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Full Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


The Old Vic has announced the full cast and the creative team for Matthew Warchus' smash hit production of A Christmas Carol. Find out who is starring in the production here!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Embark on International Tour; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023


Matilda The Musical will begin an international tour in August at the Israeli Opera House, Tel Aviv. The tour will then transfer to Dubai before continuing with further dates in Asia. 

New Matildas Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023


Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 12th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.

Christopher Eccleston to Play Scrooge in The Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 19, 2023


The Old Vic has announced that Emmy Award-winner Christopher Eccleston (Accused, The Leftovers), will play the role of Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ smash hit production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child).

Video: Andy Karl, Tanisha Spring and More Sing GROUNDHOG DAY Back To Life at The Sitzprobe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023


The Old Vic has revealed a peek inside rehearsal for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which is making its triumphant to London following its world premiere in 2016. Go inside the sitzprobe as the cast and orchestra bring Tim Minchin's score back to life!

Debra Lawrance, Bernard Curry, Sarah Morrison and Samantha Morley Join Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023


Last year’s runaway hit A Christmas Carol announced that many of the Green Room-nominated ensemble cast will return for the 2023 season at the Comedy Theatre this festive season.

Review: GROUNDHOG DAY, Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 9, 2023


There’s more than a whiff of familiarity down at London’s Waterloo at the moment; Olivier award-winning Groundhog Day is back at the Old Vic and so is Andy Karl, playing the sneering weatherman Phil Connors. We loved it, Broadway didn't, but this revival is a veritable theatrical triumph and a heartwarming treat for anyone lucky enough to get a ticket.

Video: New Footage From MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Now Extended Until 15 December 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023


The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is booking through to 15 December, 2024 with tickets for the new dates now on sale! Plus watch all new footage from the production.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Announces West End Extension; See New Footage From the Show!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023


The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is booking through to 15 December, 2024 with tickets for the new dates now on sale at matildathemusical.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return To Melbourne's Comedy Theatre For Christmas 2023
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023


Winner of five Tony Awards, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol was a runaway hit in its debut season at the Comedy Theatre in 2022, delighting audiences and critics alike.

Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023


The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!

Full Cast and Creatives Announced for GROUNDHOG DAY at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2023


The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016.

Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson and Rakesh Boury on the Joys of Playing Mr and Mrs Wormwood in MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 10, 2023


Matilda The Musical welcomed some new cast members back in September 2022, including Rakesh Boury and Amy Ellen Richardson as Matilda's awful parents Mr and Mrs Wormwood.BroadwayWorld recently had a chance to catch up with the pair as they settled into their roles. We chatted about putting a new spin on the characters, big hair, the genius of Tim Minchin and the beauty of live theatre.

Purchase College To Honor Technical Theatre Legend William M. Mensching On April 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023


Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Extends Booking Period at Cambridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023


The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 26 May 2024 with tickets for the new dates now on sale.

National Youth Theatre Announce Free Auditions Around The Country Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced free auditions around the country in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester this February. Young people will also be able to audition online using the National Youth Theatre Hub.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the NYC Premiere of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2022


Last night was the New York City premiere of the upcoming Netflix film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded event here!

GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to the West End in 2023 Starring Andy Karl
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2022


The Old Vic has announced the return of the critically acclaimed hit show, Groundhog Day, directed by Matthew Warchus, with book by Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2022


There are surely few less festive places to be than The Old Vic Theatre while Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol is being staged. From mince pies and satsumas for the audience, Victorian bell ringing, snow falling and turkeys flying from the rafters, is it joyfully reassuring and supremely comforting.

Photos: On the Carpet at Opening Night of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022


Last night (Tuesday 18 October), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) held the official opening night for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican in London. Check out photos from the opening night carpet here!

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