanics.com: Like most EDC enthusiasts, I have a lot of pocket knives that look quite similar (but I promise, I have a reason for owning each). I’m a sucker for the sleek, minimalist design of most pocket knives because they make for excellent compact carry. However, they can all start to look the same after a while. It gets harder to break through the noise of super steels, anodized handles, and shrinking multitools.

University installs cinema to showcase work by students

AV Magazine: The school of social sciences at one of South Africa’s leading universities’ has opened a cinema to allow students to experience the work they have produced in a professional and immersive environment.

‘Try/Step/Trip’ Is a Story of Hip-Hop Rehabilitation, Told in Step

The New York Times: Dahlak Brathwaite was on the rise. He had just graduated from the University of California, Davis, and he had appeared twice as a spoken-word poet on HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam.” Then he was pulled over by a police officer, who found hallucinogenic mushrooms in his car and arrested him.

The Super Bowl Will Test New Device for Blind Fans Who Want to Enjoy the Big Game

gizmodo.com: For years, blind and low-vision sports fans have been limited to audio play-by-play commentary to follow their favorite teams. But that isn’t always ideal. Audio feeds can lag behind the action, miss key moments, leaving fans having to repeatedly ask friends or family for clarification on what’s going on the field or court.

Google's Project Genie Is Not for You

gizmodo.com: Google has a whole new world for people to play in—but only for a minute. This week, the company released Project Genie, which the company calls its “general-purpose world model” that is capable of generating interactive environments. First unveiled to a small group of invite-only testers back in August of last year, the model, known as Genie 3, is now rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US, so you can get your hands on it for the low, low price of $250 per month.

The Columbia Theatre – Sharon, PA

After the Final Curtain: The Columbia Theatre opened on November 29, 1922, with 1,732 seats and a construction cost of $350,000 (about $6 million today). It was built by the Columbia Amusement Company, which also operated theaters in Warren, Erie, and Salamanca. Architect Arland W. Johnson of New York City designed it as a true vaudeville palace—complete with a marble staircase, full stage, orchestra pit, seven dressing rooms, and elaborate plasterwork throughout the auditorium.

'Go See A Show' Offers Discounted Tickets to Participating Pittsburgh-Area Theaters

onstagepittsburgh.com: Go See a Show, a regional initiative currently involving nearly 20 producing theater companies, is underway, offering discounts to performances and aiming to “reenergize local audiences and celebrate the enduring impact of live theater.”

West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part

www.broadwayworld.com: After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City, where the reimagined one-part production premiered in 2021 and is currently breaking all major box-office records.

How to build a culture of innovation

Fast Company: Every company wants to be innovative. Most approach this by trying to hire highly creative specialists or by spinning up a new “innovation” team. But companies that consistently innovate do something different: They build company-wide systems focused on customer solutions and make innovation part of everyday business.

Trump Announces Kennedy Center Closure Due to 'Renovations'

www.ticketnews.com: The President said the venue will officially close on July 4, 2026, noting that the center has spent a year consulting with contractors, musical experts, art institutions, and other advisers and consultants to decide whether or not the venue will close and reopen or move forward with partial construction while still holding performances. Trump noted that “if temporarily closed for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding,” the venue “can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World.”

ADJ and AVANTE Audio gear up for ISE 2026

TPi: Many of the new lighting products being shown by ADJ at ISE were first unveiled to international audiences at the LDI show in Las Vegas in December, giving EMEA visitors the opportunity to experience these solutions in person for the first time. AVANTE Audio will also use the exhibition to showcase its exciting new Akro Series active line array system, which pairs power and performance with precision and portability.

Evolution Dome US Revs Up Ford’s Historic F1 Return in Detroit

Event Industry News: As Ford Motor Company roared back into Formula 1 with the reveal of its new racing lineup, inflatable structure specialist Evolution Dome was on the ground to ensure the event infrastructure was just as cutting-edge as the cars.

Amazon’s Firm Order to Employees on ‘Melania’ Revealed

www.thedailybeast.com: Amazon did not allow talent to opt out of working on Melania for political reasons, a new report alleges. That order came straight from Amazon’s leadership, forcing studio staff to choose between working on an absurdly expensive documentary about Melania Trump or risk losing their jobs, three sources told The New York Times

The Number of TV Shows Available in the U.S. Fell Again in 2025

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The number of original series running on networks and streaming services in 2025 was down for the third straight year since a high in 2022. According to a year-end report from data firm Luminate, 1,122 shows premiered last year, an 11 percent drop from the 1,266 premieres in 2024. Since hitting a high of 1,695 shows in 2022, per Luminate, the TV landscape (excluding live sports and news programming) has shrunk by a third.

"The Gift That Keeps on Giving": An Interview with Carmelita Tropicana

www.thesegalcenter.org: For longtime frequenters of the downtown New York theatre scene, Carmelita Tropicana is a household name. In her decades-long career as a performance artist, actor, author, and teacher, she has built a body of work that alloys raucous humor and fantastical role play—with the help of a roster of memorable personas and characters—to interrogate the entanglements of queerness, ethnicity, nationality, and gender.

Grammys 2026 stage features "modern sculptural" gramophone

www.dezeen.com: The stage and scenography for the Grammy Awards ceremony in LA this coming weekend is designed by New York-based Yellow Studio and anchored by a giant golden gramophone. The Recording Academy's annual celebration of musical achievement, which takes place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026, is Yellow Studio's fifth production design for the Grammys.

Chicago theaters bet on the future

Chicago Reader: The theaters-to-apartments pipeline in Chicago has claimed several long-running venues in recent years, including Briar Street Theatre (longtime home of the Blue Man Group), the Royal George (which debuted in 1984 and primarily served as a rental facility), and Stage 773 on Belmont (which opened as the Theatre Building in 1977 and has been home to countless companies and productions in the decades since). All three sites are slated for residential or mixed-use development.

Kennedy Center was always in the political spotlight but not like this

Los Angeles Times: Last Tuesday, Philip Glass withdrew the delayed premiere in June of his latest symphony, No. 15. Originally meant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2022, it is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, but the composer decided the values of the current Kennedy Center were “in direct conflict to the message of the symphony,” which is inspired by Lincoln’s 1838 Lyceum Address.

Tickets Now on Sale for Kids' Night on Broadway Featuring THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED and More

www.broadwayworld.com: Tickets for Kids’ Night on Broadway are now on sale. The program returns to New York City on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with 18 participating Broadway shows. A program of The Broadway League, Kids’ Night on Broadway allows anyone 18 and under to attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.

Consumer Advocate Urges Senators to Look Beyond ‘Bots and Scalpers’ Ahead of Senate Hearing on Ticketing

TicketNews: As the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy prepares to gavel in today’s high-profile ticketing hearing, a major consumer advocacy group is urging lawmakers not to let the conversation collapse into a familiar script: blame scalpers, blame bots, and leave the structure of the market untouched.

Miss Saigon Will Return to London's West End in 2027

Playbill: The international hit musical Miss Saigon, which launched the career of Lea Salonga, will return to the West End in 2027, playing an eight-month limited engagement at the Prince Edward Theatre, more than a decade since the last revival played that same theatre.

Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor launch new production company

www.broadwaynews.com: Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor have announced the establishment of a new company. Halcyon Theatricals provides producing, consulting and dramaturgy services in addition to lead-producing new work for the stage. According to a release, the company gets its name from “the mythic halcyon bird who could calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and harmony.”

Christie to showcase the power of visual storytelling at ISE 2026

TPi: Showcasing an array of innovative and adaptable solutions, Christie will highlight its latest visual technologies across a range of immersive and interactive demonstrations, including 1DLP and 3DLP laser projectors, LED video walls, and powerful image processing solutions.

