Jim Parsons joins ‘Titanique,’ gay ‘Fantasticks’ aiming for Broadway, this week’s theatrical schedule Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, more join ‘Titanique’ on Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/01/titanique-broadway-jim-parsons-deborah-cox-frankie-grande-1236676122/ 2) ‘The Fantasticks’ with gay couple aiming for Broadway productionhttps://deadline.com/2026/01/fantasticks-broadway-gay-love-story-1236665285/ 3) Original ‘Operation Mincemeat’ stars to exit in Februaryhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Original-Stars-of-OPERATION-MINCEMEAT-to-Depart-Broadway-Production-in-February-20260109 New York Times: Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/magazine/operation-mincemeat-obsession-broadway.html 4) ‘Bug’ extends on Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/01/bug-broadway-closing-date-1236677372/ 5) Rob McClure to lead world premiere Off-Broadway play, ‘Spare Parts’https://www.theatermania.com/news/tony-nominee-rob-mcclure-leads-cast-of-world-premiere-play-spare-parts_1817617/ 6) This week’s theatrical schedule Tuesday, Jan. 13Previews: ‘Ulysses’ Off-Broadway at the Public Theaterhttps://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/ulysses/ Thursday, Jan. 15Opening: ‘The Disappear’ Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatrehttps://audiblexminetta.com/shows/the-disappear Previews: ‘Blackout Songs’ Off-Broadway at MCChttps://www.blackoutsongs.com/ Saturday, Jan. 17 Closing: ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theaterhttps://www.picnicthemusical.com/