Roald Dahl News

With the original cast recording now streaming, we caught up with Dave Malloy and Lucy Kirkwood to discuss their musical of Roald Dahl's The Witches, which held its world premiere at the National Theatre in 2023.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway Musical 'Matilda' this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the summer production here!

Whether it’s a bold reimagining of a Broadway classic, a world premiere, or a spotlight on local talent, here are the shows I’m most excited about for Summer 2025—and why you should mark your calendars now.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Broadway Records has released the original London cast recording of The National Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company’s co-production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Listen to it now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tomorrow, Broadway Records is set to release the original London cast recording of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Ahead of the release, BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive track from the recording, featuring the company performing the song One Day. Check it out now!

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!

The Citizens Theatre has revealed the full cast for Small Acts of Love, the first production to be performed on the theatre’s home stage in more than seven years when it reopens later this year.

As Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) celebrates its milestone 75th year of service, a new spotlight shines bright: the debut of The QCP Players Theater Program—a brand new initiative that brings creativity, confidence, and community center stage.

Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) will host a three-week public run of two stage productions, including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. and The Hobbit, beginning in July at California State University Northridge.

Stand Up For…. Theatre's anti-bullying, pro-inclusion mission results in casts more diverse than usually seen in community performances. CATCF's cast includes first-time performers, parent-offspring pairs, body and gender positivity, and neurodivergence. Inclusiveness is sufficient reason to support SUFT's production, and also, the show’s quite a lot of fun. 

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining has announced the opening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the fantastical musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel.

Based on the popular classic children’s tale by Roald Dahl, Tobias Picker composed a three act opera with libretto by Donald Sturrock. The chamber version for a seven piece orchestra was arranged by Francesco Cilluffo. Opera Omaha’s production is directed and imagined by Alison Moritz.

The cast of Matilda The Musical Jr, debuting on stage at Peoples Theatre next week, are hard at work in rehearsal, excited to bring this iconic Roald Dahl classic book to life on stage for Joburg audiences for the very first time on their stage.

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale.

Durante la presentación oficial del musical CENICIENTA, que se estrenará el próximo 3 de octubre en el Teatro Coliseum de Madrid, pudimos entrevistar a Xavier Torras, supervisor y director musical de esta gran producción que llegará a la Gran Vía. “Ya había llegado el momento de disfrutar de dónde viene todo esto, de dónde nace el teatro musical, y qué mejor que hacerlo con una obra de los considerados padres del género”.

The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed the full cast for the family musical based on Roald Dahl’s THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE. Learn more about the production here!

Lakewood Playhouse has announced a vibrant lineup of summer theater programming, offering opportunities for young performers to explore the stage and build their skills through immersive productions and specialized workshops.

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach will kick off Theatre in the Park's 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON! The musical begins this week and is packed with magic, mischief, and one seriously oversized snack.