The tale of Salieri and Mozart is returning to the screen in a new series adaptation of Amadeus, the acclaimed play by Peter Shaffer. Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany lead the cast as the musical rivals, and spoke to BroadwayWorld about preparing to play these well-known roles. Watch the full conversation here.
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
The Fisher Center at Bard will present a new production of Richard Strauss's rarely staged opera THE EGYPTIAN HELEN, directed by Christian Räth, featuring the American Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leon Botstein.
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will star as Salieri and Mozart in the first major West End revival of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS in over a decade, directed by Jeremy Herrin at the Noël Coward Theatre.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, has set its U.S. release. Adapted from Schaffer's play by Joe Barton, the series will debut on STARZ on Friday, May 8.
Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!
Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, led by Jefferson Mays, and directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, is running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Read the reviews here!
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026.
In Peter Shaffer’s play, “Amadeus,” unfulfilled composer Antonio Salieri calls himself “the patron saint of mediocrity.” This is the last word you’d associate with Skylight Musical Theatre’s impressive production.
Pasadena Playhouse has extended its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus even before performances begin! Pasadena Playhouse will present a fifth and final week of performances.
Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, will be coming to STARZ in the U.S. Originally premiering as a Sky Original series in the UK, the series will debut on STARZ in 2026.
Pasadena Playhouse will present 'MICRO MOZART', a unique series developed in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, showcasing classical music performances.
Watch a sneak peek of Will Sharpe as Mozart in AMADEUS, a reimagined series exploring his legacy and rivalry with Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany).
Pasadena Playhouse has share first look photos of the stars of Amadeus, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, I Am My Own Wife) as Salieri and Broadway’s Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Mozart.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The official trailer has dropped for Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play. The series features Will Sharpe as Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart, and Paul Bettany as court composer Antonio Salieri. Watch the dramatic trailer now.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields has joined Sky to celebrate the launch of the new Sky Original series Amadeus, premiering in December 2025. The partnership includes a November 28 event at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
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