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Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!

Cast Set For East London Shakespeare Festival's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Casting has been announced for East London Shakespeare Festival’s sparkling family-friendly production of the Bard’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, touring parks and open-air spaces across east London from 7 June to 3 August. 

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo Announce the World Premiere of GARUDA'S WING
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2024


Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


The Beauty and the Beast is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances will continue through May 2025.

Cast Set For Park Theatre's THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Discover the latest casting news for Park Theatre's production of THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY, featuring Declan Bennett and Susie Amy. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's entertainment news.

Review: MAGGIE & ME, Tron Theatre
by Mary Baillie - May 13, 2024


Ten years after his award-winning memoir, Damian Barr revisits his past onstage with the National Theatre of Scotland in Maggie & Me. This brave piece recounts growing up gay in the straight world of Margaret Thatcher's working class Britain... among the Ravenscraig steelworks of Motherwell. Barr explores touching and timeless themes, but suffers slightly from a long-winded exposition.

TFANA to Present Spring Gala This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.

Photos: First Look at WITHNAIL & I at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


New production photos have been released from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of Withnail & I. Check out the photos here!

Book Review: A SENSE OF THEATRE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BRITAIN'S NATIONAL THEATRE, by Richard Pilbrow
by Cheryl Markosky - May 13, 2024


In the summer of 1962, Sir Laurence Olivier invited lighting designer Richard Pilbrow to 'sort out the bloody awful lighting' at Chichester Theatre two days before it opened. Pilbrow replied there was nothing he could do in so short a time. 'Well, you're no bloody use, are you?' Olivier quipped.

Photos: First Look at THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


New production photos have been released from Theatre Royal Bath’s production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love, starring Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer and Oliver Chris as Freddie.

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.

Zoe Birkett and Rolan Bell Will Join The West End Cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.

Cast Set for THREE MEN IN A BOAT The The Mill At Sonning Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Seana McKenna Will Receive Stratford Festival's Legacy Award
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


The Stratford Festival has announced that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.

Graeae Theatre Company Awarded Awarded From Arts Council England's Capital Investment Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


Graeae will receive £445,000 from Arts Council England, thanks to its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme.

The Yard Reveals Plans For A Bigger, Better Theatre in Hackney Wick
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


The Yard Theatre has announced a major step forward. They have secured a significant £700,000 grant from Arts Council England (ACE) towards their building project, bringing the total raised by the organisation for the capital works to over £6m.

Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024


Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.

AGE IS A FEELING Comes to Soulpepper Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Soulpepper Theatre will present the Canadian Premiere of Age is a Feeling, the award-winning smash hit by Dora-award-winning artist Haley McGee (The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale).

Video: James Corden Reveals He'd Like to Return to Broadway Next Year
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


On the red carpet at last night's Met Gala, James Corden revealed that he'd like to return to Broadway in the near future. When asked what's next for him, Corden talked about how he's going back to London to rehearse for The Constituent at The Old Vic. He was then asked when he's returning 'here', meaning to New York, to do Broadway again.

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