NEW ZEALAND THEATRE NEWSROOM

Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie.

This production is one of obvious beauty - and much more.

And incredibly powerful – as powerful as any Greek tragedy might be.

In the true spirit of community theatre, Harlequin Musical Theatre is preparing to lift the curtain on its upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast—and behind the scenes, an extraordinary volunteer effort is stealing the show.

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at Circa Theatre?

& Juliet is a jukebox musical that premiered in Manchester in 2019 before opening in London’s West End later that year.

Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr.

Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse.

This April school holidays, a much-loved story leaps from page to stage as Badjelly the Witch arrives at The Pumphouse in Takapuna—bringing with it a joyful, slightly spooky, and gloriously silly adventure for the whole whānau.

Extraordinary young talent being showcased in a series of well-known Broadway tunes - presented by Eden and his talented cohort.

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show premiered in London in 1973, born from his love of sci‑fi B‑movies and glam rock, and quickly grew into a cult theatrical hit celebrated for its wild, subversive energy.

First performed in 1990, Gasping is Ben Elton’s debut stage play, a sharp, satirical comedy that takes gleeful aim at corporate excess.

Pop star Robbie Williams has announced his return to Australia and New Zealand, bringing his BRITPOP World Tour down under this November to perform some of his biggest AU-NZ shows ever.

Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender

MISS SAIGON, the acclaimed musical, will be performed at Milton Keynes Theatre from April 7 to 11, featuring powerful storytelling and a talented cast.

On a sultry Auckland night (in more ways than one), an expectant crowd gathered, some in drag and raucous garb, others bustling from a long week of work.

What did our critic think of FRANK.

What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe?

What did our critic think of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PUmphouse Theatre Auckland?

The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts will run from Feb.

The Book of Will is a contemporary play by American playwright Lauren Gunderson, first premiering in January 2017 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

What did our critic think of 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre?

CubaDupa, a two-day outdoor street arts and performance festival, is scheduled for March 28–29, 2026, in Wellington’s Cuba Street precinct.

The Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is set to return in March 2026 with an expanded program of theatrical, dance and music performances that will run across venues in Tāmaki Makaurau.

As I’ve now been reviewing for BroadwayWorld for two years, I thought it would be fun to share my take on the best of everything I’ve seen over the past year.