4 New DeWalt Products Coming Out In 2026 That Aren't Power Tools

www.slashgear.com: It would be nearly impossible for any hardware manufacturer to make and sell every single type of tool available, which is why there are always tools that one brand makes that another doesn't. For instance, there are Milwaukee tools you won't find from DeWalt, including common devices like soldering irons and more innovative tools, like the Drain Cleaning Air Gun.

A 3-day Broadway Concert is Happening in the Hudson Valley This Summer: How to Get Tickets

www.timeout.com/newyork: New York theatre’s summer plans just got a major new addition. In August, a first-of-its-kind, three-day outdoor Broadway celebration will head north of the city, transforming Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards into a destination for musical theatre fans. Running August 14–16, The Festival reimagines Broadway as a full-scale festival experience, blending big voices, beloved songs and scenic Hudson Valley surroundings.

Recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award Announced

DC Theater Arts: The Board of Directors and Advancement Committee of Theatre Washington, in partnership with Craig Pascal, community advocate and husband of Victor Shargai, are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award: award-winning playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 and philanthropist and theater champion Share Fund, with leadership by Julie Jacobson and Pamela Nash.

An Open Letter to Richard Grenell

by Emil J Kang: You said something on PBS NewsHour that I want to take seriously: “We cannot have arts institutions that lose money.” You are responding to real pressures. I’ve spent thirty years in this sector. I’ve sat in rooms where we discussed debt reserves, union contracts, and ticket revenue that could not cover costs. I’ve felt the anxiety you’re responding to. It’s real. But the conclusion you’ve drawn from it reflects a misunderstanding of what you’ve inherited.

Why Did Teatro ZinZanni in Chicago Just Close?

www.timeout.com/chicago: Teatro ZinZanni will wrap its current Chicago run this Saturday, effectively going dark through the spring and summer, with hopes of returning in the fall. The immersive dinner-theater staple has been a Loop fixture since 2019, serving multi-course meals alongside circus acts, cabaret, comedy and live music inside a custom Spiegeltent perched on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel on West Randolph Street.

The Guardian view on the class crisis in the arts: the UK’s culture must not become the preserve of the elite

Editorial | The Guardian: In his McTaggart lecture at the Edinburgh TV festival in 2024, the playwright James Graham called class “everyone’s least favourite diversity and representation category”. A socioeconomic duty on public bodies was included in 2010’s Equality Act, but has never been enacted.

MEXODUS to Return to NYC This Spring at the Daryl Roth Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: On the heels of a twice-extended run at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in Fall 2025, Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, choreographed by Tony Thomas, and directed by David Mendizábal, will return to New York City this spring for a limited 10-week-only engagement. Performances begin Friday, March 6 at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Trump Announces Sweeping Kennedy Center Renovation Plan

Engineering News-Record: President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Feb. 1 that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will undergo a sweeping renovation that would require a multiyear closure. In a post that reads more like a declaration than a proposal, Trump said that following the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, the venue would close for as long as two years.

Gloves

Cool Tools: These Spectra/Kevlar gloves are used in the restaurant industry to defend against knife and mandolin cuts, as well as handling trash that may have protruding bits of glass and fish bones. I read about them in a cooking magazine, and bought one glove after cutting myself on a mandolin.

KSS NW LTD takes home Festival Supplier Award

Access All Areas: Bolton-based security and crowd management company KSS NW LTD won the Best Crowd Management & Security award at the Festival Supplier Awards last week. The award was presented on 29 January at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London and recognises performance across the UK and Ireland’s outdoor events and festival industry.

The Kennedy Center Embarrassed Trump, so Now He Needs to Destroy It

www.jezebel.com: As soon as artists and performers began canceling their scheduled Kennedy Center engagements en masse following President Donald Trump’s historically self-aggrandizing move to add his own name to the building, we probably should have figured that the single most likely outcome would be that Trump would immediately begin tracing his fat fingers over a glowing, red self-destruct button for the center, which has served the American public for 55 years since its opening in 1971.

