Roald Dahl News

Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.

Uliana Klimchuk will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut with SELEDKA, a one-woman political satire exploring the cultural divide between contemporary America and war-torn Ukraine, directed by Lily Afghani.

What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?

Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year. The Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play was recorded at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre.

Queens Centers for Progress will present ANNIE KIDS as part of its second-year QCP Players Theater Program, featuring over 100 Day Habilitation participants performing at QCP's Adult Center in Jamaica, Queens.

The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

Following the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30 PM ET performance of Giant on Broadway, starring John Lithgow, John Lithgow, Aya Cash, and Mark Rosenblatt will join a conversation with Taffy Brodesser-Akner hosted by 92NY.

Next Page Productions announced its inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences season at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, James and the Giant Peach, The Lightning Thief and more.

What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

Tim Minchin made a surprise appearance at MATILDA THE MUSICAL during its Southampton stop at Mayflower Theatre. Check out photos from Tim's visit with the company.

For newcomers, or those who just need an Octet 'Refresh,' we have put together a deep dive into the musical, a history of its life on stage, and everything that we know about the film adaptation.

Roald Dahl's The BFG will be performed at Esplanade Theatre beginning this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

Playful People Productions will present WILLY WONKA JR. in San Jose with four casts of performers ages 4–12. The musical, based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will run at the Historic Hoover Theatre.

Curve Theatre in Leicester announced a new Made at Curve production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, directed by Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, with set design by Leslie Travers.

Matilda the Musical is now playing at Lake Worth Playhouse. The show features a book by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Check out the photos here!

Heartstopper star Kit Connor, who also appeared in Broadway’s Romeo + Juliet, will lend his voice to Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, Netflix’s forthcoming animated reimagining of Roald Dahl’s novel. 

Birmingham Hippodrome announced a new lineup including MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, and more.

Aspire Performing Arts Company will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL at the Fair Lawn Community Center, featuring two alternating casts of young performers aged 10 to 21.