Roald Dahl News

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.

Don't miss these great theatre offerings this summer!

The 20th annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street) hosted by Nicholas Matos (Smash) and Aline Mayagoitia (Real Women Have Curves). Check out photos and video of the event!

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a multi-year international tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in October 2025.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the musical Hans Christian Andersen JR. is now is available for licensing. We have all of the details here!

Music Theatre International has announced the line-up for this year's MTI Junior Theatre Festival Europe (JTF Europe), to be held at the ICC in Birmingham this month.

The Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars, a newly added arts education program, will open the online audition registration this weekend. Learn more about the auditions here!

Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!