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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sunday Scoop Week of 1/8/26 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Applications

1) The 1/52 Project Financial Grant Program

B) Beginning Performance

In New Jersey

2) Miss Nelson is Missing

3) My First Ex-Husband

4) The Prom 

In New York

5) Beneath the Ice of the Vistula

6) BIGFOOT!

7) Gobstopper

8) Hold Onto Your Butts

9) Lab:STRIPPED Series

10) Meat Suit, or The Shit Show of Motherhood

11) Night Side Songs

12) The Scarecrow

13) You Got Older 

In Pennsylvania

14) Dear Jack, Dear Louise 

15) XOXO: MontCo's Variety Show

C) Festival

In New York

16) Winter-Oct Act Festival

D) Recordings

17) Bumps in the Bathroom: and Other Lost Shows 

18) Joy Machine Records Presents The King's Critique

E) Run Extension 

In New York

19) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

20) Operation Mincemeat 
Additional Performance on 7/22 also announced

F) Streaming 

21) The Honey Trap 

G) What Else is Happening 

In New Jersey

22) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co. Dragon Procession From NJPAC to Newark Museum
2/14

In New York

23) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Valentine's Day Sizzle Salsa Social
2/13

24) Ann Kittredge Celebrates 10th Anniversary Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama
2/11 & 2/14

25) Artechouse Special Offers

26) Broadway Magic Hour Special Valentine's Day Programming 
2/14 & 2/15

27) Burnout Paradise Announces Special In-Person Giveaway Event

28) Dirty Books Special Valentine's Day Performances 
2/13 & 2/14

29) L'Alliance New York Presents The Illusion
2/16

30) NYC  Off-Broadway Week Returns With 2 for 1 Tickets for 26 Shows
2/16 - 3/12

31) New York City Center Unveils Two Visual Art Installations 

32) Queer Musicals at 54 Below 

33) South Street Seaport Museum Presents Lunar New Year at the Seaport
2/15

34) Theatre Creators Premiere Scripted Podcast I Am Charlie
2/14

In Pennsylvania

35) Philadelphia Circus Prom Presents First Ever Adult Circus Prom
2/14

36) Philadelphia Zoo Valentine's Day Events, Date Experiences & Tours 

Other

37) Fathom Entertainment Presents Special Encores of Massenet's Cinderella
2/14 & 2/18

A) Applications

1) The 1/52 Project Financial Grant Program

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, founder of The 1/52 Project, the OBIE Award winning financial grant program for early career designers, announced applications for the program’s fifth year are now open for the 2026 cycle.

 

Grant applications from early career designers will be accepted from February 2 until March 15, 2026. Applicants will be chosen based on talent, creativity, innovation, financial need, and potential for future excellence in the professional theatrical field.

For application criteria, please visit: https://www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/criteria

 

To apply, please visit: https://www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/apply


B) Beginning Performance

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Centenary Stage Co.

2) Miss Nelson is Missing

Miss Nelson Is Missing is based on the beloved books by Harry Allard, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing. Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. Spitballs fly across the room, paper airplanes sail every which way, and the uncontrollable children send gentle, long-suffering Miss Nelson over the edge. The students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework. The students learn lessons of appreciation and respect as they set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson … but will they ever get her back? This musical is appropriate for Grades K - 4.

Little Theatre, Centenary University Campus (400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown)
2/12 - 2/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org

3) My First Ex-Husband

My First Ex-Husband is a bold and heartfelt adaptation of true stories by the legendary Joy Behar, comedienne and co-host of “The View.” With razor-sharp wit and no filters, it explores the messy, hilarious truths of love, sex, and relationships. Whether you’re happily coupled, cautiously committed, or considering changing the locks, relationships are complicated—and universally relatable. These stories are your stories, only funnier. Behar and a cast of two other stars from theatre, television, and film join the show, bringing their unique personalities to tell these tales that may be eerily familiar.

George Street Playhouse, NBPAC (11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick)
2/13 - 2/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

Courtesy of Kelsey Theatre

4) The Prom 

Four hilarious, self-absorbed and fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.

Kelsey Theatre (1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor)
2/13 - 2/22

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kelsey.mccc.edu.

In New York

Courtesy of Spincycle NYC

5) Beneath the Ice of the Vistula

In BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a reclusive Jewish composer and his Polish cook form a volatile bond in the weeks leading up to the Nazi invasion, forcing them to confront art, love, and survival in a world on the brink of collapse. Set in Warsaw on the eve of World War II, the play reflects on the vanished world of pre-war European Jewish culture — its music, literature, theater, and everyday life — and on the fragile human connections that persist even as catastrophe approaches. While the historical background is grave, the play itself is not bleak; it is a declaration of life, filled with warmth, irony, tenderness, and moments of humor that affirm the resilience of the human spirit.

West End Theater (263 W. 86th St.)
2/12 - 2/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.beneathiceofvistulaplay.com.

Photo by Austin Ruffer

6) BIGFOOT!

