Roald Dahl

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre and More to Take Part in Chicago Theatre Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place this winter.

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is fast approaching, so get set for 12 straight days of incredible stories told by puppet artists and companies from around the world playing all over Chicago.

Review: THE BFG, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 14, 2025

Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Daniel Evans brings to life one of Roald Dahl’s most darkly beloved children’s books in an utterly thrilling adaptation by Tom Wells. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 11, 2025- MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway and More
by - Dec 11, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look At MATILDA THE MUSICAL At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre will present ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, offering a family production led by a youth cast with adult principals. Check out photos of the production.

Review Roundup: THE BFG at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

Royal Shakespeare Company is presenting The BFG, based on the novel by Roald Dahl and directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. See what the critics are saying here!

Photos: THE BFG Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

The official opening of The BFG was recently held at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Check out photos from the opening celebrations here!

Review: MATILDA al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 9, 2025

Dopo due anni torna al Sistina il musical Matilda nella produzione curata da Massimo Romeo Piparo ma con alcuni essenziali cambiamenti nel cast.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 9, 2025- Go Inside BUG with Carrie Coon and More
by - Dec 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: THE BFG is Now Playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

All new production photos have been released for The BFG, based on the novel by Roald Dahl and directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. Check out the photos here!

Jasmine Amy Rogers to Headline 2026 Junior Theater Festival Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

Junior Theater Festival Productions has unveiled programming and the lineup of performers who will take part in the 2026 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta & 2026 Junior Theater Festival West.

How Do You Make a Crocodile Sing? An Interview With “Enormous Crocodile” Composer Ahmed Gallab
by Melissa Heckscher - Dec 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with composer Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab about the music, puppets, and family fun behind Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through January 4.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Unveils First Look At THE BFG 12-Foot Giant Puppet
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre, and the Roald Dahl Story Company have released a first-look image of the BFG puppet ahead of the upcoming stage adaptation of THE BFG.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The Belmont Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

The Belmont Theatre will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Musical Comedy-your golden ticket to holiday entertainment for the entire family! The show will run in December.

Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Comes to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile for five weeks from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn more about the show here!

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Brings Community To The Stage In Minnesota
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

This month at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis, the company continues to honor this tradition by bringing to life an adaptation of the globally famous author, Roald Dahl's, The Enormous Crocodile.

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will bring more than 100 puppetry events to venues across Chicago in January 2026. The festival features artists from Europe, Asia, and the U.S..

Interview: Caleb Kohler of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions
by Brian Hilbrand - Nov 12, 2025

LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages worldwide. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Her cruel parents dislike her but impress her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Broadway World Michigan sat down with Caleb Kohler, who plays Bruce, to get his thoughts on the show, cake, and more!

Interview: Luke Lewis of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions
by Brian Hilbrand - Nov 12, 2025

LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages worldwide. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Her cruel parents unlove her but impress her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Broadway World Michigan sat down with Luke Lewis, who plays Miss Trunchbull, to get his thoughts on the show!

Pasadena Playhouse Expands 2026 Education Programs With 16 Community Classes and Two Summer Camps
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse will expand its education slate in 2026 with 16 community classes and two summer camps for participants ages 5–105. Led by professional teaching artists—and joined this spring by Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman.