Sonia Friedman News

Sonia Friedman Productions announced the world premiere stage adaptation of THE LIVES OF OTHERS, starring Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson, adapted and directed by Robert Icke, at London's Adelphi Theatre.

The Old Vic announced two new Board of Trustees members: Imogen Brodie of Sonia Friedman Productions and Emma Stenning, CEO of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, as the theatre prepares for a leadership transition.

Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu will lead Shakespeare's Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING as Beatrice and Benedick, directed by Chelsea Walker. Learn more here!

The Old Vic's Olivier Award nominated production of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell, will transfer to the West End. Learn more about the show here!

Paula Arundell performs in THE BIRDS, a one-woman Sydney premiere adapted by Louise Fox from Daphne du Maurier's 1952 horror story, exploring climate change and misinformation at Belvoir St Theatre.

All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!

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

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.

Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. The production continues its run at the Lyric Theatre. Felton’s engagement marks the first time a film cast member has joined the stage version.

The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536. Performances will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.

STEREOPHONIC, the most awarded Tony play of 2024, will be staged at the Kauffman Center from April 7-12, featuring a story set in a 1976 music studio.

Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced additional tour dates, expanding its reach to new audiences. The musical continues to celebrate the iconic Live Aid event.

After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK transfer of one of the most anticipated shows of the year, the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower.

A new production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will be led by Gillian Anderson as Martha, Billy Crudup as George, Josh Dylan as Nick, and Phoebe Horn as Honey.

A weekend of performances, talks and film exploring madness in Shakespeare's plays will take place in the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh this May. Learn more here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Audible Theater and TOGETHER, will present two additional productions for their 2026 season, directed by Ian Rickson and presented in repertory at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.

A new play written and directed by Quentin Tarantino is in development. The Popinjay Cavalier is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment.