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DARK OF THE MOON Will Make World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

The world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon, based on the classic 1941 play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney, will run at Charing Cross Theatre.

2026 Nominees for the Empty Space…Peter Brook Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards has announced the nominees for the prestigious Empty Space…Peter Brook Award 2026. Learn more about the nominees here!

INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.

Theatre Critic Blanche Marvin Dies at 100
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and theatre critic Blanche Marvin has died at age 100, four days before her 101st birthday. Learn more and read her obituary here.

Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Hugh Bonneville Stars in SHADOWLANDS at the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025

Hugh Bonneville will return to the West End in SHADOWLANDS, a touching play about love and loss, starting February 2026 at Aldwych Theatre.

TOPSY TURVY, ARREST THE CLOWNS Included in 2025-2026 Season at The Actors' Gang
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

The Actors’ Gang is announcing its full 2025/2026 which features seven original plays, two twentieth century theatrical classics, and Late Night Fridays that will present improvised commedia dell’ arte, live music and film screenings.

Anthony Abeson Studio Starts In-Person Classes For Kids
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

The 'Coach to the Stars' Studio starts a weekend conservatory program with the goal of 'doing work that gets work.' Learn more about the upcoming program here.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

Review: GRACE PERVADES, Starring Ralph Fiennes
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 4, 2025

Fiennes captures the voice and gait of actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and Miranda Raison conveys the intuitive nature of actress Ellen Terry in a superb production by director Jeremy Herrin in Fiennes' new season at Theatre Royal Bath.

Review Roundup: Nicholas Hytner's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Bridge Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 6, 2025

Return to the forest this summer – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels. The seating is wrapped around the action while the immersive tickets allow the story to be followed on foot. Following its critically-acclaimed run in 2019, the Bridge Theatre’s five-star production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns for a limited run.

DAMBUDZO by Nora Chipaumir and More Set for BAM Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

BAM has revealed its programming for Fall 2025 and Next Wave…an expansive slate of dance, music, theater, visual art, family events, holiday fare, and more. See full programming and learn more!

The Yard Theatre Reveals Final Events Before Redevelopment
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

As The Yard Theatre prepares to close its doors for its major redevelopment, it has announced the final events in its current building. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Elizabeth Bruce
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 17, 2025

Today’s subject Elizabeth Bruce is currently living her theatre life as the co-host and co-creator of the Creativists in Dialogue podcast. A series that covers a variety of topics as they relate to creativity. The series can be heard on Substack and Spotify.

THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES Returns To Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

After its hit 2018 UK premiere, the adaptation of the bestselling novel by Lola Shoneyin, a tale of marital power dynamics and sexual politics, will return to Arcola Theatre

2025 Critics’ Circle Theatre Award Winners Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Critics’ Circle Drama Section has revealed the winners of this year’s Theatre Awards 2025. These are the only awards to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. See the list of winners here!

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 3/13/2025; Jobs In Finance, Hospitality and More
by - Mar 13, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 3/6/2025; Jobs In Marketing, Operations and More
by - Mar 6, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/6/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

HEISENBERG, A Queer Reimagining Of Simon Stephens, Comes to Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Reimagining Simon Stephens' 2015 play a decade later, Katharine Farmer's new direction of Heisenberg reinterprets the story of identity and loneliness as a queer female relationship.

DEAR MARTIN Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Following an unexpected friendship between a psychopath in a high security hospital and his secret lover’s husband, Madeleine Brettingham’s debut play Dear Martin is a darkly comic commentary on mental health, connection and redemption. 

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