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The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.

Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of SOMWHERE OVER THE BORDER, set to open in January 2026.

The London Palladium Pantomime broke records at the world-famous venue as it celebrated its 10th anniversary season with the magical fairytale adventure, Sleeping Beauty.

bergenPAC will present a family theatre series featuring Curious George: The Golden Meatball, Wizard of Oz on Ice, and The Cat in the Hat. The productions will run between February and March and are designed for audiences of all ages.

Casa Mañana will kick off 2026 with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. The show runs January 23 – February 15 and is suitable for all audiences. Learn more about the show here!

Becky Clayburn is an actor who truly represents what the North-East of England has to offer. With a natural talent for performing and a personality that will make you think of home, Clayburn puts the ‘Northern’ into ‘Northern Soul’. Before reprising her role as Tyneside in Jamie Eastlake’s production of Gerry and Sewell, making its West End debut after dominating the North-East theatre scene, BroadwayWorld sat down with her to talk about all things ‘Gerry and Sewell’, the region we both grew up in, and how important returning to your hometown is.

For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.

5-Star Theatricals, TOARTS & Lythgoe Family Productions have released first look images of the magical holiday production of Lythgoe Family Panto’s THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. 

The Broadway Benefit Bash brought performers and community members together for an evening of music and charitable outreach at Musical Mondays LA. Check out photos of the event. 

You can now get a first look at production photos of London Theatre Company's Into The Woods. The major new production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt.

Elf the Musical is now playing in Tuacahn’s Indoor Hafen Theatre. Performances run through December 20. Check out all new photos and video footage from the production here!

Casa Mañana has released new production photos for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, running November 22–December 23 in Fort Worth. Tickets begin at $19.

You can now check out photos from the red carpet of the Wicked: For Good New York City premiere, which streamed live, and marked the final stop of the press tour for the film.