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Exclusive: Onsale Now: DIANA: THE MUSICAL at the Eventim Apollo
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 14, 2023
Mother. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Philanthropist. Icon. Princess. The dazzling and devastating life of Princess Diana takes centre stage in this original musical by writers David Bryan and Joe DiPietro - best known for Memphis.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Returning Favourites
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 14, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: First Look at Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the world premiere of Frank and Percy!
Sam Palladio and Lizzie Wofford to Join OKLAHOMA! in the West End
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
New cast members will join the West End transfer of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Crybabies to Return to Soho Theatre With Two Shows in August
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Crybabies are taking over London's Soho Theatre with not one but TWO critically acclaimed shows. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
World Premiere of Dmitry Glukhovsy's THE WHITE FACTORY & More Set for Marylebone Theatre Autumn 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Marylebone Theatre has revealed its autumn season, with new plays, returning festive favourites, spoken word and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: THE MERRY WIVES, Wandsworth Fringe Festival
by Gary Naylor - June 13, 2023
Wild but tuneful adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy
GENTLEMEN By Matt Parvin Comes to the Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Old fashioned toxic masculinity clashes with contemporary queer rights in the world premiere of Matt Parvin's taut new play. Gentlemen examines what happens when convention and institutionalised culture are called to account by new standards of what is acceptable.
Tamasha Reveals National Programme To Diversify Dramaturgy
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Tamasha launches a three-year programme in partnership with regional organisations around the UK, building on the legacy of its Developing Artists programmes. The programme aims to recalibrate approaches to supporting new writing and rebalance a Eurocentric approach to dramaturgy.
BONES Comes to the Park Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Bones brings together the worlds of rugby and theatre to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, toxic masculinity and gender stereotypes. Through the story of a rugby player on the brink of a professional career, but struggling in a way he can’t seem to fix, the show examines the toll pressure can take on mental health and questions why it isn’t treated with the same concern as a physical injury, when the effects can be just as serious.
SPUTNIK SWEETHEART, Max Wilkinson's UNION and More Set For Arcola Theatre's Summer/Autumn 2023 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, has announced their new season.
THE WHITE FACTORY Will Have World Premiere at Marylebone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
The White Factory is a daring collaboration between author and playwright Dmitry Glukhovsky, one of Russia's most celebrated contemporary writers and Maxim Didenko, a visionary theatre director who has revolutionized the Russian theatrical landscape – both of whom are political exiles and vehemently outspoken critics of the war against Ukraine.
Photos: Check Out All New Photos From GREASE at the West End's Dominion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
All new production photos have been released for GREASE which began previews at the Dominion Theatre on Friday 2 June, with a Gala night tonight, Tuesday 13 June. Check out the photos below!
EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2023
Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Full Cast and Creatives Announced for PYGMALION at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 13, 2023
The Old Vic has announced the full cast and creative team for Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Richard Jones
Photos: First Look at the National Theatre's West End Transfer of THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
New production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s highly anticipated West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s acclaimed production of The Crucible. 
Exclusive Presale for WISHMAS: A FANTASTICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 13, 2023
Ever wondered where all of your wishes go? For as long as there have been wishes, there has been Wishmas, an enchanted world where wishes take flight.
Cast Revealed For Florence Howard's AGATHA at Theatre503
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Gabriella Sills Productions and Theatre503 have announced the full cast for the world premiere of Florence Howard's debut play AGATHA. The play's author Florence Howard plays Aggy, with Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge as Ben and Emily Mytton as Lena.
Final Casting Revealed For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Final casting has been announced for this summer’s must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.
Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane Will Lead MACBETH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane will make their RSC debut playing the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively in Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Work In Progress
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top tips of work-in-progress comedy shows to see at this year's festival.
Review: PAPER CUT, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - June 13, 2023
Kyle has just returned from Afghanistan. An American soldier who would do anything for his country, he was injured in a blast, losing both his legs and then some. Stripped of his pride, his job, and his manhood, he is the shell of a man. Andrew Rosendorf follows his character as he adjusts to a life of disability and comes to terms with his sexuality. The writer does a disservice to both characters and context.
Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Show' Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden on Lessons Learned in 42ND STREET
by Kerrie Nicholson - June 13, 2023
Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden is playing the role of Peggy Sawyer; fresh off the bus from small-town America, she arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. Nicole-Lily spoke to BroadwayWorld about the necessary stamina she needs for this show within the show and what playing Peggy has taught her about herself.
The Royal Opera Announces Cast Change For IL TROVATORE, Tuesday 13 June 2023 
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Sadly, Marina Rebeka has withdrawn from performing the role of Leonora in tomorrow evening's performance of Il trovatore after testing positive for COVID-19. Rachel Willis-Sørensen will perform the role ahead of her scheduled run of performances in Il trovatore from 21 June – 2 July.
THE SONGS OF DREW GASPARINI is Coming to The Pheasantry in August
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Produced by Chelsea Smith and Mariam Hussein from Smithwright Productions, 'The Songs Of Drew Gasparini' is a show jam packed with the incredible music of Broadway composer Drew Gasparini, coming to The Pheasantry on August 29.

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