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STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Cinema Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will come to cinemas internationally including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Canada. Learn more and watch the trailer here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2026- LA LA LAND Stage Musical Creative Team Unveiled and More
by - Oct 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL To Make Australian Debut at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in 2027
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2026

PADDINGTON The Musical, the seven-time Olivier Award-winning musical, will open in Sydney in 2027. The production features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and direction by Luke Sheppard.

Tichina Arnold to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET; James Monroe Iglehart to Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026

Tichina Arnold will join the Broadway production of & JULIET, making her stage debut in the musical. James Monroe Iglehart will return to reprise his role as Lance.

Review: & JULIA at Stage Palladium Theater, Stuttgart
by André Böke - Oct 12, 2026

What if Juliet chose herself over Romeo? Packed with Max Martin’s biggest pop hits, “& Julia” reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy as a vibrant, witty celebration of self-discovery, queer visibility and female empowerment. Stuttgart’s energetic cast brings this feel-good musical to life.

Critics Praise Gaten Matarazzo And Cast In RENT Revival At The Tom Stoppard Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 9, 2026

Set in New York's East Village, Rent follows a group of young artists, musicians and friends, navigating love, ambition and creativity while trying to build lives on their own terms. Inspired by Puccini's La Bohème, this iconic musical captures the joy, uncertainty and resilience of a generation determined to make every moment count. Featuring an unforgettable score and a story that continues to resonate, Rent is a powerful celebration of community, connection and a call to live every minute as if it were your last. No day but today.

Gaten Matarazzo Makes West End Debut In Powerful 30th Anniversary Revival Of RENT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 8, 2026

It's been a long wait since London last saw Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical rock masterpiece that won four Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer. It's unlikely that any of the cast of the 30th anniversary revival of RENT was out of nappies when the show debuted off-Broadway, but the themes of young people struggling with the cost of living, navigating jobs and relationships, as well as living in the aftermath of the pandemic (albeit this one is AIDS), are evergreen.

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in RENT, Now Extended in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

Due to demand, Jonathan Larson’s RENT has extended its run at The Tom Stoppard Theatre and is now booking until Saturday 29 May 2027, with 35,000 more tickets released. Plus, check out all new production photos here.

New Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.

Photo: First Look At Gaten Matarazzo in West End Revival of RENT
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026

A first look has been revealed for the new production of RENT, offering a glimpse at the cast in Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical. Check out the photo below!

Video: Kenzie Ziegler, Spencer Sutherland, & Anthony Gargiula's & JULIET Pre-Show Playlist
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2026

Watch the video of the musical's new trio below, naming songs by Sabrina Carpenter, ACDC, James Brown, the Backstreet Boys, Kehlani, Demi Lovato, and even Sutherland himself.

Cyrus Veyssi to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

New York City based creator, writer, and comedian Cyrus Veyssi will make their Broadway debut in the musical comedy & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre this October.

RENT to Offer Day Seat Ticketing for Preview Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

RENT announced a day seat ticketing initiative for preview performances at London's Tom Stoppard Theatre, with 100 tickets at £20 for the first preview and front-row seats at £30 for subsequent previews.

Video: & JULIET Welcomes Kenzie Ziegler, Spencer Sutherland, & Anthony Gargiula
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2026

Kenzie Ziegler, Spencer Sutherland, and Anthony Gargiula made their Broadway debuts in & Juliet last night. Watch videos of them taking their first bows now!

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in Rehearsal For RENT in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT at the Tom Stoppard Theatre. Check out the photos here!

& JULIET to Close on Broadway In January
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

The jukebox musical will play its final performance at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, concluding a run that grossed over $175 million and welcomed 1.5 million audience members.

& JULIET to Bring North American Tour to Calgary in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

The North American tour of & JULIET will make its Calgary debut in September, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more about the show here.

Aly Michalka and Spencer Sutherland to Make Broadway Debuts in & JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026

Music, film, and television star Aly Michalka and singer/songwriter Spencer Sutherland will make their Broadway debuts in & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre this Fall.

Alison Luff Will Depart & JULIET on Broadway in November
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2026

Alison Luff has announced her final bow in & Juliet on Broadway. After first joining the company in 2024, Luff will be playing her final performance as 'Anne.'

Alexa Lopez Joins RENT at The Tom Stoppard Theatre; Full Cast Set
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Alexa Lopez will join the previously cast Gaten Matarazzo and Danielle Fiamanya in RENT, opening at London's Tom Stoppard Theatre. Learn more about the full cast here!