Set in the town of Muddirt, a glow-in-the-dark oasis that exists somewhere between a chemical dump site and a nuclear power plant, BIGFOOT! is a larger-than-life musical tale of corrupt politicians, small town paranoia, and misunderstood youth. When that youth happens to be eight feet tall, innocent, and in dire need of electrolysis, it makes him more than a target. It makes him the subject of a can’t miss can’t-myth musical comedy.

New York City Center Stage 1 (131 W. 55th St.)
2/11 - 4/5
Opening Night 3/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bigfootthemusical.com.

7) Gobstopper

Somewhere in small-town Scotland, an old man nearly chokes to death on a gobstopper, and chaos begins to unfold. Making one bad decision after another and armed with a natural knack for saying the wrong thing at precisely the worst moment, our protagonist learns that in her town, trouble doesn’t just come knocking—it kicks the door down. With sharp humour and raw honesty, Gobstopper is a punch-in-the-face tale of self-discovery, accountability and the relentless quest for redemption. This dark comedy reveals how our labels can both shape—and shatter—who we are.

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)
2/11 - 3/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.instagram.com/skelftheatreco

8) Hold Onto Your Butts

Following its critically acclaimed UK Tour and West End debut, the Fringe 2024 smash hit returns! Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley.

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)
2/11 - 3/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.recentcutbacks.com

9) Lab:STRIPPED Series

LAB: STRIPPED offers audiences an intimate look at plays in process, with presentations designed to advance new work toward full production. The 2026 series will feature new plays by LAByrinth company members Cusi Cram and Lucy Thurber.

59E59 Theaters (59 E. 59 St.)
2/10 - 3/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 59e59.org/shows/show-detail/lab-stripped-2026.

10) Meat Suit, or The Shit Show of Motherhood

MEAT SUIT, or the shitshow of motherhood, written and directed by Aya Ogawa, is a gloriously genre-defying theatrical carnival that plunges audiences into the raw, hilarious chaos of being a mom. Performed by mothers for mothers, or those who love mothers, or simply those who have mothers, this play blends bouffon-inspired physicality, sharp satire, original songs, and total absurdity. Beneath the bedlam and humor, MEAT SUIT confronts a deeper theme: how every birth triggers quiet deaths—the mother’s autonomy, sense of self, and personal desire—and whether anything of the person she was survives. Come laugh, cringe, and cry through the unfiltered mess no one warned you about.

Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd St.)
2/11 - 3/15
Opening Night 2/25

For more information or purchase, visit 2st.com 

Photo by Ali Wonderly

11) Night Side Songs

Night Side Songs is about the small human connections that make up the vast tapestry of our lives. Inspired by Susan Sontag’s insight that “illness is the night side of life,” this transformative new musical brings us together to explore how song heals us and empowers our spirits.

Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater (150 W. 6th St.)
2/14 - 3/29
Opening Night 3/1 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.lct.org

12) The Scarecrow

A looping fever dream in a house that keeps turning back into a wheatfield, Scarecrow is an experimental dance theater deathbed hallucination where mind and body stand in open confrontation—a quiet, disorienting psychodrama set in a 1950s interior-wheatfield where memories deteriorate, the unseen insists on being felt, and the body returns to its limits.

The Tank 98 Sea Theater (312 W. 36th St.)
2/12 - 3/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.TheTankNYC.org

Courtesy of PrintShop PR

13) You Got Older 

After losing both her job and her boyfriend (comes with the territory when you're dating your boss), an unmoored and unsettled Mae (Alia Shawkat) returns to her small Washington hometown to take care of her ailing father. When she unexpectedly meets a mysterious stranger, she has the startling realization that maybe the intimacy she’s been craving is easier with the unknown, rather than with her own family. Bl ending reality and fantasy, You Got Older reunites Obie Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron with Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Anne Kauffman for this tender and darkly comic play about family, illness, and cowboys — and how to remain standing when everything you know comes crashing down around you.

Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.)
2/12 - 3/29
Opening Night 2/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cherrylanetheatre.org. 

In Pennsylvania

14) Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Set in 1942, Dear Jack, Dear Louise opens on U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a shy doctor stationed in Oregon, beginning a hopeful correspondence with Louise Rabiner, a budding actress and dancer living in New York City. Initially connected by their matchmaking parents, one letter soon turns into hundreds as the unlikely pair take to each other through their witty and personal exchanges. The two dream of meeting one day, but as World War II rages on, their star-crossed connection is at risk of ending before it ever truly begins. What follows is an unexpected true story and romantic comedy that grows over time, overcoming distance and war one envelope at a time.

Hedgerow Theatre Company (64 Rose Valley Rd., Media)
2/11 - 2/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hwww.hedgerowtheatre.org.

15) XOXO: MontCo's Variety Show

XOXO is a community-created Valentine’s-season variety show featuring live music, spoken word, comedy, poetry, dance, and storytelling, all performed by local artists and community members sharing original work drawn from lived experience. Rather than fictional characters, the evening centers around real people and real stories, creating a fast-moving, emotionally resonant night that’s joyful, surprising, and deeply human.

Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb, Norristown)
2/11 - 2/22
Opening Night 2/13

Key Dates & Special Programming: 

  • Pay-What-You-Want Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. Watch the Final Dress Rehearsal of XOXO, before anyone else! Tickets start at just $5 for this special opportunity to see the show early and be part of the process.
  • Preview and Open Mic: Thursday, February 12. In partnership with Power Street Theatre and Souletri, enjoy a Post-Show Reception & Open Mic Night immediately following the 7:30 p.m. performance.
  • Opening Night: Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to imbibe complimentary cocktails in the lobby before the performance and return for free cake afterward.
  • Autism Drama Program (ADP) Prologue Performance: Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Students from Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program (ADP) will perform as part of the opening prologue of XOXO, sharing an original piece developed during their six-week winter session, Playmakers. The performance is designed to be family-friendly, sensory-friendly, and inclusive, with access to Theatre Horizon’s fidget library, noise-canceling headphones, sensory room, and additional staff support.
  • Front Row Fridays: Friday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. To ensure Theatre Horizon shows are accessible to everyone, every Friday after the opening of each production in its 21st season is Front Row Friday. All seats in the front row are available for just $15. 
  • Saturday Sips: Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. The second Saturday of Theatre Horizon productions through its 21st season, enjoy a complimentary themed beverage with every ticket purchased.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit

C) Festival

In New York

16) Winter-Oct Act Festival

The Village Theater Group (Andrew Beregovoy/Managing Director, Daniel J. Condon/Artistic Director) will present an inaugural “Winter One-Act Festival,” a powerful evening of live theatre featuring one original one-act play and two classic one-acts reimagined by today’s rising voices. The program will begin with Interview by Jean Claude Van Itallie, followed by Last Meals by Edward Gibbons-Brown, (replacing the previously announced A Most Theatrical Kidnapping of Jeremy Strong by Courtney Taylor) and The Groves of Acadame by Mark Stein.

The American Theare of Actors, Sargent Theater (314 W. 54th St.)
2/11 - 2/22

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thevillagetheatergroup.com

D) Recordings

Courtesy of Skollar PR

17) Bumps in the Bathroom: and Other Lost Shows 

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Will Larche is set to release a new album entitled Bumps in the Bathroom: and other lost shows. This highly anticipated album showcases a collection of songs from obscure indie musicals, including 'Bumps in the Bathroom,' 'BAIL OUT THE MUSICAL,' and 'Lesbian Love Octagon.' Each of these works has a rich history, having premiered in the vibrant East Village scene, performed in intimate venues where artistic expression thrived beyond commercial expectations.

Comprising a total of nine tracks, 'Bumps in the Bathroom: and other lost shows' will be released as a waterfall album, with a new track being unveiled each week for three weeks leading up to the full album release on February 27th. The first single, Julian will drop Friday, February 6th. This innovative approach to album release allows audiences to savor the music gradually while building anticipation for the complete project. The selection of songs reflects Larche's dedication to the downtown music theatre tradition, which has always embraced subversive and counter-culture themes.

Track List:

  1. Bumps in the Bathroom (from Bumps in the Bathroom)

    • Evan Kinnane

  2. Apple Pie (from BAIL OUT THE MUSICAL)

    • Emily Skinner, Kelly Lomonte, Dechelle Damien

  3. Mikey (from Bumps in the Bathroom)

    • Evan Kinnane

  4. wwwdot (from Lesbian Love Octagon) - SINGLE

    • Gretchen Wylder, Gwynne Wood, Ring of Keys

  5. I Knew a Girl (from Lesbian Love Octagon)

    • Will Shishmanian

  6. Julian (from Bumps in the Bathroom) - SINGLE

    • Jared Reinfeldt, Ring of Keys

  7. Clarity (from Lesbian Love Octagon)

    • Beth Malone

  8. Say Goodbye (from Lesbian Love Octagon)

    • Andrea Prestinario, Felicia Blum, Gretchen Wylder, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Will Shishmanian, Ring of Keys

  9. If I were Paul Bunyan (from Bumps in the Bathroom) - SINGLE

    • Ben Jackson Walker


Courtesy of JT PR

18) Joy Machine Records Presents The King's Critique

Joy Machine Records announced that The King’s Critique: Original Concept Recording—the new musical by Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes— has been released on streaming and digital platforms.

To stream the album, visit:
www.joymachinerecords.com/artists/thekingscritique

The album features performances by Norbert Leo Butz (two-time Tony Award® winner), Marilyn Caserta (Six), Jordan Fisher (Sweeney Todd), Troy Iwata (The Daily Show), and Joy Woods (Gypsy, The Notebook).

About The King’s Critique

A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud musical comedy, The King’s Critique follows Josephine, a fearless woman who dares to change the world by becoming the first woman to take the stage. Her audacious debut detonates spectacularly, triggering a fragile, power-hungry King to throw a tantrum so epic he bans every theatre troupe in the kingdom.

