Review: SONGS FOR NOBODIES at Pumphouse, Takapuna
A luminous, generous evening.
New Zealand Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from New Zealand — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL by Coasters Musical Theatre
Legally Blonde: The Musical is based on the beloved 2001 film, which itself was adapted from Amanda Brown’s novel.
BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Composer Ludovico Einaudi Returning to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Popular classical music composer, Ludovico Einaudi, will return to tour Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2026, performing music from his new album, The Summer Portraits, along with classics from his repertoire over six nights.
Audrey Hobert Sets Australia and New Zealand Dates for 'The Staircase To Stardom Tour'
Breakout US singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert will return to Australia in May 2026, bringing The Staircase To Stardom Tour across Australia and to New Zealand for the very first time.
Ngā Rangatahi Toa Brings HA to the Q Theatre in Auckland
When Aotearoa’s finest creatives stand with rangatahi, stories come alive.
Mel Robbins Adds 2026 Australian and New Zealand 'Let Them! Tour' Dates
Mel Robbins is officially hitting the road again.
Review: CRAZY LADIES at New Players' Theatre Company
Crazy Ladies is a full-length comedy by New Zealand playwright Devon Williamson, renowned for his witty, character-driven works.
Review: MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS at Circa from House of Sand
Manage Your Expectations takes the concept of the “trigger warning” and pushes it to its absurdist edge, using sharp humour to interrogate the idea of informed consent.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Zealand Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Zealand Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: MOTHER PLAY by Paula Vogel at Q Theatre, Auckland
Great drama has rich emotional audience connection.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
Review: MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre
What did our critic think of MARY - THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
Review: IRON at Stagecraft Theatre
What did our critic think of IRON at Stagecraft Theatre?
Previews: RED at Dolphin Theatre
The Dolphin Theatre in Onehunga is poised to engage audiences on multiple levels with its production of John Logan's acclaimed play, RED.
UK Group Five to Reunite for Australia and New Zealand Tour
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
Review: RATION THE QUEEN’S VEGES by Te Pou Theatre
Ration the Queen’s Veges is a compelling one-man play produced by Te Pou Theatre, inspired by real events from December 2023.
Review: MAMMA MIA! by Capital Theatre Trust
Mamma Mia! is a vibrant jukebox musical celebrating the timeless hits of Swedish pop legends ABBA.
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Dolphin Theatre
Running from August 8th to August 23rd, the play honors the cleverness of Wilde's words while also bringing to light the deeper social commentary that lies beneath the witty one-liners.
Review: THE PINK HAMMER at Warkworth Theatre Group
Deftly directed with keen emotional intensity by Catherine Maunsell, this New Zealand comedy-drama is effectively executed by a very talented cast working superbly together to create shape, light and shadow throughout.
Review: ANTHONY STREET ILLUSIONIST at ASB Theatre, AOTEA Auckland
Magic, illusion, and intrigue—making the seemingly impossible possible —form the foundation of Anthony Street’s performance.
Ed Sheeran Unveils 2026 Australia and New Zealand ‘Loop Tour’ Dates
Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand next January, February, and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at ASB Waterfront Theatre
Quite simply, this is an imaginative production with the story told as Shakespeare would have interpreted many elements today.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Invercargill Musical Theatre
Matilda began as a beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, published in 1988, and was later adapted into a charming film in 1996—which I absolutely adored.
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