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ROMEO & JULIET Starring Sadie Sink & Noah Jupe Extends
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Romeo & Juliet will extend for two weeks due to popular demand. The production, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Wednesday 18 March.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Romeo & Juliet will extend for two weeks due to popular demand. The production, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Wednesday 18 March.
Listen: Frank Wildhorn’s 'The Symphonic Suites' Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Tony Award-nominated composer has released The Symphonic Suites, an album comprised of new symphonic interpretations of four of his celebrated musical theatre scores, including Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Einstein: A Matter of Time, and Artus Excalibur (aka XCalibur). Listen to it here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Tony Award-nominated composer has released The Symphonic Suites, an album comprised of new symphonic interpretations of four of his celebrated musical theatre scores, including Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, Einstein: A Matter of Time, and Artus Excalibur (aka XCalibur). Listen to it here.
Photos: Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, and More in Rehearsal For ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room for Romeo & Juliet, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room for Romeo & Juliet, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's DRIFTWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its forthcoming production of Driftwood, a deeply evocative new play by Martina Laird, directed by Justin Audibert.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its forthcoming production of Driftwood, a deeply evocative new play by Martina Laird, directed by Justin Audibert.
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 16, 2026- Broadway Celebrates Valentine's Day and More
by - Feb 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Feb 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
John McCrea and Perry Williams Will Lead World Premiere of SLIPPERY at Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern's Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award Winning play, Slippery. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern's Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award Winning play, Slippery. Learn more here!
INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
Additional Cast Set for ROMEO & JULIET in the West End Starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Matthew Xia’s SMALL ISLAND at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.
Full Cast Set For UNFORTUNATE at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, performing at London’s The Other Palace from Friday 6 February for a strictly limited season until Sunday 5 April 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, performing at London’s The Other Palace from Friday 6 February for a strictly limited season until Sunday 5 April 2026.
Guildford Shakespeare Company Brings DAVID COPPERFIELD to Guildford in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Guildford Shakespeare Company will bring Dickens’ favourite creation, David Copperfield to Guildford following its acclaimed London premiere as part of its 20th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Guildford Shakespeare Company will bring Dickens’ favourite creation, David Copperfield to Guildford following its acclaimed London premiere as part of its 20th Anniversary Season.
Review Roundup: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Opens At The Apollo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Read reviews for Mischief new festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. This brand new Goes Wrong comedy sees the chaos and humour of the Cornley Amateur Dramatic Society return, and is written by original Mischief Members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Read reviews for Mischief new festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. This brand new Goes Wrong comedy sees the chaos and humour of the Cornley Amateur Dramatic Society return, and is written by original Mischief Members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
Choreographer, Playwright, Director, And Teacher LaVerne Reed Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The DC theatre community and artists across the United States are mourning the loss of the visionary musical theatre and choreography genius, LaVerne Reed. A student of Maria “Libby” Hill (Apollo Theatre, Nicholas Brothers) Reed began her arts exploration as a young girl, eventually landing at The Juilliard School and later Howard University.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
The DC theatre community and artists across the United States are mourning the loss of the visionary musical theatre and choreography genius, LaVerne Reed. A student of Maria “Libby” Hill (Apollo Theatre, Nicholas Brothers) Reed began her arts exploration as a young girl, eventually landing at The Juilliard School and later Howard University.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Andrew Lloyd Webber on Broadway Economics, Paddington Takes First Bow on the West End
by Alex Freeman - Dec 1, 2025
This week, we look at the record-setting viewership of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and renewed efforts in New York and abroad to redefine cultural priorities. Across Broadway, we probe shifting economic pressures on creatives through a new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Meanwhile, with the announcement of a new arts and culture transition committee by Zohran Mamdani, incoming leadership may reimagine the city’s cultural agenda. On a regional level, we follow the pioneering costume exhibition by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Denver International Airport — a celebration of decades of creative work — and internationally, we cover a new report revealing post-pandemic shifts across UK theatres, as well as the opening night of Paddington: The Musical in London’s West End.
by Alex Freeman - Dec 1, 2025
This week, we look at the record-setting viewership of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and renewed efforts in New York and abroad to redefine cultural priorities. Across Broadway, we probe shifting economic pressures on creatives through a new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Meanwhile, with the announcement of a new arts and culture transition committee by Zohran Mamdani, incoming leadership may reimagine the city’s cultural agenda. On a regional level, we follow the pioneering costume exhibition by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Denver International Airport — a celebration of decades of creative work — and internationally, we cover a new report revealing post-pandemic shifts across UK theatres, as well as the opening night of Paddington: The Musical in London’s West End.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 27, 2025- Revisit Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances and More!
by - Nov 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Zohran Mamdani Names Arts and Culture Transition Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named an arts and culture transition committee. The committee features 28 members, including Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer of the Apollo Theatre and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named an arts and culture transition committee. The committee features 28 members, including Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer of the Apollo Theatre and more.
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