Roald Dahl News

The new Broadway musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is currently in performances at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) and officially opens Sunday, April 23, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sweet first look at the cast in action below!

Columbus Children's Theatre will present the regional premiere of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach May 4-14 at the Lincoln Theatre located at 769 E. Long Street. This production is directed by Ryan Scarlata and choreographed by Dionysia Williams. Music and Lyrics written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Curve is delighted to announce that it will be opening the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical, from Mon 5 - Sat 24 Mar 2018. 

Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces that its multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in 2018-2019 which includes a 10-week run at Manchester Palace Theatre from Mon 18 September - Fri 24 November 2018.

???????Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces that its multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in 2018-2019.

Wilton's is delighted to announce today three exciting shows that will grace the stage of Europe's oldest Grand Music Hall in the autumn. Committed to showcasing a diverse range of live music and theatre, the latest batch of brilliant productions truly fits in with the Wilton's spirit, with theatrical feasts, stunning revivals and reimagining classics.

Les Enfants Terribles have announced that the anniversary production of their multi-award winning show The Terrible Infants will be staged at Wilton's Music Hall. Featuring new creative material and reflecting Les Enfants Terribles' bold, innovative and irreverent style The Terrible Infants will run from 27 September until 28 October with a press night on Tuesday 3 October.

Signature Theatre is proud to announce full casting for Jesus Christ Superstar directed by Signature Theatre Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Gypsy, The Flick).

Curve has announced it is now seeking a musical theatre composer for the next Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer Scheme placement, which will be based in Leicester from October 2017 for a six month period.

???????Enjoy family fun at its finest when Roald Dahl's brilliantly witty Fantastic Mr Fox comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 May.

Scholastic announced a global deal today for a new magical picture book inspired by Tim Minchin's hit song 'When I Grow Up' from the acclaimed award-winning show MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The book will be illustrated by internationally published award-winning author and illustrator Steve Antony

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will offer a special $25 Student Rush Ticket price for the Atlanta engagement of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, playing at the Fox Theatre April 18-23 as part of the 2016/2017 season.

The tables are turning in 2017 and Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival invites you to join the revolution and discover the sumptuous offerings in its 2017 program. Discover new venues and old friends and expect to feel upturned, challenged and delighted by incredible performers that could change your world view.

"Passionate, inspiring, witty, dark, and playful" are words actress Darcy Stewart uses to describe MATILDA THE MUSICAL, which is coming to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on April 18-23, 2017. Stewart plays Mrs. Wormwood, an antagonist who is obsessed with salsa dancing. In the number "Loud" she gets shows off her choreography skills, however, the scene is based off the controversial notion that "looks are more important than books." "It [Matilda] is more vulgar than what people expect. People think "Matilda" as a show about this little five-year-old, but it's actually darker than that. There's a lot of things that kids won't understand, like bullying and verbal child abuse. It speaks a lot about honesty and fighting for what you believe in, even if you're a kid," Stewart explains.

Adapting any children's book for the stage is likely to be a tricky proposition. By their very nature, kids' books are filled with challenging settings and characters, from talking animals to fantastical locations to entire magical worlds that come right out of the most vivid and playful imaginations. It's no different for Roald Dahl's classic James and the Giant Peach. Having said that, it's hard to imagine any production of a stage version being as well-produced and successfully achieved as the one currently playing at the Lyric Theatre's Plaza Theatre.

This weekend, the Royal Shakespeare Company's Australian production of Matilda The Musical will mark a significant milestone, with the millionth patron in attendance at the Crown Theatre, Perth, where the critically-acclaimed musical is currently playing.

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has raised over £80,000 for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity following a fundraising campaign during the 2016/17 pantomime season.

The Woodruff School ACE Music Theater Program are currently in tech week for their spring production of James and the Giant Peach JR.

Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Producing Artistic Director Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 10th anniversary season of the award-winning theater company for all ages includes an East Bay premiere, its first staging of an acclaimed American musical, and a return of one of the biggest hits in the company's 10-year history.

Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES, are bringing their world premiere of David Walliams' GANGSTA GRANNY to The Bristol Hippodrome Theatre from Wed 31 May - Sat 3 Jun 2017.