Playing Field News

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

Apply now for Candela's Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship. This unique opportunity offers emerging playwrights a chance to hone their craft, network with industry professionals, and potentially see their work brought to life on stage.

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role.

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 2, 2024! The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. Watch a video preview now!

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 2, 2024! In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they’re tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. Watch a video preview now!

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Broadway For All, the recipient of a 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, has announced that it is now accepting applications for its renowned Summer Conservatory. The 4-week intensive program offers young artists from across the country the opportunity to train with industry trailblazers and collaborate with other artists from all walks of life.

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Thursday, April 25, 2024! The final five chefs must create a dish that won’t leave a sour taste in the judges’ mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Watch a video preview now!

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Thursday, April 11, 2024! The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. Watch the video preview now!

New dates have been announced for the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, the theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which embarks on a major 18-month UK and Ireland tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026.

Celebrate 50 years of Feminist Theatre with the release of 'Feminist Theatre - Then & Now' by Supernova Books.

Broadway World had the pleasure of recently talking with Todd Newton.  Mr. Newton is an accomplished author, social media creator, and master of ceremonies.  He is coming to the Hershey Theater on April 16 as host of The Price is Right Live! After reading the interview, we encourage you to “come on down” and experience the fun.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for GREASE’s UK & Ireland tour in the download link below. Grease begins its tour at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley on 12 March, touring until 16 November. 

MUSE/IQUE’s next show in their 2024 season, themed Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope, is Really Big Show: How Ed Sullivan Changed America Every Sunday Night.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 24, 2024! The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they’re tasked with preparing a next-level seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine. Watch the new video preview now!

The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Get all the scoop on NEXT LEVEL CHEF, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 17, 2024! The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch with only 30 minutes on the clock. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen.

Explore the riveting story behind the 1964 Venice Biennale with the new documentary TAKING VENICE by Amei Wallach. Uncover the truth and intrigue of the art world's most prestigious event. Taking Venice unfolds at the height of the Cold War when the U.S. government was determined to fight Communism with culture.