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Wild Rose to Star Madeline Brewer at New York Theatre Workshop
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

Madeline Brewer will star in WILD ROSE at New York Theatre Workshop. The production will play at the East 4th Street venue in New York.

Full Cast Set For OH, MARY! With Lolly Adefope at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.

DICK WHITTINGBERG GETS INTO A PICKLE to Return to JW3 This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

JW3 will present the fourth run of its Jewish pantomime, DICK WHITTINGBERG GETS INTO A PICKLE, featuring a talking cat and returning writer Nick Cassenbaum.

Laura Main to Join Jane Asher in BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.

FOURTEEN AGAIN Will Make London Premiere at The Menier Chocolate Factory This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett will reprise their roles in Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae's FOURTEEN AGAIN, running November 21 through February 27, 2027, with press night December 2.

SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Cast Set For Autumn 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Callum Crawford will star as Spot in SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, a stage adaptation of Eric Hill's books touring 13 UK towns and cities from September 12, 2026, including Bristol and Middlesbrough.

Jonathan Bailey Departs SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Following Ariana Grande's Departure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Jonathan Bailey has dropped out of the previously announced West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George. This comes after Ariana Grande also departed the production. Learn more here.

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and More in Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

All new photos have been released for Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Augusta Productions’ Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Check out the photos here!

HAY FEVER Reveals Full Cast Starring Alongside Christine Baranski at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Nancy Carroll, Will Close, Charles Edwards, Ophelia Lovibond, Ash Hunter, Lucy Karczewski and Jo McInnes will join Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, directed by Emily Burns.

BUYER & CELLAR to Open Ensemble Theatre Company 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Brian McDonald will reprise his solo comedic performance as Alex in Jonathan Tolins' BUYER & CELLAR, directed by Jamie Torcellini at Santa Barbara's New Vic Theatre.

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and More Rehearse PRESENT LAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Noël Coward's Present Laughter, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as Geri Essendine alongside James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis. The production begins at Theatre Royal Bath on August 27 before embarking on a national tour.

Video: Watch Natalie Paris Sings 'Heart of Stone' from SIX
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026

In just one week, Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, the Olivier Award nominated original Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in the UK production of SIX, will make their Broadway debuts as they join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical beginning August 17. Watch in this video as Paris takes the stage at Today to perform 'Heart of Stone'.

Exclusive: Jordan Fisher & Kate Baldwin Sing the Music of Andrew Lippa at MATCHBOOK FEST
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2026

Mix & Match Productions presented Andrew Lippa: New Songs, New Stories, an intimate evening with one of musical theater's most celebrated writers, at Greenwich House Theater. He was joined by special guests Kate Baldwin and Jordan Fisher, who performed songs spanning Lippa’s career, sharing the stories, inspirations, and moments behind the music along the way. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik joined in for a conversation about his creative process and a preview of his newest musical, Fairy Tale. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive photos from inside the big night!

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Still Scheduled for Summer 2027 Following Grande's Exit, Producers Confirm
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026

Producers on Sunday In The Park With George have released a statement, following the exit of Ariana Grande from the production. 

Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2026

The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, was eyeing a June 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre, but now whether the production will heppen is in question as one star has left the production. 

Full Cast Set For THE PIANIST World Premiere at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Daniel Krikler leads a cast of Rosalind Ford, Oliver Grant, TJ Holmes and others in the musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, directed by Thom Southerland.

Full Cast Set For THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE World Premiere UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

The world premiere stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, adapted by Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine, has announced its full cast for a UK tour.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2026- Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO and More
by - Jul 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look at Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET in the UK
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2026

Take a first look at photos of Ben Platt starring in the UK premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, now running at the Menier Chocolate Factory. See the new photos below, also featuring Gregor Milne.

Mark Sonnenblick Has Written a New Song For MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

The Muny's production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will include an original song by Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe winner Mark Sonnenblick, performed by Tony winner Beth Leavel as housekeeper Katie Connelly.