Alex Warren Returning to Australia and New Zealand for 2026 World Tour
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren is heading back to Australia and New Zealand for seven arena shows as part of his Finding Family on the Road World Tour 2026.
New Zealand Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from New Zealand — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Review: THIRTY-SIX at Circa Theatre
Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender
Laufey Returning to Australia and New Zealand This Summer
Beginning at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday 25 July, Laufey will take her A Matter Of Time Tour nationwide, landing in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 12 August.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
MISS SAIGON To Play Milton Keynes Theatre In April
MISS SAIGON, the acclaimed musical, will be performed at Milton Keynes Theatre from April 7 to 11, featuring powerful storytelling and a talented cast.
Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Civic, Auckland
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.
Review: FRANK. THE MUSICAL at Gryphon Theatre
What did our critic think of FRANK.
Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!
KING LEAR by Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe
What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe?
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PumpHouse Theatre Auckland
What did our critic think of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at PUmphouse Theatre Auckland?
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Returns This Month
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts will run from Feb.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Gryphon Theatre
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.
Review: 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre
What did our critic think of 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' AND 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Shoreside Theatre?
CubaDupa Street Festival Returns in March
CubaDupa, a two-day outdoor street arts and performance festival, is scheduled for March 28–29, 2026, in Wellington’s Cuba Street precinct.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
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.
The Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival Returns in March
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.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
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.
Feature: SPOTLIGHT AWARDS for the Wellington Region
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.
Review: GENUINE AND STABLE at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
Imagine the situation.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CRISIS at Q Theatre, Auckland
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CRISIS at Q Theatre, Auckland?
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
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.
Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS BY TRACY LETTS at Stagecraft Theatre
Superior Donuts, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts (best known for August: Osage County), is a sharp, heartfelt comedy-drama that premiered in Chicago in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009.
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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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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses The Rose Centre (8/15-8/29) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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On Purpose Basement Theatre (8/04-8/08) PHOTOS |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
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Bug Songs Not Love Songs Basement Theatre (9/01-9/05) |
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Defending the Caveman Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08) |