Roald Dahl News

Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions are delighted to announce that Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is partnering with My Room to bring hope, strength and joy to children and their families facing life-threatening cancers.

Calgary's thriving theatre season officially got under way this September with the opening of Stage West's a?oeThere Goes The Bridea??. Broadway World has compiled a list of some of the exciting upcoming shows that Calgarians and visitors can look forward to in this 2019/2020 season.

Attention, maggots: it's time to head to Crunchem Hall because we're celebrating National Read a Book Day by looking back at the Broadway opening of Matilda the Musical! Check out the video to see Lesli Margherita, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, and more of the show's revolting children celebrating this miracle of a show!

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has today announced the new adult and child cast, including casting the 100th Matilda to go into the show, worldwide, since the original opening in London. 

Children's Playhouse of MD (CPM), in residence at CCBC Essex, proudly presents the musical Roald Dahl's MATILDA, featuring over 35 student actors from Baltimore City, and Baltimore, Harford and Montgomery Counties.

Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Executive Director and Founder of the Growing Stage, Stephen L. Fredericks.

Eleven world premiere plays and musicals seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by the Jeff Awards, announced today. A total of 192 nominations were made in 34 categories that honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. During the 2018-19 season, Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 132 Equity productions offered by 43 producing organizations and from these openings, 112 productions were a?oeJeff Recommendeda?? and eligible for award nominations.

Rehearsals have begun at Theatre South Playhouse for the Orlando Premiere of 'Matilda, The Musical', the show that has taken both London's West End and Broadway by storm and is now starting its regional circuit.

The Area Stage Company is excited to announce the South Florida premiere of MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Friday September 13th, in celebration of its 30th Anniversary. 

While Wonka's chocolates and candies can still be found in stores across the globe, the latest iteration of his now-classic story of succession tastes stale and a?' at times a?' lacks any taste at all.

Brisbane, we need your help! Willy Wonka will be relocating his factory from Melbourne to Brisbane in March 2020, taking up residence at QPAC's Lyric Theatre, and we are looking for our Charlie. The producers of the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have begun the search for four talented local boys who will share the role of Charlie Bucket in the musical.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is announcing its 29th Season. The theater company based out of THE BLACK BOX will present a year of world premiers, Franklin favorites, and Broadway stars.

Summer might soon be over, and Christmas still seems miles away, but do not fret my dear friends! Hong Kong's theatre scene still has a range of exciting shows hitting the 852 this fall, perfect for all ages!

The Growing Stage a?" The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present its 2019 - 2020 Main Stage Season:

The Muny announced today attendance totals for the first season of its second century. With season highlights ranging from a surprise NHL Stanley Cup visit during Footloose to Clydesdales live onstage for Lerner & Loewe's Paint Your Wagon, The Muny's 101st Season was filled with a?oeonly at The Munya?? moments on a brand new, state-of-the-art stage.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) has announced an open call for their upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical choreographed by original Broadway cast member Clay Thomson.

by Josh Stent

Matilda the Musical will play at the New Stage Theatre Jan. 28 through Feb. 9, 2020.

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) was awarded an operational support grant from the North Dakota Arts Council in the amount of $10,527.