David Woodhead News

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in Rehearsal For RENT in London

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT at the Tom Stoppard Theatre.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Folketeateret

by Christian Ranke — September 4, 2026

Scenekvelder’s new Les Misérables trusts the score without treating it as a museum piece.

Alexa Lopez Joins RENT at The Tom Stoppard Theatre; Full Cast Set

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2026

Alexa Lopez will join the previously cast Gaten Matarazzo and Danielle Fiamanya in RENT, opening at London's Tom Stoppard Theatre.

RENT West End Revival Adds Travis Ross, Bella Brown, & More to Principal Cast

by Stephi Wild — July 8, 2026

Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo.

MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT to Launch 2027 UK & Ireland Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 2, 2026

Daniel Casey will return as Inspector Tom Barnaby in a second UK & Ireland tour of MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT, produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, following a record-breaking 2025/26 run.

Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in RENT at Duke of York's Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 19, 2026

Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo will make his West End debut as Mark in a new production of RENT, directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard, at London's Duke of York's Theatre.

Photos: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN UK Tour- First Look

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2026

Production photos have been released for the new UK revival of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.

Full Cast Set for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN; Layton Williams Departs

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2026

Co-producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have revealed the full cast for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL to Screen In HD At Park Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2026

As part of their ArtsCinema Stage2Screen Series, The Park Theatre of Jaffrey is presenting the HD filmed UK production of the Tony-winning musical Titanic: The Musical.

Video: MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT UK Tour Trailer

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2026

A new trailer has been released for Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards

by BWW Awards — January 13, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honour regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Review: MISS SAIGON at Göteborgs Operan

by Christian Ranke — October 21, 2025

For decades, Miss Saigon has occupied contested terrain within the musical theater canon—championed by some as an essential work, scrutinized by others for perpetuating orientalist narratives and reductive stereotypes.

Layton Williams and George Blagden Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast

by Stephi Wild — October 13, 2025

Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.

MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT Comes to Storyhouse This Autumn

by Stephi Wild — October 2, 2025

Catch Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at Storyhouse this autumn! Discover the cast and thrilling plot details.

First Listen: Sydnie Christmas Sings ‘Animal Lover’ in 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2025

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas stars as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo, now in its final week through August 30, 2025.

INSIDE AMERICAN PIE, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN And More Set for Curve Leicester's 2025-26 Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 1, 2025

Leicester’s Curve Theatre has announced a slate of new Made at Curve productions and co-productions for 2025 and 2026, featuring a major Kander and Ebb revival, a rehearsed reading of an American classic, and a UK premiere of a hit Canadian docu-concert.