Roald Dahl News

The complete cast has been announced for I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall. The lineup will include Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Straight Outta Oz) as well as F. Michael Haynie.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.

In a new interview John Lithgow has revealed that he hopes Giant, the play about Roald Dahl in which Lithgow stars in the West End, will cross the pond and have a run in America.

What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS MARVELOUS! at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre?

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

See what the critics are saying about Giant at the Royal Court Theatre. Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play Giant, is directed by Nicholas Hytner. Learn more about the production and read the reviews.

John Lithgow impresses as Roald Dahl in an unconvincing drama that is unlikely to change many minds

Satirical genius meets the humor of hapless situations in An Evening with David Sedaris, coming to Popejoy Hall in November. The author visits to read snippets from works throughout his career, sneak peeks into future projects, as well as daily diary musings. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lower Mainland Vancouver and Richmond based CTORA Theatre will bring the whimsical world of Willy Wonka to life on stage with the musical production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY next month.

What did our critic think of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Three?

Interactive Theatre International has announced the first regional tour of Signor Baffo from 3-13 October 2024. 

Theatre Three located in Port Jefferson, NY is currently presenting MATILDA - The Musical. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the captivating masterpiece reveling in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Check out production photos here!

In its 26th year, the Grand Theatre High School Project proudly presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, playing September 17 to 28 on the Spriet Stage. As the most applied-to High School Project in history, Matilda The Musical boasts 58 student participants who have spent the last two months working with seasoned theatre professionals to mount a professionally produced musical in the Grand Theatre's historic house.

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

BroadwayWorld has compiled a sampling of movie musical trailers from the 2000s onward, some of which are clearly musicals and others that are less obvious. 

San Diego Junior Theatre has announced its 77th Season, “Dare to Leap!” a collection of six carefully curated plays and musicals.

Virginia Rep will begin its run of Stephen King’s Misery on August 31 at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lots of great shows are on the horizon across the islands!

Joburg Ballet has announced that the company will be presenting the world premiere of a full-length ballet based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Joburg Theatre in October, with the opening night of the 10-performance season set for Friday 4 October at 19h00.