Lolita Chakrabarti

Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 14, 2026

Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name.

Video: SYLVIA Prepares for Its September Return at Curve Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Check out new behind-the-scenes video from the promo shoot for SYLVIA, ahead of the production’s return this autumn. The musical will tour the UK before culminating in a limited run of performances at the Royal Albert Hall.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.

Full Cast Set for U.S. Stage Premiere Of Royal Shakespeare Company's HAMNET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast for the U.S. tour of Hamnet—a co-production from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions—taking place at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.

West End Productions to Present RED VELVET at North Fourth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

RED VELVET, produced by West End Productions, will run at North Fourth Theatre. Lolita Chakrabarti is a British playwright and actress. This play creates imagined experiences based on a little-known, but true, story.

HAMNET Wins Best Drama Film at 2026 Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Hamnet, the film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, has won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Fellow nominees in the category were Frankenstein, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.

Jessie Buckley Wins First Golden Globe Award for HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Jessie Buckley has won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet.

Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!

Video: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Star in Sneak Peek Clip From HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2025

Watch a sneak peek clip from Hamnet, which sees an early interaction between playwright William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife-to-be, Agnes (Jessie Buckley).

Photos: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & More at New York Screening of HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

On November 21, a New York Special Screening of Hamnet was held at The Whitby Hotel, featuring stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, along with guests such as Ben Platt, Hamish Linklater, Susan Surandon, and more. Check out photos here.

Photos: HAMNET Holds Los Angeles Premiere with Jessie Buckley, Steven Spielberg, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

On November 18, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet held its Los Angeles premiere at The Academy Museum in Los Angeles with Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, producer Steven Spielberg, and more in attendance. Take a look at photos now.

Video: Jessie Buckley Discusses Hamnet and Stage Roots
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025

Jessie Buckley talks about her role in Hamnet and reflects on her stage roots. Discover her insights on Shakespeare and her co-star Paul Mescal.

Review: WENDY & PETER PAN, Barbican Centre
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 29, 2025

Girls rule ok in Ella Hickson's enchanting revival of the Darling children's 'second star to the right and then straight on until morning' journey to Neverland ­– first performed in 2013 and now showing at the Barbican for a five-week run.

Theater-Adjacent Movies for Broadway Fans in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2025

Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. To celebrate the release of movies like Blue Moon, Hedda, and more, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to five new titles that are sure to appeal to Broadway fans. 

SYLVIA UK Tour Will Come to the Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

Singer/song writer and performer Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside Sharon Rose as Sylvia in a UK tour culminating in a run at the Royal Albert Hall this Autumn.

Beverley Knight And Sharon Rose To Star In SYLVIA UK Tour And Royal Albert Hall Run
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical created by The Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, will return in Autumn 2026 for a major UK tour culminating in a five-performance engagement at the Royal Albert Hall.

Video: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley Face Tragic Loss in New Trailer for HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

The full trailer and official poster have been unveiled for Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal, Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. Check them out here.

2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

LIFE OF PI to Launch Digital Lottery for Bass Performance Hall Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Performing Arts Fort Worth is launching a digital lottery for the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience, LIFE OF PI. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!