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- Sarafina! (1987)

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Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
Review: RISE '76: THE STORY OF JUNE 16TH at Baxter Studio
by Judith Herbig - May 12, 2026

Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th is a brilliantly crafted and deeply moving production that combines powerful performances, expressive movement and haunting visual design to bring the pain and humanity of the 1976 uprising vividly to life. The production left me emotionally shaken and horrified by the brutality of Apartheid, while also admiring the extraordinary artistry behind the storytelling.
THE UGLY NOO NOO Will Come to The Drama Factory in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Drama Factory will present a season of THE UGLY NOO NOO, Andrew Buckland's acclaimed one-man show that won 17 awards and is credited with changing the face of South African theatre.
Table 61 Productions Will Premiere LIKE HOLDING WATER IN YOUR HAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Table 61 Productions announced the full cast for the world premiere of LIKE HOLDING WATER IN YOUR HAND by Agnes Perry-Robinson. Learn more about the show here!
Qondiswa James' New Play AMAXELEGU to Debut in Cape Town This March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Qondiswa James' latest play, AMAXELEGU, explores complex bedroom dynamics, premiering in Cape Town at Magnet Theatre and Azande Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
Hattiloo Theatre Partners with Renowned Market Theatre To Bring BLUES IN THE NIGHT To Johannesburg
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026

Hattiloo Theatre will present its first African performance with the musical BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Johannesburg's Market Theatre from February 5-22, 2026.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; WATIRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina 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!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Centre Stage Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina 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!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; WATIRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina 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!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Centre Stage Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina 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!
Johannesburg Awakening Minds Debuts Long-Form Improv at Theatre on the Square
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

The Assembly Improv South Africa will present a landmark performance featuring Johannesburg Awakening Minds (JAM) at Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; ALL SHOOK UP Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Carolina 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!
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 
Tony Winner Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2025

Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.
Carnegie Hall Sets NYO Jazz’s Second Album 'Live in Johannesburg'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall has announced the June 20, 2025 release of NYO Jazz’s first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg The album features artistic director and bandleader/trumpeter Sean Jones vocalist Alicia Olatuja, and more.
Carnegie Hall to Release New Live Album By NYO Jazz This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Learn more about the upcoming album here!
RED, WHITE, AND ACLU Announced By Unexpected Productions At The Market Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Enjoy Red, White, and ACLU, an evening of laughter, inspiration, and creativity as some of Seattle's most talented performers come together to share their art and creativity for a cause that matters.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; ALL SHOOK UP at Long Bay Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Long Bay Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
James Mack Stars In THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAD World Premiere At Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

Joint CEOs Artistic Director Paul Hart and Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury's Watermill Theatre has announced full casting for the first show in the 2025 season, The Autobiography of a Cad.

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