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Date of Death: November 23, 1990 (74)

Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES

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MATILDA Comes to Teatro Gran Rex in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023


Basado en la homónima novela de Roald Dahl, autor que ha vendido más de 250 millones de libros, y que ha inspirado la icónica película infantil de los 90 es una megaproducción que lleva presentándose, con gran éxito mundialmente: 12 años en Londres y 4 años en cartel en Broadway con más de 1.500 representaciones, 99 premios internacionales y más de 10 millones de espectadores que ya la vieron.

Review: MATILDA IL MUSICAL al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 9, 2023


MATILDA IL MUSICAL al TEATRO SISTINA PRIMA NAZIONALE DELL'ADATTAMENTO ITALIANO DEL MUSICAL VINCITORE DI INNUMEREVOLI PREMI. IN SCENA SINO AL 7 GENNAIO

Photos: Joyous New Production of Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2023


The Roald Dahl Story Company, Leeds Playhouse and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have revealed joyous new production ‘snaps’ of their marvellously moreish musical extravaganza, The Enormous Crocodile. Check out photos of teh cast in action here!

Playhouse on the Square Presents the Regional Premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023


Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, Playhouse Season Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Show Sponsor Suzanne, Wes, and Cole Jackson, presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Paul Williams And Henson Puppeteers Post-Show Talkback This Friday Following EMMET OTTER'S JUG BAND Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2023


Join legendary composer Paul Williams and the puppeteers of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas for a post-show talkback on Friday, December 8 at Chicago's Studebaker Theater.

Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet Leads WONKA Movie Musical Prequel; What Do Critics Think?
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023


Willy Wonka is back in the new musical prequel starring Timothée Chalamet. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music. Find out what critics thought and read reviews now!

How to Stay in WONKA's 'Sweet Suites' in New York and Los Angeles
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2023


Digital travel leader Booking.com is celebrating the holiday season and the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonka by offering two pairs of candy-loving guests the chance to travel to a world of pure imagination by booking Wonka’s Sweet Suites in New York and Los Angeles, available exclusively on Booking.com.

Photos: First Look At OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2023


Leeds Playhouse has released the highly anticipated production photos from its spectacular staging of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! now open in its Quarry theatre until Saturday 27 January. 

Previews: MATILDA al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Nov 29, 2023


Lo spettacolo di Natale perfetto per tutta la famiglia che farà battere il cuore di grandi e piccini: arriva per la prima volta in Italia l'attesissimo 'Matilda il Musical', firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo, che debutterà al Teatro Sistina il prossimo 7 dicembre. Basato sull'omonimo romanzo di Roald Dahl, uno dei libri più amati da tre generazioni, divenuto esilarante film grazie a Danny De Vito e ora consacrato su Netflix nella versione musical, 'Matilda' incanterà gli spettatori di tutte le età.

Jonny Lee Miller, Tanya Reynolds, and Samuel Adewunmi Will Lead the West End Transfer of A MIRROR
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023


Second Half Productions has announced that Sam Holcroft's (Rules for Living) critically acclaimed new play A Mirror will transfer to the West End from January 2024.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: EMMET OTTER'S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS Opens At Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


Casting for the live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is now set for the Chicago premiere production, November 15-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue.

Review Roundup: THE WITCHES Opens at The National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


Read the reviews for The Witches at The National Theatre.

THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Comes to the Arden Children's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023


 Arden Children's Theatre launches its 23/24 season with a family-friendly presentation of Roald Dahl's children's classic, The BFG, starting November 29. Dahl is the award-winning author behind classics including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda.

Photos: JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS At Studebaker Theater 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2023


The live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” opens in Chicago on November 20, 2023 and plays through December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building. See photos from the production below!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023


Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently running through January 14, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Review: ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 18, 2023


There are not enough words to describe Paramount Theatre’s current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Director Trent Stork and this cast (over 20) brings the world of imagination to vivid life.

First Stage's Young Company Performs HENRY IV, PART 1 in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its first production of the 2023/24 season, Shakespeare's riveting play HENRY IV, PART 1.

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