Austria
THE BARBED WIRE WALTZ to Debut at Salon StolzDaniel Neer will present a concert of songs from his operetta-in-development THE BARBED WIRE WALTZ, featuring music by Robert Stolz, at Salon Stolz in Graz, Austria, the museum dedicated to the composer.
Feature: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Raimundtheater WienIt’s like a round circle for the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, bringing back Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Vienna and especially to the Raimundtheater, where the Original production had its German Premiere back in 1995.
Denmark
Verdi’s MACBETH to Return to The Opera House in September 2026The Royal Danish Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth on the Main Stage of The Opera House. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Finland
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet Announces New Principal Conductor Dima SlobodenioukThe Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet Foundation decided upon the appointment of Dima Slobodeniouk. Prior to the decision, the Board heard personnel groups of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
New Jersey Youth Symphony to Tour Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and LithuaniaThe New Jersey Youth Symphony will perform four public concerts and three community appearances across Northern Europe and the Baltics, with educational exchanges at Helsinki's Sibelius Academy under conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo.
Maija Vilkkumaa Will Come to Huvila in AugustOne of Finland’s most renowned rock singers and songwriters, Maija Vilkkumaa, brings a concert to Huvila where the audience is not just watching—but actively creating the experience.
France
ERCOLE AMANTE is Now Playing in ParisThe Paris Opera is now presenting a new production of Ercole amante by composer Antonia Bembo at the Opéra Bastille, marking the first staged European production of the opera and its debut in the company's repertoire.
Germany
Review: RUDOLF - DER LETZTE KUSS at Festspielhaus NeuschwansteinWith “Rudolf – The Last Kiss,” the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein, in collaboration with Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, has achieved a masterstroke: the beloved musical, long absent from German-speaking stages, has been so thoroughly overhauled that it emerges stronger than ever before.
Review: TITANIC at Theater ErfurtWhat did our critic think of TITANIC at Theater Erfurt?
Review: PIPPIN - DIE KUNST DES LEBENS at Staatsoperette DresdenFor the Staatsoperette Dresden, the German-language premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s classic “Pippin – Die Kunst des Lebens” is a triumph on every level. Visual opulence, sharply played tragicomedy, a thunderously powerful orchestra, choreography overflowing with highlights, and a vocally formidable cast come together here in perfect symbiosis.
Ireland
The Everyman Welcomes New Board MembersThe Everyman is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors following a recent public recruitment process. learn more here!
Full Cast Set For THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH at Edinburgh Fringe and Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock.Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced full casting for THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH, a musical comedy heading to Birmingham's Old Joint Stock and Edinburgh Fringe's Pleasance Queen Dome, starring Emma Norman, Emma Thornett, Michael Joseph, Tom Dickerson, and Leonie Wall.
Netherlands
English Theatre Utrecht to Present HEDDA GABLER in Utrecht and AmsterdamEnglish Theatre Utrecht will present a 1950s-set production of Hedda Gabler in Utrecht and Amsterdam, featuring a double cast tackling one of theater's most complex female roles, previously played by Cate Blanchett and Dame Maggie Smith.
DE MEEUW is Now Playing at Het Amsterdams TheaterhuisHet is broeierig warm als familie en vrienden samenkomen op het landgoed van gepensioneerd staatsraad Sorin. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Paul van Dyk to Return to Amsterdam Dance Event With Open-To-Close Set at MelkwegPaul van Dyk will perform an open-to-close set at Melkweg's Rabozaal during Amsterdam Dance Event, marking his fifth consecutive ADE appearance at the venue, each of which has sold out.
Norway
THE RING WITHOUT WORDS Will Come to Oslo in JuneHow does Wagner's The Ring sound without singers but with a full orchestra? The Ring Without Words offers a rare opportunity: the chance to experience the most magnificent musical moments from the entire Ring of the Nibelung in one concert evening.
Poland
SALOME Will Come to Teatr Wielki in NovemberDrezdeńska premiera Salome Richarda Straussa w 1905 roku była szokiem dla publiczności. Kompozytor postanowił wykorzystać jako podstawę libretta sztukę Oscara Wildeʼa zakazaną w niektórych krajach.
