The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.
Considered the first Irish “state of the nation” play, it’s now turned into a historical vignette imbued with hoarse black comedy. Its long placid rests are interrupted regularly by blazes of humorous energy: it entertains, but the pacing is slightly too slow for it to be full-on engaging. It’s a worthy curiosity.
More star casting has been announced for the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The National Theatre has released a first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World. The cast includes Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. Check out the photos here!
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/11/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced that Heather Clark Charrington, Robert Glick OBE and Dame Sue Street will join the organisation's Board of Trustees, with Tyrone Huntley returning to the Board in January 2026.
The Secret is the seventh-to-last opera by Bedřich Smetana, masterfully blending lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. Performances at the National Theatre in Prague run 11-14 December.
Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Warner Theatre will present DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Oneglia Auditorium.
Following the seventeenth West End and fifth Broadway extensions, the Tony Award® and double Olivier Award-winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT unveils the cast for the UK leg of its world tour.
The National Theatre has announced full casting for Man and Boy, Terence Rattigan's tale of fatherhood and corruption, marking Director Anthony Lau's (The Crucible) National Theatre debut.
A free exhibition at the National Theatre proves an eye-opener for those of us who, too often, take stage design for granted
Amoeba Productions, a new performing arts nonprofit in New York City, announced The Composition Cabaret — an epic night of live music and community-building.
A Bouquet by Karel Jaromír Erben comes to the National Theatre in Prague. The most popular of the Czech classics was adapted for the stage. Learn more about the show here!
National Theatre Live has announced its next slate of productions releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2026, including two National Theatre productions captured from the Lyttelton stage on London’s South Bank and the re-release of a fan-favourite.
The National Theatre has appointed SINE Digital as its new media agency partner, following a competitive tender process. Learn more about the appointment here!
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