Roald Dahl

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The Alhambra Theatre & Dining
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining has announced the opening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the fantastical musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel.

Review: FANTASTIC MR. FOX at Opera Omaha is FUN-tastic!
by Christine Swerczek - Jun 5, 2025

Based on the popular classic children’s tale by Roald Dahl, Tobias Picker composed a three act opera with libretto by Donald Sturrock. The chamber version for a seven piece orchestra was arranged by Francesco Cilluffo. Opera Omaha’s production is directed and imagined by Alison Moritz.

Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL Jr at the People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

The cast of Matilda The Musical Jr, debuting on stage at Peoples Theatre next week, are hard at work in rehearsal, excited to bring this iconic Roald Dahl classic book to life on stage for Joburg audiences for the very first time on their stage.

Christian Youth Theatre to Put on Ronald Dahl's WILLY WONKA
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale.

TV: Entrevistamos a Xavier Torras en la presentación de CENICIENTA en Madrid
by Juan Cano - May 30, 2025

Durante la presentación oficial del musical CENICIENTA, que se estrenará el próximo 3 de octubre en el Teatro Coliseum de Madrid, pudimos entrevistar a Xavier Torras, supervisor y director musical de esta gran producción que llegará a la Gran Vía. “Ya había llegado el momento de disfrutar de dónde viene todo esto, de dónde nace el teatro musical, y qué mejor que hacerlo con una obra de los considerados padres del género”.

Full Cast Set for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL at Windsor Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed the full cast for the family musical based on Roald Dahl’s THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE. Learn more about the production here!

Lakewood Playhouse Reveals Summer Season of Educational Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Lakewood Playhouse has announced a vibrant lineup of summer theater programming, offering opportunities for young performers to explore the stage and build their skills through immersive productions and specialized workshops.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes to Theatre in the Park
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach will kick off Theatre in the Park's 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON! The musical begins this week and is packed with magic, mischief, and one seriously oversized snack.

Previews: SUMMER THEATRE PREVIEW ROUNDUP
by F.H. Kekoa - May 26, 2025

Don't miss these great theatre offerings this summer!

Photos/Video: 20th Annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

The 20th annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street) hosted by Nicholas Matos (Smash) and Aline Mayagoitia (Real Women Have Curves). Check out photos and video of the event!

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the musical Hans Christian Andersen JR. is now is available for licensing. We have all of the details here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Multi-Year International Tour to Launch This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a multi-year international tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in October 2025.

MTI Reveals Junior Theatre Festival Europe 2025 Line Up
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

Music Theatre International has announced the line-up for this year's MTI Junior Theatre Festival Europe (JTF Europe), to be held at the ICC in Birmingham this month.

The Bushnell Will Hold Auditions For New Performing Arts Scholars Program
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars, a newly added arts education program, will open the online audition registration this weekend. Learn more about the auditions here!

HERE LIES LOVE, MAMMA MIA and More Set for Center Theatre Group 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Make of GIANT's Move to The West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 2, 2025

Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court, the play everyone is talking about is transferring to the West End. John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Mark Rosenblatt's critically acclaimed play. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, The Royal Court's production of Giant is now open at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre.

Review: GIANT, Starring John Lithgow
by Cindy Marcolina - May 2, 2025

It’s 1983 and beloved author Roald Dahl is about to release The Witches. Snobbish and short-tempered, he’s currently under scrutiny for the antisemitic language he used in a book review that spoke against Israel’s murderous invasion of Lebanon. Collected in his childhood kitchen are Dahl, his wife-to-be Felicity, and his publisher Tom Maschler. They’re waiting for a sales executive sent by Dahl’s American publisher in order to compel him to retract and apologise. His piece didn’t go down well in the States and his numbers are now at stake. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright has received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Elliot Levey bagged the acting categories at the latter. It deserves every ounce of praise. Giant is timely. It’s sophisticated. It’s complex. It’s nuanced. It’s everything an excellent play should be. Each side of the argument is so passionate and eloquent, yet one, though just, reeks of hatred. At a stage when Kneecap have seen their US visa revoked after speaking out against the Palestinian genocide at Coachella and JK Rowling continues to spew transphobic hate, Giant’s West End transfer is utterly momentous.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!

Photos: John Lithgow and More in GIANT in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Production photos have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT, starring John Lithgow, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!

Northern Stage Announces Sam Empey & Kevin David Thomas As New Co-Directors Of Education
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Northern Stage has announced that Sam Empey (Associate Director of Education) and Kevin David Thomas (Resident Artist & Director, Cabaret) have been appointed Co-Directors of Education effective June 1, 2025.