Prague
Review: Dialogy karmelitek ve Státní opeřeNárodní divadlo v Praze uvádí ve Státní opeře novou inscenaci Poulencova Dialogu karmelitek v režii Barbory Horákové Joly. Inscenace vznikla v koprodukci se Stiftung Staatstheater Nürnberg. V titulních rolích diváci uvidí Janu Siberu, Markétu Cukrovou nebo Tamaru Morozovou. Jak se nová operní inscenace v Praze povedla?
THE UNEXPECTED VICTORY OF THE POLISH-CZECH UNION IN WORLD WAR III Comes to PragueThe Unexpected VICTORY OF THE POLISH-CZECH UNION in World War III is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Learn more about the production here!
Review: Unikátní zážitek na plzeňské Malé scéně: muzikál OBEJMOUT VLNYDivadlo J. K. Tyla v Plzni uvádí premiérovou inscenaci s názvem Obejmout vlny autorů Zdeňka Krále a Tomáše Syrovátky v režii nové šéfdramaturgyně plzeňského muzikálu Gabriely Petrákové. V muzikálu, resp. hudebním dramatu, jak své dílo označují samotní autoři, se představí tři postavy. Ty ztvárňují Kateřina Marie Fialová, Jozef Hruškoci a Pavel Režný. Hudební nastudování pak měl na starosti Vojtěch Adamčík.
Scotland
Review: THE LONG DROP, Citizens TheatreBetween whisky-soaked confessions and half-truths swirling in cigarette smoke, William Watt and Peter Manuel share a night that will change everything. Winding through stale-aired bars, shadowed backstreets and tangled lies – leading to one of the most infamous trials in Scottish history.
EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme - Children's ShowsBWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of children's shows from the 2026 Edfringe programme.
EDINBURGH 2026: Pick of the Programme - CircusBWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2026 Edfringe circus programme.
Spain
Se desvela el elenco de LA FAMILIA ADDAMS que acompañará a Natalia Millán en el Teatro CalderónJavier Navares, Cristina Picos, Omar Calicchio, Juanan Plazas y Pepa Lucas encabezan las confirmaciones del reparto de LA FAMILIA ADDAMS
David Bustamante, Diana Navarro y Daniel Diges ponen voz a la visita del papa en el BernabéuLos tres artistas, con una destacada trayectoria, interpretaron el himno oficial de la visita ante más de 70.000 personas en Madrid.
PHOTOS: LA FAMILIA ADDAMS presenta oficialmente a su reparto en el Teatro Calderón de MadridEl evento ha contado con Natalia Millán como maestra de ceremonias en un acto en el participaron también los productores Dario Regattieri e Iñaki Fernández, el director Federico Bellone y una actuación de Cristina Picos interpretando 'Pulled' en castellano.
Sweden
John Malkovich Will Headline REPORT ON THE BLIND Concert in SwedenAudiences will have an opportunity to experience actor John Malkovich in Report on the Blind, a unique theatrical and musical performance presented by Kammarmusikens Vänner (Friends of Chamber Music).
Switzerland
Photos: AVENUE Q at Theater STOK From You Do You Theatre Co.You Do You Theatre Co. has shared production photos from their current staging of the hit musical AVENUE Q, now playing at Theater STOK. Check out the photos here.
ROMEO UND JULIA is Now Playing at The Opernhaus ZürichThe Opernhaus Zürich is presenting a new production of Romeo und Julia, choreographed and directed by Cathy Marston. Learn more about the production here!
LATE NIGHT #3 Will Come to Grand Théâtre de Genève in JunePour cette dernière late night de la saison, on ne sait plus où commencer… Si vous voulez commencer par Zappa lui-même, alors ce sera à 20h dans notre abri du bâtiment des forces plus trop motrices (ou si ?).
UK / West End
MEAN GIRLS West End Tour Cancels Belfast Run Amid Violent RiotsThe West End touring production of Mean Girls has cancelled its entire run at Belfast's Grand Opera House amid violent civil unrest that has swept across Northern Ireland this week.
Review: SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT, Royal Ballet And OperaWhat did our critic think of SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT at Royal Ballet And Opera?
Jinkx Monsoon Will Make West End Debut Reprising Role in OH, MARY!Jinkx Monsoon will reprise her Broadway-acclaimed role as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! for a strictly limited six-week season at London's Trafalgar Theatre, marking her West End debut.
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