White Light elevates Channing School’s production with expert technical solutions

LightSoundJournal.com: Channing School, renowned for its commitment to creativity and excellence in performing arts, recently captivated audiences with its ambitious musical production of Hadestown. Known for its bold storytelling and immersive staging, the school’s Performing Arts team sought a solution that would bring the industrial, underground aesthetic of the West End show to life, while empowering students to lead on technical execution.

Is the Husky Tripod from Home Depot an Influencer's Dream?

www.themarysue.com: Arguably, the best thing for any retailer these days is for one of its products to go viral online. If a TikTok girlie with a sizable audience reviews your product favorably, her followers will inevitably flock in droves to get said object for themselves.

Kennedy Center Official Resigns Less Than Two Weeks After Hiring

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Kevin Couch, the newly appointed head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center, has resigned from his post. Couch told The New York Times that he left his position of senior vice president of artistic programming Wednesday, but did not provide a reason for his resignation.

Seattle Children's Theatre Pulls Bruce Lee Play From Kennedy Center Lineup

Playbill: Seattle Children's Theatre has joined the growing list of artists who wish to no longer be affiliated with the Kennedy Center following President Trump's takeover. On January 20, the theatre announced that it would be pulling its upcoming production of Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story from the Washington, D.C. institution's Family Theatre venue.

Review: Prime Stage Shines a Spotlight on the 'Freedom House' Hidden Figures

onstagepittsburgh.com: The pioneering Freedom House Ambulance Service has garnered much-deserved attention of late, thanks to The Pitt, the HBO show that shines a spotlight on all things Pittsburgh, following the WQED documentary Freedom House Ambulance: The FIRST Responders and the 2022 book American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics, by Kevin Hazzard.

Judge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas

www.erininthemorning.com: On Saturday, Jan. 17, far-right judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued one of his most extreme rulings yet, finding that West Texas A&M can ban drag performances on campus. In reaching that conclusion, Kacsmaryk discarded long-standing First Amendment precedent and made demeaning assertions about drag itself, including a comparison to “blackface.”

Pittsburgh had a record-breaking year for film and TV projects

nextpittsburgh.com: Dawn Keezer, executive director of economic development nonprofit The Pittsburgh Film Office, says the film industry deserves more recognition as part of the region’s “economic stratosphere.” Film and TV productions spent $300 million on Pennsylvania-based products and services while filming in the region in 2025.

7 Ryobi Air Compressor Tools You Probably Didn't Know Existed

www.slashgear.com: Ryobi makes a lot of tools. If you were ever to spend an afternoon browsing through its website, you'd probably find at least a few you didn't know the company made, let alone sold. Something you won't find in stores that Ryobi sells (or at least sold once upon a time) is the humble air compressor. This tool compresses air and then allows you to use it to power tools, inflate car tires, and even clean stuff. I've long used air compressors to clean tower fans in my house by carefully blasting them with pressurized air.

Investors panic over Google's AI game generator, tank gaming stocks

Boing Boing: A couple years ago, it was my distinct displeasure to inform you about the advent of Sora AI-generated video just before the resulting tidal wave of slop rendered truth a luxury. It's my even more distinct displeasure to inform you that we could be standing at the edge of a similar precipice — at least, according to a few investors.

Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project

The New York Times: President Trump announced Sunday that he would shut down the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which has been battered by cancellations and boycotts, for two years starting this summer. He said that would allow his administration to transform what he called “a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center,” into “the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind.”

& Juliet Partners With TDF to Provide 1,600 Free Tickets to Students and Educators

Playbill: Broadway's & Juliet has partnered with the theatrical not-for-profit TDF (The Theatre Development Fund) to launch The &Future Education Initiative, which will provide New York City students and educators the opportunity to see the hit jukebox musical on Broadway for free this spring.

AUDIX Introduces New Novacore Digital Wireless Ecosystem

ProSoundWeb: AUDIX has announced the launch of Novacore, a new digital wireless platform comprised of 16 distinct products, including the NCR1, NCR2, and NCR4 single and multi-channel receivers, NCHH handheld and NCBP bodypack transmitters, specialized NCEC and NCTH vocal capsules, the Novacore Frequency Coordinator, and a set of accessories.

