Laurence Olivier News

Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of the crime thriller, Criminal Record season two. In the new episode, Operation Samphire is underway with Billy embedded in Cosmo Thompson’s far-right group. Watch the clip now.

London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the second episode of the crime thriller, Criminal Record, season two. In the new episode, Hegarty brings June into his plan to use Billy as an undercover asset. Watch the clip now.

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two premiere of the crime thriller, Criminal Record. In the first episode of the new season, the search for a killer lands June back in Hegarty’s orbit. Watch the clip now.

EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas announced he will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK, two charities supporting the financial and emotional wellbeing of UK theatre workers.

The worlds of sports and musical theater are colliding in a new promotional video for WWE's WrestleMania. Ahead of its 2026 edition this month, Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared an introduction he filmed for the pro-wrestling event.

Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. The production continues its run at the Lyric Theatre. Felton’s engagement marks the first time a film cast member has joined the stage version.

Ahead of its U.S. release this month, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive clip from the new film version of Hamlet, featuring Riz Ahmed as the titular prince and Timothy Spall as Polonius. Check it out now.

Amber Riley is opening up about her decision not to do theater in New York City, calling out industry standards that are 'not sustainable.' The Glee alum shares that she will only do Broadway once the 'culture changes.'

Mouth Studio and Grey Castle Productions in association with Park Theatre, have announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of ROT. HUSK. LOSER. 

Richard Attenborough’s Oh! What a Lovely War, the 1969 anti-war movie musical, will be making its worldwide debut on Blu-ray in the UK, courtesy of Eureka Entertainment.

Henry V of England is one of those big roles for an actor. Alfie Enoch follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier and Tom Hiddleston as the king who led a battalion of tired and outnumbered soldiers to victory. Excellent performances may save it, but co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Tamara Harvey’s take on this history play is unfortunately bland and unfocused. It’s something we’ve seen too many times before.

Watch a first look video of SLEUTH at Guthrie Theater, the Tony Award-winning play by Anthony Shaffer running through May 10, 2026.

Urban Stages has announced that its 42nd Annual Benefit, the Art of Theatre Gala, will take place on Thursday, May 14. Charles Busch will receive the Luminary Award, which will be introduced by Kenneth Lonergan. 

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show recently was paid a visit by stars Nicole Scherzinger, Marisha Wallace, and Todrick Hall. Check out photos here!

The Spring 2026 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff on April 26, 2026. Check out where this spring's shows were developed.

425,000 tickets are now on sale for the reimagined one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. The first performance will take place in October 2026.

Benjamin Eisenhouer performed Dewy Fin with the same energy and comedic style as that of Jack Black. He connected well with the students and his character development had you rooting for him in the end. Bethany Maylkh had strong performance as the stern principal with an inner love for rock. The song, “Stick it to the Man,” was performed with such enthusiasm by the students. You could tell it was one of their favorites. Another student song, “If Only You Would Listen” was heartfelt and showcased the love and pain in the relationship between the students and parents.

BroadwayWorld chats with award-winning playwright Migdalia Cruz about the world premiere of her adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' running at the Magic Theatre from March 18 through April 5 in San Francisco.