Review: JAB, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - April 04, 2025
Sometimes you’re unlucky enough to sit in a room and wonder why plays exist. Jab is an unfortunate example of this. Anne and Don have been married for nearly three decades and they despise each other. She would normally brush his sexist remarks and complacency under the rug, mostly ignoring him during the day as a busy NHS worker, but the nation’s entering the first lockdown. Isolating together, they’re forced to look at their issues.
by Cindy Marcolina - April 04, 2025
Sometimes you’re unlucky enough to sit in a room and wonder why plays exist. Jab is an unfortunate example of this. Anne and Don have been married for nearly three decades and they despise each other. She would normally brush his sexist remarks and complacency under the rug, mostly ignoring him during the day as a busy NHS worker, but the nation’s entering the first lockdown. Isolating together, they’re forced to look at their issues.
Cast & Creatives Set For New Wolsey Theatre's NOISES OFF
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
The cast and creative team have been revealed for a major new production of Michael Frayn's legendary comedy Noises Off, co-produced by Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Theatre by the Lake.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
The cast and creative team have been revealed for a major new production of Michael Frayn's legendary comedy Noises Off, co-produced by Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Theatre by the Lake.
Full Cast Set For Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at the Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Learn more about the show here!
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Starring Martin Shaw Will Transfer to the West End
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Following record-breaking ticket sales across the country and a hugely acclaimed national tour earlier this year, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS starring Martin Shaw and Gary Wilmot, will transfer to London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Following record-breaking ticket sales across the country and a hugely acclaimed national tour earlier this year, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS starring Martin Shaw and Gary Wilmot, will transfer to London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
Video: Billy Porter Explains Why 'the Emcee' Was a Role Worth Waiting For
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 03, 2025
Billy Porter is the host with the most. But really! Not only is he starring inCabaret at the Kit Kat Club, but he's getting ready to host the Olivier Awards, which air Sunday, April 6. Watch in this video as Billy chats more about the role, his co-star, and why the themes of Cabaret are more relevant than ever.
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 03, 2025
Billy Porter is the host with the most. But really! Not only is he starring inCabaret at the Kit Kat Club, but he's getting ready to host the Olivier Awards, which air Sunday, April 6. Watch in this video as Billy chats more about the role, his co-star, and why the themes of Cabaret are more relevant than ever.
THE MAGIC OF TERRY PRATCHETT LIVE IN THE WEST END To Welcome Rihanna Pratchett and More
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Author, comedian and Terry Pratchett fan Marc Burrows brings his acclaimed multimedia show The Magic of Terry Pratchett to London's Duchess Theatre for a unique one-off performance on Sunday 28 April 2025 - what would have been Terry's 77th birthday.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Author, comedian and Terry Pratchett fan Marc Burrows brings his acclaimed multimedia show The Magic of Terry Pratchett to London's Duchess Theatre for a unique one-off performance on Sunday 28 April 2025 - what would have been Terry's 77th birthday.
JO- THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording to be Released
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Jo - The Little Women Musical, a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women, will have a studio album release in May. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Jo - The Little Women Musical, a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women, will have a studio album release in May. Learn more!
MADDIE MOATE'S VERY CURIOUS CHRISTMAS Returns to the West End
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas will return to the West End this Christmas, with her exciting STEM adventures in Santa’s workshop – and an Olivier Award nomination for Best Family Show!
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas will return to the West End this Christmas, with her exciting STEM adventures in Santa’s workshop – and an Olivier Award nomination for Best Family Show!
Exclusive: Listen to '4.9 (Speed of Sound)' From YOUR LIE IN APRIL
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Frank Wildhorn’s Your Lie in April: The Musical (Original London Cast Recording) will available in streaming and digital formats Friday, April 4. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to '4.9 (Speed of Sound)' from the album here!
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Frank Wildhorn’s Your Lie in April: The Musical (Original London Cast Recording) will available in streaming and digital formats Friday, April 4. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to '4.9 (Speed of Sound)' from the album here!
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and More Set For Royal Exchange 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
West End Theatres Will Dim Their Lights to Honor Edwin Shaw
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that all of LW Theatres' venues in the West End will dim their lights today, April 3, in memory of former box office manager Edwin Shaw. Nimax venues and the Victoria Palace will also dim their lights.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that all of LW Theatres' venues in the West End will dim their lights today, April 3, in memory of former box office manager Edwin Shaw. Nimax venues and the Victoria Palace will also dim their lights.
How to Watch the Olivier Awards 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
London theatre's biggest night is back this weekend when Beverley Knight and Billy Porter host the Olivier Awards. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 6 at 6pm GMT. If you want to tune in for the ceremony, how you do so will depend on where you live. We have all of the details...
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
London theatre's biggest night is back this weekend when Beverley Knight and Billy Porter host the Olivier Awards. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 6 at 6pm GMT. If you want to tune in for the ceremony, how you do so will depend on where you live. We have all of the details...
Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix Will Present the Pantomime Awards 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
The UK Pantomime Association has announced that three much-loved stars of stage and screen - Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix - will present The Pantomime Awards 2025.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
The UK Pantomime Association has announced that three much-loved stars of stage and screen - Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix - will present The Pantomime Awards 2025.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Tsitsi Tsopotsa - April 02, 2025
In a captivating one-man performance at the intimate Jermyn Street Theatre, Alastair Whatley breathes new life into Oscar Wilde's complex character through Michael Mac Liammóir's enduring play, The Importance of Being Oscar. First performed in 1960, this production shifts focus to Whatley's interpretation, which proves both nuanced and engaging.
by Tsitsi Tsopotsa - April 02, 2025
In a captivating one-man performance at the intimate Jermyn Street Theatre, Alastair Whatley breathes new life into Oscar Wilde's complex character through Michael Mac Liammóir's enduring play, The Importance of Being Oscar. First performed in 1960, this production shifts focus to Whatley's interpretation, which proves both nuanced and engaging.
Review: RHINOCEROS, Almeida Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 02, 2025
Elerian's brand of maximalist metatheatre greedily hogs the limelight, a crusade to deconstruct Rhinoceros within an inch of its life.
by Alexander Cohen - April 02, 2025
Elerian's brand of maximalist metatheatre greedily hogs the limelight, a crusade to deconstruct Rhinoceros within an inch of its life.
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Rehearses for London Debut
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Rehearsal photos have been released of the West End cast of The Great Gatsby. Thenew musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this month. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Rehearsal photos have been released of the West End cast of The Great Gatsby. Thenew musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this month. Check out the photos here!
Michael Sheen Will Lead OUR TOWN at The Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Rose Theatre has announced Our Town, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring internationally celebrated actor Michael Sheen in the leading role of Stage Manager.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Rose Theatre has announced Our Town, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring internationally celebrated actor Michael Sheen in the leading role of Stage Manager.
Cast Set For THE CRUCIBLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.
Additional Performance Added For THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
An additional performance has been added for the professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
An additional performance has been added for the professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre. Learn more here!
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Through March 2026
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will extend its booking period to Saturday 28 March 2026 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale from Friday 4 April.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will extend its booking period to Saturday 28 March 2026 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale from Friday 4 April.
Review Roundup: APEX PREDATOR at Hampstead Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Hampstead Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Apex Predator by John Donnelly. Learn more about the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Hampstead Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Apex Predator by John Donnelly. Learn more about the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
Review: THE LEFTBEHINDS, National Theatre Secondary Schools Tour
by Gary Naylor - April 01, 2025
The National Theatre's outreach work is as crucial as ever but, with its primary schools tour under threat, how long will it last?
by Gary Naylor - April 01, 2025
The National Theatre's outreach work is as crucial as ever but, with its primary schools tour under threat, how long will it last?
Interview: 'OPERATION MINCEMEAT is a Team Sport': Actor Madeleine Jackson-Smith on Joining the Cast
by Kat Mokrynski - April 01, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Madeleine Jackson-Smith, who plays Jean Leslie & Others in the current cast of Operation Mincemeat. We discussed how she first got into theatre, what it has been like joining the show and even her recent debut as Ewen Montagu!
by Kat Mokrynski - April 01, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Madeleine Jackson-Smith, who plays Jean Leslie & Others in the current cast of Operation Mincemeat. We discussed how she first got into theatre, what it has been like joining the show and even her recent debut as Ewen Montagu!
Review: APEX PREDATOR, Hampstead Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - April 01, 2025
It finally feels like the world is waking up to the epidemic of violence perpetrated by men towards women and girls, but John Donnelly’s new play has come up with a new way of countering this: vampirism! Clearly this is a supernatural ‘what if?’, but it raises some interesting questions and lays bare some unpleasant truths - in society at large, and even in the audience.
by Debbie Gilpin - April 01, 2025
It finally feels like the world is waking up to the epidemic of violence perpetrated by men towards women and girls, but John Donnelly’s new play has come up with a new way of countering this: vampirism! Clearly this is a supernatural ‘what if?’, but it raises some interesting questions and lays bare some unpleasant truths - in society at large, and even in the audience.
Review: STILETTO, Charing Cross Theatre
by Clementine Scott - April 01, 2025
A musical set in the 1730s heyday of Venetian opera ought to be a glamorous glimpse into a different, dangerous era. Stiletto, from the composer behind the classic Disney hero’s journey Mulan, has all the ingredients for that to be the case – simmering rivalries, power struggles, romance and murder. Sometimes, though, the real power struggle is between seedy underworld glamour and the story’s tendency to veer into fairytale schmaltz.
by Clementine Scott - April 01, 2025
A musical set in the 1730s heyday of Venetian opera ought to be a glamorous glimpse into a different, dangerous era. Stiletto, from the composer behind the classic Disney hero’s journey Mulan, has all the ingredients for that to be the case – simmering rivalries, power struggles, romance and murder. Sometimes, though, the real power struggle is between seedy underworld glamour and the story’s tendency to veer into fairytale schmaltz.
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