Refusing to let art be silenced, Josephine joins forces with Cora, a viciously sarcastic witch, and Sebastian, a charming rogue actor, to expose the King as the pompous, clueless fraud he truly is. What begins as a theatrical takedown erupts into disguises, sword fights, tap-dancing, secret performances, and escalating chaos—culminating in Josephine disguising herself as a man to survive the madness.

As the kingdom clings to cruelty dressed up as authority, Josephine realizes the real battle isn’t just against a King—it’s against a system terrified of women, truth, and art itself. With electrifying original music, blistering wit, and unapologetic social satire, The King’s Critique is a bold, crowd-pleasing musical about power, rebellion, and the exhilarating danger of stepping into the spotlight anyway.

For more information on upcoming presentations, please contact:
lisa@ldkproductions.com | 212-739-7875

D) Run Extension 

In New York

Courtesy of Vivacity Media Group

19) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of riotous audience participation. 

New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.)
Now closing 9/6

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit spellingbeenyc.com.

20) Operation Mincemeat

In Operation Mincemeat, it’s 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes. Luckily, they’ve got a trick up their sleeve. Well, not up their sleeve, per se, but rather inside the pocket of a stolen corpse. Equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper (with an assist from Mr. Fleming himself), Operation Mincemeat tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII.


Golden Theatre (252 W. 46th St.)
Now closing 9/13

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  operationbroadway.com.

E) Streaming 

21) The Honey Trap 

Belfast, 1979. At the height of the Troubles, two off-duty British soldiers think they’ve hit it off with two local girls at a unionist pub on the city’s outskirts. But what begins as a night of flirtation and playful sparring soon turns dark. Decades later, as one of the soldiers recounts the events for an American oral history project, long-buried memories resurface, drawing him back to Belfast in search of answers and revenge.

Following its final performance, The Honey Trap On Demand will be available to stream beginning at 5pm ET on February 15, 2026, and will be available through February 28, 2026. Once purchased, viewers will have 72 hours to watch at their convenience. All viewing must be completed by February 28 at midnight ET, after which the production will no longer be available. Tickets are $39 and limited in quantity. Irish Rep members receive 20% off—please call the theater to receive your member discount. Reserve your access at lolst.org/honeytrap.

F) What Else is Happening 

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

22) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

 Dragon Procession

from NJPAC to Newark Museum

February 14, 2026


The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, with the support of the NJPAC and the Newark Museum will mount a Dragon Procession before NJPAC’s annual Celebration of the Lunar New Year begins on Feb 14, 2026 at 2PM.


This year, both NJPAC and the Newark Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration will begin on the same day. In honor of the history of the Chinese American community in Newark, the procession will start from NJPAC, through the Military Park, the Newark Museum by Halsey Street and back via Broad Street. The Dragon Procession will be accompanied by traditional cymbals and drum music, along with members of the public, to celebrate the coming of Spring and welcome the Year of the Horse.


Upon arrival at the Museum, the Dragon will enter the main hall and perform a dance, and be available for photo ops with the public. It is a symbol of fortune and prosperity for the New Year, everyone is welcome to come.

Members of the public are welcome to join the procession at noon in front of NJPAC, which will then make its way through Newark for a performance inside the Newark Museum’s Main Hall at 12:15PM. The procession will then journey back to NJPAC for the annual Celebration from 2PM to 4PM in the Victoria Theatre and, lastly, the final performance in the Newark Museum from 4:20PM to 4:30PM.


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In New York


Courtesy  of Michelle Tabnick PR

23) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Announces

Valentine’s Day Sizzle Salsa Social

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6PM


Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces Valentine’s Day Sizzle Salsa Social on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6PM at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10013. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.


Heat up your Valentine's Day with the passion and energy of salsa with Angélica Barbosa and Isaac Kerr! Whether you're a beginner or have some moves under your belt, this special class will have you and your partner (or solo) dancing with flair. Learn sizzling footwork, smooth partner spins, and vibrant rhythms that make salsa irresistible. Perfect for couples, friends, or singles looking to celebrate love and connection through dance. No prior experience necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Buy one class and bring a friend for free.

The Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre creates dynamic dance theatre that activates emotional expression. Through an interplay of athletic and articulate motion, they present theatrical and immediate works that engage audiences from start to finish and beckon a response of thought, feeling, and soul.


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Courtesy of Richard Hillman PR


24) AWARD-WINNING VOCALIST 

ANN KITTREDGE
CELEBRATES HER 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

 IN CABARET
WITH
LOVE FOR SALE: MY 10 YEARS IN CABARET
CHRISTOPHER DENNY, MUSICAL DIRECTOR
BARRY KLEINBORT, DIRECTOR

DON’T TELL MAMA – THE BRICK ROOM
343 WEST 46TH STREET- NYC

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11@ 7PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 @ 4PM

Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge will “come to the cabaret” to celebrate her 10th Anniversary in the musical genre with Love For Sale: My 10 Years in Cabaret in the gorgeous Brick Room at Don’t Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) for two (2) shows - Wednesday, February 11 @ 7pm and on Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14 @ 4pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny on piano. The program will be once again be directed by Barry Kleinbort. Tickets are $25 ($10 MAC members) and there is a $20 food/beverage minimum – cash only. Tickets are available here for February 11 and here for February 14.

