The National Theatre

RENT, BUYER & CELLAR and More Set for Ensemble Theatre Company 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026-27 48th Season, “California: Here and Now,” spans solo comedy, rock musical, world premiere musical, noir thriller, and explosive American drama.

David Byrne, Stephen Daldry & More Join Genesis Foundation Showcase at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

​To mark its 25th anniversary, the Genesis Foundation will host a limited-ticket showcase and drinks reception at the Royal Court Theatre. The event will bring together work from artists and organisations it has supported over 25 years.

GIANT Playwright Signs Mark Rosenblatt Signs With CAA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Playwright Mark Rosenblatt, who wrote the play Giant that is now running on Broadway, has signed with CAA. Rosenblatt, a theater and film writer and director, won the Olivier Award for Giant when it had its premiere in the West End in 2024. 

Photos: Monica Barbaro, Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

All new photos have been released for Marianne Elliott’s (Angels in America) new staging of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!

THE SUGAR WIFE Playwright Elizabeth Kuti Will Conduct Post-Show Q&A at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Elizabeth Kuti, whose play THE SUGAR WIFE is receiving its US Premiere in a production by The Artistic Home at Theater Wit, will attend the Friday, April 3 performance and stay for a post-show question and answer session.

Photos: Rakie Ayola, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Cherrelle Skeete in THE AUTHENTICATOR in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Winsome Pinnock’s new play The Authenticator, marking the first time one of her plays has premiered at the National Theatre.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Will Develop GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN The Musical For Premiere in November
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE announced plans for the 2026-2027 season, including a new Broadway partnership, and the development of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun the Musical.

Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!

Full Cast Set to Join Sarah Parish and Rupert Penry-Jones in ECLIPSE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

Eclipse, written and directed by John Morton will receive its world premiere at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre from 8 May – 6 June. The full cast has been revealed, joining Sarah Parish and Rupert Penry-Jones.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Sardi's Sold, Broadway Booms & Phantom Makes History in Sydney
by Alex Freeman - Mar 30, 2026

This week's theater news spans the globe, from a massive outdoor Phantom of the Opera making history on Sydney Harbour to Shakespeare's birthday celebrations in Chicago, a landmark West End awards night in London, and a new home for one of New York's most celebrated Off-Broadway companies. Closer to home, Broadway is reporting record-breaking grosses and attendance even as international tourism dips, while one of the Theatre District's most beloved institutions — Sardi's — prepares for a temporary farewell as it changes hands. And as the world marked World Theatre Day on March 27, the stories this week serve as a fitting reminder of just how alive and far-reaching the art form remains.

FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN to Have US Premiere at Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming US premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos' one-person show Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, which runs at Studio Theatre, Washington DC this summer.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Meet the Cast of FALLEN ANGELS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!

Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.

HADESTOWN Filmed West End Capture, Starring Original Broadway Leads, is Coming to Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The live, West End capture of Hadestown will be released theatrically in North America on July 24, 2026. The UK will follow at a date to be announced. Learn more here!

Rufus Norris’s First Directing Job Since the National Theatre Will Open In Turkey Today
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Rufus Norris will return to directing this evening as his production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premieres at Zorlu PAC in Istanbul. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set For RSC's THE TEMPEST
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre marking his first time directing in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for FLYBY Ahead of Southwark Playhouse Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Flyby, the new musical by Theo Jamieson, directed and co-created by Adam Lenson. The show has its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 24, 2026- TITANIQUE Exclusive First Look
by - Mar 24, 2026

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

Review: VINCENT IN BRIXTON, Starring Niamh Cusack, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2026

Last seen in London at the National Theatre nearly 25 years ago, Nicholas Wright's thoughtful and thought-provoking play, Vincent In Brixton, now has a well-deserved revival at the Orange Tree in a beautifully performed, intimate and multi-layered production, showcasing some formidable acting talent, both old and new.