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Manfred Honeck to Become Philharmonia Orchestra's Principal Conductor
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

The Philharmonia Orchestra announced the appointment of conductor Manfred Honeck as its next Principal Conductor. Honeck, who is currently Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, will take up the post in 2028.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at National Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

National Youth Theatre will present a one-night staged performance at London's Royal Festival Hall, featuring British stage and screen stars including Daniel Ings, Jessica Henwick, and Susan Wokoma, supported by Netflix. Check out rehearsal photos!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 16, 2026- Reece Weaver Gives CHICAGO A Box Office Boost and More
by - Sep 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WOW London Festival 2027 Reveals Further Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

WOW - Women of the World will present its day pass programme at Southbank Centre, featuring speakers, activists, musicians and comedians discussing gender inequality and pressing social issues.

Rose Ayling-Ellis Joins LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Rose Ayling-Ellis has joined the cast of LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF, a National Youth Theatre production marking the organization's 70th anniversary at Royal Festival Hall in London, supported by Netflix.

Southbank Centre to Host Literature & Spoken Word Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Sarah Wynn-Williams will deliver the Orwell lecture as Southbank Centre closes its 75th anniversary year with readings from the Booker Prize and TS Eliot Prize shortlists.

Goldie Enlists Break for New Remix of JUNGLE DAZE, to DJ at The Paragon
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

Break has reworked Goldie's single JUNGLE DAZE, released via London Records, as Goldie headlines a DJ set at The Paragon in Brooklyn amid a run of live tour dates.

Taylor Mac Will Bring A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC and HOLIDAY SAUCE to London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Taylor Mac will bring two performances to London this November and December, including A 24-Decade History of Popular Music and Holiday Sauce. Learn more here.

New York Theatre Ballet to Present UNCAGED+ and HOMAGE at Danspace Project
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.

David Ajao, Macarena Gómez to Receive Fellowships From Rose Bruford College
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Rose Bruford College named actors David Ajao and Macarena Gómez as Fellows, with Ola Labib, Jennifer Sims and Kim Tatum to receive Honorary Fellowships at graduation ceremonies in Sidcup.

Lizz Wright, Kenny Banks Sr. Release "Amazing Grace" From NEARNESS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright and pianist Kenny Banks Sr. released a blues rendition of "Amazing Grace," the latest single from their upcoming duo album NEARNESS on Blues & Greens and Candid Records.

Dua Lipa, Patti Smith, Zadie Smith & More Set for Southbank Centre's October 2026 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Dua Lipa will curate the Southbank Centre's LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL with her Service95 Book Club, featuring conversations with Zadie Smith, Patti Smith and Nadia Murad.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Susan Wokoma and More to Join LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

National Youth Theatre has revealed additional celebrity names as stars of stage and screen return to their NYT roots for a one night only staged performance, Letters to My Younger Future Self this September.

Antonia Franceschi Named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.

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!

GAIA Art Installation to Hover Above BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Luke Jerram's seven-metre Earth artwork GAIA will be suspended above the stage at the Royal Festival Hall for a weekend of orchestral and choral performances by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Goldie Releases 'Jungle Daze' Featuring Natalie Williams on London Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze,' a new single on London Records featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marking what the artist calls the start of a major new chapter.

Goldie Releases New Single 'Jungle Daze' Featuring Natalie Williams on London Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze' on London Records, featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams. The track, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marks the start of a new chapter for the artist, with more music to follow.

Sheffield's Crucible Theatre Releases First Concept Images for £45M Redevelopment
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Sheffield Theatres released concept images showing plans for a £45 million Crucible Theatre redevelopment, designed by Allies and Morrison, that would expand seating capacity from 964 to 1,500 and add a new balcony overlooking Tudor Square.

Mike Oldfield's TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III Will Embark on UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Senbla will present The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III across 16 UK venues, led by long-term Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, featuring Tubular Bells I in full plus Moonlight Shadow.