Roald Dahl News

The Board of Directors has appointed Adam Pownall, who joins Zest from his current position as Senior Producer at Hull Truck Theatre, as Executive Producer of Zest Theatre at a momentous time for the organisation.

Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family have announced the nominees for the 32nd Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Detour Company Theatre is bringing double the fun to Scottsdale with its production of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “James and the Giant Peach” June 9 through 11 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Palo Alto Players has announced its 93rd season titled Mischief. Mystery. Melody.  The 2023-24 line-up, beginning September 2023, was first unveiled at a season reveal event held at the Lucie Stern Theater on Sunday, April 30th hosted by Artistic Director Patrick Klein.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ Imaginary Theater Company will present theater for young people and their families with performances of James and the Giant Peach and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane May 11-13, 2023, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Mainstage (210 E. Monroe Ave., Kirkwood MO). 

Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced. Find out who is nominated for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!

MUSICAL CON, the West End's official musical theatre fan convention, is back with over 70 West End stars joining fans at the ExCeL London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October 2023.

Next year, everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, won’t have to just imagine how much cooler he’ll be in summer — he can feel it first-hand when Disney’s Frozen comes to the Tuacahn stage in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

What did our critic think of KYMTC'S PRODUCTION OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Urbandale Arts Centre?

Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. Winner of 99 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences of all ages. 

Netflix has finally announced the UK and Ireland streaming date for the hit film adaptation of Matilda on 25 June.

Este domingo es el Día Internacional del Libro y lo celebramos con 4 títulos que salieron de las páginas de obras muy conocidas.

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the opening of the box office for single tickets sales for the 2023 Summer Season, celebrating 90 Years of Theatre By The Sea. Beginning on Friday, April 28 (online only) and Sunday, April 30 (in person) patrons may purchase tickets to Theatre By The Sea's Monday Concerts and Events, the Children's Festival, and any or all of the following four exciting musicals:

Top stories: Get a first look at Peter Pan Goes Wrong and Good Night, Oscar; plus watch an exclusive video message from Jonathan Groff in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

Chicago Kids Company - Theater For Children presents summer theater camps for kids ages 6-17.

Circuit Playhouse, Inc. will present 15 productions they will produce during their 2023-2024 season. 

The award winning Matilda the Musical will be presented by the Hanover High School Drama Program in the Hanover High School (HHS) auditorium April 21, 22 & 23. Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7pm. The Sunday matinee will start at 2pm.

The final production in First Stage's 2022/23 season will be THE GRACIOUS SISTERS, freely adapted from Aeschylus' The Eumenides by noted playwright/ filmmaker and First Stage Resident Playwright Alice Austen.