NFTRW Weekly Top Five

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Broadway Bridges Back for 2026, Bringing $10 Broadway Tickets to NYC Sophomores

Playbill: The Broadway League's Broadway Bridges program, which aims to ensure NYC public high school students see a Broadway show, has returned for 2026. The program, which serves schools across all five boroughs, invites high school sophomores and public high schools to see a participating Broadway show for just $10, with the goal of making sure every NYC public school student sees a Broadway show before they graduate.

Los Angeles' Hold on Hollywood Is Slipping

www.hollywoodreporter.com: There’s not enough work. And especially not enough work to afford to live in Los Angeles. More often than not, it seems, that’s what people hear when the topic turns to Hollywood’s film and TV production in the industry’s home base over the past couple of years.

Disney World’s New Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Will Be Its Most Original in Years: Report

people.com: The Wall Street Journal spoke to Disney Imagineering leaders past and present about what fans can expect from the forthcoming addition to the Magic Kingdom. The new area, which is already under construction, is expected to feature villains from beloved movies like Snow White, Peter Pan, and Aladdin, among others.

Alex Honnold Skyscraper Climb on Netflix: What Happens if He Falls?

variety.com: Later today (well, tomorrow in Taiwan), “Free Solo” climber Alex Honnold will start his ascent on the 1,677-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper — without ropes — by carefully making his way up the tower’s slab base. But that’s the easy part. From there, he’ll get on the building’s middle section, designed like eight-story “bamboo boxes,” which will require steep climbing over these overhanging sections.

Returning to Your Magic Tree House

AMERICAN THEATRE: What is your first artistic memory? We at American Theatre love to ask folks what moment in their youth generated that first spark, what title infected them with the theatre bug. When it comes to the theatre, I recall dancing in the aisles during habitual outings to theatre for young audiences in Rio and, as a toddler, proclaiming I’d make theatre for a living. When I came to the U.S., my love for language and the written word blossomed with The Magic Tree House series and Beatrix Potter books.

 

Martin Crimp’s Version Of "The Seagull" Makes It To The German Stage

The Theatre Times: Many, especially prestigious, new productions of Chekhov’s The Seagull in the UK and USA commission new translations or versions of the play. For example, in 1985, for his West End production, director Charles Sturridge presented the translation by himself and Tania Alexander. The cast included Vanessa Redgrave as Arkadina, her daughter Natasha Richardson as Nina, Jonathan Pryce as Trigorin and John Lynch as Konstantin. Peter Hall used a new version by Tom Stoppard for his 1997 production at the Old Vic, starring Felicity Kendal as Arkadina, Victoria Hamilton as Nina, Michael Pennington as Trigorin and Dominic West as Konstantin. The National Theatre production of 2006, directed by Katie Mitchell, with Juliet Stevenson as Arkadina, Hattie Morahan as Nina, Mark Bazeley as Trigorin and Ben Whishaw as Konstantin, used a version by Martin Crimp, usually referred to as “paired-down”.

Lollapalooza India 2026 Review + Photos: Substance and Style

consequence.net: Lollapalooza India 2026 crashed into Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 24th and 25th, and holy shit, the fourth edition delivered on a level that left me hoarse, sunburnt, and stupidly happy. I rolled up half-doubting after last year’s lineup announcement had everyone in my WhatsApp group rolling eyes — “meh, but we’ll go anyway ” —because Lolla‘s become this unspoken Mumbai ritual. You throw on questionable shorts, cram a playlist onto your phone, herd your mates, and dive in.

Murals: A Right to Protest and Preserve

Arts Management and Technology Lab: The power of the arts is undeniably transformational for individuals and communities. Public art specifically can enhance our outer world and allow anyone to view free, accessible art. This article examines murals as a specific form of public art to explore how their creation can generate lasting social, civic, and cultural impacts within the communities they inhabit. The following offers a historical perspective on the evolution of mural-based works and the impact of technological integration on public artists today.

