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Photos: Gino Ochello and More in THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

All new photos have been released from the UK premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical, now playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre before touring. Check out the photos here!

Photos: THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK premiere tour of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film. The stage adaptation features a book by Robert Mark Kamen and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, bringing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi to the stage.

UK Tour of THE KARATE KID MUSICAL Thrusts Stages St. Louis onto the International Theatre Scene
by James Lindhorst - Mar 11, 2026

Stages St. Louis is about to be thrust onto the international theatre scene with the U.K. premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical. The critically acclaimed world premiere played to sold-out houses during its 5-week run that was originally produced at Stages St. Louis in 2022.

Cast Set For THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Full casting has been set for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the upcoming tour and find out how to get tickets here!

13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!

THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Opens in Japan This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Moulin Rouge! will open in Japan this week, beginning performances on June 24 and running through August 31 at Tokyo's Imperial Theatre. The cast of Moulin Rouge! features  Fūto Nozomi and  Ayaka Hirahara as Satine, with Yoshio Inoue and Shouma Kai as Christian.

Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Reading of THE KARATE KID Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

The producers of The Karate Kid - The Musical hosted a reading of the upcoming musical yesterday to a packed studio of Broadway industry heavyweights.

San Francisco Opera Presents New Production of Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Summer Season opens June 3 with Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (Madama Butterfly) at the War Memorial Opera House. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and a brilliant cast in a new production by visionary Japanese director Amon Miyamoto. San Francisco Opera Chorus Director John Keene prepares the artists of the Opera Chorus.

San Francisco Opera Presents 2023 Summer Season at The War Memorial Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

San Francisco Opera's Centennial Season continues at the War Memorial Opera House from June 3–July 1, beginning with Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducting a new co-production of Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly by director Amon Miyamoto.

San Francisco Opera's Centennial Season Culminates With One-Night-Only Celebration This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023

San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season culminates June 16, 2023, in a special concert and dinner honoring the Company’s illustrious 100-year history.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; The Muny Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Feature: St. Louis' Top 10 Theatrical Events of 2022
by James Lindhorst - Dec 14, 2022

This past year was filled with exceptional theatrical productions in the St. Louis Arts Community. Nearly every performance in 2022 at STAGES St. Louis, The Muny, The Black Rep and Midnight Company were entertaining with only a few misfires. As a long-time season ticket holder to The Fabulous Fox Theatre and a first-time attendee to New Line Theatre, I had the opportunity to see nearly every theatrical production that was staged in these venues. Instead of compiling a top ten list of best shows, I decided this would be the opportunity to recognize the best work, both performing and technical theater, that I observed in 2022. Without further ado, here are the ten best works on the stages of St. Louis throughout the past year. 

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; at Stages St. Louis Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; The Muny Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stage St. Louis IN THE HEIGHTS Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

San Francisco Opera Announces Updated 2022-23 Centennial Season Initiatives And Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022

San Francisco Opera celebrates its first 100 years with a blockbuster 2022–23 opera season and an array of opportunities for deep engagement with the Company's history. San Francisco Opera's centennial will be marked by activities designed to commemorate the past and welcome the community into the exciting new era just beginning under the baton of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Performance of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL
by Grace Cutler - Jun 25, 2022

Original 1984 film actor Ralph Macchio attended the pre-Broadway run of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL presented by STAGES St. Louis at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Check out photos of him performing with the cast.

Photos & Video: Original Movie Cast Member William Zabka Visits THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence in the original 1984 The Karate Kid movie and star of COBRA KAI) stopped by the production. Check out photos and video! The world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of THE KARATE KID - The Musical is now playing at STAGES St. Louis' Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.