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Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling is a source material, playwright with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1865

Date of Death: January 18, 1936 (70)

Birth Place: Bombay, Maharashtra, INDIA

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THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING to Kick Off ATI LabSeries
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present a public reading of the new musical THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic story with book and lyrics by D.J. Salisbury and music by Neil Berg.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING to Premiere at Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present a free reading of THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, a new musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, written by DJ Salisbury with music by Neil Berg.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s THE JUNGLE BOOK: KIDS
by Patrick Doss - Sep 17, 2026

Performances run Sept. 18, 25, at 7:00pm, Sept. 19 & 26 at 2:00pm, Sept. 20, 27, at 3:00pm at Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center, 5425 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/
Full Cast Set For THE JUNGLE BOOK at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Anupama Chandrasekhar's stage adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, directed by Indhu Rubasingham and featuring Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera as Mowgli with innovative puppetry by Lume.
Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…
Toomai String Quintet to Perform at Carnegie Hall's United in Sound Festival in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

The Cuban Cultural Center of New York will present the Toomai String Quintet in a program tracing jazz and Latin American diaspora connections, featuring works by Duke Ellington, La Lupe, and others at New York's National Opera Center.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Birmingham Hippodrome announced a new lineup including MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, and more.
New Staging of THE JUNGLE BOOK Comes to the National Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

This festive season, the National Theatre will stage Anupama Chandrasekhar's (The Father and the Assassin) new play, an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's beloved family tale The Jungle Book, directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING: An Epic Musical Adventure Set for The Theatre at St. Luke's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

Jessica Ferguson/Ferguson Productions, Bud and Thelma Negley, and The James Ford Bell Foundation, will present The Man Who Would Be King at The Theatre at St. Lukes.
JUNGLE BOOK Begins This Month At Midwest Trust Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026

Midwest Trust Center will present two performances of Jungle Book on January 17 and 18 at the Polsky Theatre. Adapted from the works of Rudyard Kipling and written and directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller, the production reimagines the story of Mowgli using video projection, shadow play, and original music.
The Foundry at PlayPenn Reveals Class Of 2028
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

The Foundry at PlayPenn, Philadelphia's preeminent playwrights collective for emerging professional writers, welcomes Rayne, Siddarth Anand, and Monica Flory as new Foundry members and its Class of 2028.
Tony-Winner David Adjmi and More Join The Drama Book Shop Summer Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The Drama Book Shop has announced an exciting summer series of talkbacks, book signings, and live podcast recordings featuring a diverse lineup of celebrated playwrights.
Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS Comes to The Shawnee Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will present Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS this month. Learn more about this upcoming musical here!
THE VEGAN TIGRESS London Premiere At the Bread & Roses Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Professional theatre company LynchPin will present the London premiere of a new play at the Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham. The Vegan Tigress by Claire Parker tells the story of a 19th Century fairy tale writer who accidentally summons a ghost.
Review: JUNGLE BOOK at The Kennedy Center
by Itai Yasur - Dec 15, 2024

Washington National Opera takes on Jungle Book for its holiday opera. See what our critic had to say.
Bradford 2025 Uk City Of Culture To Launch With Outdoor Spectacle & National Science And Media Museum Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

The opening events for the year-long Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will take place on 10 & 11 January 2025. RISE is a spectacular outdoor theatrical event that will take place in City Park and Centenary Square, launching the year-long programme.
La Exposición Sebastian Fund. La Verdad De Las Máscaras Destaca El Papel De Estas Piezas Como Símbolos Duales
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

“El hombre miente por naturaleza, dale una máscara y te dirá la verdad”, afirmaba el escritor inglés Oscar Wilde. Esta es una de las premisas a partir de las cuales está integrada la exposición Sebastian Fund. La verdad de las máscaras, en cual el artista muestra una parte de los resultados de su trabajo durante tres años como miembro del Sistema Nacional de Creadores y que actualmente se exhibe en el Museo Nacional de la Estampa (Munae).
Nashville Ballet To Have UK Debut At BALLET NIGHTS In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2024

NASHVILLE BALLET is to make its highly-anticipated UK debut at Ballet Nights 006 at Cadogan Hall on September 4th.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Announces 2024-25 Season Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024

Five Boroughs Music Festival reveals its 2024-25 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of performances and events across New York City.

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How many shows has Rudyard Kipling written?

Rudyard Kipling has written 6 shows including The Man Who Was (Playwright), Just So (Source Material), Just So (Material), Just So (Source Material), Captains Courageous (Source Material), The Man Who Would Be King (Source Material).

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