It’s a Theatre Question

www.culturebot.org: Lucas Hnath’s new adaptation of Molière’s farce, directed by Sarah Benson at New York Theater Workshop, complicates the notion of theater as escape by deploying recognizable faces whose personas exist alongside their characters rather than disappearing into them. Matthew Broderick plays Matthew Broderick as Tartuffe. As Madame Pernelle, Bianca Del Rio dons her signature beat. In a set resembling a tennis court, Orgon, Elmire, et al. bounce accusations and confessions back and forth, fighting for their version of truth.

Los Angeles' Hold on Hollywood Is Slipping

www.hollywoodreporter.com: There’s not enough work. And especially not enough work to afford to live in Los Angeles. More often than not, it seems, that’s what people hear when the topic turns to Hollywood’s film and TV production in the industry’s home base over the past couple of years.

Amelia Aguilar on finding acceptance and honesty in ‘Octet’ at Studio

DC Theater Arts: Sometimes, you stumble upon the right narrative at the right time in your life. For me, that was listening to the Dave Malloy musical Octet in 2020. Malloy creates sonically ambitious, dramaturgically dense shows. His most well-known is Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 — an adaptation of a small section of War and Peace described as an “electropop opera,” whose Broadway production received 12 Tony nominations in 2017.

Alex Honnold Skyscraper Climb on Netflix: What Happens if He Falls?

variety.com: Later today (well, tomorrow in Taiwan), “Free Solo” climber Alex Honnold will start his ascent on the 1,677-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper — without ropes — by carefully making his way up the tower’s slab base. But that’s the easy part. From there, he’ll get on the building’s middle section, designed like eight-story “bamboo boxes,” which will require steep climbing over these overhanging sections.

Goodspeed Musicals to Pause Productions at Terris Theatre for 2026

www.broadwayworld.com: Goodspeed Musicals will temporarily pause productions at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. While 2025 was a strong season with nearly sold-out performance runs at both The Goodspeed and The Terris, sharply rising production costs and shifting audience habits, expectations and preferences have made The Terris Theatre’s sole focus on the development of brand-new shows more challenging to accomplish.

Society of Camera Operators 2026 Awards Movie, TV Nominees

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The Society of Camera Operators has announced its 2026 Camera Operator of the Year awards nominees across film and TV. The film nominees are Colin Anderson for both One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme, with Brian Osmond on the latter; Lukasz Bielan with Natasha Mullan for F1; Gilles Corbeil with James Frater for Frankenstein; and Michael Fuchs with Kate Roberson for Weapons.

Broadway Bridges Back for 2026, Bringing $10 Broadway Tickets to NYC Sophomores

Playbill: The Broadway League's Broadway Bridges program, which aims to ensure NYC public high school students see a Broadway show, has returned for 2026. The program, which serves schools across all five boroughs, invites high school sophomores and public high schools to see a participating Broadway show for just $10, with the goal of making sure every NYC public school student sees a Broadway show before they graduate.

Hollywood Professional Association announces Innovation & Technology Nominees

NCS | NewscastStudio: The Hollywood Professional Association announced the nominees for the 2026 HPA Awards Innovation & Technology program on Jan. 15. The expanded awards recognize technology contributions across the media and entertainment production lifecycle.

History of Lilith Fair, Sarah McLachlan's All-Female Music Festival

mymodernmet.com: In the summer of 1997, a revolution rolled through the United States and Canada under a chorus of female voices. For years, the music industry had clung to an unspoken rule not rooted in data, but in prejudice, that no two women could play back-to-back on a lineup because it wasn’t “profitable.” That belief shaped radio playlists, tour bills, and who was allowed to take up space on stage.

Review Roundup: DATA Opens Off-Broadway

www.broadwayworld.com: Matthew Libby’s play DATA has officially made its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, starring Karan Brar reprising his role from the Arena Stage production, as Maneesh, as well as Brandon Flynn as Jonah, Sophia Lillis as Riley, and Justin H. Min as Alex.

