The latest theatre news from New Zealand — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Voting is now open for the fifth 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 Be
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
Voting is now open for the fourth 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
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.
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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.
Voting is now open for the third 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 Be
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.
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
Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender
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.
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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.
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!
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.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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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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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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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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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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Les Liaisons Dangereuses The Rose Centre (8/15-8/29) |
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Tarzan Sir Howard Morrison Centre (8/05-8/08) |
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Jersey Boys Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03) |
