Roald Dahl News

Casting has been announced for the St. Louis engagement of the First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, MATILDA THE MUSICAL will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre tonight, October 21 - November 1.

The tea-guzzling Tiger will pounce into Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for the first time ever in the truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea from 14 January 2016.

New production images of the cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical are now available. Evie Hone and Lizzie Wells have joined Anna-Louise Knight and Lara McDonnell in the title role, alongside Michael Begley (Mr Wormwood), Miria Parvin (Miss Honey) and Rebecca Thornhill (Mrs Wormwood). Craige Els will continue in the role of Miss Trunchbull. Matilda The Musical, which celebrates its 4th birthday on Sunday 25 October, is now booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 18 December 2016.

What does somenone do when his or her world is turned upside down and there's no where to go? James Henry, the litlte boy in author Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach discovers this dilemma after a terrible accident places him alone in an orphanage. That is, until his two aunts Spiker and Sponge, his only living family, take him into their home, which he hopes will be the family he longs for..So begins First Stage's  29th season with the Theater for Young Audiences premiere of the new musical sharing the identical name: Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach.

The producers of the critically-acclaimed new play THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY announced today that the play written by and starring James Lecesne will play a strictly limited three week engagement in Los Angeles from Wednesday, January 13, 2016 through Sunday, January 31, 2016 as a guest production at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (9820 Washington Boulevard, Culver City).  The hit play ends its Off-Broadway engagement Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

There is something for everyone within the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) SummerSet program; a line up of family friendly entertainment in January 2016.

In the spirit of Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, and Dr. Seuss, new book 'Tales For Your Monkey's Mind' is one that will spark the imagination of readers old and young.

TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical is coming to Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, November 10 through Sunday, November 15.

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, will tonightmark its 1000th performance in the West End, since opening in June 2013.

A top-notch cast, stunning costumes, and a memorable story make Valley Youth Theatre's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH a must-see for families.

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The First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center and Albert Nocciolino, premieres at Shea's Buffalo Theatre November 3-8.  Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, the First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will play at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, November 3-8.

Looking for adventure--A fairy tale, fantasy and a tale about finding family? The classic children's story Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach returns to First Stage under the clever direction of Matt Daniels--a well-known name in Milwaukee. His talents extend to acting, directing and teaching theater academy classes to name only a few and this week he focuses on opening the Theatre for Young Audeince (TYA) production on October 16 in the Todd Wehr Theatre.

The Generic Theater, which is located in downtown Norfolk, VA, will present the world premiere of the play THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER, starting tonight, Oct. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, a lively musical based on the much-loved children's book written by Roald Dahl, lands on stage at Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) October 9th, showcasing a magical cast of creepy-crawly characters.

Tony nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have announced that the ultimate cast recording of their new musical Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach as a permanently-free download* at www.jatgp.com.

The Generic Theater, which is located in downtown Norfolk, VA, will present the world premiere of the play THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER, starting Oct. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Broadway Philadelphia presents TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at the Kimmel Center's Academy of Music November 17-29, 2015.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: It's MATILDA composer/lyricist Tim Minchin's 40th birthday! Tweet him your best wishes @timminchin!

Valley Youth Theatre has announced their 2015-2016 series, featuring JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and more. Check out the full listings below!