The Wizard of Oz - 2023 - West End Articles Page 1

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Amelia McGravey, Isak Sorenson, and Michael Stadtherr to Corps de Ballet, effective for the 2026-2027 season.

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!

Joe Pasquale will return to Dartford's newly refurbished Orchard Theatre to star in CINDERELLA, produced by Imagine Theatre. The comedian last appeared at the venue in 2016.

Edmonton's Citadel Theatre will present Cyrano De Bergerac, adapted by Jessy Ardern, in the Shoctor Theatre, closing its 60th Anniversary Season with Scott Shpeley in the title role.

The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced its 2026-2027 season, with subscriptions on sale now for its Broadway, Dance, and The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) series.

The Playhouse on Rodney Square will host the 2026/27 Broadway in Wilmington season featuring premieres of Six and The Wiz, among others. Subscriptions are now available.

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.

Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!

The 11th season of The London Palladium Pantomime has been announced and comedy legends French & Saunders will reunite on stage in the West End for the first time in 17 years in the magical rags-to-riches fairytale Cinderella.

Palo Alto Players will present the beloved musical FROZEN from April 24 to May 10, 2026, as part of their 95th season. The production, based on Disney's Academy Award-winning animated film, will be staged in Palo Alto, CA.

The Educational Theatre Foundation has announced the appointment of two nationally respected theatre leaders to its Board of Trustees. Learn more about them here!

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced plans to eliminate approximately 14 staff positions and pause some education programming as the organization addresses a significant budget deficit.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the theatre from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April. Tickets are on sale now priced from £20.

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.

Wicked the Musical will play Dubai Opera from January 28 through February 15, 2026. Co-presented by Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group, the international production features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. Get a glimpse inside the premiere and see highlights of the production in the video!

Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.

St Helens Theatre Royal will present the classic family show JACK AND THE BEANSTALK during the upcoming half term, offering a magical experience for audiences of all ages.

If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.

The Brunton continue to provide some of the best Scottish panto's in the country with another fantastic pantomime in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz.

Dirty Minds Theatre Company, with Trevor Griffin, will present an invite-only industry reading of A CLEAN SLATE, written by Jack Saleeby (The Wizard of Oz, Shrek, Bright and Brave), at the Westside Theatre on Thursday, December 11th at 2pm.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Wicked: For Good composer John Powell and executive music producer Stephen Oremus, who shared insights into the process of bringing the music to the screen and revealed easter eggs in the score of the new film.

Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has announced his first world tour in 10 years, with Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.

Josh Groban has released Hidden Gems, a new collection bringing together some of his rarest tracks, many of which have never been available on streaming platforms. Check it out here.