Roald Dahl News

The Roald Dahl Story Company has arrived in Wolverhampton for the wickedly funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile playing at the Grand Theatre.

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Bedroom Farce and more.

For his performance as Roald Dahl in Giant, John Lithgow has broken records with his third Tony Award, making him the oldest man to ever receive an award in an acting category.

John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.

A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The production follows a scheming crocodile whose jungle plans are foiled by fellow creatures summoning the courage to stop him.

Playful People Productions in San Jose announced its 2026-27 season, including SHREK THE MUSICAL JR, DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL, ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA JR, and a secret surprise show.

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts will present ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Ruth Eckerd Hall's main stage in Clearwater, featuring reserved seating from $10.

The Drama Bookshop is partnering with the Broadway production of GIANT to give students a free copy of Mark Rosenblatt's Tony-nominated play with a valid student ID, while supplies last.

The 21st annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale is scheduled for Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre hosted by Tony winner Ari’el Stachel.

Sharon Playhouse announced casting for its 2026 season, featuring SWINGTIME CANTEEN, 42ND STREET, COME FROM AWAY, a full YouthStage season, and special events including THE DIVINE SISTER starring Charles Busch.

John Lithgow has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT.

The Authors Guild Foundation (AGF) will launch “Page to Stage”, an intimate salon series on bringing literary works and the figures behind them to the stage with bestselling author Harlan Coben in conversation with playwright Mark Rosenblatt.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present its New Works June festival, featuring Meander Dance Collective, solo performances, a world-premiere staged reading, and poetry by Claudia Castro Luna, all followed by audience talkbacks.

Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, will present a fresh production of MATILDA: THE MUSICAL, featuring returning cast member Jonny Jones as Miss Trunchbull, directed by Hillary Brook.

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The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget. 

Music Director Jeff Cox brings us into the musically daring and vivid score of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Its breadth of genres, rich chromatic harmonies, and the terrific orchestra come together to paint the magical world we know and love.

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Awards nominee John Lithgow chats more about seeing old friends, his giant journey with the company of Giant, and so much more.

Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL, directed by Allegra Libonati, with a cast featuring Broadway alumni including Charlotte Surak, Christopher Hudson Myers, and Keisha T. Fraser.