Previews: AUTAIA at KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE
As the saying goes, “Pai tū, pai hinga” whatever happens, meet it with courage and integrity - that’s the wairua of ka ora tonu.
New Zealand Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from New Zealand — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: IN BETWEEN THE VERSES REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Bats Theatre
In Between the Verses is so much more than a cabaret of songs stitched together with stories.
Review: WE ARE THE TIGER at Manukau Performing Arts
‘We are the Tigers’ is a pop-rock musical with hints of more mainstream favourites such as ‘Heathers’ and ‘Mean Girls’.
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND by The Pantoloons
What did our critic think of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at The Pantoloons?
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Review: LAND OF THE LONG, LONG DRIVE at Circa Theatre
Land of the Long Long Drive is a delightful production that succeeds in entertaining children and adults in equal measure
Review: CONSELLATIONS at Q Theatre, Queen Street Auckland
This outstanding theatre piece offers a beautiful reminder that every relationship is made up of 'countless constellations of possibility' and questions whether we are in charge of anything with our consciousness bound within our skin.
Review: HAY FEVER by Wellington Repertory Theatre
Hay Fever is a classic comedy by Noël Coward, written in 1924 and first performed in London in 1925.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE by Porirua Little Theatre
With an exceptionally talented cast, strong direction, and plenty of laughs mixed with genuine heart, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee delivered an entertaining and memorable night of theatre, reminding us all that winning isn't everything.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at West Otago Community Centre Tapanui
Jesus Christ Superstar has returned to Tapanui for the first time in 26 years, and the West Otago Theatrical Society (WOTS) has marked the occasion with a poignant nod to its own history.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Review: SONS OF VAO at ASB Waterfront Theatre
What did our critic think of SONS OF VAO at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
Review: THE GRADUATE BY TERRY JOHNSON at The Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga
What did our critic think of THE GRADUATE BY TERRY JOHNSON at The Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga?
Review: DON’T LOOK NOW at Bats Theatre
I can sometimes feel intimidated by productions that focus on the climate crisis.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre
Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July.
Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre
Opening last night at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland with CALL TO WALLIS was the 13th Pacific Dance Festival.
Review: OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse
What did our critic think of OVER AND OUT REVIEWED BY LOTTIE BUTCHER at Hannah Playhouse?
Review: JULIA by BRAVE Theatre
What did our critic think of JULIA at BRAVE Theatre?
Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House
What did our critic think of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Wellington Opera House?
Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Wellington Repertory
What did our critic think of THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL at Wellington Repertory? For audiences who enjoy period theatre, this is a production well worth seeing.
Previews: CONSTELLATIONS at Q THEATRE., Auckland
We’re a few sleeps away from the dawn of rehearsals for Constellations.
Review: TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera
What did our critic think of TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE at Wellington Comic Opera?
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour The Opera House Wellington (10/09-10/09) |
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5 Seconds of Summer Spark Arena (10/24-10/24) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04) |
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On Purpose Basement Theatre (8/04-8/08) PHOTOS |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |