The Truth - 2016 - West End Articles Page 1

Perhaps the biggest change was the audience. In the 1980s, AC/DC was the rebellious band parents warned their children about. Now, the band is the spectacle parents bring their children to experience. It was a little unnerving to hear a mother asking, “Timmy, would you like a cookie?” before the band opened with “If You Want Blood, You’ve Got It.”

What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Salt Lake Acting Company announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a world premiere, two Utah premieres, and a rock musical, as the company celebrates 55 years of professional theatre in Salt Lake City.

National Theatre of Scotland's THROUGH THE SHORTBREAD TIN will tour Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling Castle, and Urquhart Castle following an Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, with Gaelic singers joining writer-performer Martin O'Connor.

A new play about the Macedonian teens who sparked a global fake news crisis in 2016 is set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe, co-created and performed by Isabella Heaver, who is herself half Macedonian.

Starry cast fails to lift a play that can be funny, but proves rather too pleased with its own cleverness

Audible Theater will present YES TO THE UNKNOWN: A NIGHT WITH GLORIA STEINEM at the Minetta Lane Theatre, featuring the feminist icon in conversation with author Amy Richards. The show will be recorded and released as an Audible Original.

Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. And to Music Director Jared Scott for doing his best to get so many non-singers to harmonize on-key, and Choreographer Kylie Christensen for diligently doing her best to mold what should be a big musical production into a space better suited for a small cast play.

The reviews are in for Label•less, the new musical experience created by Lea and Drew Lachey that officially opened Off-Broadway on June 18. Featuring a cast of young performers sharing real-life stories through music, movement, and personal testimony, the production is now running at The Duke on 42nd Street through August 29.

Austin Playhouse’s Seared, directed by Lara Toner Haddock, serves up a grounded, well-paced production with strong ensemble work and a working kitchen that adds real texture. The staging feels alive, even when Theresa Rebeck’s script leans preachy and predictable.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, performing John Williams' Oscar-nominated score live to film at The Plenary, MCEC, as part of the global 25 Years of Magic celebration.

Grab a tissue — these Tony Awards speeches may make you teary-eyed!

Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Comedian Jody Kamali's solo show THIS IS MY DAD makes its world premiere at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe, exploring his Iranian father's secret life, hidden debts, and quiet aid to Middle Eastern refugees.

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.

Ripple Effect Artists will present Robert Schenkkan's BUILDING THE WALL in a limited Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages, featuring post-show talkbacks with the Immigration Defense Project and New York Immigration Coalition.

The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.

About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/14/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Roxy's Downtown?

Imagine a rustic musical episode of The Waltons merged with The Twilight Zone.

Lizzy Caplan has signed on to join the fifth season of The Morning Show, and will play the role of Gwen, a Broadway theater director. Learn more about the show here!

English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.

Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour have announced the launch of Alex Wheatle Day on Monday 4 May 2026 at Peckham Fringe to celebrate the literary legacy of the multi-award-winning author who died on 16 March 2025. 

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in Proof's first-ever revival. See what 17 critics are saying about this Pulitzer-winning play!