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25) ARTECHOUSE NYC SPECIAL OFFERS
Valentine's Weekend, President's Day & NYC Must-See Week

This February, come out of the cold, and into a world of extraordinary immersive digital art. This month ARTECHOUSE NYC (439 West 15th Street, at Chelsea Market) is offering you a variety of reasons to warm up with them, from a limited-time BOGO ticket offer, to Free Child Tickets, to a special Valentine's Weekend Package for two. See below for full details. 

 

  • NYC Must-See Week℠ – Now through February 12, buy one adult tIcket, get one free when you purchase at artechouse.com using code MSW26. This limited-time savings is part of the annual NYC Must-See Week celebration of NYC’s top attractions, museums, tours and performing arts. 

 

  • Valentine’s Weekend Package – Calling all couples… Celebrate Valentine’s Day with two tIckets to ARTECHOUSE NYC, two drinks from the XR Bar, and $5 off second drinks, all for just $75. Offer is valid Feb. 13, 15 and 16. (The venue is closed for a private event on Sat. Feb 14.)

 

  • President’s Day Special  – Kids (15 and under) get in free on Mon. Feb. 16, with at least one adult ticket purchase. ARTECHOUSE will also have on-site crafts throughout the Winter Break, from Feb. 16 - 22.

 

ARTECHOUSE is a warm, engaging and creative escape from the cold. Visitors will experience ARTECHOUSE’s latest exhibition, a new and expanded edition of SUBMERGE, ARTECHOUSE’s platform for spotlighting some of the most innovative voices in digital art. For more information about ARTECHOUSE, its current exhibition, and a schedule of upcoming showings, visit www.artechouse.com. Located on the lower level of Chelsea Market, ARTECHOUSE not only provides a fun, interactive and immersive adventure, but also has an XR bar with a variety of refreshments.


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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

26) Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

announce

Broadway Magic Hour

Special Valentine’s Day Programming

February 14 & 15, 2026

Broadway Comedy Club

318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019


Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, the stars of The Broadway Magic Hour, a family-friendly hour of fun-filled magical entertainment, announce special Valentine’s Day shows on February 14 & 15 at Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. Tickets start at $25 for general admission, and can be purchased here.


Join Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio this Valentine’s Weekend for their hit show Broadway Magic Hour. This family friendly magic show was voted “A Top Magic Show in NYC” by Time Out NY and now features two, special Valentine’s performances. Broadway Magic Hour is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with laughter, wonder, and a spectacular live magic experience! Join on February 14 & 15 for a heart-warming, family-friendly show filled with jaw-dropping illusions, big laughs, and unforgettable audience participation. A perfect Valentine’s treat for couples, families, and kids of all ages.


VALENTINE’S 2026 DATES

February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)

February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets)


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Courtesy of Vivacity Media Group


27) PONY CAM'S WILDLY ORIGINAL PHENOMENON
BURNOUT PARADISE
ANNOUNCES SPECIAL IN-PERSON GIVEAWAY EVENT FEATURING
ONE, FREE, BRAND-NEW ECHELON TREADMILL,
ALL PREVIEW TICKETS PRICED AT $26.20*, AND MORE

ONE DAY ONLY
AT ASTOR PLACE THEATRE BOX OFFICE

The hilarious and wildly inimitable theatrical global hit Burnout Paradise has announced a special, in-person giveaway event on Thursday, February 12 from 12-4pm at the famed Astor Place Theatre Box Office (434 Lafayette Street).  All preview tickets will be available for an endorphin pumping $26.20 and one lucky purchaser will walk (or run) away with a free, brand-new Echelon Stride 6s Auto-Fold Treadmill (valued at $1999.99), in addition to other on-site giveaways – including gift cards for free lemonade at Raising Cane’s.
 
The special ticket price applies exclusively to preview performances running February 18 – March 4 and is available in person only, while supplies last or until the Box Office closes at 4:00 PM. Tickets are limited to two per person, with seating based on availability at the discretion of the Box Office. The treadmill winner will be randomly selected from eligible entrants, and shipping will be coordinated directly with the winner.
 
Created and performed by the award-winning Australian theater collective Pony Cam, the show begins previews on February 18, and opening night is set for March 5, 2026, for a limited engagement through June 28, 2026. Tickets are on sale here and at burnoutparadise.com.

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Courtesy of DKC/O&M

 

28) “DIRTY BOOKS”

 

TWO LIMITED-EDITION VALENTINE’S DAY PERFORMANCES


 ADDED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14



In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Dirty Books will present two performances on Friday, February 13 at 10 PM and Saturday, February 14 at 7 PM. Tickets for the exclusive evenings start at $99 and include a festive midnight toast and a themed treat bag for every guest. Valentine’s Day tickets are on sale now at www.dirtybooksplay.com.


