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| 4/21/1841 | - | 5/22/1841 | |
| 9/4/1839 | - | ||
| 10/15/1838 | - | 6/28/1839 | |
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News
JOKES ON HER Nonprofit to Launch, Backing Women's Comedy With $5K Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Playwright Sandy Rustin has established Jokes on Her, a nonprofit supporting women writing comedy for the stage through an annual cash prize and industry reading in New York City.
Photos: Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss in Rehearsal For ELEKTRA/PERSONA at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the National Theatre's production of director and adapter Benedict Andrews’ new play Electra/Persona, starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the National Theatre's production of director and adapter Benedict Andrews’ new play Electra/Persona, starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. Check out the photos here!
Video: Watch Sandra Oh and More in Trailer for NT Live's THE MISANTHROPE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026
A new trailer previews Sandra Oh in the title role of The Misanthrope, National Theatre's reimagining of Molière's dark comedy, ahead of its National Theatre Live cinema broadcast.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026
A new trailer previews Sandra Oh in the title role of The Misanthrope, National Theatre's reimagining of Molière's dark comedy, ahead of its National Theatre Live cinema broadcast.
Full Cast Set for WAITRESS 10th Anniversary North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Broadway musical Waitress, featuring a score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has revealed the full cast for its 2026–27 North American Tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Broadway musical Waitress, featuring a score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has revealed the full cast for its 2026–27 North American Tour.
SAPPHO: THE POETESS EP Will Be Released Ahead of Edinburgh and London Runs
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Center Stage Records announced the release of Sappho: The Poetess, an EP written and performed by Hayley Canham, ahead of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's Young Vic.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Center Stage Records announced the release of Sappho: The Poetess, an EP written and performed by Hayley Canham, ahead of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's Young Vic.
David Harewood OBE to Deliver Inaugural Mona Hammond Annual Lecture
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
David Harewood OBE will serve as keynote speaker for the first Mona Hammond Annual Lecture, presented by Talawa Theatre Company and RADA, addressing wellbeing and the artist in theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
David Harewood OBE will serve as keynote speaker for the first Mona Hammond Annual Lecture, presented by Talawa Theatre Company and RADA, addressing wellbeing and the artist in theatre.
Jennifer Ellison Joins MEAN GIRLS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
Eilidh Loan and Holly Howden Gilchrist Will Lead ANTIGONE at Tron Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Tron Theatre Company will present a new adaptation of ANTIGONE by Lulu Raczka, starring Eilidh Loan and Holly Howden Gilchrist, directed by Finn den Hertog in his Tron directorial debut.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Tron Theatre Company will present a new adaptation of ANTIGONE by Lulu Raczka, starring Eilidh Loan and Holly Howden Gilchrist, directed by Finn den Hertog in his Tron directorial debut.
ALL MY SONS, WAR HORSE, and More Set For National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
The National Theatre has announced that four productions will be released for streaming directly this autumn on National Theatre at Home, including All My Sons, Teeth 'N' Smiles, The Fifth Step, and War Horse.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
The National Theatre has announced that four productions will be released for streaming directly this autumn on National Theatre at Home, including All My Sons, Teeth 'N' Smiles, The Fifth Step, and War Horse.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Jersey Boys, has revealed the complete cast for the upcoming 20th Anniversary North American Tour. The tour will premiere at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY, then will continue to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Jersey Boys, has revealed the complete cast for the upcoming 20th Anniversary North American Tour. The tour will premiere at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY, then will continue to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
Cast Set For Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP 75th Anniversary UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Producer Brian Fenty announced the principal cast for the 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, which begins in Birmingham on September 3, 2026, and runs through 2027 in over 25 cities.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Producer Brian Fenty announced the principal cast for the 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, which begins in Birmingham on September 3, 2026, and runs through 2027 in over 25 cities.
JELLYFISH to Bring Dystopian Disco Comedy to Underbelly at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
JELLYFISH, a two-hander described as a dystopian disco comedy about society's obsession with anti-ageing and eternal youth, will run at Underbelly's George Square venue during the Edinburgh Fringe.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
JELLYFISH, a two-hander described as a dystopian disco comedy about society's obsession with anti-ageing and eternal youth, will run at Underbelly's George Square venue during the Edinburgh Fringe.
Wendy Bevan Shares New Single "Fragile Times" From ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Wendy Bevan released the single and video for "Fragile Times," the second track from her upcoming album ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN, produced by Nick Rhodes of DURAN DURAN.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Wendy Bevan released the single and video for "Fragile Times," the second track from her upcoming album ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN, produced by Nick Rhodes of DURAN DURAN.
Black Hole SIGN Wins Sixth Hector MacMillan Award for Best Scottish Play
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Uma Nada-Rajah's BLACK HOLE SIGN, set in an understaffed A&E department, has won the Scottish Society of Playwrights' Hector MacMillan Award for Best New Scottish Play.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Uma Nada-Rajah's BLACK HOLE SIGN, set in an understaffed A&E department, has won the Scottish Society of Playwrights' Hector MacMillan Award for Best New Scottish Play.
Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD to be Presented at The National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will join Washington Performing Arts at The National Theatre for a program featuring Firebird, Return, and Donizetti Variations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Dance Theatre of Harlem will join Washington Performing Arts at The National Theatre for a program featuring Firebird, Return, and Donizetti Variations.
Francisco De Nata to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
The silent clown comedy FRANCISCO DE NATA will return to Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back its breakout character The Giraffe for nightly performances at Underbelly Bristo Square.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
The silent clown comedy FRANCISCO DE NATA will return to Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back its breakout character The Giraffe for nightly performances at Underbelly Bristo Square.
Playwright and Director Peter Gill Dies at Age 86
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Playwright and Director Peter Gill has died at age 86. Learn more about Gill and read his full obituary here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Playwright and Director Peter Gill has died at age 86. Learn more about Gill and read his full obituary here.
BABY to Star Pearl Mackie at Brixton House in World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Pearl Mackie will star in BABY, a new play by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti directed by Milli Bhatia, in a Clean Break and Brixton House co-production.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Pearl Mackie will star in BABY, a new play by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti directed by Milli Bhatia, in a Clean Break and Brixton House co-production.
Ben Davis to Replace Geno Segers as 'Hades' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Broadway veteran Ben Davis will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. He replaces the previously revealed Geno Segers, and joins Jasmin Saavoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman and Kayko in the cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Broadway veteran Ben Davis will join the cast of Hadestown on Broadway. He replaces the previously revealed Geno Segers, and joins Jasmin Saavoy Brown, Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman and Kayko in the cast.
National Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What when was National Theatre built?
- National Theatre was built in 1833.
- What were the longest running shows at National Theatre?
- Amilie which ran from 10/15/1838 to 10/12/1842, and The Naiad Queen which ran from 04/21/1841 to 05/22/1841
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