Alice in Wonderland 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the Northern California premiere of the new musical ALICE, FORMERLY OF WONDERLAND, written by Emmy Award winner Mark Saltzman and inspired by the true story of Alice Liddell and Prince Leopold.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS will run at St Helens Theatre Royal from October 24 to November 1, 2026. The circus-themed panto features Katie McKenna, Conor Barrie, Lewis Devine and Britain's Got Talent star Jamie Leahey, with tickets from £20.

The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival will present four works-in-progress by contemporary playwrights, ranging from a kung fu rom-com to a new musical, with free ticketed performances in Chicago.

The Ruth Eckerd Hall 2026-27 Broadway series features Vampire Circus, Beetlejuice, Kinky Boots & incredible performances all season long.

Joss Arnott Dance presents MEET THE HATTER, a dance and multimedia production inspired by Lewis Carroll's Mad Hatter, at Storyhouse in Chester on October 31, 2026. The show combines choreography, storytelling, and visuals as part of a UK tour.

New Vic Theatre revives its acclaimed adaptation of Mary Norton's THE BORROWERS, running from November 13, 2026 to January 23, 2027 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Directed by Theresa Heskins, the production marks the theatre's 40th anniversary celebration.

Rob Dehlinger and THE ALPHA RHYTHM KINGS released their second full-length album, PARTY TIME, featuring retro swing and jump blues. The band has performed at venues including Yoshi's in Oakland and Manhattan's 54 Below.

New York band Whisper Doll has released its sophomore album LUCKY CLOVER via Take Care Records, featuring 10 dream pop tracks led by vocalist Fiona Tagami. An official music video for the title track premiered today.

The cast for CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre has been announced ahead of the production's engagement at the venue. Learn more about the upcoming show and the cast here.

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.

Oklahoma City Ballet will present “SHORTS,” a mixed-repertory program featuring four works by Agnes de Mille, Christopher Bruce, George Balanchine and Oklahoma City Ballet Resident Choreographer DaYoung Jung.

Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s children’s novel, CIRQUE ALICE is Producers Tim Lawson and Simon Painter’s latest circus spectacular to tour to Sydney.

Chris Gascoyne, known for his role in Coronation Street, will play the Henchman in SNOW WHITE at Northwich Memorial Court this Christmas, alongside Ryan Greaves and Georgie Jackson.

Arts Ignite has announced the performers and presenters of their 20th Anniversary Gala event, entitled Illuminate, taking place next month. Learn more here.

Storyhouse will present the WAYWORD FESTIVAL for children, featuring authors Oliver Jeffers and Emma Carroll, the HORRIBLE HISTORIES stage shows, and a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET (FOR KIDS) adapted by Kay Dekker.

The circus-themed pantomime runs from October 24 to November 1, 2026, at St Helens Theatre Royal. The cast includes Katie McKenna, Conor Barrie, Lewis Devine and Britain's Got Talent star Jamie Leahey. Tickets start at £20.

Kelsey Theatre will present the pop-rock musical Wonderland, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, as the opening production of its 2026-27 season at Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will usher in the holiday season with the Northern California Premiere of the enchanting new musical Alice, Formerly of Wonderland.

Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater announced its upcoming Broadway Series, featuring debuts of GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE, BEETLEJUICE and returning titles including KINKY BOOTS and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE.

Brooklyn dream pop act Whisper Doll released a music video for its new single, drawing on tarot imagery ahead of the band's upcoming album on Take Care Records.

Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.

Austin-based singer-songwriter Kelsey Hughen will self-release her second EP, featuring six original songs exploring dualities of self, including light and dark, grief and hope.

Kéllé Bryan, Peter Ash, Ashleigh and Tapas headline Anton Benson Productions' pantomime ALADDIN at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, joined by Amanda Henderson, Dan Whitley, Alex Aram and Indiya Paine.

The Yard Theatre has extended its revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF by two weeks, directed by Diane Page.