A new Henry V is a barometer of our times – what can Shakespeare’s war play tell us amid global chaos?

Theatre | The Guardian: I have long argued that Shakespeare’s history plays have more urgent relevance today than his tragedies. The issues they raise – such as the nature of good governance and the difficulty of deposing a tyrant – are precisely those that still haunt us. Henry V, shortly to be given a new RSC production directed by Tamara Harvey, seems especially timely as we are living in a world where the threat of war is painfully real.

Elation brings its strongest lineup to date to ISE 2026

LightSoundJournal.com: Join Elation at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Booth 6Q300, February 3–6 for a sneak peek at the future of lighting! From European firsts to the most powerful lineup yet, experience in Barcelona Elation’s lighting portfolio crafted to elevate every stage and production.

Hollywood Assistants Finally Get the Spotlight at Inaugural AvA Awards

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Assistants vs. Agents, the popular Instagram account that highlights the struggles of being a Hollywood assistant, hosted its inaugural awards show in L.A., in what appears to be the first honors ever recognizing the young people who keep studios, agencies and sets on track and on time.

BROADWAY BARES to Return to Hammerstein Ballroom in June

www.broadwayworld.com: Tickets to the annual event, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares are on sale now. With two performances at 9:30 pm and midnight, Broadway Bares launches NYC Pride Week in dazzling, seductive fashion - a one-night-only extravaganza of show-stopping numbers, fearless talent and unforgettable moments.

Re-sensitizing to Place in Site-Specific Performance

HowlRound Theatre Commons: Welcome to the third episode of Bridge Between Realities, a podcast produced for HowlRound Theatre Commons, a free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide. My name is Tara Khozein. I’m a classical singer and theatre artist.

The Public Will Host 'People's Filibuster' Protest Event in Response to Minnesota ICE Action

Playbill: Off-Broadway's Public Theater will hold a "The People's Filibuster" protest event in support of and solidarity for the people of Minnesota January 31. The event will be held on the steps of the company's flagship downtown building at 425 Lafayette Street from 11 AM to 7 PM ET, with the event also streaming live.

Educational Theatre Foundation Will Launch Storyline Initiative in Memory of Craig Zadan

Playbill: The Educational Theatre Foundation will launch Storyline: A Craig Zadan Legacy Program, aimed at expanding access to theatre education at the district level. The new program's pilot launch is being made possible via a grant from The Kresge Foundation.

L-Acoustics For "Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)" On Broadway

ProSoundWeb: Currently playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway, “Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)” is a high-energy show with just two lead actors on a rotating set that’s being supported by a sound reinforcement system that incorporates a range of loudspeakers from L-Acoustics, including Kara II and A Series models.

Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns

The New York Times: The top official overseeing artistic programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has stepped down less than two weeks after his hiring was announced, the latest senior official to resign. Kevin Couch, who was senior vice president of artistic programming, said he left the role on Wednesday. He declined to provide a reason for his resignation.

A Play Without Live Actors: Is ‘An Ark’ Theatre’s Afterlife?

AMERICAN THEATRE: As An Ark opens, actor Golda Rosheuvel enters stage right and sits down in one of four chairs. She looks directly at you, maintaining deep, expectant eye contact. She smiles at you and nods understandingly. Do you smile back? I did. Almost involuntarily. A human reflex: subconscious mirroring.

Studio Technologies To Spotlight AES67, ST 2110 & Ravenna-Compatible Consoles At 2026 ISE Show

ProSoundWeb: Studio Technologies announced that its newest announcer consoles, which are compatible with the industry’s most widely used audio-over-IP (AoIP) protocols, will be featured at the 2026 ISE Show at Fira de Barcelona in Spain at booth 4K800). The consoles, now available for shipping, each offer a range of features but differ in the number of talkback sender (output) channels, with the six-talkback-channel Model 5536, four-talkback-channel Model 5534, and two-talkback-channel Model 5532.