Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
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WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK AND ROLL Will Embark on UK Tour
The biographical play with live music celebrating Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson will tour 13 UK venues, with rock and roll guest performers joining the production that originated at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre
It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends For Final Time in London
The multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End for the final time.
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before.
Anna Zavelson Will Play Christine Daaé in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London
Anna Zavelson, known for her Broadway debut in THE NOTEBOOK, will join the cast of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre in London for an 11-week run alongside Dean Chisnall as The Phantom.
New £10K Mainstage Prize Launches to Champion Large-Scale Playwriting
The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel.
Samantha Barks, Cedric Neal, John Owen-Jones, and More Will Lead THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE Concert
A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Present New North American Tour in Seattle
Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment announced full casting for the new North American Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre, led by Isaiah Bailey in the title role.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tickets on Sale at San Diego Civic Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited engagement.
Video: Watch All of the Performances from the 2026 Olivier Awards
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed earlier this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed.
Video: PADDINGTON and More Accept Awards at the 2026 Olivier Awards
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed.
Photos: Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and More Win at the 2026 Olivier Awards
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed.
One Last Bow: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Takes Her Leave in Germany
A dazzling farewell: 'Mrs.
EVITA, The Olivier Awards, and the St. Louis Connection
When the Olivier Awards were handed out this evening in London, Stages St.
Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Eccles Theater is Refreshed with Reverence
The national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, brings back the old favorite with refreshed reverence.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL, OH, MARY! and More Set for The Smith Center's 2026-2027 Broadway Las Vegas Series
The Smith Center announced its 2026-2027 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, featuring seven productions including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards.
Interview: Gordon Bovinet, Vienna's Old Deuteronomy, Visits THE JELLICLE BALL
Gordon Bovinet has had long and storied career in Musical Theater, Opera and as one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in Europe.
David Fynn Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
First casting has been announced for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical.
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