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Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026

by Team BWW — February 10, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.

Opera Forward Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

by Joshua Wright — February 9, 2026

De Nationale Opera will present the Opera Forward Festival from March 6-15, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with a series of innovative performances.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC to be Presented at English Theatre Utrecht

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2026

English Theatre Utrecht, known for their sold out run of 'Guards! Guards!' In 2025, will premiere their largest play yet: Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Netherlands Awards

by BWW Awards — January 16, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Netherlands Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

HUMOR & HORROR Comes to the Dutch National Opera

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2026

How many faces can a single aria reveal? In this session, the Opera Studio explores how interpretation, emotion, and stage presence can completely reshape a performance.

DONNIE is Now Playing at the Dutch National Opera

by Stephi Wild — January 9, 2026

Donnie is now playing at the Dutch National Opera.

Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway

by BWW Contests — January 5, 2026

Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Play Amsterdam With Happily Ever After Productions

by A.A. Cristi — December 29, 2025

Happily Ever After Productions will present SHREK THE MUSICAL in Amsterdam at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis.

Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater

by Cara Joy David — December 24, 2025

A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.

Renowned Choreographer Hans van Manen Dies at 93

by Joshua Wright — December 17, 2025

Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.

Video: El Mago Pop Will Launch Global Stadium Tour; Announces Partnership for BroadwayWorld Europe Awards

by Nicole Rosky — December 11, 2025

Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer in Spain, announced that he will embark on a global stadium tour – the first illusionist in history to conquer this feat

SEMELE Comes to the Dutch National Opera in 2026

by Stephi Wild — December 10, 2025

The Dutch National Opera will perform Semele next year.

NOTENKRAKER & MUIZENKONING Comes to the Dutch National Opera

by Stephi Wild — December 9, 2025

Schaatsers die over een bevroren Amsterdamse gracht zwieren, een feestsalon die verandert in een besneeuwd bos en een kleurrijke wereldreis in een toverlantaarn: het zijn scènes die kinderen én volwassen steeds weer betoveren.

BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership

by BWW Staff — December 8, 2025

BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.

Holland Festival Will Return in June 2026

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2025

The 79th Holland Festival is set to bring a vibrant slate of theater, music and performance art to venues across Amsterdam and beyond from June 3 to June 28, 2026.

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Netherlands Awards

by BWW Awards — November 25, 2025

Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Netherlands Awards.

DONNIE Comes to the Dutch National Opera

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2025

What happens when you take Mozart's Don Giovanni away from the narrative of the protagonist, and let the people around him tell the story? DONNIE is not only about the alpha male himself, but takes up the perspective of the entire classroom in which he exerts his dominance.

Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane

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Netherlands SHOWS

	Cinema Caprera: Michael Caprera Openluchttheater (9/02-9/02)
	1984 Stadthalle Verden (9/24-9/24)
	Lutefiskaften – med Lutefiskfestivalen og Arne Hjeltnes Wood hotel by Frich’s (10/17-10/17)
	Jon Niklas Rønning Lavvoen (10/16-10/16)
	Cinema Caprera: Billie Eilish - Hit me Soft and Hard Caprera Openluchttheater (9/03-9/03)
	Nun the Wiser The Cauldron (11/13-11/15)
	Stuss’lige karer Teltet (10/17-10/17)
	Den spanske revolusjon – vinkurs med Ingvild Tennfjord og tapasmiddag Wood hotel by Frich’s (10/16-10/16)
	Liv i lavvoen med Trubadur Bayer IKKE I SALG Lavvoen (10/17-10/17)
	En reise til Piemonte – der vinen, maten og trøflene regjerer Browns Corner (10/17-10/17)
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