Jamie Wilson News

Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.

Nottingham Playhouse has appointed Graeme Thompson as Director of Producing. Thompson brings over 15 years of theatre producing experience, most recently as Senior Producer at Dance City in Newcastle.

Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.

The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE has been announced, with Gabriel Vick leading as Daniel Hillard alongside a company of performers set to visit Birmingham, Newcastle, Dublin, Glasgow, and more cities.

Cole Escola will reprise their Tony Award-winning role as Mary Todd Lincoln in a limited West End run of OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre, as the Olivier Award-winning production extends booking into early 2027.

The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.

The original Broadway cast recording of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will be released in vinyl and CD format on May 15, 2026. Pre-order is available now.

Tony Award-winning producer Michael Patrick and stage and screen veteran Franc D'Ambrosio have joined forces to launch New Ventures Entertainment, a multi-platform production company operating across theater, film, television, and digital media.

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.

London Theatre Company has announced new cast members joining the company of Into The Woods. Learn more about the show, how to get tickets, and the new cast members here!

All new photos have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre for a strictly limited season. Check out the photos below!

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced additional tour dates, expanding its reach to new audiences. The musical continues to celebrate the iconic Live Aid event.

The Broadway cast recording for TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) is now available for public streaming. Learn more and listen to the album here!

Rehearsal images have been released for the West End return of AVENUE Q, which will play a strictly limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre beginning Friday 20 March 2026.

The new original Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will release an original Broadway cast recording. Listen to the first single here and watch a video of the stars in the recording booth!

Mrs. Doubtfire, the feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre starting November 2026.

Stage Entertainment has announced that THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – The Musical will celebrate its German premiere in December 2026 at Stage Theater Neue Flora in Hamburg.

Toronto's Mirvish Theatres will dim their marquee lights on January 28 at 8 PM to honor the late Paul Elliott, a prominent UK theatre producer who passed away recently.

With applications now open for the ‘5 at 50’ initiative in celebration of Stage One’s 50th anniversary, the first three mentors have been announced. Learn more here!

JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL has announced a major UK and Ireland tour opening at Curve, Leicester, in March 2027. The production tells the story behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts and features music by artists including Queen, U2, David Bowie, and Madonna.