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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR


29) L’Alliance New York Presents

The Illusion

Monday, February 16 at 7:30PM

Florence Gould Theater, L'Alliance New York

55 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022


L’Alliance New York announces an upcoming performance of Pierre Corneille’s The Illusion, translated by Ranjit Bolt, on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:30PM at the Florence Gould Theater, 55 E. 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022. Tickets start at $24 and can be purchased here.



This collaboration with Red Bull Theater spotlights French playwright Pierre Corneille’s 1636 singular masterwork, L’Illusion Comique. An aging lawyer, longing for his estranged son, engages a magician to conjure scenes from the young man’s life in this meta-theatrical tale of love and regret that uniquely blends comedy and tragedy. Presented in English translation by Ranjit Bolt and directed by Mirabelle Ordinaire, this family-friendly staged reading allows a modern audience new access to Corneille’s classic, featuring Keith Hamilton Cobb, Sharlene Cruz, Russell Daniels, Christian DeMarais, Allen Gilmore, Michael Rishawn, Nik Walker, and Mia Wurgaft.

The Illusion is presented by L’Alliance New York, in partnership with Red Bull Theater.


This performance is part of Red Bull Theater’s OBIE Award-winning Revelation Reading series, which offers audiences the unique opportunity to experience rarely produced classic plays performed by the finest actors working today.


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30) NYC OFF-BROADWAY WEEK RETURNS WITH 2-FOR-1 TICKETS TO 26 SHOWS

 Value Offer Available from February 16 through March 12


New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the opening of reservations for NYC Off-Broadway Week. The program runs from February 16 through March 12, offering savings on 2-for-1 tickets to 26 shows, including 16 newcomers. Tickets are available at nyctourism.com/offbroadwayweek.

NYC Off-Broadway Week participants include:

 

1        11 to Midnight*

2        Bigfoot!*

3        Burnout Paradise*

4        Chinese Republicans*

5        Data*

6        El Quijote*

7        En El Tiempo de las Mariposas

8        Friends! The Musical Parody

9        Gazillion Bubble Show

10    Going Bacharach*

11    Heathers: The Musical*

12    Jamie Allan’s Amaze*

13    La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao

14    La Gringa

15    Mexodus*

16    Night Side Songs*

17    Perfect Crime

18    Silver Manhattan*

19    Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing

20    Spare Parts*

21    The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*

22    The Little Mermaid

23    The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story*

24    The Office! A Musical Parody

25    The Play That Goes Wrong

26    What We Did Before Our Moth Days*

*New participating shows


Participating Off-Broadway shows can be viewed at nyctourism.com/offbroadwayweek and sorted by filters including Neighborhood, Genre and Audience.


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31) New York City Center unveils two visual art installations

 

Wonderful Town
by Angel Abreu

with Students from 

The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis)

 

Mark Seliger, Personal Work 1992 - 2024


NEW YORK CITY CENTER recently unveiled two visual art installations as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. Commissioned by New York City Center, Wonderful Town by Angel Abreu with students from The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) can be viewed in the Orchestra lobbies on house left and right, and Mark Seliger, Personal Work 1992 - 2024 can be viewed in the Shuman Lounge. These new works join Sol Lewitt’s Wall Drawing #357 and Stephen Antonakos’s Terrain #1, Terrain #4, and Terrain #5, currently on view in the Grand Tier lobby. All are free for audiences to experience when they attend a performance at City Center.


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32) LEE ROY REAMS, CHARLES BUSCH,

   JOHN “LYPSINKA” EPPERSON

JOIN

  QUEER MUSICALS AT 54 BELOW

 

Sunday, February 15th, 2026 at 7pm

  54 Below (254 West 54th Street, NYC)


Celebrated queer icons Tony nominees Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street), Charles Busch (The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife), and Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan (The Secret Garden) and more have joined QUEER MUSICALS: From Boy Meets Boy to Jagged Little Pill on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.


Tickets can be purchased at 54below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551


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33) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces

Lunar New Year at the Seaport Museum

February 15 | 11AM–5PM ET | 

Free General Admission


Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations with the South Street Seaport Museum and welcome the Year of the Horse at one of the city’s first festivities of the season! Bring the whole family to participate in a joyful day filled with free General Admission to the Seaport Museum, multiple lion dance performances, and hands-on activities to enrich your visit to the Museum.



Feel the excitement as lively lion dancers leap and twirl aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at 2pm, then follow the fun as the lions parade down Fulton Street, passing the Museum’s Schermerhorn Row galleries. The celebration continues with another energetic performance at 2:30pm in front of the Museum’s Bowne & Co., Stationers shop and A.A. Thomson & Co. exhibition galleries on Water Street. Afterward, don’t miss a special family photo opportunity with the lions at 3pm—a perfect moment to commemorate the day.


From 2:30 to 4:30pm, kids and adults alike can join a maritime-inspired craft activity and create their own festive Lion Chain to take home.


Access to the lion dances is included in your free General Admission ticket to the Seaport Museum. Tickets are free but preregistration is encouraged. Walkups will be accommodated as possible. Book free general admission and lion dance here.


Nautical Chinese Lion Chains

2:30–4:30pm | 207 Water Street | Free

Continue the Lunar New Year celebration with a hands-on, maritime-inspired craft! Create your own Chinese Lion Chain decoration using colorful paper links inspired by the signal flags sailors use to communicate at sea. It’s a festive activity for all ages and a fun way to blend Lunar New Year traditions with seafaring creativity.

Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:30pm to participate—no time slot required. Activities are first-come, first-served, with last admission at 4:30pm. Tickets are free but preregistration is encouraged. Walkups will be accommodated as space allows. Book here.


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34) Theater Creators Premiere Scripted Podcast

I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS
10 Episode Series Launches February 14


Writer/director Marishka S. Phillips (Uptown... It's Hot, Bubbling’ Brown Sugar, Fame, The Wiz) presents I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS, a scripted podcast series created to give voice to a culture and generation grappling with fear, identity, and acceptance in a complex world. This 10-episode series is co-written by Phillips and Nicolette Ellis (a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nominee for A Doll's House, Part 2) and directed by Phillips. The inaugural episode “Allow Me to Introduce Myself” will be available on iTunes, iHeart and Spotify beginning February 14th with new episodes available bi-monthly. For more information visit www.marishkasphillips.com/i-am-charlie.
 
At the heart of I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS is Charlene “Charlie” Reaves, a bright, curious, and courageous Jamaican-American teenager coming of age in a society—and a culture—that often condemns who she is. Through her eyes, we explore the tension between tradition and self-expression, family and individuality, shame and self-love. Her Jamaican roots run deep, but so do the expectations and taboos that surround her. As she struggles to reconcile her identity as a queer young woman with the values of her upbringing, she often feels trapped in what she calls her “dirty little secret.” Her journey is painful and beautiful -- marked by moments of heartbreak, resilience, and revelation. Through friendships, family bonds, and first loves, Charlie encounters jealousy, insecurities, and the universal growing pains of adolescence. Her story reminds us that the challenges of becoming oneself transcend ethnicity, culture, and economic background. I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS promises to take listeners on an honest, heartfelt, and visceral journey—a story of identity, courage, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom to simply be.


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35) PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS HOSTS FIRST-EVER ADULT CIRCUS PROM AT CIRCUS CAMPUS ON VALENTINE'S DAY 


Dance and party in a welcoming and unique atmosphere, while downstairs childcare services are offered for the little ones leaving the upstairs for grown-up 21+ fun only 

Tuxedos, sequins and just a hint of awkward teenage nostalgia will take center stage when the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) hosts its first-ever Adult Circus Prom on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 7:30pm to 10:00pm, at Circus Campus. Designed for adults who never had a prom - or simply want a redo - Adult Circus Prom brings back the magic, nerves and ridiculous joy of high school prom, this time with confidence, self-assurance, circus performances and a cash bar. Hosted inside PSCA’s atmospheric campus, an old church that once served as a school, the night playfully blurs past and present, with aerial apparatuses hanging overhead, circus artists moving through the space and moments of spectacle unfolding between dances. The result is a familiar setting transformed into a celebration of who we were, who we are and how much more fun it is now. Look for two spaces for Adult Circus Prom - the main event for grown-ups 21+ under the cathedral style ceilings and circus apparatuses upstairs, and a separate supervised babysitting space for parents and caregivers to drop off their children (5 and up) in the downstairs circus space. Tickets for the Adult Circus Prom are $35 per adult or $60 per couple. Childcare services are $30, or save $5 when enrolling siblings. Tickets are on sale now at phillycircus dot com/upcoming-shows-events.

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36) CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY WITH WILDLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO - NEW LIMITED EDITION DATE PACKAGES, BEHIND THE SCENES EXPERIENCES, SWEET TREATS AND HEARTFELT GIFTS

Philadelphia Zoo launches new experiences and gifts to make this February at the Zoo unforgettable 


Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W. Girard) invites couples, families and friends to the Zoo this February to celebrate the season of love and friendship with a brand-new lineup of limited-time experiences and special offers all month long. The Zoo has the perfect way for animal lovers to say “I love you” to those most dear to them.  Bring your sweetheart (or bestie) to the Zoo Valentine's Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for the new Valentine’s Day Weekend Date Package with two admission tickets, two adult drinks plus a meet-and-greet with an ambassador animal and a takeaway gift created by one of them. On Saturday and Sunday of Valentine's Weekend, enjoy special Valentine's Day Animal Enrichment Around the Zoo. Sweeten your Valentine's Day with Valentine's Day itself with Cupcake Decorating with one large cupcake with icing, and a variety of toppings to choose from. Every weekend of February, take a romantic ride on the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel, a new 110 feet tall ride with breathtaking scenes of the Zoo, city skyline, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia Art Museum and beyond. Enjoy 20% off all February Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for those wanting a truly once-in-a-lifetime memory together with your favorite animals. Plus, give the gift that makes an impact and will be remembered all year with adopting an animal, with packages that include a Valentine's Plushy and adoption certificate. All packages, events and tickets are now on the Zoo website at  philadelphiazoo dot org/news/valentines-day-deals.

Visit the Zoo’s website for all offers and pricing:
 
Valentine’s Day Weekend Date Package
Saturday, February 14 or Sunday, February 15
Bring your sweetheart (or bestie) to the Zoo Valentine's Day weekend for a wild good time! The date package includes two admission tickets, two drinks (a selection of beer or Statesides available along with non-alcoholic options) plus a meet-and-greet with an ambassador animal (between 10:00am-2:00pm in KidZooU South Classroom, next to the giant ant) and a takeaway gift created by one of them. With limited availability, this experience is expected to sell out quickly.
 
Valentine's Day Cupcake Decorating
Only Saturday, February 14
Sweeten your Valentine’s Day at the Zoo with a cupcake decorating experience that’s equal parts sweet, creative, and memorable! Each ticket includes one large cupcake with icing, and a variety of toppings to choose from. Decorating will take place in our Tiger Terrace Dining Room. Decorating will be available from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
 
Valentine's Day Animal Enrichment Around the Zoo
Saturday, February 14 and Sunday February 15
As you stroll with your loved ones, enjoy additional Valentine's Day themed animal enrichment featured in habitats across the Zoo. Enrichment encourages our animals to exercise both their bodies and minds and is an important part of animal care.

Take a Romantic Ride on the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel
All weekends in February
The Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel is a 110 feet tall ride with breathtaking scenes of the Zoo, city skyline, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia Art Museum and beyond. Guests can purchase tickets to the Pherris Wheel online or onsite during their visit. Each gondola can fit up to six guests and the ride lasts about seven minutes. Guests must be at least at least 32" tall to ride with a supervising adult. The Pherris wheel is located near the Zoo’s Main Entrance at 34th Street and Girard Ave and is open during weekend Zoo hours from 9:30am-3:00pm
 
20% off all February Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
All February long
Celebrate love and friendship with 20% off Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for February only! Meet the world-famous Galapagos tortoise, Mommy, social media sensations and Supernatural stars Sam & Dean (the hedgehogs), or the biggest animal on campus, Tony the rhino (plus many other animals available to choose from). Discount will apply at checkout. Get the girls together for a Galentine’s outing and save 10% when you purchase all six spots!
 
Adopt an Animal
All February long
By adopting one of our animals, you help us provide the best care possible! The Zoo’s annual grocery bill is more than a half million dollars. Adoptions help us purchase hundreds of food options for our 1,900 animals, all of which have diets designed for their individual needs by our nutrition team. Choose from 15 species and two adoption levels for any animal lover in your life.
 
$75 level ADOPTs must be placed by Tuesday, February 10th to ensure shipment of the plushie by Valentine’s Day. Please note that we cannot gua rantee the delivery date as plushies are shipped via USPS. $50 level ADOPTs must be placed by Thursday, February 12, to gua rantee electronic delivery of the adoption certificate by Valentine’s Day.
 
Key to the Zoo: Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Select Dates in February
Our Key to the Zoo: Behind the Scenes tour is the most exclusive tour we’ve ever offered. During your time with our animal experts, you will spend three hours visiting several areas that you’ll only be able to see with your tour guide. The tour also includes a visit to The Solitude Mansion, a one-of-a-kind gift from our animals, parking, and Zoo admission for the day. Our Key to the Zoo: Premium Insider History tour is another option for those looking for a more personalized Zoo experience!
 
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37) The Met: Live in HD Season Continues with Special Encores of Massenet’s Cinderella on February 14 & 18


Isabel Leonard stars in the title role of Laurent Pelly’s 
whimsical storybook-inspired production

 

Conductor Emmanuel Villaume leads from the podium, with Emily D’Angelo as Prince Charming, Jessica Pratt as the Fairy Godmother, and
Stephanie Blythe as Madame de la Haltière

 

 The Met: Live in HD is available through Fathom Entertainment in more than 600 theatres nationwide

 

The Metropolitan Opera’s abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella returns to cinemas this winter as part of the 2025–26 Live in HD season. Laurent Pelly’s whimsical storybook staging of the beloved fairy tale will be shown in select U.S. theaters on February 14 at 1:00PM and February 18 at 1:00PM and 6:30PM (all local times). The opera is presented in a 90-minute abridged version with an English translation, based on the original French libretto, by Kelley Rourke. 

Tickets for Cinderella are now on sale at more than 600 participating U.S. theatre locations. To purchase tickets for Cinderella please visit the Fathom Entertainment website or participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).

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