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After previous runs in 2022 and 2023, The Book Thief musical finally arrives in London. The Book Thief: A Concert Production was originally scheduled to be performed for one night only on 19 October, but two more performances have been added on 26 October due to popular demand. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Melanie La Barrie, who is playing the role of Death in this production of The Book Thief. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what it is like to perform in a concert production versus a full staged one and even what is appealing to her about playing characters who take on the role of the narrator!

Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!

ThinkTank Theatre values its role in fostering awareness, supporting new participants, and highlighting the impact of gun violence on communities through professionally staged, teen-written plays. Artistic Director Georgia Mallory Guy emphasizes the unique local spirit brought to the Tampa Bay staging and hopes the event inspires audiences to move beyond complacency and become advocates for change.

Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.

George Abud, esteemed Broadway actor and now playwright, has had a wonderfully varied career. From his moving work in The Visit, The Band’s Visit, and most recently his star turn in Lempicka, George has become a force within the theater community.

Centring on the clarion, a mystical bird and symbol of queer resilience that calls out when trouble is near, multi-disciplinary artist and certified trauma therapist Stefan Jovanović Kaasa channels the cyclical nature of trauma and healing.

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.

Valerie David returns to Scranton Fringe with her award-winning solo show Baggage from BaghDAD: Becoming My Father's Daughter, with three performances at the end of September.

Perhaps no one is more surprised Steve Hackett is doing a retrospective on THE LAMB 50 years after the fact than the guitarist himself. THE LAMB was ranked in the top ten of Rolling Stone magazine’s top 50 progressive rock albums of all time. The BBC called it a “conceptual masterpiece.” Hackett has another word for it: an anomaly.

Dear Readers, lately it feels like our most basic and dearly held civil liberties are being stripped away. And so, it’s good for us to recall how we got some of those rights. Along comes “Suffs”, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, all about the Women’s suffrage movement, and if you weren’t motivated to demand more from our government before seeing the show, you will be after.

Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!

Witness the passionate drive of the GAA fused with dance, disco and comedy in HAM SANDWICHES AND DISCIPLINE - Nóra Ní Anluain Fay's perfect storytelling of the world of Irish sports. The production will tour to six venues this October and November:

many shows struggled this summer, particularly long running shows that tend to do well with international tourists. International tourists in previous seasons have made up about 21% of Broadway ticket buyers, but that number is poised to decrease this year.

Written by Karim Khan (Brown Boys Swim: Fringe First, Popcorn Writing Award), Before the Millenium is a nostalgic festive offering that turns the edge of a new century into a moment of suspense, reflection, and unexpected discovery.

The Duet Endowment Trust Gala Concert, presented by Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will take place at Artscape. Learn more here!

Ohio Contemporary Ballet will collaborate with the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Password, the NBC game show featuring host Keke Palmer and executive producer Jimmy Fallon, will return for a third season. Filming is currently underway for the newest season, with a release date yet to be announced.

The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more. See the full lineup here!

This October, Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Alesandra Seutin will bring Mimi's Shebeen, her collaboration with KVS (Royal Flemish Theatre, Brussels), to Sadler's Wells East in its UK premiere.

Ahead of the Emmy Awards in September, BroadwayWorld caught up with Tony winner Deirdre O'Connell to discuss her time on the set of The Penguin, working with Ari Aster on Eddington, and the pains and joys of losing herself in the dark world of Gotham.

Micaya will present the 27th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest, November 8 and 9 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Learn more here!

This autumn, world- renowned dance and theatre titans Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney join forces with the dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in a culmination of their years-long collaboration Figures in Extinction

Danse Danse has announced five major events to mark the fall of this 28th season, starting with the famous JOAT Festival international de Street Dance from August 26 to September 1.

'& Juliet' is a story about a marital quarrel, but it has a lot of heart and it has a lot of comedy. At its core it’s about personal agency and self-love.