Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to the Barbican this Summer in Good Night, Oscar – direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season. What did the critics think?
Long forgotten talkshow guest has plenty to say about culture today
Grey Castle Productions has announced the transfer of Ienny., a bold and vulnerable one-man play written and performed by Alfie Webster and directed by Fringe First Award winner, Sarah Stacey.
After runs in Chicago and on Broadway, Good Night, Oscar arrives at the Barbican Centre in London this month. The show, starring Sean Hayes as the titular character, follows famed character actor and pianist Oscar Levant on an unforgettable night as a guest star on Jack Paar’s late-night television talk show. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ben Rappaport, who plays the role of Jack Paar in Good Night, Oscar. We discussed what it’s been like to be a part of the show since 2022, how he has worked on the role and how it feels to be bringing the show to the West End.
Director Jonathan Munby's spectacular production of Wendy & Peter Pan will play the Barbican Theatre this autumn. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!
Multi award-winning actor Brian Cox will embark on his first ever one-man show It’s All About Me! this autumn. Brian will take to the road for the 18-date tour in October.
The full cast has been revealed for the UK & Ireland tour of Fiddler on the Roof. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets to the tour here!
Fiddler on the Roof is running this summer at the Barbican Theatre from 24 May until 19 July. This strictly limited residency follows a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year. Check out video of the Fiddler's arrival at the theatre ahead of tonight's first performance!
Fiddler on the Roof is running this summer at the Barbican Theatre from 24 May until 19 July. This strictly limited residency follows a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Exeter Northcott’s first Shakespeare play in over decade will star six professional actors alongside an ensemble of local dancers. Learn more about the production here!
Katy Galloway Productions has announced the cast for Rosie Day’s (This is not a) Happy Room at Theatre Royal Windsor. Learn more about the show and cast here!
Acclaimed award-winning actor Rosalie Craig will return to the West End stage this summer to star as June Levant in the London premiere of Good Night, Oscar.
Following a win for Best Musical Revival at this year’s Olivier Awards, final casting has been announced for this summer’s run of Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican Theatre.
One might expect a hard-hitting, intellectual look at homophobia in Singapore. This, however, is something both more profound and more tender, a look at queer attitudes towards domesticity and community through the lens of two middle-aged Singaporean lives.
Further casting for the West End premiere of Good Night, Oscar has been confirmed, with Ben Rappaport joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes this summer, reprising his acclaimed role as legendary talk show host Jack Paar.
The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
Final details have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025, which will take place this Sunday 6 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. Learn more here!
Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.
Multi-award-winning comedian, podcaster, radio presenter, TV Host - and gay icon! - James Barr is taking his fearless, critically acclaimed stand-up show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) on a UK tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.
