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.
New Zealand Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from New Zealand — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre
What did our critic think of THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre.
Review: FUQ BOIZ: The Greatest Showboiz at Bats Theatre
What did our critic think of FUQ BOIZ at Bats Theatre?
Review: ONCE ON CHUNUK BAIR at Company Theatre At The Rose Centre, Belmont
Award winning director Paul Rouckchan is clearly invested in bringing out the human elements of a battle remembered as one of bloodiest moments in NZ military history.
Review: WAR HERO at Stagecraft Theatre
This is a play that will linger in the mind long after the curtain falls.
Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre
Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Musical Theatre
This production is one of obvious beauty - and much more.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Bobby Lee Will Bring THE FINALLY TOUR to Australia and New Zealand
Comedian Bobby Lee, known for his years as a cast member on MAD TV, will bring THE FINALLY TOUR to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand.
Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Natasha MacAller, Wife of Michael Crawford, Releases New Book 'The Apothecary Chef'
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (ARTHUR MILLER) at Silo, At Q Theatre, Auckland
And incredibly powerful – as powerful as any Greek tragedy might be.
Previews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Harlequin Theatre, Howick
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.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
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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 Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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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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Jesus Christ Superstar The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08) |
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Judy''s Encore Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09) |
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Jesus Christ Superstar St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28) |
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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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Bug Songs Not Love Songs BATS (8/25-8/29) |