Gareth Owen News

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.

Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots. Leading the tour is Omari Collins as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, Jason Daniel Chacon as Don, Emma Dean as Nicola, and John Anker Bow as George

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will be presented at Proctors in Schenectady for one night only, on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through the Box Office at Proctors in person, online, or over the phone.

The producers of the North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets go on sale March 27, 2026 at 10AM PDT. 

BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, inspired by Meat Loaf's iconic album, will take the stage at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre this May. The production promises a thrilling blend of romance and rock 'n' roll, set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. Audiences can expect electrifying performances featuring beloved hits from the album, as the story of rebellious youth and passionate love unfolds.

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will be at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for one night only on May 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 AM.

Born in Venezuela and raised in Texas, Fabiola Caraballo Quijada is starring as Juliet in the National Tour of the hit Broadway musical, & JULIET. I had the chance to chat with the three-time Jimmy Award Nominee & Winner of the 2025 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress just prior to & JULIET landing in Montreal, where it will run at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from March 17 – March 22.

Further venues have been announced for the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets!

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: THE MUSICAL has extended its West End run at the Dominion Theatre. The production stars Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly and features music by Elton John. The show will continue performances in London through 2027.

Get a first look at new photos of the North American Tour of Back to the Future: The Musical, featuring Kathryn Adeline as Lorraine Baines and Braden Allen King as Dave McFly/Slick.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Houston as part of the TUTS 2025/26 Season. This live experience based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film comes to the Hobby Center from March 31 through April 5. 

KINKY BOOTS, the award-winning musical, will be staged at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE, from May 8-10, 2026, featuring music by Cyndi Lauper and direction by Jerry Mitchell.

At a ceremony at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView were announced.

BOOP! The Musical is holding a virtual open call for its title role for the upcoming national tour. Director Jerry Mitchell took to social media to share information about the open call, sharing a link to submit.

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

The new UK hit PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL has released a new studio recording of the song “Marmalade” in celebration of World Book Day 2026. Listen to the new track now!

Hershey Theatre will present Jim Steinman's acclaimed musical, BAT OUT OF HELL, this May. The production promises a thrilling experience with its rock and roll spectacle inspired by Meat Loaf's iconic music.

The Auditorium will present BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL for one night only on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The production arrives direct from London’s West End and will be performed at the historic venue located at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive.

Multi award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will be coming to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its first ever UK tour. Learn more about the show here!

Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.